Solstice Cacao Dance w/ Madaly Love & Special Guests

Name: Solstice Cacao Dance w/ Madaly Love & Special Guests
Start: 2025-08-16T17:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-08-16T20:00:00-07:00
Location: 2807 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94609-3606, United States

Schedule

Sat Aug 16 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

2807 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94609-3606, United States | Berkeley, CA

Is your heart yearning for deeper connection and care?
Do you desire to nurture your soul and spirit in community?
Are you feeling the call to deepen your relationship with plant medicine?
Are you excited to explore the magic of being present with others?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, join this transformative opportunity to sit in a Sacred Cacao Circle!
Nourish your heart through a blissful cup of ceremonial cacao. In this sacred gathering, you will be held in a loving and supportive space that invites joy, reflection, and a celebration of your authentic self.
Cacao is a powerful plant medicine that invites us to gently and bravely peel back the layers of our heart. Each cacao circle will have a unique intention and modality to practice alongside the heart expanding ritual of cacao. More info on the intention of each circle in the schedule below.
Together, we’ll create a sanctuary where you can share your story, set intentions, and embrace the magic of being seen and supported. Through stillness, songs, and soulful connection, we’ll weave a tapestry of healing and heart-centered love.
This is your space to show up exactly as you are—no pretense, no expectations, just the beautiful, authentic you. Let’s sip cacao, dream big, and remind ourselves of the magic we carry within.
Bring along your favorite instruments if you wish: rattle, drum, flute, guitar, voice, or anything else that inspires you! Let's co-create a soundscape of joy and togetherness that will leave your heart humming long after the circle closes.
You deserve this moment to reconnect, recharge, and radiate your light!
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Tickets for this event are $40 (Early bird tix are $30 up to 1 week before the circle!).
***We offer BIPOC scholarships, please email [email protected] for more info.***
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Event Flow:
4:45 - 5:00pm | Arrive and get settled
5:00 - 5:15pm | Welcome and Cleanse w/ Smudge
5:15pm | Doors Close
5:15 - 5:45pm | Logistics, Agreements, and Check-In
5:45 - 6:30pm | 7 Direction Prayer + Cacao Ritual
6:30 - 6:35pm | Break
6:35 - 7:40pm | Practice of the Month (see below)
7:40 - 8:00pm | Integration + Close Ceremony
8 - 8:30pm | Optional Hapeh/Rapeh Circle
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Cacao Circle Schedule & Practice
(3rd Saturdays of the Month)
July - No Circle
August 16th | Cacao & Womb Healing w/ guest facilitator Valery Van Ryn
September 20th | Fall Equinox Circle: Heart Voice Awakening w/ guest facilitator Jenny “Sapito” Montalvo
October 18th | Inner Child Awakening
November 15th | Dia De Los Muertos
December 20th | Winter Solstice Circle: The Art of Sacred Rest
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Madaly Love (they/them) is a curanderx, entheogenic guide, addiction recovery coach, quantum energy healer, community leader, ancestral alchemist, environmental justice advocate, and all around chingonx (bad-ass lol)!
Madaly's mission is to support you to open your heart to the universe, tap into your intuitive gifts, and heal across generations and timelines.They are committed to trauma-informed facilitation and believes that you are your own best healer. They use ancestral and modern ways of healing to support you on your path of awakening to your truth.
Madaly has studied with Mayan elders such as Nana Marina, and has been a student of cacao for over 7 years. They LOVE sharing cacao in community.
Madaly's ancestors are of the Chichimec, Nahua-Otomi, & Purepecha people; as well as invading spanish lineage. Madaly is on a deep journey of self-love through decolonization work.
Website: www.madaly.love
IG @Madaly.Love
Email: [email protected]
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Cacao is an ancient Mesoamerican plant medicine with a rich history as a sacred ceremonial tool. Unlike typical chocolate, ceremonial cacao is crafted using traditional Mayan methods, infusing the process with prayers and intentional energies at every stage—from cultivation to preparation.
Known as the "food of the gods," ceremonial cacao is much more than a treat; it is a powerful superfood offering numerous health benefits. It contains essential vitamins, minerals, and adaptogens that nourish the body, mind, and spirit. Cacao can support:
Heart health through antioxidants like flavanols, which improve circulation and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Emotional well-being by boosting neurotransmitters like serotonin and anandamide, the "bliss molecule," fostering feelings of joy, love, and connection.
Brain function with compounds that enhance cognitive clarity and support neurotransmitter health.
Energy and vitality through theobromine, a gentle stimulant providing sustained energy without the crash of caffeine.
Relaxation and stress relief by reducing cortisol levels and promoting a sense of peace.
Immune and digestive health with its rich fiber content and natural anti-inflammatory properties.
In ceremony, cacao helps open the heart, connect us to our inner wisdom, and foster deeper relationships with others and the world around us. It serves as a sacred teacher, guiding participants toward balance, creativity, and expanded awareness. Drinking ceremonial cacao can be a grounding and heart-expanding ritual—a gift for the body and soul.