Resonance Gathering

602 White Oak Drive,Knoxville TN 37920

31 July, 2021

Description

Cacao Ceremony Summer Edition ☀️ The resonance gathering is a space for healing energy and simply celebrating being alive. The night will include a Cacao Ceremony, Sound Healing from Koka Bear, opening breathwork and movement practices, music by Redd and Spoken word from Ryan Andrews. This event is where expression and art intersect with our desire for meaningful connection and restorative practices. We also just love having a good time and believe it will be a fun magical night that won’t easily be forgotten. So come by yourself or bring a crew, if you’ve never gone to anything like this before, no worries, these practices are accessible for everyone! So Ceremony? Cacao? Whatcha talking about here? Firstly, we come to this ceremony with reverence in recognition that Cacao has been used medicinally and ceremonially for thousands of years by the Maya and Aztec civilizations as well as various groups in South America. We are humble students of Cacao open to what it has to show us. The term Ceremony could sound intimidating, but it simply means that we are taking time out of our busy lives to slow down and set an intention. It is a chance for us to connect with ourselves, each other and just celebrate the confusing yet beautiful gift of being alive. Physiological effects of Cacao: Cacao has a deep tradition in spiritual practice, but some very straightforward physical effects take place. Cacao dilates the capillaries which increase blood flow and brings more oxygen to the brain. Cacao contains anandamide which is commonly referred to as “the bliss molecule” because of its euphoric effects. It also aids the body in releasing norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine which promote states of stress relief and an overall feeling of wellness. It is also high in antioxidants, magnesium, and theobromine (which is an alkaloid with a similar yet more gentle effect as caffeine). At a smaller dose Cacao is simply a health beverage and in a larger dose, it can bring the mind and body into an open receptive state for practices like we will be diving into today.