AUTUMN EQUINOX CEREMONY with Anatman & Kelly Smith

A sacred offering to connect deeply with cacao, music, movement, with your heart and with the Autumn Equinox energies.

In this potent collaboration Kelly and Anatman guide and hold you through sacred ceremony, preparing for and connecting with cacao, ecstatic dance, guided meditation, sound healing and community celebration and connection finishing with a grounding tea and delicious seasonal cake (from Tiny Seed - vegan, gluten and refined sugar free).

Autumn Equinox - A time where night and day are of equal length. A delicate balance yet a pivotal tipping point as we let go of Summer and surrender to the growing darkness of Autumn which symbolizes the transition from light to dark and outer to inner focus. 

At this time we contemplate our own inner harvest over the lighter months now passed and what is being called to die within us, what is no longer serving us and how we are being called to rest, becoming still and embracing the expansiveness of this seasonal darkness before the light once again flickers and returns.

This offering will gently support you to connect deeply with your heart and the heart of Autumn - reconnecting you with your truest nature, essence, and wisdom and also that of Mother Nature.

The Amaru Ceremonial Cacao from Seleno Health will be used which is a potent heart activator supporting our ability to release what no longer serves and to connect with our hearts. This sacred cacao symbolises our access to ancestral wisdom and support.

FRIDAY 29 MARCH | 6.00PM - 9.00PM

Mount Maunganui Community Hall - 345 Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui

Investment:

$55.00 - Per person *early bird!

$65.00 - Per person

$97.50 - Buy 1, get 1 half price (on full price ticket $65)

Ticket sales only, no door sales available | Spaces are limited.

**Cacao is also available to purchase at the time of your booking which you can collect from Kelly at the event.

WHAT TO BRING/INSTRUCTIONS

* Please ensure you arrive about 5 mins before the ceremony begins to set up

Your divine self - you may wish to dress to honor the Autumn Equinox (think of greens, oranges, yellows)

Yoga mat, props to sit on, blanket

Journal and pen

Water bottle

YOUR HOSTS...

ANATMAN 

Through the power of sound and music Anatman invites you to explore the depths of your being, transcending the boundaries of self. 

His music journeys are crafted to awaken the senses, dissolve the ego, and connect with the universal energy that flows within and around us.

From the meditative rhythms of ecstatic dance to the healing harmonies of nature, his performances have the ability to transport us to new realms and connect us to our true essence.

KELLY | THE WAY OF CEREMONY

Kelly weaves in poetic ritual, the energies of nature and the higher realms to create safe and sacred ceremonial space for those gathering to connect to their divine essence of heart and soul, to connect with The Great Divine, to connect with the divine forces and cycles of nature.

She is an empowering plant medicine guide, supporting those who feel the call to connect with cacao both through a ceremonial setting and also through creating a sacred personal practice.

Kelly holds space through a trauma sensitive lens for those wishing to explore the medicine of ceremony, cacao, yin yoga, sound, and guided meditation journeys.

OFFERINGS...

THE HEALING POWER OF SOUND

Lie down, close your eyes, and allow yourself to be guided on a sound journey, a musical exploration where the combination of tones, rhythms, and frequencies open the door to access different states of consciousness. 

The soundscape is created by ancient and ceremonial instruments (singing bowls, drums, swinging chimes, bells, tuning forks and more) along with the sounds of nature, carefully recorded and edited to give you a sense of immersion, and tones and melodies specially crafted to guide you into a deep state of relaxation and introspection.

By interacting with your body's energy, the sound journey is used as a form of meditation or relaxation, offering a space for inner reflection and a break from the stresses of everyday life.

DANCE AS MEDICINE

Ecstatic dance is a holistic experience that can have profound healing effects. When you let yourself surrender to the music and move without judgment, it becomes a form of moving meditation.

Physically, it's a fantastic workout. You're not just toning muscles; you're also releasing endorphins, those feel-good chemicals that can lift your mood and reduce stress. Emotionally, it's a release valve for whatever's been building up inside you. Whether it's joy, sadness, or frustration, ecstatic dance gives you a space to let it all out through movement.

On a deeper level, it can be a spiritual experience. Connecting with the rhythm and energy of the music can transport you to a different state of consciousness, allowing you to tap into emotions, memories, or even reach a meditative state.

CACAO AND CEREMONY

A sacred plant medicine known to grow along the equatorial belt, in particular Central and South America. Cacao has been used for thousands of years in ancient traditions, rituals, and rites of passage. More now than ever does this world need the healing medicine of cacao to open our hearts, to awaken and to heal.

When used in ceremony, in sacred space, with heartfelt intention, the medicine of cacao works to bring us back to our hearts, to facilitate healing and transformation. When brought back to our hearts, our sacred epicenter, we are once again deeply connected to ourselves and the worlds around us both seen and unseen.

Cacao boasts many amazing nutritional benefits supporting physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Cacao can gently stimulate the cardiovascular system increasing blood flow and energy, support the healthy production of serotonin and dopamine, increase mental focus and clarity, promote feelings of relaxation, happiness, love, increase creativity and inspiration, nourish the body with micronutrients, antioxidants, and health promoting fats and can help to take us out of our heads and into our heart space.

PRECAUTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS

Eat fresh and wholesome on the day to prepare your body for cacao. If you need to eat beforehand, try to have a light meal about 2-3 hours before cacao is consumed.

Drink lots of water and avoid alcohol and any other recreational substances that day and preferably the day before.

Please advise if you are on any medications such antidepressants or antipsychotics, if you are pregnant, if you have any cardiovascular conditions, if you have any intolerance to fermented foods, if you experience anxiety, if you are sensitive to stimulants.

If you have any other health conditions that you are unsure of with regards to drinking cacao please get in touch.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Refunds are available up to 24 hours prior to the gathering. The refund will be less the ticketing fees incurred upon the purchase of your ticket/s.

Refunds are not available if the cancellation is within 24 hours of the gathering - the ticket can be transferred to another attendee.