Let us gather together this night, with the medicine of cacao to honor the changing seasons, honoring the arrival of Autumn.

A time when the moon will be waning in her watery element. A time to acknowledge and contemplate in sacred space the growing darkness of this season, the transition from light to dark - outer to inner focus, our own inner harvest over the lighter months now passed, what is being called to die within us - what is no longer serving us, and how we are being called to now rest, becoming still and embracing the expansiveness of this seasonal darkness before the light once again flickers and returns.

Be guided through receiving and deeply connecting with cacao, connecting with the element of water, intuitive EFT Tapping, guided meditation, releasing the energies of Summer to be open hearted to the growing darkness of Autumn, journaling, giving thanks, circle sharing and sharing stories of heading into the darkness as an empowering practice to initiate ourselves once again to the growing seasonal darkness now upon us.

I will be proudly serving the Seleno Health Uturunku Ceremonial Cacao which I truly feel will profoundly support us for this gathering.

** CONSCIOUS COLLAB GATHERINGS ARE FOR ALL - YOU ARE WELCOME **

WHAT TO BRING

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

Your divine self – be dressed in something comfy

An Autumn/darkness story to share around the circle (if you wish). You can also bring an instrument if you would like to share a song - any expression is warmly welcome.

Your favorite mug

Yoga mat

Props and pillows to sit on if you wish

Blanket

Journal and pen

Water bottle

CONSCIOUS COLLAB

The purpose of Conscious Collab is to create and support an NZ holistic community through soulful collaboration and offerings of the sacred plant medicine cacao within loving, safe and inclusive gatherings to promote liberation, peace and unity.

The Co-Founder of Conscious Collab, Kelly, is a certified trauma informed cacao facilitator. She received her certification through Radha Iveta of Heart Awakening and she is also completing the Seleno Health Ukhu Pacha Ceremonial Cacao Facilitator Training. She has a Diploma in Health Sciences and is soon to complete Trauma Sensitive Yin Yoga Facilitator Training through Stella Goetz of Stella Yoga.

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 gently stimulates the cardiovascular system increasing blood flow and energy, supports mental health and cognitive function increasing mental focus and clarity, promotes feelings of relaxation, bliss, joy, happiness, love, increases creativity and inspiration, nourishes the body with various vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and health promoting fats. Cacao lovingly drops us out of our heads and into our heart space x

PREPARATION & 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, avoid alcohol and any other recreational substances that day and preferably the day before.

Please advise if you are on any medications such as antidepressants or antipsychotics, 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.

COVID DISCLAIMER

By purchasing a ticket for this gathering you are confirming that:You are not waiting on a covid test result.If you are unwell you will not attend this gathering.You are aware that this gathering is for all and is 100% inclusive.