Bloom - Yoga & Cacao

Join Aine for a day retreat combining an exhilarating yoga practice with cacao ritual in preparation to meet the energies of summer and bloom to our fullest potential .

Welcoming the summer as a means of exploring the souls journey and how we may build on bringing our dreams into our reality, an activating asana practice will be woven with journaling and inquiry brought to completion with a cacao ceremony. Suitable for all levels of yoga practitioner and those wishing to explore the benefits of ceremonial cacao.

Lunch will be served

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As we move into the summer season, life force is in full bloom now and it is a time for further growth on our trajectory. It is a time to continue nurturing the seeds of possibility that we have been refining since early spring and to question anything that may be holding us back from manifesting those inner desires and how can we transcend those obstacles.

Why Cacao?

“Whenever the balance in the World becomes threatened, Cacao comes from the rainforest to open people’s hearts and return the World to a state of harmony” - Mayan Wisdom

For thousands of years, Cacao has been used by indigenous communities of Central and South America as a medicine for physical and spiritual healing. Over recent years, it has become more popular in yoga communities around the world because if it’s compelling capacity to encourage an awakening to our true nature. She assists us in releasing that which no longer serves us, connecting to our inner wisdom and allowing our hearts to give and receive unfettered.

Benefits

Translating as “Food of the Gods”, Cacao is rich in Theobromine which assists in both clarity and focus, Anandamide which is often referred to as “the bliss molecule”, flavonoids which are natural antioxidants, magnesium which is important for overall well-being and improved sleep patterns, iron and calcium.

For the Ceremony

• Bring your favourite cup and any blankets, cushions or eye pillows to keep you cosy during meditation;
• Avoid caffeine, dairy and big meals that day;
• Avoid alcohol the day previous and day of;
• Try not to eat at least 2 hours before the ceremony if possible. Otherwise, keep it light;
• Stay hydrated;
• Wear layers;
• If you have a heart condition, are taking MAOI’s, pregnant or breastfeeding, please advise in advance so that your dose of Cacao can be adjusted;