Ceremonial Cacao the Food of the Gods
Chocolate is a divine, heavenly drink, the sweat of the stars, the vital seed, the divine nectar, the drink of the gods, the universal remedy and medicine.
– Geronimo Piperni, quoted by Antonio Lavedán, Spanish Army Surgeon, 1796
What is Ceremonial Cacao?Tradition and conscious enjoyment
Pure, unprocessed cacao is a powerful plant medicine and superfood. For hundreds of years, cacao has been drunk in sacred ceremonies by many cultures, such as the Aztecs and Mayas, dating back to 1900 BC in Central and South America.
In a ceremony, cacao is drunk to establish a moment of peace and stillness and to connect with the heart. This emotional state can be enhanced with meditation, reflection, creative activities such as journaling or spiritual practices. However, the "food of the gods" can also be drunk without a ceremony. It's enough if you take a few minutes of peace and drink the cacao consciously and peacefully. Often this is a beautiful ritual at the beginning of the day to take time for yourself and start the day or week strengthened.
Conventional vs. ceremonial cacao
It's important to understand that we're not talking about industrialized commercial chocolate found in stores that's full of milk, sugar and artificial fats. The more cacao is processed, the more it loses its healing and beneficial powers.
Ceremonial cacao is raw and not really roasted, but rather sun-dried. This means the molecular structure of the bean doesn't change and the natural nutrients are preserved. After harvest, the beans are fermented in a wooden box, dried and can then be further processed into mass, powder or butter. The natural fat of the cacao bean is retained during preparation, which means the many living enzymes and the plant's active power are not destroyed. Science has shown that the undamaged fat content makes it easier for the body to absorb the nutrients and chemicals.
Physical Effects of ceremonial cacao
Contributes to cardiovascular health
Increases blood flow to the brain, creates mental clarity, focus and concentration
Works with antioxidant oxygen radical 3x higher than the goji berry
Releases the happiness hormone Anandamide, which the body produces when you experience a "runner's high"
Relieves stress and anxiety in the body
Emotional Effects of ceremonial cacao
Generates feelings of bliss, motivation, stress resistance and joy
Helps release emotional blockages that no longer serve us
Opens and activates the heart chakra through the active ingredient Theobromine
Makes you empathetic and compassionate
Brings joy and lightness to the heart
Spiritual Effects of ceremonial cacao
Contributes to cardiovascular health
Helps you arrive in the here and now
Gives you a sense of connection, you understand yourself as part of the greater whole
Offers you a loving embrace for the soul that you can let yourself fall into
Gives you the opportunity to encounter yourself and shower yourself with love and acceptance
Live & Online Events
Here you'll find upcoming cacao ceremonies, in person as well as online. You can also book your completely individual ceremony 1:1 for yourself or for a group of friends, family or colleagues at any time. Your ceremony will be individually tailored to your wishes and current situation and accompanied by an exclusive music set. In addition, you will receive essential oils matching the theme by post, which will accompany and intensify the experience.
If you want to enjoy the ceremonial raw cacao all for yourself at home, order your Keith's Cacao directly in my shop.
Cacao Ceremony for Brands, Businesses and Groups
Employee Experiences are becoming increasingly important. The employee experience encompasses interactions, impressions and emotions.
Impact on Employees
Stress, anxiety and mood swings can burden employees in the long run. The working day challenges us on many levels: time pressure, expectations, teamwork. Pure, unprocessed cacao is a remedy that can counteract and prevent these burdens through its effects. The cacao plant was used as plant medicine many hundreds of years ago.
Additionally, in a ceremony, cacao is drunk to establish a moment of peace and stillness and to connect with the heart. This emotional state is enhanced with group meditation, reflection or creative activities such as journaling. Especially in the morning, you start the day or work week feeling stronger and more confident.
Cacao not only has a positive effect on physical health, but also brings emotional and spiritual balance. This in turn has a positive effect on the environment in which you work and operate.
I'm happy to discuss options for how a cacao ceremony could work for your company. But not just for companies, cacao ceremonies are also interesting for yoga groups, associations, teams or circles of friends and families. There are no limits to experiencing this extraordinary experience. Experience the magic of cacao for yourself.
Ceremony Process
Each ceremony has its own theme. Together we create the theme that optimally supports your employees in their respective situation. The process is adapted accordingly and can therefore vary slightly.
Introduction & Welcome
Arrival & Breathing Exercises
Mindful Drinking
Immersion into the respective theme
Guided Visualization Journey
Journaling
Closing
