Cacao & Conversations - Ancoats

Cacao & Connection

Join Connie and Heather each month for a soulful evening exploring yoga beyond the mat, weaving together meditation, movement, ceremonial cacao, and open-hearted conversation.

This month's gathering is centred on the theme of Self-Discipline (Tapas) , exploring its embodiment, tradition, and how it might resonate in our own lives today.

What to expect:

• Guided meditation to ground and centre
• A mindful movement practice (exploring the idea of letting go)
• Ceremonial cacao to open the heart
• Casual group conversation (share as much or as little as feels right to you!)
• Gentle journaling to integrate the experience

Schedule:

• 6.30 - 7.30 pm – Meditation & Movement
• 7.30 - 8.30 pm – Cacao Ceremony & Conversation
• 8.30 - 9.00 pm - Closing & Journaling

Light refreshments will be provided.

What to Bring:

• Comfy clothes (PJs and slippers welcome!)
• Your favourite mug
• A journal

This is a safe, neurodivergent-led and neurodiversity-affirming space.
Are there any sensory preferences, accessibility needs, communication styles, or support considerations you’d like us to be aware of so we can help you feel comfortable and grounded during the session?

About Connie:

Connie Gerard is a trauma-informed yoga, pilates, and somatics teacher, and founder of Treacle Movement . Through intuitive, heart-led practices, she holds spaces that celebrate rest, presence, and embodied self-expression. You can find her on Instagram @conniemoves.

About Heather:

Heather Grant is a yoga teacher and forest therapy practitioner, and founder of @wildheather_wellness . She offers nature-infused yoga, guided hikes, and grounding practices that support reconnection with yourself, others, and the natural world. You can find out more at heathergrantwellness.com

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