Cacao Ceremony and Sound Bath

2015 Northeast Interstate 410 Loop,San Antonio TX 78217

15 May, 2022

Description

Join us for an opportunity to learn about cacao, indulge your senses with a sound bath & participate in a cacao ceremony About Cacao Ceremonies: Cacao ceremonies are a centuries-old Mayan ritual seen as the ultimate heart-opener. In addition to being packed full of vitamins and minerals, cacao increases blood flow to the brain which helps to strengthen awareness and focus. It helps the body to heal, detoxify, and give your immune system a good boost. Drinking cacao together in a sacred ritual, where intentions are set, can unlock euphoric states, release negative emotions and connect us to ourselves and the loving energy within our body. Cacao connects us to our energetic hearts, helps open our heart space, and connects us on a deeper level to ourselves and others through the frequency of love, compassion, and joy. About Cacao Medicine: Cacao is a natural stimulant, vasodilator and muscle relaxant. Helping to relax our hard working bodies, allowing blood to flow more freely through our blood vessels and energize the nervous system. Everyone will be served a ceremonial dose of 42g. About Sound Bath: What to expect: As we drink, we'll share a brief description of cacao, it's history and benefits. We will then be led through a sound bath, and guided heart meditation to deepen our journey. Following the meditation we'll open up to the group to give everyone space to write their thoughts or share and release their experience. Sharing is completely optional but is an incredible tool for releasing and healing. We will also be led into a restorative pose and be guided into a deeper state of awareness and healing. Ceremony Structure: Orientation and introductions Cacao overview and practices Opening + Heart Meditation + Sound Bath Journaling time Guided Somatic Journey in a Restorative yoga pose + Sound Bath Break Closing circle/ optional sharing space Cacao Ceremony Preparation: • Stay away from caffeine before ceremony • Eat a light meal or snack before ceremony • Bring a water bottle • Wear comfy clothes • Bring any yoga mat, blankets or cushions if you prefer your own. *Yoga mats and yoga props will be available at the studio • Bring an eye mask if you wish • Bring a note pad and pen to journal any insights or guidance you receive during ceremony CACAO CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR CEREMONIAL DOSES: Cacao is not a chocolate. It is a bitter stimulant. For those on antidepressants such as MAOI’s or SSRI’s please check with your doctor prior to consumption. If you are on antidepressants you may experience an intense migraine hours after ingesting cacao. Cacao contains theobromine, which increases heart rate and is a vasodilator (blood vessel widener). It may not be for those with serious heart conditions or high blood pressure. Check with your doctor. Please let us know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and we will lower your dose until you’re aware of how it works on you. Check with your doctor. About: Jenn Mason, MA., MS., PCC, NBC-HWC, RYT. Jenn Mason is the owner of Ceiba Wellness, a soul-centered and mindfulness based coaching practice. As a women’s health expert and an integrative wellness practitioner she believes there is no separation between the mind and body and uses various techniques to enhance her clients coaching journey. In addition to coaching, she facilitates integrative wellness workshops with private and corporate clients to support their work/life balance and reduce anxiety. Her mission is to support women in all stages of life through coaching and curating unique wellness retreats and experiences that indulge the mind, body and soul. Jenn has been coaching since 2015 and is trained as a hypnotherapist, restorative yoga teacher, ceremonial cacao facilitator and birth doula.