Ancestral Homecoming
CommuniTEA
An Online Space for Chinese Diaspora to
Reconnect with Our Roots, Reclaim Our Wholeness
Biweekly Tuesdays Online Starting Jan 14, 2025
Heartfelt talks and sharing circles facilitated by psychotherapist Xuel and holistic wellness coach Tian Tian with speakers that will guide you toward a deeper sense of belonging and a true sense of home within yourself
Why Do We Gather in CommuniTEA?
Many of us in the Chinese diaspora community, living far from our ancestral lands and people, struggle with not knowing where HOME is. We often feel disconnected - from ourselves, from people in our lives, from the Earth, from our blood family and community, and from a relationship with something greater than our material existence. It’s common to carry a sense of confusion, alienation or heaviness, navigating life shaped by cross-cultural identities, inherited beliefs, intergenerational wounds, and complex family dynamics.
Yet, we are never truly alone: our quests, struggles and relationships with our highest calling are deeply intertwined with the lineages of creative life force that flow through us.
Within these lineages lie immense gifts — no matter it is real life expansions and inner power waiting for you to reclaim on the path of lineage healing, or ancestral wisdom on how to resolve intergenerational wounds that leads to bigger systematic change. Connecting with our roots enable us to draw nourishment from our earthly foundations, open us to the infinite possibility of guidance, support and belonging waiting for you — what we call our Ancestral Trust Fund.
We know this journey is not easy, as it has not been for us. That’s why we created this CommuniTEA space, to back you with a network of support. We invite you to explore ways to live in alignment with our cultural and ancestral heritage — the beautiful and the ugly— and ways to anchor our lives in deep groundedness and trust. We also invite you to become open to see yourself in the mirror in others, noticing how we are not separate, but united in our shared challenges and journeys back to wholeness. Our talks will draw on personal stories and Chinese ancestral wisdom such as Daoist, Confucius and Buddhist philosophy, Chinese medicine etc. to nurture our connection to Earth and to our primary being. Whether you are new to ancestral work or have been walking this path for years, our community offers a space to listen, reflect and connect with the root source of life within you.
So, will you let us pour a cup of tea for you and join us in the conversation?
TUESDAYS STARTING JANUARY 14
Our first cohort of 6 sessions will take place Jan 14 - April 8 7-8:30pm PT | 10-11:30pm ET | 11am-12:30 Beijing
Intimate Conversations
Live conversations with Xuel, Tian Tian & guest speakers sharing personal stories
Ancestral Wisdom
Highlighting embodied interdisciplinary practices to integrate ancestral wisdom in our lives
Community Connection
Facilitated community check-in, breakout group sharing and discussions
Consistent Support
Access to a dedicated community discussion WhatsApp group
Our Conversations
Each week, we will begin with introductions and check-ins, then enjoy a short and sweet opening talk or conversation by Xuel, Tiantian or guest speaker sharing their personal stories and/or practices on a topic around ancestral healing and ancestral wisdom integration.
We will then facilitate breakout group exercises or big group discussions and anchor the space for community connection. You will get to engage in open dialogue, share your story and insights, and receive support and inspiration from peers on a similar path.
What we are NOT:
we are NOT a coaching mastermind that focused on skills-learning, advice-giving or problem-solving
we are NOT a group psychotherapy process aimed for mental health assessment and treatment
we are NOT assuming academic expertise, spiritual or religious authority on all the topics within Chinese ancestral wisdom
What we ARE:
we are two healing arts professionals of Chinese diaspora background sharing our ancestral healing and reconnection stories and inviting dialogues to share your experience
we are bringing guest speakers who are experts or wayshowers of their field of interest to inspire us by sharing their approach in ancestral healing and ancestral wisdom integration
an online container for de-centralized learning and support that empowers your unique journey towards inner belonging and wholeness
Week 1: Jan 14, 2025
“Our Stories” :Sharing Circle with Tiantian, Xuel and You
A session focused on personal storytelling of our roots and our journey of ancestral homecoming. Tian Tian and Xuel will lead an introduction and we will break out into sharing groups.
Week 2: Jan 28, 2025
Week 3: Feb 11, 2025
“Our Money Stories”: What is your inherited narrative about money?
Our money story is deeply intertwined with intergenerational memories of security and coping strategies. We will explore this fascinating topic through constellation work and small group discussions.
Week 4: Feb 25, 2025
Week 5: Mar 11, 2025
Embodied spirituality: Ancestral Honoring Practices
A session introducing the many forms of Ancestral Honoring as a spiritual practice: meditation, visualization, seasonal attunement, altar work, prayer and more. Tian Tian and Xuel will introduce their approach and invite folks to share their personal practices.
“You Are What You Eat”: Food, physical health, body
A discussion on embodied spirituality through the lens of food as a cultivation practice — we will share Eastern perspectives on elemental nourishment, attuning with your local environment and the seasons and hear your relationship with food.
Authentic Relating Game Night
An interactive session featuring various connection exercises and games, culminating in reflections about deep connection experiences in a Chinese-diaspora-only space.
Week 6: Mar 25, 2025
Chosen family, friendship, community
An exploration on how to find our chosen family and build nourishing friendships as adults. We will discuss multicultural aspects of friendship and community and ways to clarify our values and customize our priorities.
Our Story
Ancestral Homecoming was founded by Xuel, a Chinese psychotherapist, and Tian Tian, a Chinese-American holistic coach. The two first met at a meditation retreat in Bali, reconnected in California and became close friends through their shared journeys of trauma healing and spiritual growth. Feeling called to serve, they create spaces for the Chinese diaspora community to reconnect with their ancestral and spiritual roots. Through these connections, they aim to foster both individual and collective healing, cultivate a deep sense of belonging, and ultimately guide others to find inner peace and a sense of home within themselves.
This Journey is for You...
If you’ve struggled to find a sense of belonging, feeling unrooted and disconnected navigating complex cross-cultural growth experiences
If you’re seeking a nurturing, supportive community where you are truly honored, heard and understood
If you wish to meet other people on a similar path and get inspired by their explorations in seeking belonging & groundedness in their lives
If you are curious to learn more about Chinese traditional wisdom and ancestral practices and how to integrate it in your daily lives
If you’re called to become a cycle-breaker of intergenerational trauma and patterns, and embrace the strength, blessings and wisdom of your ancestors
Who is this Online Community for?
Our experiences are for members of the Chinese diaspora who are seeking spiritual growth, deep connection, and a return to their true essence. This includes:
1st or 1.5 Generation Immigrants
People born in China, now living far from your ancestral land
Adoptees
People who were adopted and seeking to understand and connect with your Chinese roots
Descendants of Chinese Immigrant
2nd, 3rd, 4th generation, longing to reconnect with your cultural heritage
Mixed Heritage
People navigating a complex cultural identity and seeking connection with their Chinese lineage
We warmly welcome overseas Chinese of any ethnic, political, spiritual and religious background, speaking any Chinese dialect or with any or no experience in Chinese language and living in all parts of the world to join the conversations.
Our Guiding Principles & Approach
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Authentic and Living Wisdom
China holds a vast reservoir of traditional wisdom that could be hard to access beyond the language and cultural barriers. The essence of this wisdom could only be felt and understood through embodied experiences. We serve as a bridge, reconnecting English-speaking overseas Chinese with the visceral tastes and textures of this heritage. Through sharing our personal stories and partnerships with guest speakers we bring this wisdom to life, honoring its depth and multidimensionality.
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Safe Containers for Healing
Our spaces, led by Xuel, a Psychotherapist, and Tian Tian, a Holistic Wellness Coach, are thoughtfully designed to foster safety, authenticity, and acceptance. We believe that healing requires a nurturing environment where people feel seen, heard, and respected. By addressing systemic, generational, and cultural wounds within an non-judgemental and compassionate space, we empower individuals to explore their inner landscapes and engage in transformative personal and collective healing.
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Decolonization & Honoring Indigenous Wisdom
We stand against cultural appropriation in the healing industry, grounding our work in integrity and respect. After extensive field research, we carefully selected our collaborating local healers, farmers and venues, highlighting experiences that could best present traditional and indigenous wisdom in its essence. Our offerings are rooted in dedicated research and our years of experience facilitating ancestral healing processes.
Sliding Scale Pricing
Our cost philosophy is based on accessibility, sustainability and quality.
Abundance: For those who can give a bit more, helping to uplift others and contribute to the collective flourishing of our community
Regular: A fair contribution that helps sustain our gathering, covering guest speakers’ fees, and our time in creating and holding space
Support: For those with limited financial resources and need a little extra support right now
6 sessions
Abundance: $266
Regular: $188
Support: $122
1 session
Abundance: $44
Regular: $33
Support: $22
Meet Your Hosts
Tian Tian is a Holistic Wellness & Transformational Coach dedicated to creating spaces for deep emotional and spiritual healing.
Born in Dalian, China, Tian Tian immigrated to the United States at age 11. Navigating the complexities of being caught between two cultures left her feeling ungrounded and struggling with cultural and identity wounds, driving her to seek validation through external achievements. She earned her bachelor’s from New York University and MBA from Harvard, and built a successful 10+ year career on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley, yet these accomplishments left her unfulfilled.
This realization sparked a journey of profound healing, where Tian Tian addressed cultural, immigrant, and intergenerational trauma. Through restorative, somatic, and ancestral healing practices, she learned to regulate her nervous system and reconnect with her roots and the voice within. Today, Tian Tian uses transformative healing tools to guide others in finding a sense of home within themselves, reconnecting with their bodies, hearts and inner wisdom to live with greater authenticity, joy and ease.
more: www.tiantianwellness.com
Tian Tian 甜甜
Xuel Sun 雪儿
Xuel is a California-trained, China-based bilingual psychotherapist and workshop facilitator with over six years of experience specializing in emotional healing, trauma, and relational work.
Born and raised in Nanjing, China, in a family impacted by historical and intergenerational trauma, Xuel’s journey led her to come to the U.S. alone at age 17 in pursuit of educational growth. This path included establishing her identity in California, transitioning from a software engineer at Salesforce to a professional in the healing arts, and recently moving back to China to answer her calling.
She holds a BA in Computer Science from Claremont McKenna College, and MA in Integral Counseling Psychology from California of Integral Studies, but her biggest teachers are Earth Wisdoms that awakened her ancestral and indigenous soul. As a way-shower and cycle-breaker for lineage healing, she aims to serve the earth community by weaving together ecological and collective healing, social change, magic, and the arts.
more: www.xuelsun.com
Interested in in-person experiences?
Ancestral Homecoming Retreat is a 7 day / 6 night retreat in Dali, Yunnan, China. Created for the Chinese diaspora community, this immersive experience invites you to deepen your connection to yourself, the wisdom of your ancestors, and the land where they once walked