Mama Cacao Experiences

A Sacred Journey in Its Most Refined Expression
With great care and intention, we invite you to our signature gathering —

Mama Cacao Dance Ceremony — a ceremonial experience that has become a quiet classic within our community.
In 2026, this experience will unfold only twice.

Two carefully curated evenings. Two intentional thresholds.
This is not a series.

It is a rare offering.
We begin in reverence.

The evening opens with a ceremonial serving of cacao from Peru — a gentle yet powerful plant medicine known for its ability to awaken the heart and deepen presence. Guided with clarity and devotion, we enter a shared field of intention.
From stillness, we move into embodiment.

A meticulously crafted live ecstatic dance journey guides us through organic textures, ancestral echoes, and refined electronic soundscapes. The dance floor becomes a sanctuary — a space of liberated movement, personal truth, and collective resonance.
As the energy settles, we transition into integration.

Through the profound vibrational architecture of sound — including a live gong immersion — the nervous system recalibrates, the mind softens, and the experience integrates into coherence and stillness.

This ceremony is an exploration of depth and elegance, where ancient ritual meets contemporary artistry, and where celebration becomes devotion.

## Event Highlights

✨ Cacao Ceremony with Jkson, featuring cacao sourced from Peru

✨ Curated Live Ecstatic Dance Journey led by Jkson, supported by Facu.

✨ Sound Healing & Gong Integration with Martin Weishaupt

✨ Intimate closing circle & conscious community connection

## Event Details

📍 Venue: Kraftwerk Zürich

📅 Dates: 5 April 2026

⏰ Time: 17:30 – 20:30 (Doors open at 17:15)

⏳ Duration: 3 hours
To preserve the integrity of the ceremonial container, we kindly ask you to arrive on time.
Participation is intentionally limited to maintain intimacy and depth.

## What to Bring

A water bottle

A simple offering for the cacao (flowers, fruits, seeds, nuts, tobacco)

Feel free to bring anything that will help you feel comfortable and warm during the sound healing session.

## Important Health Information

Please fast lightly for at least two hours before the ceremony. If you are taking antidepressants, are pregnant, have heart conditions, high blood pressure, epilepsy, or any significant medical condition, please contact us prior to attending.

## Meet the Facilitators

Martin Weishaupt creates spaces where people can slow down, reconnect, and rediscover their inner balance.
Originally trained as an architect, his journey gradually shifted from designing outer spaces to exploring the inner landscape of the human being. Inspired by Zen practice, breathwork, and the transformative power of sound, Martin developed a minimalist approach based on one principle: less stimulation, more presence.

A space to return to what is essential
We invite you to take part in a ritual gathering for men, created for those who feel the call to pause, breathe, and reconnect with their inner strength in a safe and authentic space.
We gather in the forest, around the grandfather fire, to share ceremonial cacao and form a circle of presence, listening, and brotherhood.
This is not a workshop, nor a talk, nor a “self-improvement” experience.
It is a living space of encounter, where each man is welcome exactly as he is.
There are no hierarchies here, no masks to wear.
Only men walking their own path, supported by the strength of the circle.
Who is this gathering for?

• This circle is open to men who:
• Seek a more honest connection with themselves.
• Feel the desire to inhabit their masculinity with greater awareness and maturity.
• Value silence, authentic speech, and presence.
• Wish to experience brotherhood beyond competition or judgment.
• Are willing to listen and to be listened to.
• No previous experience with circles, rituals, or spiritual practices is required. Only a willingness to be present.

What we will experience together
During this gathering of approximately two hours, we will move through simple yet profound practices, guided with care and clarity:

• Ceremonial Cacao Circle, Cacao as a heart medicine, supporting openness, listening, and authentic expression.
• Sacred Fire, The grandfather fire as the center of the gathering, witness to our intentions and processes.
• Meditation and Presence, Moments of silence and inner connection, held by the group.
• Talking Circle, A safe space to share from truth, without advice or judgment.
• Connection with Nature: The forest as a living temple that reminds us of what truly matters.
• Expression and Rhythm: An optional moment of music, song, or percussion to integrate the experience.

Each gathering honors the energy of conscious masculinity, integrating strength and sensitivity, direction and openness.
Practical information
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Location: Forests of Zurich (The exact location is shared after registration)
Energy exchange: Single ticket: 30 CHF Brothers ticket (2 people): 50 CHF
Places are limited to preserve the quality and intimacy of the circle.
What to bring

• A cup for ceremonial cacao
• A water bottle
• Wood for the fire
• An offering for the altar (fruit, seeds, a photo, or something that represents love and gratitude)
• Notebook and pen
• Musical instrument (optional)
• Comfortable, warm clothing for outdoor conditions
• Something light to eat after the gathering
• We recommend fasting for at least 2 hours beforehand, as we will be working with ceremonial cacao.
• A held and conscious space
• This gathering is held with respect, confidentiality, and presence.

We are deeply excited to reunite with our beloved Zurich community for the second year of our gathering series — and to begin this new cycle with a renewed and powerful concept.

This year, 3 of our 7 events at the stunning main hall of Kraftwerk Zurich will be dedicated to a Cacao & Conscious Connected Breathwork Ritual: a carefully curated experience designed to support profound transformation, emotional release, and inner breakthroughs.

This practice is an invitation to reconnect with your vital life force, explore expanded states of awareness, and integrate new tools for daily life — guided by outstanding local and international facilitators.

The journey is held by the heart-opening medicine of ceremonial cacao, enriched by live music, and supported by a safe, intentional space that allows you to go deep while feeling fully held.

WHAT TO EXPECT — A 3-HOUR IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
✧ Cacao ritual with Jkson, featuring sacred Peruvian cacao by Mama Cacao
✧ Conscious Connected Breathwork with Astrid.
✧ Live Music Journey, led by Jkson and supported by Facu on percussion, guiding you deeper into body, emotion, and spirit
✧ Sharing Circle, to close the evening with reflection, grounding, and connection

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Doors Open: 17:00
Ceremony Begins: 17:30
(Please arrive by 17:20 to settle in and prepare.)

What to Bring
✧ A water bottle
✧ A small offering for the cacao spirits (flowers, tobacco, nuts, seeds, fruits)
✧ A blindfold or eye cover
✧ A blanket, or whatever you need to feel warm and cozy during relaxation.
✧ We recommend fasting for at least 2 hours before the ceremony

Health Notice
Please contact us prior to the event if you are taking antidepressants, are pregnant, or have a serious heart condition, high blood pressure, epilepsy, or other medical concerns.

We are thrilled to welcome summer with the return of our beloved Mama Cacao Jam Session, now in its third year. A space where cacao, music, and community merge to create a journey of presence, connection, and joy.

In each session, acoustic and electronic instruments guide us through soundscapes that awaken the senses and invite us to fully inhabit the present moment. This is the perfect opportunity to meet friends, connect with new souls, and celebrate life together.

We warmly welcome artists, musicians, singers, poets, writers, painters, dancers, and anyone drawn to this invitation. Whether you wish to actively participate or simply enjoy as a spectator, your presence is a gift.

The event has a picnic-style setup, so bring a blanket, settle on the grass, and allow yourself to be immersed in music and cacao. Feel free to bring your instruments, voice, poems, or art supplies to create, share, or simply enjoy the experience. Well-behaved pets are always welcome.

✨ What to Expect: