Cacao Ceremony, Medicine Music, & Gong Journey
Schedule
Thu Jan 30 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
St. Luke's Church on the Avenue | Baltimore, MD
About this Event
✨ Cacao Ceremony
Led by experienced medicine women Jazz LeiAmora and Esmeralda Gómez Saavedra, this sacred cacao ceremony draws from ancient Mayan and Aztec traditions. Cacao, known as the "Food of the Gods," is revered for its ability to open the heart, foster creativity, and deepen emotional connection.
As we gather in this ceremonial space, we will honor the spirit of cacao, using it as a gentle guide for reflection, clarity, and connection. The ritual will invite you to meditate, release what no longer serves you, and open your heart to the new possibilities the year holds.
🎶 Live Music
Let the healing melodies of Esmeralda Gómez Saavedra, Tupac Saavedra, and Jazz LeiAmora transport you to a place of deep connection and renewal. Their music, rooted in ancient traditions and infused with soul, will weave a tapestry of sound that uplifts and heals.
Our live medicine music invites participation—whether through singing, listening, or simply feeling the vibrations—and is a reminder of the power of communal connection and shared intention.
🌑 New Moon & Chinese New Year Energy
The New Moon is a time of introspection and renewal, offering us a blank canvas to set intentions and manifest our dreams. Paired with the energy of the Chinese, or Lunar New Year, this ceremony is a unique opportunity to align with the cosmos and create a new chapter.
We will share insight into the power of the year of the Wood Snake, and its invitation into renewal, transformation, wisdom, and continuous growth.
Through meditation and reflection, we will harness this potent energy to let go of the past, center ourselves in the present, and plant seeds for the future. This is a sacred time to align our inner world with the cycles of nature, fostering balance and harmony within.
🔔 Harmony Works Sound Bath and Gong Journey
We will close the evening with a transformative sound bath led by The Harmony Works Team, featuring the deep, resonant tones of our deluxe multi-Gong set up.
This powerful sound healing practice allows for deep relaxation, insight, and energetic alignment. The vibrations will help integrate the intentions set during the ceremony, leaving you in a state of profound peace and clarity.
Jazz LeiAmora is a distinguished sound healer, multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter known for her genre, Sacred Soul Medicine Music, which fuses soul, R&B, reggae, and more. Her enchanting voice creates a captivating, inspiring and meditative experience. Her debut album, “Om Pachamama,” is available on all streaming platforms and was featured in MAPS Bulletin, 2024 edition. Based in Santa Cruz, Jazz has been devoted to the medicine path for 10+ years, dedicating significant time to collaborating with and supporting native communities from South America.Esmeralda Gómez Saavedra's Bio:
Esmeralda Gómez Saavedra is an expressive arts therapist, certified somatic ecotherapist, moon dancer, singer, and proud mother of two. She integrates art, ritual, and nature-based practices to help individuals navigate life transitions, mental health challenges, and the integration of expanded states of consciousness.
For nearly two decades, Esmeralda has been rooted in traditional Mexican medicine, energy healing, and Earth-based practices. Her work honors ancestral wisdom while fostering personal and collective healing. She has facilitated expressive arts workshops, Moon circles, and plant medicine ceremonies, creating transformative spaces for connection, growth, and renewal.
Tupac Saavedra is a Bolivian filmmaker, activist, and musician, regarded as a gifted healer since a young age. He leads transformative ceremonies that blend deep-rooted traditions with modern insights, fostering healing and spiritual growth. His diverse passions—from storytelling to music, martial arts, and hosting retreats—reflect his dedication to connection, community, and personal transformation.
A UC Berkeley graduate and senior producer at Al Jazeera, Tupac has earned prestigious accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize, Emmy, and Peabody Awards for his work with Bisan Owda on Gaza stories, as well as a Telly Award for a series on the US-Mexico Border and Brazilian elections. With a career spanning the globe, Tupac remains committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering positive change.
Where is it happening?
St. Luke's Church on the Avenue, 800 West 36th Street, Baltimore, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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