Join us for an immersive & uplifting evening of yoga, sound & cacao bathing in the healing vibrations of powerful instruments such as Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, crystal bowls, hand pan, harp, shamanic thunder drums and more played by Laurel Ziemienski of Ananda Healing Arts in tandem with gentle restorative yoga guided by Jessica Hope.
This amplified experience will help to activate the body's natural healing system. You will leave feeling deeply relaxed, renewed and physically and mentally aligned.
What is a Cacao Journey? Cacao is an ancient, sacred plant medicine brought to life by the indigenous Mayans thousands of years ago, it has beautiful life-affirming qualities that support physical and psychological well-being. It is the pure form of chocolate, free from sugar, milk and heavy processing, which allows it to retain all of its original minerals and nutrients.
Drinking a warm cup of cacao in ceremony as a community will help open and connect to the heart, embody feelings of gratitude, feel more grounded in the body, and deepen the meditative experience. The cacao you will be drinking has been hand grown, harvested, and molded by small, local Mayan collectives in Guatemala, using organic farming methods as they infuse it from seed to cup with pure intention. The drink will be made with hot water and warming spices such as cinnamon, cayenne and cardamom and will be drunk together, in community before the sound bath with a guided meditation.
// ITINERARY //
6:45 - 7:15 pm Cacao Ceremony / Meditation (optional journaling)
7:15 - 7:45 pm Restorative Yoga Shapes with Sound backdrop
7:45 - 8:15 pm Pure Sound bath
What to know:
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get settled.
Doors open at 6:30pm
Please bring your own blanket, yoga mat, pillows, crystals, water, knee bolster, anything you need to feel comfortable. Please dress comfortably. THE FLOOR IS HARDWOOD, however the space does have extra blankets and mats available for your use at no charge.
A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT CACAO: Ceremonial grade cacao is prepared in such a way that stimulates the cardiovascular system. This experience can greatly expand the energy of the heart, mind and soul for deeper awareness, healing, joy and creativity. If you have severe high blood pressure or anxiety, serious heart issues, chocolate or spice allergies, are pregnant or are taking MAOI's or high doses of SSRI's, we ask that you do not consume the full amount of cacao offered. We require that you let us know of any related issues before the event so we can accommodate. By attending the event and accepting the cacao drink, you agree to the above and assume any risk as your own. Consuming cacao is not required and you can still participate in the journey experience.