An evening to gather together in sacred space, to connect with the medicine of cacao guided by Kelly from Conscious Collab and to journey with shamanic drumming guided by Leandro from Shamanic Healing NZ.

This will be the time of the waxing moon. A time to dust ourselves off from the stillness and earthliness of the new moon energies and to invite in the light and expansive energies of the element of air through sound, breath and movement.

In this exciting collaboration be guided through receiving and connecting deeply with the medicine of cacao, guided meditation, breath and mantra to movement and intuitive EFT tapping by Kelly. Then be guided by Leandro to connect with the spirit of the drum through its beat and vibrations and through dropping into trance. We will follow an old Celtic tradition where we will release what no longer serves us into the drum.

ALL ARE WELCOME - 100% INCLUSIVE GATHERING

GATHERING INFO

Saturday 12 March | Mount Maunganui - private residence.

Ceremony 7pm to 10pm | Sit, ground & connect 10pm onwards

(ceremony followed by a hot cuppa and vegan baking, no rush to leave, please stay!)

Investment - $45 pp or $85 for a discounted double pass

DO YOU NEED A DRUM?

Leandro will kindly bring spare drums to use, though they are limited - If you would like us to hold a drum for you for the circle, please email Kelly to confirm before you purchase a ticket.

Kelly - consciouscollab@gmail.com

DON’T HAVE A DRUM BUT WANT TO GATHER?

Absolutely! You are more than welcome to gather in circle without a drum, to connect with cacao and the shamanic drumming experience.

HAVE A DRUM THAT YOU’D LIKE TO BRING?

Absolutely! In fact it is encouraged. Please bring your own drum if you have one.

ABOUT SHAMANIC DRUMMING

*** Info to come

ABOUT CEREMONIAL CACAO

A sacred plant medicine known to grow along the equatorial belt in particular Central and South America. Cacao has been used for thousands of years in ancient traditions, rituals and rites of passage. More now than ever does this world need the healing medicine of cacao to open our hearts, to awaken and to heal.

Cacao boasts many amazing nutritional benefits supporting physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Cacao can gently stimulate the cardiovascular system increasing blood flow and energy, support the healthy production of serotonin and dopamine, increase mental focus and clarity, promote feelings of relaxation, happiness, love, increase creativity and inspiration, nourish the body with various vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and health promoting fats and can help to take us out of our heads and into our heart space.

WHAT TO BRING

* Please ensure you both arrive about 5-10 mins before the ceremony begins to set up *

Your divine self – be dressed in something comfy

A drum if you have one

Your favorite mug

Props, pillows, blankets to sit on if you wish - please be comfy

Journal and pen

Water bottle

PRECAUTIONS

Eat fresh and wholesome on the day to prepare your physical vessel for the medicine. If you need to eat beforehand, try to have a light meal about 2-3 hours before cacao is consumed.

Drink lots of water and avoid alcohol and any other recreational substances that day and preferably the day before.

Please advise if you are on any medications such antidepressants, if you are pregnant, if you have any heart conditions, if you have any intolerance to fermented foods, if you have anxiety.

If you have any other health conditions that you are unsure of with regards to drinking cacao please get in touch.

THE FACILITATORS

KELLY

Kelly Smith is a certified trauma informed cacao facilitator. After a few years of a devotional and deepening practice with ceremonial cacao, and through experiencing huge transformational shifts in her own heart and life, Kelly was called to train as a cacao facilitator through Radha Iveta of Heart Awakening. She is also completing the Ukha Pacha Cacao Ceremony Facilitator Training through Seleno Health. Kelly’s own life journey through trauma, addiction and healing awakened her to follow a soul led life helping others to find their own light and shine brightly once again. Kelly is the co-founder of Conscious Collab where the vision is held to share the sacred plant medicine of cacao within a safe, loving and empowering space and to collaborate with other space holders to support and unite the community.

LEANDRO

Leandro D'Andrea is a Shamanic Practitioner. He was apprenticed in Peruvian Shamanism to Dr Rubén Orellana PhD and he completed comprehensive training in Core Shamanism with Simon Buxton of The Sacred Trust. Leandro has also completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training with Ana Forrest in Bali whose founding principle lies in using a combination of shamanism and yoga as a means to heal the body, mind and spirit of pain, anxiety and trauma. Leandro is the founder of Shamanic Healing NZ which is here to provide drug free shamanic healing for New Zealanders along with tuition in shamanic practices, teaching people to journey and to heal, connecting them with their spirit guides, allies and most importantly back to their true authentic selves. Please visit Leandro’s website to learn more about his incredible experience and offerings: https://www.shamanichealingnz.com/

COVID DISCLAIMER

By purchasing a ticket for this gathering you are confirming that:

You are not waiting on covid test results or have tested positive for covid.

If you are unwell, you will not attend the gathering.

You are aware that this gathering is for all, there will be no discrimination and you will attend at your own risk with full awareness of this point.