# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cacao, Mantra & Sacred Truth — A Heart Opening Afternoon - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: An experience that weaves together the ancient heart medicine of ceremonial cacao, sacred mantra, harmonium music, meditation, and teachingsAbout this EventJoin Lauren Eastwood of LB Healing and Brian Lottman of Stir The Heart for an intimate and deeply nourishing afternoon ceremony — an experience that weaves together the ancient heart medicine of ceremonial cacao, sacred mantra, harmonium music, guided meditation, and timeless spiritual teachings.We will open with a ceremonial cacao circle led by Lauren — calling in the divine feminine, setting sacred intention, and allowing the heart-opening medicine of cacao to soften, warm, and prepare us to receive.From there, Brian takes us into Satsang — a Sanskrit word meaning "gathering in truth." Brian is a dynamic speaker, knowledgeable about many different spiritual traditions, especially the Ancient Vedic wisdom of India. He plays the harmonium and sings simple mantras for profound healing of the entire being, leads guided meditations energized with a deeply peaceful presence, and shares teachings that heal mind, body, and soul.In 2007, a breathwork session at a spiritual retreat lit a flame inside Brian's being that has been growing ever since. In 2012, his spiritual teacher asked him to leave his old life behind and set out on the road to share ancient wisdom with others — and he did exactly that, becoming what he lovingly calls an "American Sadhu," traveling across the US, Canada, and Mexico sharing these teachings with hundreds of communities. When Brian enters a room, you feel it. His presence is the teaching.Together, Lauren and Brian create a rare container — where plant medicine meets ancient wisdom, where the feminine and the timeless meet in the same sacred afternoon.What to expect:? Ceremonial cacao opening & divine feminine invocation? Live harmonium music & sacred mantra? Guided meditation infused with healing presence? Spiritual teachings from the Vedic tradition? A safe, intimate space to open, receive and be transformedNo experience necessary. Come exactly as you are. Bring a journal, a yoga mat, a blanket (if desired), and an open heart.About your guides:Lauren Eastwood is the founder of LB Healing, a Durham CT based healing practice offering Reiki, sound healing, ceremonial cacao, and sacred ceremony. Her work creates spaces where the burnt out, the overwhelmed, and the quietly searching can come back to themselves.Brian Lottman is the founder of Stir The Heart — an inspirational speaker, energy healer, meditation teacher, and yoga instructor whose life's work is helping people realize their Essential Nature through ancient wisdom, mantra, and the transformative power of presence.Together they bring a combined offering that is rare, real, and genuinely transformative. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/cacao-mantra-and-sacred-truth-a-heart-opening-afternoon/100001990355489849 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, yoga, spiritual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Red Barn in Durham - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.52, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: The Red Barn in Durham - **lat**: 41.4849822 - **long**: -72.68272999999999 - **full address**: The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main Street, Durham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cacao, Mantra & Sacred Truth — A Heart Opening Afternoon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8a4d6b0b9824eb9c98dbde3c9b9d4ae81a4c673c3354a7008be333e7fd658d73-rimg-w310-h400-dc944604-gmir.jpg?v=1780235486 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cacao, Mantra & Sacred Truth — A Heart Opening Afternoon being held? - **A:** Cacao, Mantra & Sacred Truth — A Heart Opening Afternoon takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main Street, Durham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Cacao, Mantra & Sacred Truth — A Heart Opening Afternoon? - **A:** Cacao, Mantra & Sacred Truth — A Heart Opening Afternoon is organized by LB HEALING LLC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Cacao, Mantra & Sacred Truth — A Heart Opening Afternoon is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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