Bringing love to life: A cacao & drum ritual to nurture your 2026 intentions
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A cacao & drum ritual to nurture your 2026 intentions
✨ About the Ritual
Early February carries a quiet but potent energy.
Winter is not yet over — and yet, beneath the surface, life is already moving.
This ritual is an invitation to slow down, soften, and consciously nourish the seeds of what you wish to bring to life in 2026.
Cacao, as a sacred plant medicine, supports the opening of the heart — not by force, but by gently expanding our capacity for self-love, compassion, and inner listening.
As a plant, cacao also reconnects us to the Earth, reminding us that growth happens through care, patience, and presence.
Supported by breath, sound, movement, and community, this ritual offers a grounded space to:
- reconnect with what truly matters to you
- clarify intentions for the year ahead
- embody love not as an idea, but as a lived experience
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🌿 What to Expect | Ritual Flow
The experience unfolds in a carefully held and progressive way:
- Welcoming & arrival
Grounding into the space and the group - Breathing and somatic practices
To calm the nervous system and prepare the body - Guided cacao ritual
Drinking high-quality, ritual-grade cacao, prepared with intention
Accompanied by a gentle guided meditation - Drum meditation
A deep, rhythmic journey to support inner clarity and emotional release - Conscious dance
Allowing insights and emotions to move through the body - Closing circle
Integration, sharing (optional), and grounding before returning to daily life
No previous experience with cacao ceremonies, meditation, or dance is required.
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🤎 About the Cacao
The cacao used in this ceremony is:
- 100% pure, ritual-grade cacao
- ethically sourced
- prepared slowly and mindfully, with intention for the process and the group
Cacao is not a psychedelic substance. Its effects are subtle, heart-opening, and grounding.
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⚠️ Important Health Information (Please Read)
Cacao is generally safe for most people, but it is important that you inform the host before registering if you have any of the following:
- serious heart conditions
- uncontrolled high blood pressure
- are taking antidepressants (especially MAO inhibitors)
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you are unsure, you are warmly invited to contact the host to check whether this experience is suitable for you.
This helps ensure the ritual remains safe, respectful, and supportive for everyone.
📩 Contact: +32 477 96 78 99
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🍵 Practical Information
- Please avoid heavy meals for at least 2–3 hours before the ritual
- Drink water during the day and bring a water bottle
- Wear comfortable clothes that allow movement
- Bring anything that helps you feel grounded (warm layers, shawl, notebook)
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🎟️ Tickets & Contribution
Places are limited.
Reserve your spot soon!
Standard ticket:
On 07/02/2026: 48 EUR
Advance ticket (03/02 till 06/02): 44 EUR
Early bird (till 02/02) and joining the whatsapp group: 38 EUR
CHB members:
Please check Lu.ma event page
Contribution via bank transfer:
Please transfer your contribution to the bank account below. Your spot is confirmed once the transfer is completed.
IBAN BE55 3631 9673 5844
Mara Mendes
Message: Cacao + your name
✨ Your contribution supports not only this ritual, but the continuity of conscious community events.
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🌕 Who This Ritual Is For
This ritual may resonate especially if you:
- are in a moment of transition or re-orientation
- feel the need to reconnect with yourself after a demanding period
- want to set intentions in a felt, embodied way, not just mentally
- are curious about cacao, sound, and movement as tools for inner work
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💛 Final Note
This is not a performance.
Not therapy.
Not self-improvement.
It is a pause —
to listen,
to feel,
and to let love take a more lived form in your life.
About Your Host:
This experience is guided by Mara Regina D’Gaia, an alchemist, healer, and holistic therapist. Regina holds transformative spaces for inner exploration and renewal.
📧 Contact: integractiveconnections@gmail.com
📸 Follow on Instagram: @reginadgaia
Come and tune into the rhythms of your soul—align, manifest, and step into your journey! 🌿🌀