Winter Solstice Women's Gathering Cacao Ceremony & Belly Dance

Winter Solstice Women's Gathering Cacao Ceremony & Belly Dance

A Powerful Bliss Cacao Ceremony

A UNIQUE WOMEN'S HEALING EXPERIENCE

The Winter Solstice has been celebrated since the earliest times in many different cultures. The darkest day of the year invites us to slow down and embrace the darkness within us. This may cause distress and resistance to accept the inevitable change. We will gather on Winter Solstice to connect, meditate, dance, drink a delicious ceremonial cacao and celebrate the rebirth of light. We will travel into the depths of our hearts and set our manifestations into motion for the upcoming months and year. The Winter Solstice reminds us to reflect, revise and renew.

EVENING LAYOUT:

• Opening Circle - Intentions

• Cacao Ceremony

• Guided meditation

• Voice Activation

• Belly Dance Flow

• Sound Bath

• Closing circle - Sharing

What is the Cacao Ceremony and why do we use it in our gatherings?

Cacao was used by the Maya and Aztecs as a sacred plant supporting inner journeys to the spiritual worlds. They believed that cocoa harmonises the imbalance between the mind and the heart, helps to fully open the heart and feel unconditional love.

Ceremonial cacao is different from confectionery chocolate or even cocoa or cacao powder. What makes ceremonial cacao different is its active ingredients and how the cacao butter is preserved. Cacao is deeply nourishing for our physical bodies. It's full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and neurotransmitters. Cacao increases blood flow to the brain and heart, creating heightened mental agility, awareness, and focus. It’s also an aphrodisiac and energy-enhancer.

Personal Considerations:

-Arrive a little early if possible to get situated.

-We will have SOME comfy pillows, where the ceremony will be held. Please feel free to bring cushions, yoga mats, blankets, etc. Whatever you need to be comfortable.

-Participants can choose whether or not they will drink cacao.

-Dress comfortably.

- Avoid caffeine on the day of ceremony.

- Eat a light lunch.

- Dress comfortable.

- Bring a water bottle.

- Bring a journal in case you wish to note down any insights received during ceremony.

Date: Wednesday December 21st

Time: 7pm - 10:30pm

Location: Braker & IH35

Love Exchange: $35

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About Your Hosts:

Gaia Lectra aka Carolee is a Music Artist, Master Reiki & Sound Healing Teacher, & Intuitive Life & Wellness Coach. She is also an NLP Certified Practitioner, Founder of Casa de Prana Holistic Resource Center, Somatic Therapist, & Professional Dancer. Gaia Lectra works with clients through high stress provoking challenges such as corporate burn-out, loss of a job, separation, and illnesses. Her mission is to empower her clients to take the best possible self-care, through bodywork, self-care routines, anti-inflammatory diet and healthy habits like exercise and meditation.

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Sisters Holding Space:

Toni Serain is a nonbinary POC intuitive mindfulness guide. They specialize in Moon Manifestation working with the Lunar Cycles through hosting New Moon Circles connecting womxn and goddesses in different cities. Also a trained shamanic breathwork guide, Toni holds sacred space allowing you to drop in and connect to your heart and your breath, supporting you to align with your highest self.

IG: @gr8fulgiving

Blog: www.gratefulgiving.com

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Monny Rodriguez started yoga practice as a form of exercise and stress relief that slowly evolved into a lifestyle as I began to recognize the benefits of yoga on and off the mat. Yoga has helped her to become more present, enjoy the little things, and see the beauty in everything. Yoga has helper feel empowered and confident by listening to and trusting her body. After several years of practicing yoga and acknowledging it, She felt a calling to share this profoundly transformative tool with friends, family, and the community.

IG: @monny_prana

Host or Publisher Carolee Rodriguez