Cacao Ceremony with Oshun

Name: Cacao Ceremony with Oshun
Start: 2025-02-15T16:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-15T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Yoga Café Chorlton Manchester

Schedule

Sat Feb 15 2025 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Yoga Café Chorlton Manchester | Manchester, EN

Sometimes friends, we need to stop....
We need to breathe....
We need to actively, and consciously, stop and breathe, and make a little time for our lovely self, where we can connect to our heart and our soul, and each other. It is in these moments where we meet our soul and listen to the gentle whispers within that guide us towards our true north compass.
This nurturing Cacao Ceremony at The Yoga Cafe, Chorlton, could be the cosy hub where we do just that.
Oshun, will welcome you with an open heart, as always in Love and acceptance, in friendship and in alliance. As we gather together in an intimate circle, where exploration and expression becomes the food for our Heart & Soul.
Over 4 bliss full hours, we will explore our inner world by journeying with mother Cacao, a natural plant Medicine from Ecudor.
There may be laughter, tears and deep transformational healing during our time together. This is a safe, non-judgemental space where authenticity is welcome.
If you have never been to one of Oshun's cacao ceremonies before and feel a little unsure about what to expect, feel free to read some of the feedback from people just like you, that didn't quite know what to expect and then follow your yes.
This ceremony will be one of humility, nothing glamorous or 'showcasey' about it, no cameras capturing your experience and nothing required from you other than your presence. Oshun holds the most magical, loving and sacred space that your heart will ever know. For a truly unforgettable ceremonial experience you can expect sacred ritual, paying homage to mother cacao and the spirit of the vine, traditional lullerby, blessings, gratitude prayers and prayers to others, medicine songs, sacred witnessing and a little bit of movement to get us back on our feet. There will be breathing excersises that allow you to enter your own inner temple space, mindfulness and meditation as you get comfy and grounding with berries, dates and mint tea with snuggle and chat after.
I hope you can make it..... it sounds fun! Even I am excited.
Much love, Oshun.
This is an intimate circle with only 12 spaces so please message me to RSVP.
There is no entrance on the door to this event.
Please message Oshun to book 07508844217
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What is Ceremonial Grade Cacao & where does it come from?
Cocoa beans, or cacao beans, come from the Theobroma cacao tree. The Theobroma cacao tree is a fruit tree, whose name means “food of the gods”. The cacao beans, which are technically seeds, grow inside pods surrounded by a white fleshy pulp known as Baba.
The Theobroma cacao tree originated in the upper Amazon basin region (Brazil, Colombia, and Peru). Today, cacao is grown by 40-50 million cocoa farmers in more than 50 countries around the world.
It is really important when sourcing Cacao that you buy Ceremonial Cacao & from Ethical Farming villages
Ceremonial Cacao is made from heirloom strains of Cacao from Central and South America. Unlike conventional Cacao or cocoa powder, Ceremonial Cacao has not been defatted and is minimally processed under low temperatures to maximize its health benefits.
---------------------------------------------------------------The benefits of Ceremonial Grade Cacao
PHYSICAL BENEFITS:
Cacao brings natural stress relief, because it contains potassium, phosphorus, copper, iron, zinc, and magnesium which contribute to cardiovascular health. Cacao has the ability to trigger the release of dopamine and the endorphin; phenylethylamine, both of which soothe the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and depression. Scientific research now confirms that chocolate helps to relieve emotional stress.
Most importantly, it contains anandamide, the bliss molecule. Anandamide is an endogenous ligand that your body produces when you feel a workout “high.” It is a natural pleasure molecule that fits into the cannabinoid receptor sites of the cells of the nervous system.
Pure Cacao also contains powerful antioxidants along with a significant amount of chromium, which balances blood sugar levels. It increases the blood flow to the brain, creating more mental agility, awareness and focus.
EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL BENEFITS
Cacao is a powerful plant medicine and has many amazing, life-affirming qualities that support health and psychological well-being. She is a powerful Plant Medicine that helps us to release emotional blockages that no longer serve us, find forgiveness in ourselves and others, and shows us the way forward if we are stuck, or afraid of making necessary life changes. It also enables us to access stuck emotions, conditionings, patterns of behaviour and addictions that are buried deep in the unconscious.
Historically, cacao has always been considered a very powerful aphrodisiac, exotic food, and medicine, by the Mesoamerican and South American cultures, such as the Mayans, Aztecs and Spanish conquistadors. Its Greek name Theobroma Cacao literally means ‘Food of the Gods, Thea (god), Broma (food), with the Maya word Ka’kau.’
Benefits are found in the neurotransmitter modulating agents that act as natural antidepressants. Its high valeric acid content blocks the stress hormones, while triggering the release of dopamine, anandamide and the endorphin phenylethylamine, all of which are known as the ‘bliss molecules’. Cacao also contains the essential amino acid tryptophan, which increases production of serotonin, an important brain chemical that helps us remain positive and happy. These neurotransmitters also remain in the bloodstream longer after ingesting cacao, creating a natural antidepressant benefit, while the theobromine and caffeine content boosts energy levels and relieves fatigue.