Naturaleza (Cacao Ceremony in Phoenix, AZ)

As a humanity, we have found ourselves disconnected from the earth. It is time to come home to the beginning: to the heart of the earth and your own inner knowing.

Naturaleza, meaning “nature” in Spanish, is an opportunity to be transported to the spirit of the forest where an evening of divine messages, gentle insights, and heart-opening medicine awaits you.

The medicina of the forest is found in the stillness. After drinking ceremonial cacao, you’ll release the chatter of the mind and practice listening to the whispers of your soul in a safe space weaved with medicine music, sacred silence, drumming, and a guided meditation journey.

In the gentle quiet of the darkness, we can see our inner light reveal itself. Commune with the wise teachers that are the elements, plants, and animals, and allow yourself to return to harmony.

WHAT IS CACAO:

Cacao is an ancient plant medicine of South and Mesoamerica. Consumed as a warm beverage with spices and honey, cacao connects you back to the heart of the earth and creates space for you to experience deep presence and unconditional love. In our loving community space, you’ll practice opening your heart to yourself and others.

In addition to an abundance of physical health benefits, the gentle spirit of cacao has the ability to melt away the scars that past experiences have formed over your heart. Join us to feel the love of the earth, the universe, your spirit team, and of heartfelt community. The cacao we will be drinking in ceremony is made and prepared by Indigenous medicine people of Venezuela, Guatemala, and Ecuador and is carried by love, intention, and generations of ancient tradition.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• This event is held at the Biophilia Space in Phoenix, AZ. Tickets must be purchased in advanced.
• Ceremony can last 2-2.5hours, so please plan accordingly.
• Please hydrate your body with plenty of water in the days leading up to the event.
• Eat nutritious foods and refrain from consuming alcohol or other intoxicating substances on the day itself.
• Bring water, a journal, and a pen
• Dress comfortably in loose-fitting attire that allows you to sit, move, and lay down freely and with ease.
• We’ll gather in a shoe-free studio, consider bringing along a pair of socks for added comfort and warmth
• Most importantly, release any and all expectations and simply arrive with an open heart.

Further preparation and instructions will be sent a few days prior to the event.

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NOTES:

• This event is open to anyone 18 or older who feels the call. All genders and experience levels welcome.
• Spaces are very limited and capped at around 15 people to maintain intimacy.
• If finances are a barrier but you would like to attend, please email me with the subject line "scholarship" at [email protected] as a few scholarship spots are available for each session.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, I recommend to consult your physician before consuming ceremonial cacao. A lighter dose will be provided, please connect with me in advance if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have questions.

ABOUT YOUR GUIDE:

Angelee Andorfer-Lopez hails from the Sonoran desert of Arizona and is a meditation teacher, cacao ceremonialist, and practicing medicine woman. Her work is informed by earth-based, indigenous wisdom of Mesoamerica, the high Andes, and the Amazon jungle. She has over four years of experience holding space for women embarking on their spiritual journeys and has had the honor of studying the sacred cacao plant medicine with Maya K'iche teacher Tata Jerico and other Mayan teachers of Guatemala through the Mayan Wisdom project, as well as receiving guidance from her own ancestors who cultivated cacao in the Paria Peninsula of Venezuela. Angelee believes in awakening the life force in those she serves, and leads from the heart, always. Her respect and reverence for the ancient traditions of cacao is reflected in her practices and the cacao she prepares for ceremonies is ethically sourced from Guatemala and Ecuador. A percentage of the proceeds from each ticket will go back to supporting the Maya communities from which she learned. She is also the founder/ stewardess of Manifest House.

ABOUT MANIFEST HOUSE:

Manifest House is an online wellbeing studio that offers in-person and live-stream healing events, workplace wellness, and a membership community for BIPOC women and allies. Through wellness events and a virtual village that supports your healing and growth, Manifest House empowers you to cultivate a sustainable wellbeing practice so that you can feel seen, held, and well through every season of life.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Boho Space, 3201 North 16th Street, Phoenix, United States