Question 1

What to bring?

Accepted Answer

Please bring a yoga/ pilates mat to lay on and anything to make yourself a cosy nest ie. blanket, pillow, eyemask.   Water bottle, journal, pen, your favourite mug or cup for the cacao.  If you have booked to use the sauna and cold plunge please bring swimwear and a towel.

Question 2

What if I have an injury or cannot sit on the floor?

Accepted Answer

All the energy movements are gentle and intentional, they can be adapted for any injuries.  It is best to be laying down in your cosy nest for the meditations but there will be chairs available for anyone that this is not comfortable for.

Question 3

Can I attend if I am pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes of course, just bring enough pillows, blankets to make yourself comfortable.  Please let me know in advance to discuss and modify your dose of cacao.

Question 4

What is Cacao?

Accepted Answer

Cacao is the raw, unprocessed version of Cocoa ie chocolate.  It contains many nutrients, minerals and antioxidants and has many health benefits. Such as reducing inflamation, lowering blood pressure, improving mood and brain function.  It does contain Caffeine, please see contraindications*

Question 5

*Important information on Cacao

Accepted Answer

Due to the caffeine and serotonin stimulating effects of Cacao, if you have high blood pressure, heart issues, are allergic to chocolate, pregnant, on antidepressant, anxiety or any other medication, please do not consume the full amount of cacao served and inform us in advance to discuss your dose.

Question 6

What to wear?

Accepted Answer

Anything you feel comfortable in and a jumper, coat to keep you warm as we will be outside for the fire ceremony and suncream and a hat if its as sunny a day as we hope.

Question 7

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes follow the signs for the carpark around to the hay shed.  You will see the Tipi in the field just below the carpark

Summer Solstice New Moon Retreat