New Moon cycles with new beginnings. This new moon in Leo is associated with courage, playfulness, and the heart. Welcome the invitation to shine, step into your personal power, and create boldly. Spend time in self-care with an open heart and receive the loving, nurturing support of Mama Cacao (ceremonial Cacao)!
Ceremonial Cacao is considered to be a 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: Saturday, July 26
Time: 6:00-8:30PM
$35/person
Where: Yoga-B-Yoga, 1120 Center Tpke, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
WHAT TO BRING
- Your own mug for Cacao
- Mat for laying down or folding/zero gravity chair. Whatever is most comfortable for you!
- Blanket, pillow(s) and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable (blankets and bolsters are 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 …❤️🙏
**Please contact me directly (Melanie: 973-865-1215) to let me know prior to event if you have any of the following: (slight possible contraindications)
If you are taking any MAOI/SSRI type anti-depressants, on water retention medication, have any heart related issues/problems or on heart medication, have a pacemaker, are pregnant or blood pressure challenges?
Thank you!
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