Join Pennie on Earth Day for a special a healing journey into the wisdom of the heart. We will use the medicine of cacao, along with the power of our breath and intentions to draw us deeper into the heart of Mother Earth.
Why cacao?
Cacao has long be used in ceremonies to help heal the heart and expand our perspective of our connection to All, increasing our receptivity to this wisdom. The Mayan elders used cacao in ceremony before leading peaceful negotiations.
Just a few of the many benefits of Cacao:
Super antioxidant (reducing and preventing damage from free radicals)
Increases oxygen absorption in the body
Natural muscle relaxer
Natural antidepressant, anti-anxiolytic by naturally calming the mind
Mood Booster - increases “bliss chemicals” in the brain
Heart opening, enhances empathy and intuition
Sense of levity, lighthearted ness (great when working with grief and denser energies)
Packed with nutrients such as magnesium, manganese, calcium, and more
Where: This is an in-person offering to be held at The Yoga Circle in Birmingham, Alabama
When: Earth Day, April 22nd @ 2pm
Duration: 2 hours
Investment: $60 (high quality ceremonial grade cacao included)
What to expect: You will be guided through a sacred healing ceremony in which you will be seated and lying down - wear loose fitting comfortable clothes that allow you to breathe fully. It is recommended to not eat 3-4 hours before ceremony. If you must eat, make it something very light and easily digestible.
Please bring:
one sacred item (crystal, photo, rock, shell, etc) to place and charge on our community altar
your journal and a pen
bottle of water
eye pillow or eye mask
Contraindications to working with cacao:
While Cacao is a safe medicine for most people, it is not meant for all particularly at ceremonial doses. If you have any concerns, please reach out.
As cacao inhibits the reuptake of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, those taking SSRI’s for depression should only take cacao under supervision of your prescribing doctor.
MAOIs
Heart disease, high blood pressure, or sensitivity to stimulants.
If this is your first time working with the medicine of cacao, or if you have any questions please reach out to me directly before registering: pennieloves@gmail.com