Cacao ceremonies are a legacy of the Mayan civilization, inviting us to awaken, open our hearts, and consciously celebrate life with greater presence and love.

The history of cacao ceremonies

Cacao has been used for thousands of years in Mayan and Aztec traditions across Central and South America. Within these rituals, it was connected with spiritual growth, inner awakening, and creative inspiration. Pure cacao is considered a heart-opening drink that can support a deeper sense of awareness, offer insight, and encourage self-care in a safe and grounded way. It is used in sacred ceremonies where intentions are spoken aloud, and after drinking cacao, many people find it easier to enter a more positive state, release heavy emotions, and strengthen their connection with themselves and loving energy in the body.

Is ceremonial cacao the same as chocolate?

Not exactly. The cacao used in ceremonies tastes very different from regular drinking chocolate or hot chocolate. It is the natural essence of the plant. The same beans are used for chocolate, but chocolate usually contains only 20–30% cacao. Ceremonial cacao is prepared from pure cacao beans, cacao butter, and spices, with a little honey added if needed, along with water. The resulting drink often tastes unusually bitter, yet it is also rich in iron, magnesium, and B vitamins.

What can be experienced during a cacao ceremony?

A heart-opening journey into unity, love, and ecstasy.
An opportunity to release blocks, recognize behavioral patterns, and hear the guidance of the heart.
A connection with the higher self — personal strength and truth.
A shamanic, spiritual journey.
Space for meditation: mental calm, connection with inner wisdom, and spirit.
Balancing of masculine and feminine energies.
Expanded creativity.

Drinking cacao is not only enjoyable, but also beneficial

Cacao has an exceptionally complex composition and is one of the most fascinating plants known to মানুষ. When consumed unsweetened or only lightly sweetened, it becomes a true superfood, full of valuable minerals and neurochemicals that may positively influence emotional and psychological well-being. The gentle bitterness of ceremonial cacao supports the liver’s cleansing process and helps us release emotions more easily. The alkaloids found in cacao improve circulation and the absorption of nutrients.

The benefits of minerals found in cacao

Cacao may help replenish the body’s essential mineral stores. In many Western diets, magnesium is chronically lacking, and cacao is one of the best natural sources of it. Magnesium supports key brain functions, especially those linked to memory and focus. It is also important for the heart and circulation, helping relax blood vessels and reduce tension. Cacao is also rich in chromium, copper, calcium, manganese, zinc, sulfur, iron, and phosphorus.

Cacao positively affects our mood

Regular cacao drinking may support overall well-being, encourage the formation of new neural connections, and help bring more happiness, love, and connection into daily life. Cacao contains neurotransmitters and neuromodulators that are also naturally produced by the body, such as:

Serotonin – joy, positive well-being, and resilience to stress.
Dopamine – motivation and pleasure.
Anandamide – the bliss molecule, which helps regulate the sensations of pain and pleasure experienced by runners and other physically active people.

What happens during the ceremony?

With respect for the plant and the intention to get to know ourselves better, we will drink ceremonial cacao brought from the Peruvian Amazon and prepared according to a special recipe.
We will sing songs dedicated to plants together.
Through meditation, we will balance the chakras.
We will dance blindfolded to release energetic blockages.
We will share our experiences.
We will eat fruit and connect in the company of like-minded people.

What is the participation fee?

40 Eur

How to register?

Please write by email to express your wish to participate, and you will receive further instructions.

Cacao ceremony in Kramniškės