(SOLD OUT) In-Person: Ceremony of the Heart
Product number:
SW10080
Product information "(SOLD OUT) In-Person: Ceremony of the Heart"
LOCATION: St Ethelburga's Centre, 74 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG
THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT
Join us as we gather LIVE in community for this ceremony to connect to the wisdom of our beating hearts and the transformative power of the dance.
We will begin our journey with the beautiful heart-opening medicine of ceremonial cacao. Central American ancestors used cacao as far back as 1900BC as a health elixir and ceremonial medicine to heal the mental, physical and spiritual body.
As we set our intentions, we drop into an immersive and guided dance journey - tending to both the slow, deep, quiet spaces and the wild, free, expressive places of our hearts. Our movement becomes medicine, as we align the inner compass of the heart towards a greater sense of compassion for ourselves, each other and the wider web of life. Collectively we rise and radiate our love as a blessing into the world.
TIMINGS
1.00pm-1:20pm Arrival & Smudging
1:30pm-4.30pm Cacao Ceremony & Movement Medicine
Please note we ask everyone to arrive by 1:20pm and the doors will close at 1:30pm. We’re creating a sacred container for your journey and ask that everyone arrive on time so we can start together. Thank you.
MINDFULNESS IN DRINKING CACAO
As we work with cacao in an intentional way, we peel away the layers and come into deeper connection with our emotional centre and the intelligence of our own hearts. Aside from its many physical health benefits (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, immune system boosting etc) it is a powerful yet gentle plant medicine that supports our inner-work and facilitates a deep inner meditation. The mood-enhancing neurotransmitters in cacao have a nourishing effect on humans - opening body, mind and heart.
Please be aware of the following when drinking ceremonial cacao:
‣ Our beautiful blend contains date syrup, tahini and spices. If you cannot have any of these, please get in touch no later than 24 hours prior to the event.
‣ Arrive hydrated - drink lots of water before - and avoid caffeine or other stimulants on the day and alcohol the night before. Eat something light a few hours before the ceremony (plant based is great) and then we suggest you refrain from eating so that the cacao can be easily absorbed.
‣ As cacao is a stimulant, you may want to start with less and then gradually increase to find the balance that works for you. After your first sip of cacao, wait about 30 mins before drinking water, so the cacao has time to land in the body. Cacao is great for detoxing, so drink plenty of water afterwards.
‣ Important to note that certain medications, such as some SSRI and MAO inhibitor antidepressants, do not mix well with cacao due to the tyramine in chocolate.
‣ If you have high blood pressure or a heart condition, please be aware that the active ingredient theobromine increases heart rate and lowers blood pressure.
‣ Pregnant or breastfeeding women - please be aware of the stimulating effect of cacao.
Our movement is the medicine - so even if you choose not to imbibe the cacao or have a micro dose, we are all held in the strong container of our dance together.
SAFETY NOTE
The safety and well-being of our community are paramount. Please take a free lateral flow test in advance, and if it is positive, or if you're exhibiting any covid-related symptoms, we ask you not to come in person but head to our streaming platform and join us virtually instead.
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