cacao ceremony
What Is a Cacao Ceremony?
Ceremonial cacao is medicine for the heart and nervous system.
For thousands of years, cacao has been used in sacred ceremonies to open the heart, facilitate emotional release, and create deeper connection—to self, to spirit, to community.
Unlike the processed chocolate we're used to, ceremonial-grade cacao is pure, minimally processed, and prepared with intention. It contains theobromine (a gentle heart-opener), magnesium (for nervous system regulation), and compounds that increase blood flow and promote a sense of warmth, openness, and presence.
In ceremony, cacao:
This isn't a coffee replacement or a casual beverage. This is intentional plant medicine work.
The SOMA Cacao Ceremony Experience
Our private cacao ceremonies integrate:
Ceremonial-grade cacao sourced ethically and prepared with intention
Guided meditation to journey inward
Somatic practices to support release and integration
Sound healing to deepen the experience
Breathwork for emotional processing
Sacred space holding for whatever arises
What Happens in a Private Cacao Ceremony
Setting Intention
We begin by creating sacred space and setting your personal intention for the ceremony. What are you calling in? What are you ready to release?
Drinking the Medicine
You'll mindfully drink ceremonial cacao while I guide you through the opening ritual. Feel the warmth spread through your body as the medicine begins to work.
Journey Inward
Through guided meditation, sound healing, and somatic practices, we create space for your heart to open and for whatever needs to surface to come through safely.
Integration
After the journey, we close the ceremony with grounding practices and integration support. You'll receive guidance on how to honor what came through.
Choose Your Ceremony Length
60-Minute Private Ceremony
Deep, personalized heart-opening work in sacred one-on-one space.
Perfect for:
Personal healing and transformation
Emotional release and processing
Heart-centered intention setting
Processing grief or heartbreak
Reconnecting to self-love
First-time cacao ceremony experience
90-Minute Private Ceremony
60-Minute Private Ceremony
Extended ceremony for deeper journey work and integration.
Perfect for:
Deeper emotional processing
More time for somatic release
Couples ceremony work
Complex healing intentions
Those who need more space to
open and integrate
The Medicine: What to Know
Cacao is gentle but powerful. It's not a psychedelic, but it does work on the heart and nervous system in profound ways.
Physical Effects:
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Gentle warmth and opening sensation
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Increased heart rate (mild, temporary)
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Enhanced sensory awareness
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Possible emotional release (tears, laughter, energy)
Emotional/Spiritual Effects:
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Heart opening and emotional softening
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Increased capacity for self-love
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Enhanced intuition and inner guidance
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Gentle emotional release
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Feelings of connection and presence
Contraindications:
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Pregnancy (consult your provider)
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Heart conditions or high blood pressure
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Certain medications (SSRIs, MAOIs)
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Severe anxiety (we'll modify dose)
We'll discuss your health history before ceremony to ensure cacao is right for you.
What to Expect After
Cacao is gentle but powerful. It's not a psychedelic, but it does work on the heart and nervous system in profound ways.
You may feel:
Integration support:
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Emotionally open and tender
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More connected to yourself
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Tired (in a good way)
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Inspired to create or move
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A deeper sense of clarity
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Journaling prompts to process your experience
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Grounding practices for the days following
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Herbal recommendations to support continued opening
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Follow-up support via text/email
Who This Is For
A private cacao ceremony is for you if:
This isn't for you if:
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You're ready for heart-centered healing
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You want to release emotional blockages gently
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You're open to plant medicine work
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You want to deepen your spiritual practice
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You need support processing grief, heartbreak, or loss
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You're ready to reconnect to self-love
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You're seeking deeper connection (to self, others, or spirit)
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You have contraindications (see above)
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You're not open to ceremonial/spiritual practices
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You're looking for a quick fix
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You're not willing to feel your emotions
Investment in Heart Medicine
$0
Individual Private Ceremony (90 min)
$0
Couples Ceremony (2 hours)
$0
Small Group Ceremony (2.5 hours)
What Makes Our Cacao Ceremonies Different?
We don't just serve you a drink and play music.
This is medicine work held in a safe, sacred container.
Preparing for Your Ceremony
Before ceremony:
We'll provide:
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Light meal 2-3 hours before (avoid heavy foods)
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Hydrate well
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Set your intention
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Wear comfortable clothing
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Bring a journal
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Come with an open heart
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Ceremonial cacao
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Comfortable space setup
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All ceremony materials
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Sound healing instruments
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Integration support
What Clients Say
"I didn't expect to cry, but I needed to. The cacao ceremony with Lexa created the safest space I've ever been in to just feel everything I'd been holding. My heart literally felt more open by the end."
"This wasn't what I thought it would be—it was so much more meaningful. The way Lexa holds space is incredible. I felt seen, safe, and supported through the entire journey."
"We did a couples ceremony for our anniversary and it brought us closer than any date night ever could. The cacao helped us drop our walls and actually connect. Highly recommend."
VICKY
Cacao ceremony is a sacred invitation to feel, release, and reconnect. To let your heart lead. To remember that healing can be gentle and still be profound.