Welcome in Summer with an open heart and receive the loving, nurturing support of Mama Cacao (ceremonial Cacao)!

Ceremonial Cacao is considered to be a very sacred ‘heart opening’ plant medicine that has been used by the Mayans and other indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica for thousands of years. It’s specifically used to help with matters of the heart, resolving inner &/or outer conflict.

This beautiful medicinal plant possesses ancient wisdom that can support you on all levels: physical, emotional and spiritual. In addition, it's high in antioxidants (flavonoids), magnesium, copper, selenium, theobromine, anandamide, amino acids and it contains mood-boosting properties which stimulate the production of endorphins such as dopamine and serotonin (your happy hormones!) and more…

We’ll gather together and set our intentions before we begin to drink cacao, followed by a guided Drum Journey meditation.
We’ll finish with some reflection/sharing (optional), and gratitude.

Date: June 20th
Time: 6:00-8:30PM
$35/person

WHAT TO BRING
- Your own mug for Cacao
- Anything to make yourself comfortable on the floor: mat, blankets, pillow. (blankets & bolsters available at the studio)
- Filled Water bottle
- Eye mask (recommended)
- Journal & writing instrument (optional)
- A stone or crystal, anything you’d like to charge (optional)
- Open hearted curiosity

PLEASE READ IN PREPARATION FOR CACAO!!!

It’s my honor to help you gain the most out of your experience. I share this so that you can enjoy the best inward experience possible. Of course, it’s up to you…

PLEASE FAST 4 HOURS PRIOR, IT ALLOWS FOR THE GREATEST CONNECTION WITH THIS PLANT MEDICINE. That means begin fasting at 2-2:30PM

For blood sugar issues, please eat a small healthy snack. No Dairy!

Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate!
Drink plenty of water, coconut water/electrolytes throughout the day, leading up to this gathering. After you drink cacao, please wait an hour if you can, to drink water again.

- wear comfortable clothing that covers (layers are a good option)

WHAT TO AVOID PRE-GATHERING

- avoid caffeine intake for six (6) hours before (or longer) as it may be over stimulating and effect connection to the cacao

- avoid mind-altering substance as of now: alcohol, marijuana, psychedelics as they can be over-stimulating or effect connection to cacao (each plant has its own Spirit & Consciousness)

- avoid Dairy Products the day of as they slow down absorption and counteract the antioxidant properties in cacao

WHAT TO CONSIDER POST-GATHERING

- drink lots of water and electrolytes (coconut water is great)

- do not keep fasting afterwards as it can result in headaches and nausea.

- day after, a breakfast of whole grounding food (vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fresh /dried fruit)

WHAT TO AVOID POST-CEREMONY

- avoid alcohol, mind-altering drugs and dairy after ceremony and into next day

- “hot” showers

Ceremonial cacao has psychoactive properties (Not psychedelic). It's a gentle, subtle, loving energy that can work with us on a deep level if we're open to it. This is a simple introduction. All that’s required is an open heart and relax …