Frequently Asked Questions

— Online Programs

 

Do I need to start with PQ Mental Fitness or Tea Ritual?

No. The three offerings are different ways to explore the work. You can begin with PQ Mental Fitness, Tea Ritual, or the Kominka Method™ Online experience, depending on what you are looking for.

PQ Mental Fitness and Tea Ritual can also provide a foundation for the deeper integration offered through the Kominka Method™.

 

What is the difference between PQ Mental Fitness and the Kominka Method™?

PQ Mental Fitness trains your capacity. It helps you recognize reactive patterns, notice where your attention has gone, and develop a different relationship with your inner experience.

The Kominka Method™ integrates that capacity into how you live. It gives you a framework for connecting awareness, intention, discernment, values, and action:

Notice → Allow → Discern → Align

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Do I need to practice tea to take the Kominka Method™ Online?

No. Tea practice is one of the pathways into the work, but it is not required for the online Kominka Method™ experience.

 

Do I need to have experience with Japanese tea ceremony?

No. The Tea Ritual experience is designed for anyone who is curious about exploring presence through the practice of tea. No previous tea ceremony experience is required.​

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Is the Kominka Method™ Online course self-paced?

The program is guided over 8 weeks, with weekly private sessions with Kiyomi and reflection between sessions. The structure is designed to help you practice the method in the context of your own life.

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What happens in the private sessions?

The private sessions are an opportunity to bring the Kominka Method™ into situations that matter to you. Together, you can explore what you are noticing, identify reactive patterns, clarify what matters, and practice applying the method to your everyday life.

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How much time do I need each week?

The program is designed to be practiced alongside your existing life. In addition to the weekly session, you will have guided practices and reflection to incorporate into your week.

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What if I am already familiar with PQ?

That's perfectly fine. If you have already completed PQ Mental Fitness, the Kominka Method™ Online experience can help you build on that foundation and explore how to integrate the practice with intention, values, discernment, and action.

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Can I take Tea Ritual without taking PQ?

Yes. Tea Ritual is a standalone experience. It offers a different entry point into the work through sensory attention and presence.

 

Is the Kominka Method™ Online program therapy or coaching?

The program is educational and experiential. It focuses on attention, mental fitness, awareness, values, and intentional response in everyday life. It is not psychotherapy or medical treatment.

 

What if I want to experience the Kominka Method™ in person?

You can experience the method through a 3.5-Day Kominka Retreat at Zen House Kominka in Enterprise, Oregon.