Cacao Ceremonies
Sat Nam Yoga Chicago is honored to host monthly Cacao Ceremonies.
Enter the temple of the heart… behold and be held at this nurturing community gathering for spiritual nourishment and self reflection.
Ceremonial Cacao known as "The Food of the Gods" is revered as a highly vibrational sacred plant medicine. It is one of the oldest holistic practices dating back to 1900BC. Traditionally used by indigenous cultures and ancient shamans to unify body, mind, heart and spirit.
2024 Cacao Ceremony Schedule
(more dates TBA)
February 4
March 9
April 27
What is a Cacao Ceremony?
Cacao ceremony is an intentional community gathering for self reflection, healing, heart activation and spiritual nourishment. This is one of the oldest holistic practices used by many indigenous cultures from around the world to unify body, mind, heart & spirit.
Behold and be held.
This ritual initiates a release of negative energy and emotional blockages as it opens and expands the heart field. It inspires intimate sharing, slows us down to a more doable pace and can provide insight into our obstacles. It is said that one can access the deepest sense of self and even euphoria!
When taking part in a Cacao Ceremony you’ll sip on a generous warm mug of raw cacao. This completely safe and magical elixir contains natural active chemicals that are found naturally in the body. Many of which help release feel good emotions! For example, Theobromine is known to increase the release of dopamine a.k.a. ‘the pleasure hormone’ to the brain. Phenethylamine is sometimes called ‘the love drug’ because it arouses feelings similar to those that occur when one is in love. This chemical is a known to relieve stress and depression.
Our session may include a combination of music, dancing, singing, prayer, yoga, meditation, visualization, conscious breathing and definitely CELEBRATION. Join us to restore whole health, a deeper authentic connection with others and most importantly, with ourselves.
Cost
$55 Select Memberships
$60 Preregister Early bird (expires one week prior)
$65 Day of
Purchasing a ticket for others
Each participant must have a Sat Nam Yoga profile. If you intend to purchase this event for a friend please make sure that the seat has been reserved. During checkout- choose the option to “pay for someone else” and look up your friends name to continue to payment.
Preparation and FAQs
Prepare your sanctuary space upon arrival.
You can create a nest, bring a blanket, pillow, eye pillow, journal, prayers, intentions, sacred objects(crystals, images, etc) and perhaps an offering for the altar. Feel free to do your ceremony preparations (shower, anoint with essential oils, smudge with palo santo or sage, whatever inspires you!)
Effects on the body
It is best to eat lightly and avoid caffeine on the day of the ceremony. Stay hydrated! Because of the detoxifying nature of Cacao its a good idea to drink plenty of water during the ceremony and the day after. After the ceremony have a fabulous nourishing meal to ground yourself.
Is it safe?
Cacao is safe to drink and its nourishing to your body. It is also a stimulant and increases blood flow to the heart. Those who are epileptic and have heart conditions should not partake in Cacao. If you are taking antidepressants or are pregnant a lesser brew can be created for you. Do let us know if you have any of these conditions prior to arrival so arrangements can be made. Anyone is welcome to share in the joy of this magical container even if you can’t or choose not to partake in the Cacao.