Cacao Ceremony
What is a Cacao Ceremony?
Cacao is a bean that grows on trees native to Central and South America. It is a “superfood” as it contains more antioxidants than blueberries. It also contains theobromine, a bitter alkaloid similar to caffeine that is thought to boost moods and energy. The Cacao plant has medicinal properties, and every aspect of it is considered sacred.
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Cacao plants are loved and nurtured on their indigenous lands, and they are harvested with love, care, and mindfulness. When the drink is prepared, it is prepared with intention and love. From beginning to end, it’s treated with great reverence. For the ceremony, the Cacao is blended with rose petals, vanilla, cayenne, and maple syrup for sweetness.
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About the Facilitator
Raquel Berdejo has walked with Elders and supported Indigenous Communities worldwide. In 2012, she began her journey of healing and self-discovery and learned how to access her inner vision and create change through shamanic journeying. Raquel went on to travel and work mainly with Mexican, North American, Peruvian, and Colombian Shamans and can now weave together traditional knowledge with modern approaches to personal growth. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge of healing and expansion with others through different practices, mainly the Temazcal Ceremonies.
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