Earth Medicine: Cacao Ceremony with live music - Nov 24
Event description
A Dancing Freedom & We Are The Universe Dancing
SPECIAL EVENT:
An invitation to come together in sacred circle
and journey with the plant medicine wisdom of Cacao
opening into the spaciousness of the heart
allowing the beauty of your soul and spirit to shine.
We will be travelling with
prayer & intention
medicine songs from around the world
DANCE
LIVE MUSIC & SOUNDBATH with special guest BARAN YILDIZ
space-holding, guidance & music by Caitlin Wood.
+ COMMUNITY SUPPER -please bring some food to share
We will be drinking an elixir of ceremonial grade cacao brewed with tonic herbs for health & vitality.
Please note - contraindications - cacao is generally a fairly mild and friendly medicine, but there are a few cases where it may be too strong for your system.
Anti-depressants: some prescription anti-depressants can be contraindicated by cacao, so please speak with us before attending if you are taking this kind of medication.
Heart conditions: If you have a serious heart condition the increased heart rate and vasilodilating effect of cacao requires caution, so please speak with us before attending if this applies to you.
Pregnant & Breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding please let us know so that we can adjust you to a lower dose.
If you would like to attend the ceremony but do not wish to drink the Cacao, we can prepare an alternative herbal elixir for you.
You are also very welcome to attend without drinking any Cacao! You can still participate in the ceremony and will receive benefit without any Cacao.
Please advise us at least 24 hours in advance if you would like to take this option.
Please note - no late arrivals - doors close at 7.15pm - thankyou!
AND - Please bring some food to share for our community supper after the dance!
We have some concession rate (financial hardship) spots available for this event, please email blackcockatoostudio@gmail.com to enquire.
About Caitlin Wood:
CAITLIN WOOD is an artist, dancer, singer, creative therapist and ceremony woman. Over the past 11 years, she has inspired and supported many people to live more soulful, connected lives through the practices of Dancing Freedom & Open Floor. Caitlin is a well known, loved and respected leader within the Sydney Conscious Dance community and lead teacher trainer with Dancing Freedom International. She offers classes, workshops and retreats in Australia & Internationally.
About Baran Yildiz:
Baran Yildiz is a Sydney based multi-instrumentalist and renowned as one of Australia's most talented handpan players. Baran's music combines melodies and rhythms of the Anatolia, Middle East and Africa with a modern touch on the hand pan, piano and various percussion instruments. Originally trained in classical piano and jazz drums, Baran has gradually become a contemporary world music composer. His first album ‘Interbeing’, released in September 2019, blends various modern world and neo-classical music elements and presents enchanting instrumental soundscapes. His anticipated new album, Bridging Worlds, was released in October 2023.
About We Are The Universe Dancing:
We are a group of people who believe that movement and dance can change the world. We believe that dance, together with music, storytelling and art making are essential human needs and important cultural practices for the health of community and the earth. We know that the earth does not belong to us, but that we belong to the earth.
We host and promote educational and inspirational community events that support the evolution of humanity as guardians of the earth through the protection of land, water & culture.
For more information contact Caitlin
+61422174317