Singing Meditation and Integration Circle with Ceremonial Cacao

Join us for an intimate afternoon at our private home, where we gather in a sacred circle to sing, meditate, and share with the heart-opening medicine of cacao. Together, we’ll create a safe and loving space to open our hearts, attune to the rhythms of nature, and connect with Pachamama.

We will serve ceremonial-grade cacao from the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, lovingly prepared by Indigenous women led by Abuelita Árbol. Known by the ancient Mayan and Aztec peoples as the drink of the gods, cacao helps release emotional blockages, cultivate joy, and restore harmony with ourselves and the natural world.

The purpose of this gathering is to heal and be fully present with ourselves and our emotions. In these times—so often filled with challenges and distractions that do not always serve our growth—this is an opportunity to pause, connect inward, and truly listen to the medicine of the heart.

While the heart of this gathering is prayer, song, and presence, it also offers a gentle opportunity for integration. If you have walked a plant medicine path, this circle can help you ground insights and experiences through community connection—offered as a supportive bonus for those who wish to receive it. This is a time to be present, sing together, and remember our place within the great web of life.

Suggested donation: $22 -$44

With live music by:

Esmeralda Gómez Saavedra & Tupac Saavedra — healing melodies and ancestral songs from Latin America, carrying the vibration of ceremony and deep connection.

What to expect:

❤️ Ceremonial cacao

🧘🏽 Guided meditation/movement

🎼 Medicine music & singing circle

🎨 Expressive arts

🌬️ Sharing circle

❤️ Community potluck

What to bring:

• Water bottle
• Comfortable clothes
• Journal & pen
• Vegetarian dish to share (for potluck after circle)

• Yoga mat or cushion to sit on the ground.

Preparation: Eat lightly and hydrate the day of the gathering.Cacao is not recommended during pregnancy, for those with heart conditions, GERD, or taking MAOIs/SSRIs. Please consult your provider if unsure.

Who we are:

Esmeralda Gómez Saavedra is an expressive arts therapist, certified somatic ecotherapist, moon dancer, singer, and proud mother of two. She integrates Mexican traditional medicine, art, ritual, and nature-based practices to help individuals navigate life transitions, mental health challenges, and the integration of expanded states of consciousness.

Tupac Saavedra is a Bolivian filmmaker, activist, and musician, regarded as a gifted healer since a young age. He leads transformative ceremonies that blend deep-rooted traditions with modern insights, fostering healing and spiritual growth. His diverse passions—from storytelling to music, martial arts, and hosting retreats—reflect his dedication to connection, community, and personal transformation.

Come as you are. Open your heart. Let us remember together.

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