Our Ethos

We believe in actively taking steps in our everyday lives to create space for moments that clear our minds. This stillness we curate helps connect clarity to purpose and allows us to live deliberately and with conviction. In today’s fast-moving lifestyles, we feel the urgency to preserve this concept, especially as our world continues to accelerate through turbulent times. While we cannot escape this rapid pace, we are reminded that seeking moments of stillness along the way allows us rediscover our point of balance. It is in finding this balance that we can walk a path of wholehearted decisions, staying true to ourselves.

We draw inspiration from the Korean belief of sohn mat, which in essence, is each person’s unique take on what balance is. It is not our intent to present ourselves as all-knowing or provide mystical remedies, but rather, be a catalyst that can help kick-start a person’s journey to toward what brings them stillness. Every individual’s lives and challenges are unique to them, and we believe what bring’s each person their stillness will be equally unique to each person. Our hope is that by discovering your form of stillness, you will find your balance so that you are able to walk a path making whole-hearted decisions, while staying true to yourself along the way.

Koyo wants to be able to engage with you and learn about your own experiences of stillness, recognizing that it is a deeply personal journey for everyone. Just as tea can only be brewed when all four elements—earth, water, wind, and fire—are present, we believe that understanding others can help one become more whole. While we share how we find our own stillness, we also invite you to share with us what brings you your stillness in hopes to create a space for connection and mutual discovery. Your experience, your stillness, is a vital part of this shared journey, and we welcome it wholeheartedly.