Cacao Ceremony with Gong Bath

What can you expect?

Join us for an evening of connection and a sense of community. We will start with a cacao ceremony and sharing circle, before moving into deep relaxation, as you lay down and listen to the deep soothing sounds of the gong. Where we will start with a sage clearing Reiki meditation, using my crystal sound bowls which are tuned to the healing frequencies of the seven chakras. Where you can allow yourself to unwind, heal and take time to love and care for yourself, you deserve it! We welcome everyone to join us regardless if you have experienced sound healing before or not.

What is Cacao?

The Mayans considered cacao to be sacred and used it in religious ceremonies, as well as for medicinal and culinary purposes. According to indigenous beliefs, when you drink it, you receive the guidance of the cacao spirit. Cacao is often called Mama Cacao. The spirit, or energy, of cacao is said to be female, heart opening, gentle, forgiving, and powerful. She connects with the energy of the divine feminine, the emotional body, the heart and crown chakra.

Cacao is a rich source of theobromine, caffeine, iron, magnesium, tryptophan, B-complex vitamins and flavonoids. Multiple clinical trials have shown, that habitually consuming cacao can help with anemia especially among vegetarians and vegans lower the risk of cardio metabolic diseases by improving the markers for triglycerides, HDL cholesterol and fasting insulin; improves brain function, ability to focus; and improve mood.

We support the native communities by buying ceremonial grade Cacao. Ceremonial cacao has been handpicked, fermented, cooked, and blessed by the indigenous women of ancient lineages. All the processes are carried out by hand, as this cacao is heated into the blocks that we buy, and is therefore not raw. Therefore the beans are minimally processed to retain their nutrients and phytochemical.

What is sound Healing?

Sound healing helps to influence brainwave frequencies, enabling a person to enter an altered state of consciousness similar to very deep relaxation. Sound healing can help to shift your brain waves to a certain frequency through a process called entrainment. Which is when your brain synchronises its waves to the same frequency of the gong and crystal bowls. These specific frequencies speak directly to the cells in your body to improve wellbeing and help to reduce stress.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is an ancient energy healing from Japan which channels the life force energy to heal every aspect of you mind, body and spirit. Reiki teaches that there are seven chakras within our bodies, the crown, the third eye, the throat, the heart, the solar plexus, the sacral and the root. When any one of these chakras become blocked with stagnant energy it can cause a whole host of physical and emotional symptoms. The reiki healing allows this energy to unblock, allowing you to speak your truth, expressing yourself and opens your heart after any heart break, grief or loss. You may feel these negative emotions which we have been taught to bury come up, if you do it is important to let the body do what it needs to do to heal and to let go, for your greatest good.

About Me

Lois Emmie is a certified reiki healer and sound healer. Lois Trained with the award winning music composer Tim Weater. Lois is currently studying to be a psychologist, in hope of bringing spirituality and science together. Lois offers a safe space for all to feel heard, supported and connected with likeminded individuals. Lois first discovered the benefits of meditation and sound healing when she was suffering from postnatal depression. She has since then been passionate in helping others discover this simple yet powerful tool to promote wellbeing and reduce stress.

Things to Consider

Do not eat for 2 hours before the ceremony

Avoid caffeine on cacao ceremony days, as cacao contains naturally occurring caffeine

Not suitable if you are taking antidepressants or mood altering medication which contain SSRIs Cacao may overload the serotonin receptors.

Not suitable if you are taking heart medication heart conditions and blood pressure medication. As the caffeine in cocoa might cause irregular heartbeat in some people and should be used cautiously in people with heart conditions.

What to bring?

Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket (minimum) or anything else for personal comfort (pillow, eye-mask, sleeping bag, water) Please wear something comfy and warm (no jewellery)

Please arrive to the event 15 minutes before start time! There will be no entry once the event has started!

Contact

07901894600

Also available for private hire, in the comfort of your own home!

This event will take place every LAST THURSDAY of the month

This ticket is only valid for the date booked.

*DISCLAIMER*

If you are currently receiving any kind of mental health intervention, if you are pregnant, if you suffer from epilepsy or have a metal implant (including pace maker) please consult your doctor prior to participation.