Cacao Ceremony & Sound Healing | Santa Barbara

“Chocolate is a divine, celestial drink, the sweat of the stars, the vital seed, divine nectar, the drink of the gods, panacea and universal medicine.” – Geronimo Piperni

Cacao Ceremony

Since ancient times cacao has been used ceremonially to connect with that infinite presence of love. Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda’s cacao ceremonies are a coming together to open the heart, express creatively and rejoice with the spirit of the cacao. Accompanied by their weaving heart songs, it will be a time to express gratitude for the cacao spirit and allow for that spirit to blossom infinite possibilities within you. 

The cacao that will be used is a very special type that a cacao shaman selected personally for it’s energetic qualities. It comes from Guatemala, the heartland of the Mayan people who have used it for millennia. The ceremony will be a wonderful time to learn about cacao’s origins, history, heath benefits and energetic/spiritual qualities. Let’s celebrate a new way of coming together and rejoicing in the love of the infinite spirit. Melt into a unique ceremony that will expand your heart to new levels.

Sound Healing

The sound healing will help us deepen into our inner most self and includes vocals, flutes, keyboard and guitar. 

*LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE. Please sign up in advance.

For more info: https://jayalakshmiandananda.com/cacao-ceremony

PURPOSE OF CACAO CEREMONY AND SOUND HEALING

A cacao ceremony is an opportunity to connect to yourself and open your heart. Because of cacao’s ability to increase your connection to your inner self and your heart chakra, it aids in any transformational shift you are working towards, whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of who you are, release old patterns and traumas, or move into a more self-confident space. Whatever your path, the intention is yours to set, and the cacao allows you to the insight and awareness to move towards that goal.” Ruby Warrington

BENEFITS OF A SACRED CACAO CEREMONY

1. HEART OPENING: Cacao can open the heart and allow you to connect with yourself and others in a deeper, more loving way.

2. ENHANCES MEDITATION: Cacao enables you to connect with your inner spirit and wisdom, allowing for more profound meditation. It allows you to focus more on the present moment and its remedying properties work on your body, mind and soul.

3. PATHWAY TO CREATIVITY: Cacao can help build a bridge to inspiration, creativity and new ideas. You’ll find new meaning and purpose begin to flow with ease.

4. MENTAL CLARITY: Cacao can help you find mental clarity and balance. You can be reminded of your talents, skills, creative ability and life purpose.

5. ENERGY: The light amount of caffeine in Cacao helps boost energy and mental clarity.

6. PEACE: Cacao can lift the burdens of life and the stresses of the day from your shoulders. You will find yourself more in tune with your positive side and more able to face difficulties and hardship.

7. HEALING: The spirit of cacao is said to show you where your heart is blocked. It is a gentle teacher and does not force you into healing. It can lead you to a healthier lifestyle in body, mind and spirit. You will become aware of things that have been keeping you from living the life you love and receive strength in letting them go.

*Excerpts from Emilyn Gil

For more info: https://jayalakshmiandananda.com/cacao-ceremony