Cacao Ceremony / Visualization Journey / Heart share Circle
A ceremony is a sacred time where we come together, in deep reverence and presence, and commune with all dimensions of reality. It is a space for intention, and prayer.
In the Cacao ceremony, we will pay respects to the medicine of Cacao, the lineage in which it comes from, the Spirit of Cacao. We will drink and experience its heart opening medicine in a mindful way.
Cacao is considered to be a heart opener. Cacao works on the circulatory system unlike caffeine which works on the nervous system. Cacao assists in opening our blood vessels and can increase circulation by up to 30% which makes you feel more ALIVE but also has a calming effect on the body.
Once we’ve allowed our bodies to receive the ceremonial dose of Cacao, we will go on a Visualization Journey through the body, inviting us into a deep relaxation, and through a Journey into our heart and higher self. In this, participants will be invited to self reflect, with an invitation to journal what is coming through for them throughout the meditation.
To complete the experience, we will come together for a Heart Centered Sharing circle. Now that we’ve communed with the Cacao medicine, journeyed into our hearts and higher selves, we will come together in a circle to share, explore, and integrate our experience. We will go around in a circle and hold sacred space, and allow for heart shares. You may share about whatever came up for you in the journey, and how it reflects what's alive in your life, and what new possibilities you see for yourself and your life ahead.
Richie Parrella is a Somatic Therapist, Certified yoga teacher, Reiki Master and sound healer trained in Prana yoga, based in the lineages of Kundalini and Tantra yoga and Ayurveda in the lineage of Dr. Vasant Lad. He facilitates sessions, classes, and groups with the intention to create a safe space for others to explore their inner experience, create transformation, as well as reduce stress, anxiety, and support the allowing of the body, mind, and spirit’s natural ability to heal. His teachings are rich in yogic philosophy, breath work and mindfulness.
Through his journey with Ayurveda, Yoga, Tantra, and Somatic therapy, he has come to learn that the body, mind and spirit are intrinsically connected, and must be treated as such, to achieve optimal health, and to support in self realization, and transformation.
Richie currently sees private clients over zoom, as well as in person in Princeton and Philadelphia, PA. He leads gentle yoga classes, meditations, and sound healings. He is one of the co-creators of the Celebrate All People Organization. Additionally, he is an organizer with the non-profit organization Dance Medicine Philly. His life is given to supporting others in transformation to higher states of balance in nature and consciousness, where real freedom can be attained.
What to Bring :
- Cushion / Backjack or something comfortable to sit on. (We have chairs for folks who struggle to sit on floor, and have some floor cushions)
- Cup or mug for the Cacao
- Journal and pen
- Blanket (if you run cold)
- Crystal or artifact desired for communion with spirit and Heart
Date and time
Tuesday, April 24th · 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location
South Philadelphia Community Acupuncture
1532 East Passyunk Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19147
Price
Sliding scale $30-$50