Cacao

Energetically Heart Expansive

Plant Essence

Ceremonial Cacao

When working with Cacao in ceremony, it is helpful medicine for getting clarity, softening the go, setting intentions, & inner-processing.

This is a great ceremony to sit in, to bring in softness and flow into your energy field and heart.

Cacao brings really opens the heart center. This often results in deeper more intimate connection with ourselves and each other.

 WHAT TO EXPECT

  • A ceremony setting will be created before you arrive .The Flow above is a general idea of the magic but each ceremony is unique and personal. The ceremony will be indoors or outdoors around the sacred fire and surrounded by nature. (Weather Permitting ) I will guide you in this process. There is often a guided healing, movement, stillness, sound alchemy and heart opening conversations. Each ceremony is always unique and magical.

  • “Cacao lowers insulin resistance and protects your nervous system.

    Cacao is high in resveratrol, a potent antioxidant also found in red wine, known for its ability to cross your blood-brain barrier to help protect your nervous system. It shields nerve cells from damage and reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease. As well, as reduces your risk of stroke, reduces blood pressure and your risk of cardiovascular disease.

    The antioxidants found in cacao help to maintain healthy levels of Nitric Oxide (NO) in the body.

    The antioxidants in cacao neutralizes these toxins, protecting your heart and preventing against disease. It guards against toxins as a potent antioxidant. Cacao can repair the damage caused by free radicals and may reduce the risk of certain cancers. In fact, cacao contains far more antioxidants per 100g than acai, goji berries and blueberries. Antioxidants are responsible for 10% of the weight of raw cacao.

    Cacao boosts your mood, cacao can increase levels of certain neurotransmitters that promote a sense of well-being. The same brain chemical that is released when we experience deep feelings of love – phenylethylamine – is found in chocolate.

    It is rich in minerals: magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, copper and manganes.

    Although NO has heart benefiting qualities, such as relaxing blood vessels and reducing blood pressure, it also produces toxins.

    Internally, cacao has many health benefits (natural superfood), but the biggest benefits are energetic.

    Cacao opens your heart and mind, allowing you to access deep parts of yourself lost long ago. It accelerates healing, creativity, focus, idea flow, and allows you to access areas within yourself you didn’t realize we’re there.”-Mindy West

  • Do not consume any medicines or cacao while pregnant.

    If you are currently taking anti-depressants or anti-psychotics, start with a partial cup of cacao.

    A reaction can occur with the medicine which causes a horrible headache about five hours after consumption.

    Cacao can cause a slight increase in your heart rate. If you have a heart condition, start with half a glass.If you don’t want to drink the cacao, you can still join and receive the benefits.

    Cacao is always optional.

Cacao is Medicine

Plants have a very deep emotional intelligence system. They are just as aware and conscious as we are. When working with any kind of plant tune into the energy - the plant spirits and ask how much you need and how often.