Sunday September 25, 2022 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. (Located in our Courtyard)
Ignite the dreams of your heart with the ancient medicines of earth energy, cacao, song and somatic dance. This outdoor gathering of women will weave these ancient transformational tools in a safe way to ignite self-expression, body awareness, collective healing, joy and freedom. (Drinking cacao is optional.)
Cacao has been used for thousands of years in the Mayan culture of South America for medicinal, spiritual and ceremonial purposes. The Mayans believe that cacao opens the emotional center of our body – our heart chakra. They believe the medicine works specifically by bringing us back to the feelings of love and interconnectedness.. The Mayans believe that cacao helps us tune into our true and authentic selves and supports our ability to listen deep within to the callings of our heart where the truth of our power and wisdom are stored.
Cacao beans are the seeds of the cacao tree. The beans are a source of many antioxidants called flavonoids. It’s not clear how these might work in the body, but they appear to relax the blood vessels. This could lead to lower blood pressure, and reduce inflammation and blockage of blood vessels.
Cacao is a mild stimulant. We drink it during the first part of the day to avoid sleep disturbances at night. The cacao usually affects people in a similar way as coffee might. Again, you do not need to consume the cacao to have a transformation experience during this gathering.
Please bring comfortable clothes for an outdoor movement and dance, a journal and pen, any props or blankets to support you. Chairs will be available.
Sliding Scale $45-$65 (Please consider the cost of organic cacao and the time Amber and Luna will spend in the kitchen preparing it when choosing your price point.)
E-mail Amber for financial assistance – amber@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.
Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
