Authentic Expressions | Cacao + Hapé Ceremony

This month's ceremonial gathering is centered around connecting with the heart through inner awareness, plant medicine, drumming and authentic expression. Participants are encouraged to bring an instrument and/or a song to share. This, of course, is optional. Spoken word is also encouraged. 

Cacao

Ceremonial Cacao is harvested from Central and South American heirloom strains of the Theobroma Cacao tree, in translation, "Food of the Gods" and is a gentle yet powerful heart-opening plant medicine that supports our ability to give and receive unconditional love. This medicine helps us to feel connected to the beauty of life. Additionally, Ceremonial Cacao contains healthy fats, flavonoids, minerals and nutrients that supports the immune system, promotes an elevated mood and helps to strengthen awareness and focus.

Hapé

Hapé is a sacred tobacco snuff that is curated with medicinal plants, leaves, trees and seeds from native lands in a labor intensive, ceremonial way by the indigenous tribes of the Amazon. The tobacco harvested is not grown for commercial use or genetically modified, thus it does not contain high amounts of nicotine. The Native People greatly revere Tobacco as a grandfather medicine, full of ancient wisdom and the ability to carry prayers to the creator. Hapé is a powerful plant ally that is often used for purification, protection and deep connection to the spirits, animals, and Mother Earth. An experience of sitting with hapé can offer powerful healing for the body, mind, and soul.

What to Bring [Optional]:

• Coffee Mug
• Drum or other instrument
• A song and/or poem to share