New Moon Rising: Cacao Ceremony, Sound Healing and Lunar Transformation

Brought to you by the Vancouver Women in Psychedelics Meetup Group
* Note this event is for female-identifying people only.
New Moon Rising: Cacao Ceremony, Sound Healing, and Lunar Transformation

Join us under the potent energy of the New Moon in Aquarius for an evening of renewal, connection, and transformation. Through sacred rituals and heart-centered practices, this gathering invites you to release what no longer serves, awaken your intentions, and align with the rhythms of the lunar cycle.

Open your heart with ceremonial cacao, ground your desires with empowering “I am” statements, and immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of a sound bath. Together, we will nurture our inner worlds, foster meaningful connections, and cultivate the energy needed to manifest our dreams.

Let’s rise with the new moon—refreshed, connected, and empowered.

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The evening will include:

🌑 Cacao Ceremony – Connect deeply with yourself and the group, opening your heart to new possibilities.
🌙 Intentions & “I Am” Statements – Ground your vision for the coming lunar cycle with empowering personal mantras.
🎶 Sound Healing – Release stagnant energy and embody your intentions through the soothing tones of chakra-tuned singing bowls and other healing instruments.
🤝 Group Sharing & Gentle Movement – Experience sisterhood through meaningful reflection, connection, and mindful movement.

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What to bring:
- water bottle
- small meaningful personal item for collective altar (will be returned)
- eye shades (we will have some extras if you don't have one)
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Your facilitators:

Dana Harvey
Dana Harvey is the founder of The Flourish Academy which provides psychedelic education, harm reduction and facilitation. Integrating mindfulness practices, somatic techniques, business and life coaching, sound healing, plant medicines and other supportive modalities, Dana is passionate about helping women of all ages to flourish! After realizing her successful C-suite tech industry career was leading her into burnout, Dana stepped away to pursue the heart-centered services she is now so honoured to provide. She is also Lead Facilitator for Gathering Groups' psilocybin programs, contributing to clinical research on group psychedelic therapy, Co-Lead of Vancouver Women in Psychedelics and Host of the Psychedelic Revelations podcast.

www.theflourishacademy.org
Psychedelic Revelations podcast

Helena Zhu
Helena Zhu is a co-founder of the Earthlings Institute, where she facilitates transformative experiences with 5-MeO-DMT, also known as the "God Molecule." A social scientist at heart, with a background in international relations and economics from the University of British Columbia, Helena is committed to helping people reconnect with their inner selves through psychedelic practices. She approaches her work with presence, compassion, and acceptance, creating safe and loving spaces for personal transformation. Helena also co-leads initiatives for Vancouver Women in Psychedelics, building bridges between community and healing practices.
www.earthlings.institute

Anastasia Sutulova
Anastasia Sutulova is the owner of Mandala Studio, a creative and healing space in Vancouver that hosts events focused on mindfulness, sound therapy, and community connection. Through Mandala Studio, Anastasia offers a range of workshops and experiences that encourage personal growth and alignment with holistic practices. Her passion for creating intentional spaces makes Mandala Studio a hub for transformative events, including those involving sound baths, ceremonies, and conscious gatherings.
www.manadahub.com

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Brought to you by the Vancouver Women in Psychedelics Meetup Group
* please note this event is for female-identifying people only
* please note there will be photography and videography at this event. If you would prefer not to be included, please ensure you talk to the facilitators prior to the commencement of the event.

Host or Publisher The Flourish Academy