A journey to the heart - connection, presence and medicine of the soul
At VIHARA Wellness Center, cacao circles are ceremonial spaces dedicated to reconnecting with the heart, nature and community. Guided by the energies of the day according to the Mayan calendar and Western astrology, each ceremony is unique: an invitation to stop, listen and open to the wisdom of the present moment.
Ceremonial Cacao is a master plant, considered heart medicine in many ancient Mesoamerican traditions. Its gentle yet profound energy helps us to expand consciousness, release blocked emotions and cultivate a more loving connection with ourselves and others.
What happens in a Cacao Circle?
Each ceremony is woven with intention, combining different wellness, ritual and self-exploration practices, such as:
- Guided meditation and conscious breathing to ground and open the heart.
- Journaling or introspective writing, an opportunity to reflect and give voice to emotions.
- Creative and craft practices that connect with feminine energy, intuition and free expression.
- Conscious movement or gentle Yoga, to integrate the energy of cacao in the body.
- Sound therapy, chanting, medicine or live music, creating a sacred and deeply relaxing environment.
- Symbolic rituals according to the energy of the day - such as fire, water or natural elements - to release, thank or manifest.
Each experience adapts to the cosmic and collective energy of the moment, making no circle the same as the previous one.
Cacao Circles in VIHARA are guided by Alejandra Santizo, Yoga teacher, body therapist and ceremonial guide. Alejandra combines her knowledge of astrology, Yoga philosophy and Mayan traditions to create an integrative and healing space where each participant can open the heart, let go of what no longer serves and reconnect with their essence.
Benefits of the Cacao Circle
- Emotional openness and connection with the heart.
- Release of tensions and accumulated emotions.
- Sense of belonging, community and mutual support.
- Inspiration, creativity and mental clarity.
- Deep experience of spiritual and energetic well-being.
Cacao Circle for special celebrations
The Cacao Circle can also become a beautiful way to celebrate important moments in life from connection, presence and heart. More than a party, it is an intimate and meaningful ceremony that invites us to honor personal and collective cycles with intention.
Ideal for:
- Birthdays: celebrate life with gratitude, self-love and purpose.
- Wedding or pre-wedding ceremonies: sharing with friends and family a sacred space of union and opening of the heart.
- Bachelorette parties: transform this rite of passage into a spiritual and loving experience, where cocoa leads to expansion, joy and authentic bonding.
- Groups of friends, family, or wellness retreats.
At VIHARA Wellness Center, we believe that celebrating is also about healing, gratitude and sowing new intentions. The Cacao Circle offers the opportunity to gather in community, open the heart and share from presence.
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