Since 1900 BC, cocoa has been used as a tool in ritual ceremonies to achieve a better connection with oneselfand with loved ones, it is so, that both the Olmecs, the Aztecs and the Mayans used it as a ritual medicine to heal the body and spirit, and today, these ceremonies are once again gaining relevance as an alternative for healing, and internal connection .
Because of this, Panterita, spiritual guide, shares more information about cacao ceremonies below, what they consist of and what their spiritual benefits are.
“Cocoa allows you to connect more deeply with yourself. This knowledge has been passed down from generation to generation, and our ancestors have taught us how cacao opens the heart safely and lovingly to achieve an awakening of consciousness. This is because cocoa helps to secrete serotonin, tryptophan and dopamine, which help to stimulate the brain and regulate moods, which is why it is considered a medicine”, explained Panterita.
cocoa ceremonies
There are variations in the cacao ceremonies, depending on the region and the path of the guide. In some, the drink is prepared and then consumed in a group, and in others, it is simply consumed. After this, inner connection exercises are carried out, such as meditation and conscious breathing, and then, when the cocoa begins to take effect (after about 30 minutes), other exercises are carried out, such as singing or writing the emotions of the moment. , depending on the dynamics of each group.
Benefits
In a Couple, the ritual is similar, but the intention to connect the hearts is intensified (after the
opening of one’s own), and you can say votes. For their part, some of the spiritual benefits of
these ceremonies are:
- Divine Revelation of the Higher Self: By achieving connection with oneself, one can reveal the presence of the Higher Self, which is a fully spiritual and elevated version of oneself. This Superior Being further accelerates inner development, and works as a guide that helps to strengthen intuition, self-love, love for others, such as your partner, etc.
- Establish intentions: That is, “by opening your heart, you will really understand what you want in life, both in relationships and in your spiritual and professional development, which will allow you to go for what you want as part of your destiny, and at the same time, it will allow you to live in alignment with the light and in congruence with yourself”, explained the spiritual guide, who also performs ceremonies of this type.
- Open the heart: As mentioned, this is one of the fundamental objectives of the cacao ceremony, and in this way it is possible to live and love compassionately and unconditionally with others. This is intensified when cacao ceremonies are performed as a couple to awaken an honest and real love from love for oneself.
- Release negative emotions: The ceremony can become cathartic at some point, because it favors the release of stuck emotions that cause blocks when relating to oneself and others. Because of this, it is possible to cry, laugh, or feel the urge to hug or feel the partner’s contact.
- Helps feel more happiness: The release of endorphins favors states of joy, peace and even euphoria, so moderate cocoa consumption, especially during a guided ceremony, helps to experience these states of well-being more easily.
“Finally, cocoa and the ceremony help us remember who we are, and connect with our true essence. This is key to working on oneself, Panterita said finally.
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