Bee CACAO
Journey within and cultivate your (self-)love with the
ultimate catalyst of Love and Gratitude.
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What is cacao?
Cacao is chocolate in its purest form. It is a raw, roasted blend of cacao beans prepared and consumed in a ritualistic fashion.
Sacred Cacao, which is much more pure and bitter in flavour, is a 'plant medicine' that has been around for thousands of years and can be tracked back all the way to Mayan and Aztec traditions in Central and South America.
These ancient civilisations used cacao for spiritual, medicinal and ceremonial purposes, Shamans and tribespeople drinking concoctions made from this amazing gift of nature to help them with spiritual awakening, energy clearing and creative guidance.
The word cacao actually came from the Maya word Ka’kau, and the Maya word Chokola’j—which means to drink chocolate together.
Cacao is a powerful catalyst for all forms of personal and spiritual development. To this day, it is still used as a heart opening medicine for those wishing to gently experience spiritual awakening and inner healing.
It is a magical plant that helps change your perspective, allowing you to recognize the patterns in your habits, and release any energy that no longer serves you. It creates an ecstatic state of being which allows us to dive inwards, and in which we feel connected to Love and Gratitude.
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Cacao is one of the best superfoods on Earth, with over 300 nutrients, vitamins and minerals. It contains the highest concentration of antioxidants of any food on the planet, and also contains therapeutic levels of chemicals and neurotransmitters that promote physical and mental equilibrium and wellbeing.
One of its main active ingredients is Theobromine, which literally translates to “the Food of the Gods” and facilitates the release of dopamine. Other beneficial chemicals boosted by cacao include Anandamide (the bliss chemical), Serotonin (natural anti-depressant), and Phenylethylamine (often called the love chemical), among others.
When approached with intention, this magical plant can offer the opportunity to cultivate greater self-love, awareness and an expansion of our consciousness.
How to experience Cacao with us:
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Cacao in Ceremony
Cacao ceremonies are one of the oldest holistic healing practices, used by ancient indigenous cultures all over the world. These types of healing ceremonies work by rebalancing energies in the body to regain natural homeostasis. Raw cacao has been used for centuries to heal the mental, physical and spiritual body.
Once consumed, this ancestral food will guide you to euphoric states of immense connection to self, others, and the Universe around you. Cacao has no psychoactive effects. Its ecstatic effects and energetic power come from the multitude of nutrients, vitamins and neurochemicals it contains, which activate several regulatory systems within your body and brain.
Cacao increases blood flow to the brain and induces the release of “feel-good” endorphins. Naturally packed with caffeine, it gives you a burst of energy that helps you focus and improve your memory and is said to be a big creativity enhancer and facilitator of deep inner meditation and connections. It will help you release negative emotions, so we are able to connect to ourselves and the loving energy that exists within.
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What to expect:
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A heart opening journey of Oneness and love with yourself, others and Mother Earth
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Feeling of healing and purifying – helps you in releasing blocks, recognizing patterns, following your heart
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Connection to your higher self, your own power and truth
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Introspective journey – silencing the mind, connecting to the Universal wisdom and spirit within you
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A (re-)balancing of your masculine and feminine energies in the body
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Enhanced creativity, focus and motivation
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Improved sense of self (self-confidence, self-worth, self-appreciation)
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A shamanic or spiritual journey – dissolution of the Ego, connection to greater purpose, understanding
the interconnectivity of humans with nature
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Ceremonial grade cacao has been used as a sacred drink for thousands of years to connect with the divine. This magical plant helps you journey within, cultivating (self-)love, expanding your consciousness and supporting you in your path of personal growth.
Considerations:
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Please avoid eating any big, or heavy meals 2 hours before the ceremony (full stomachs may reduce the effect of the cacao)
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Restrict alcohol, coffee and dairy products the day of the event as much as possible
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Drink a lot of water during and after the ceremony
Ceremonial doses of Cacao are not recommended for those:
- taking antidepressants (cacao contains MAO
inhibitors)
- having a serious heart condition or very high
blood pressure
- suffering from seizures or epilepsy
- who may be pregnant
Please speak to your doctor about any medical concerns you may have before participating in any cacao ceremony.
Our Cacao Ceremonies
In a ceremony, we work with Sacred Cacao to support your personal healing and growth.
What to expect during a ceremony:
Experience the warmth and magic of a cacao ceremony. In this sacred gathering, we always begin with a Sacred Circle, where intention setting and introspective exploration can take place. We bless the cacao, tapping into its ancient energetic wisdom.
As we journey inward and connect with Mama Cacao and a sense of Oneness, we'll engage in various exercises aimed at emotional liberation and renewal through the power of love. With gentle guidance, we'll embark on a cosmic meditation journey, allowing Mama Cacao to illuminate our path.
Through conscious movement and artistic expression, we'll explore what needs release and welcome transformation into our lives, moving forward in love, light, and happiness.