Liquid Love: A Cacao Ritual for the Soul with Nicole Lindstrom

Embrace the beauty of the season and join us for a transformative gathering in the Peace Garden to connect with yourself, and the power of nature.

Let’s come together as a community to reconnect, reflect, and rejuvenate.

Led by Nicole Lindstrom, this sacred ritual will guide us through:

Breathing Techniques to calm and center your mindGentle Yoga Postures to open your body and prepare for drinking cacao in meditationGuided Reflections + Journal Processing to open your heart, dropping into authentic truth and personal intent

We'll share the warmth of Legacy cacao, an ancient heart-opening drink, to help us set personal and collective intentions as we journey through the end of summer and into fall.

Come as you are and leave feeling grounded, connected, and ready to flow with the season’s energy.

Date: Sunday, October 19th

Time: 11:30a - 1:30p

Location: True Nature Peace Garden

What to Bring:

• Journal
• Pen
• Your favorite mug for cacao
• Layers appropriate for varying weather conditions

Spaces are limited!

Secure your spot and be a part of this nourishing experience.

Nicole Lindstrom is a yoga and meditation teacher who teaches all over the world. She is the co-author of “WANDERLUST: A Modern Yogi's Guide To Becoming Your Best Self" and founder of GLDMND, guiding individuals and groups to the gold that lies within.

From guiding hikes and meditations with Wanderlust to leading global retreats with Yogascapes and Lead with Love, Nicole has an incredible depth of expertise and knowledge in holding space and curating group experiences.

Nicole is also the Yoga Program Director at True Nature Healing Arts.

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What to Bring & Community Care: You’re welcome to bring personal comfort items such as an eye mask, a small pillow, an extra blanket, or a yoga mat.

As these are shared community experiences, we kindly ask that you:

• Be mindful of personal hygiene and health
• Respect personal space and boundaries
• Refrain from using scented products that may affect others

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