Join Annalisa & Brodie in an afternoon of cacao, connection, breath and movement as we sip on organic cacao infused with divine blue lotus to open our hearts and weave in ancient tools and practices that REturn us to a state of harmony and balance yet in a playful and lighthearted way. A nourishing experience of activating and honouring the divine feminine within.

Acknowledging the traditional custodians of this land the Gimuy-walubarra yidi people, their elders both past, present and emerging while paying homage and respect to the Ancient Mayan's their healing rituals, traditions and modalities as you are guided into discovering your essence and tap into the wisdom that you be. The intention of these sessions is to merge the wisdom from our greatest teachers and guides into our modern lives so that we can restore our hearts, soothe our nervous systems and come home to the divine intelligence stored within.

What to expect

Full body sage / smudge

Guided meditation and intention setting

Pranayama Yogic Breath work

Ceremonial cacao (or tea for those who find cacao to stimulating) - please email Annalisa in advance for preparation of tea.

Introduction into the history of ritual and the ancient wisdom that is cacao

Movement - the movement component weaves in elements of yoga, Qi gong and feme flow / dance.

Throat activation - chanting, singing, humming

Connection - connecting with likeminded women in a nourishing and intentional gathering that weaves in ancient wisdoms, practical tools to take home as well as an element of PLAY.

Each ceremony is intuitively led and facilitated, an opportunity and invitation to surrender, to sit in deep curiosity, to trust and receive guidance from your highest self. They are held in a sacred container and no two are the same.

"It's in these sessions I get to do what I love best, hold space as you explore and uncover your fullest potential, move through any stagnant emotions that maybe holding you back and open your heart space so you can feel, give and receive love more effortlessly." Annalisa

C A C A O

How does it work?

Sacred Cacao works on opening and activating the heart chakra, as it increases blood flow throughout the body. The ceremonial cacao used in all of our sacred ceremonies is 100% organic, ethically sourced and minimally processed to maintain its nutrients at an optimal level.

Bursting with benefits, cacao is one of the most concentrated forms of magnesium, calcium, chromium and antioxidants found in nature.

We utilise this plant medicine with reverence and respect to journey home to the heart, REconnect to our inner wisdom, heal the mind and body, develop creativity, heighten meditation and deepen our intimate relationships.

For the science lovers, here’s a little more info…..

It contains,

ANANDAMINE - anandamine in Sanskrit means BLISS - and is a bliss chemical that is found in the brain and in cacao that brings you literally into a state of bliss also known as that euphoric felling.
SEROTONIN – cacao increases the production of serotonin in the body, in turn turning up the dial on the HAPPY feeling.
TRYPTOPHAN – the precursor to serotonin. Tryptophan is great for elevation of mood, alleviates depression and anxiety.
THEOBROMINE – theobromine (directly translates to “food of the gods”) stimulates heart and mind, increases your energy, focus and concentration. HOW? it is similar to that coffee like kick, but smoother and without the crash.
13 x more antioxidants than blueberries
10 x more magnesium than bananas
2.9 x more iron than spinach

Spiritually

Heart Opening

Assists with meditation & inner-work

Deeper connection to self

Calms the mind and releases stress

Connection to higher self

Mental

Increases creativity

Prolongs focus

Enhances mood & brain function

About your hosts

Annalisa Siefken

Creative Founder of B ^ R E movement, a range of ethically and locally sourced natural and organic personal care products and ritual tools inviting individuals to turn daily habits into self care rituals, self love advocate, speaker and hair shaman. Facilitator of women's circles, sacred cacao journeys and hair ceremonies, yoga, breath work and movement, Annalisa has been journeying with the spirit of cacao for over 5 + years in both individual and retreat settings, from Bali & Sedona, Italy and Austral she has worked with leaders and guides across many areas over the last few decades to refine her skills so she can bring them to you and share the experience so you too can live a life in balance by your design.

Brodie Chenard

Owner of Sacred Spaces in Cairns, Brodie Chenard lights up at the thought of creating sacred ceremonial spaces and events. Along with her passion for event planning, Brodie offers Sacred massage journeys where she incorporates relaxation massage with ceremonial melodies to create the ultimate lux experience to support woman. A part of this experience is singing/ sound healing. Brodie has shared a love for singing since she was a little girl and will show us the power of activating our throat chakra in a group setting.

Importnat information

Avoid caffeine on the day of ceremony

Eat a lightly throughout the day

Dress comfortable and warm

Bring a water bottle, journal and pen.

Wild Heart Yoga Tribe - Edge Hill

Date Saturday 24th September

Time 12:30pm : 3:00pm

Tickets through Humanitix

Please arrive by 12:15pm for a 12:30pm start