Mama Cacao Experiences

We are delighted to welcome you to the second year of the Mama Cacao Showcase, a series of intimate gatherings where music, cacao, movement, and community come together in the heart of nature.
These evenings are created as a space to celebrate presence, creativity, and connection. Under the open sky and surrounded by the quiet beauty of the forest, we gather to share ceremonial cacao and experience a carefully curated musical journey.
Each edition of the Showcase features a special guest artist, making every gathering unique. Together with Jkson, our guest will guide us through a night of sound, rhythm, and movement—an invitation to open the heart, awaken the body, and celebrate the joy of being alive.
This is more than a performance; it is a shared experience where music becomes a bridge between inner reflection and collective celebration.

## The Journey

Cacao Ceremony
We begin by opening the circle with the sacred medicine of Mama Cacao, brought from the lands of Peru. This ancient plant has been used for centuries to support connection, presence, and heartfelt communication.

Music & Ecstatic Dance Journey
Together with a special guest artist, Jkson will guide the musical journey of the evening. This part of the gathering invites free movement and authentic expression. There are no steps and no expectations—only space to listen to your body and move in your own rhythm.

Closing Circle
We end the evening in a moment of gratitude and sharing, allowing space to integrate the experience and connect with the community.

## Event Details

Dates:
27.06.26
25.07.26
29.08.26

Doors open: 20:00

Ceremony starts: 21:00 (please arrive earlier to settle in)

Duration: approximately 2 hours

Location: Nature space in Zürich Kaferberg

The exact location will be shared on the day of the event through our community groups.
Contribution: Donation-based gathering

Limited to 30 participants

## What to Bring

• Water to stay hydrated
• A small offering for the cacao spirits (flowers, seeds, fruits, etc.)
• Comfortable clothing suitable for movement

We recommend fasting at least two hours before the ceremony to deepen your connection with cacao

## Health Note

If you are pregnant, taking antidepressants, or have medical conditions such as epilepsy, high blood pressure, or heart conditions, please contact us beforehand for guidance.

## About the Music

Jkson is an Argentinian musician, producer, and ceremonial guide with deep roots in the native cultures of the Andes and the Peruvian Amazon. His musical journeys weave together ancestral voices, organic textures, and electronic soundscapes, creating immersive experiences that move between healing atmospheres, downtempo rhythms, and deep dance journeys.
Explore Jkson’s work:

Recent research shows that meaningful human connection is one of the most powerful pillars of health and longevity. Studies consistently link strong social bonds with lower stress levels, reduced inflammation, and longer, healthier lives. Beyond nutrition and physical activity, the quality of our relationships plays a decisive role in our overall well-being.

This gathering is an invitation to nurture what science now recognizes as essential: authentic human connection.

As the year comes to a close, Mama Cacao opens one final circle at Kraftwerk Zürich — an intimate evening dedicated to listening, presence, and the subtle language of what often remains unspoken.

A carefully curated experience where ceremonial cacao, conscious connection, live music, and plant-based cuisine create the conditions for sincere encounters and meaningful exchange.

This is not networking. This is remembering how to meet — slowly, honestly, and from the heart.

Participants are gently guided through a cacao ceremony and meditation, conscious sharing, and small-group conversations that unfold naturally from light curiosity into deeper and more honest dialogue.

Live music flows throughout the evening, guided by Jkson, accompanied by Facu (percussion & charango) and Diogo (keys), creating a living soundscape that supports reflection, openness, and authentic expression.

At a certain moment of the evening, the Open Heart Mic invites a few voices to share songs, poetry, or stories born from truth rather than performance.

The experience then continues around a vegan buffet prepared by Nomads Zürich, allowing conversations and connections to deepen naturally through food and shared presence.

Held in an intimate circle of 10 to 25 participants, this final gathering of the year offers a thoughtful space for expats, newcomers to Zürich, creatives, artists, professionals, and curious souls seeking meaningful human connection.

# What to Expect

• Intimate and carefully held circle
• Guided cacao ceremony, meditation, and conscious sharing
• Facilitated group conversations unfolding from curiosity into deeper and more honest dialogue
• Live music and conscious jam throughout the evening
• Open Heart Mic for heartfelt songs and expressions
• Vegan buffet prepared by Nomads Zürich
• A safe, welcoming, and refined environment for authentic connection

# Who It's For

• Local residents of Switzerland who wish to rediscover the art of connecting beyond the superficial
• Food lovers who appreciate thoughtful plant-based cuisine
• Expats and newcomers to Zürich
• Creatives, artists, and musicians
• Professionals, conscious leaders, and entrepreneurs
• Curious souls seeking authentic human connection

# Event Details

September 22, 2026 — The Unspoken

Location: Kraftwerk Zürich
Time: 17:30 – 21:00
Participants: 10–25
For those who wish to participate in the Open Heart Mic, please bring everything you need for your contribution.

If you have any questions, please reach us at:

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 ritualwithJkson, featuring sacred Peruvian cacao byMama Cacao

✧Conscious Connected Breathworkwith TBA.

✧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 least2 hoursbefore 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.
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

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