SACRED CACAO CEREMONIES
I was initiated as a cacao ceremonialist by Mayan wisdom keepers in Guatemala and I have a deep respect for cacao and honoring its ancient lineage and its connection to the Mayan cosmovision. I work directly with Lava Love Cacao supporting Mayan farmers and communities.
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Cacao was a sacred aspect of life in ancient Mesoamerica. Unsweetened cacao was used as part of meditative practices, was drunk in temples to connect to the divine within, and was used in conflict resolution.
Cacao is a sacred medicine and is a powerful tool for connecting with and honoring mother nature, each other, and ourselves. Cacao assists in opening the heart, deepening meditation practices, and connecting us to our inner wisdom.
Cacao is one of Mother Earth’s greatest gifts and reminds us of the unconditional love that we can always access within ourselves. There are so many incredible benefits with drinking cacao for mental, spiritual, and physical health. It’s truly a superfood.
Here are some of the incredible properties found within cacao:
~More calcium than cow’s milk
~40x more antioxidants than blueberries
~Stimulates production of stem cells
~Theobromine energizes and activates but without jitteriness
~Andamine known as the bliss molecule produces a sense of euphoria and well-being
~PEA (known as the love molecule and linked to the feeling you get during runner’s high) elevates your mood while improving brain function
~Creates new neural pathways in your brain, increasing the amount of joy and love you feel long term
~After drinking cacao feel good hormones like endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine are released
~Activates the parasympathetic nervous system promoting rest and relaxation
~Amazing source of magnesium and iron
~Activates right brain thinking supporting more creativity​​​
