FROM RAINFOREST TO CUP
Sand Path Yoga acknowledges and honors indigenous wisdom keepers who have safe guarded the rainforests and cacao seeds.
Photo Credit | Morgan, Andrea, Cacao Pod and Seeds, 2024
If you would like to integrate ceremonial cacao into your day click the link below to learn more.
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Photo Credit | Szepfalusi, Rita, | Cup of Cacao, 2024
WHY DO PEOPLE USE CEREMONIAL CACAO?
Cacao's early origins are associatee with the Maya, Olmecs, and Aztecs. Considered a mystical elixir, cacao played a part in creation stories, celebrations, trade/currency, cultural cosmovisions etc.
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Photo & Sculpture Credit | Babu Waynunu | Ix Cacao, Mayan Goddess of Cacao, Sculpted from Incan Raw Carillo Cacao, 2023
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WHAT Makes Cacao Ceremonial?
Introspection and intention. Cacao has been used as sacred spirit medicine for thousands of years. Ceremonies honor the relationship between rain forests, cultivators, and consumers. Cacao is considered a wisdom and wellness messenger. It is the ancient way for doing psychological work.
WHY Ceremonial Grade Cacao?
High grade cacao with minimal processing. There is no legal distinction for this label. It is important to understand what the label signifies in order to source from a trusted grower or distributor. Ceremonial cacao is 100% cacao with no sugar, fats, stabilizers etc. It is available in a variety of forms such as chunks, bars, and paste, and retains quality nutrients.
WHO Can benefit from Ceremonial Cacao?
Anyone, cacao exists for the benefit of all. It is Cacaocita herself that awakens you to her intelligence. As the saying goes Cacao chooses who cacao wants to work with. . .
WHERE can I learn to facilitate cacao ceremonies?
If you would like to learn more about Ceremonial Cacao and facilitaing experiences for others click the link below
To show support of our Indigenous community members, check protocols and seek training prior to facilitating experiences for others. When possible consider inviting an indigenous practitioner to facilitate or co facilitate cacao ceremonies.
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