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You may have heard about Ritual Cacao Ceremonies, especially if you’re part of a ritual yoga community. They’re commonly practiced in spiritual groups and have many benefits, including the simple joys of communal connection and nutrition. While they’ve recently gained steam, they are not new. Cacao, and specifically cacao drinks, have been used for emotional and spiritual healing for thousands of years.
The Ancient Practice / Alt. The Early Days
On our ceremonial journey we need to look to the Mayans first. The word “cacao” comes from the Mayan words “Ka’kau” meaning “heart blood,” and “Chokola’j” meaning “to drink together.” This blood connection comes from the belief that the Mayan gods bled onto the cacao pods, and cacao was considered one of the ingredients used to create humanity. It was also believed that the gods gifted cacao to the people directly. The scientific genus name for cacao is theobroma, which translates to “Food of the Gods,” and the Maya believed that cacao was a key ingredient in restoring balance and connection to the divine.
“A Mayan legend tells us that whenever there is an imbalance between humans and nature, cacao comes from the rainforest to open people’s hearts and return the planet to a state of harmony. Some shamans, therefore, consider cacao the ‘food for the shift.’ It represents the new order of love and peace, which is being cultivated right now.”
– Keith Wilson, the Cacao Shaman
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