Cacao Ceremony 31 Jan // A heart opening workshop | Peatix tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T10:58:59+08:00 Peatix The Inside Job Cacao Ceremony 31 Jan // A heart opening workshop tag:peatix.com,2021:event-1751803 2021-01-31T16:45:00SGT 2021-01-31T16:45:00SGT Join us for a heart opening experience where we connect, play, reflect, relax. Be led out of your head and into your heart, connecting in a meaningful way to others and your authentic Self..This heart opening workshop is experienced as a Cacao Ceremony. Cacao has a rich history in ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, considered to be sacred it was used in rituals, ceremonies and even as currency. The active ingredients in Cacao helps with relaxing the nervous system and our busy thinking minds. Led by Gong practitioner and certified BodyTalk practitioner Celeste Chong, she holds a safe space for all to calm their busy minds and sink into their hearts through sound, movement, connection exercises and a heart awakening guided meditation sound bath. << What others say >>Our participants come from all walks of life from business owners, entrepreneurs, working professionals to life coaches and teachers. We have received warm feedback from both women and men alike. “Better than a summer blockbuster! A powerful experience that engages all senses.” - Daniel L“It allowed me to reconnect with myself, others and universal oneness through the myriad of activities.” – Robin“The feeling of connectedness to others (as well as myself) in the ceremony was amazing. Celeste did a wonderful job facilitating with so much care, respect and honour for our personal space and experiences.” – Cheryl T“For months I was in a “fog of numb” about a tough personal situation and wondering why I wasn’t feeling sad or crying. Tonight was the first time I felt something, as if my heart needed a pressure valve.” – AThings to note: Wear comfortable clothes that you can move easily and lie down in. Arrive 10 minutes earlier for registration  We recommend not having a heavy meal 2 hours prior to ceremony. Bring a shawl if you may be cold. The guided meditation sound bath is best enjoyed with an eye mask, please bring one with you if you like.  We serve ceremonial grade Cacao from family organic farms in Southern Belize. Do not take Ceremonial grade cacao if you:– are taking anti depressants with SSRIs or medication that works in the dopamine or serotonin pathways– have a heart condition– take hypertension medications– are pregnant Please send us a message to inform us if you are unable to consume Cacao and we will serve you Ginger Tea instead.  Ticket is transferable but non-refundable.  Due to the preparation needed for this ceremony, we reserve the right to cancel the event if there are less than 6 participants.<< Meet your facilitator >>Celeste learnt how to facilitate a cacao ceremony from her teacher Joseph White Owl, who is one of the Indigenous Peoples of North America. He has combined aspects of his Nations culture and other learnings within the cacao ceremony. They met in Bali where he has been living for the last 3 years, facilitating hundreds of Sacred cacao ceremonies at the Pyramids of Chi in Ubud. The cacao ceremony that she facilitates has been co-created under Joseph’s guidance. Updates tag:peatix.com,2021-01-28 01:33:53 2021-01-28 01:33:53 The event description was updated. Diff#899608 Updates tag:peatix.com,2021-01-20 00:33:19 2021-01-20 00:33:19 The event description was updated. Diff#890373 Updates tag:peatix.com,2021-01-17 23:34:16 2021-01-17 23:34:16 The event description was updated. Diff#887679