Cacao Ceremony: Recipe, Ritual and Q&A

[@ThePattiw]

I am glad you addressed the issue of appropriation and giving due respect to the traditional people. Too many people run with the trendy. I am hoping that many of us understand what is going on today, and the the Earth is trying to find balance. We must change our ways. Thank you for sharing💕

[@ThePattiw]

@@ramon7286 thanks for the information. And yes, I agree, I pleased that the tribe started to get some money.

[@Caro.Arevalo]

@@ramon7286 hi alejandro! thank you so much for your message in bringing awareness! Just wanted to clarify what I've learned about cacao and what the story behind this video was. I participated in a cacao ceremony back in 2018 for the first time and felt quite called to it, and after drinking cacao in ceremonies (held by florencia as the facilitator) and by myself for a year. I wanted to share about it on my youtube but as this isn't my native practice at all and I am no one to speak about cacao I went to the cacao practitioner I had been working with, Florencia Fridman and asked her if she'd join me in answering some questions and that's what this video is about 🤍 Florencia has been (and continues to be) an apprentice of Nana Marina Cruz for years. Nana is a Tz'utujil woman born and raised in the community. Nana holds cacao ceremonies and shares how cacao has been communed with in her tradition for years and it's one of the seeds the Tz'utujil see as a sacred seed and an essential seed to offer for the sacred fire. From your message I'm understanding this isn't right? Would love to understand more! Thank you. Here's a video (which actually starts at minute 15) from an interview to Nana that I was recently watching were Nana shared more about cacao and it's sacredness in her community. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKHaoGeMgd-Wi80

[@mosemusica]

​@@ramon7286 Do you think that you are entitled to decree who can sit in ceremony with this beautiful plant because of your genetics/training? Cacao doesn't belong to you, to the Mayans, or to any other particular group or culture, it is an offering to all of us by nature. As you said, since there is no traditional Mayan cacao ceremony, there isn't anything to appropriate here. I urge you to get out of your head and into your heart.

[@braumenheimer9607]

@@ramon7286 What is the Mayan way of working with cacao, and how can I learn more about it?

[@tblightningbolt8902]

@@ramon7286 they sing to the cacao

[@1sr0]

How do I find friends like this 😭😭😭

[@Caro.Arevalo]

Call in your tribe!! And until they show up IRL we're here virtually for you 🤍😊🙏🏽

[@1sr0]

Caro Arevalo ❤️

[@karolinakubikowska7264]

@@1sr0 that is what I wanted to say - the online tribe often amazes. but I wish you real life kindred spirts

[@VaneezyTV]

This is something that I've been praying about, to find my tribe. But maybe a virtual community might be the new thing now in this new age. Y'all follow me on ig @thevaneezy let's unite 💕🌹🌹

[@knath5095]

It's so difficult to find like minded people in real life , but I hope we all keep lifting up each other's energies within our virtual tribe , I feel blessed to have found your channel and be a part of this community.

[@maelgwni]

Divine feminine energy. What is so sorely needed in the world right now. Thank you so much for this dear Goddess

[@MrPeterHaller]

Thank you precious Heart the understanding and the awareness of the divine feminine is most needed upon planet Earth at this time if we could all send that understanding that spirit that awareness that consciousness to the women of Iran and other places that have been oppressed by old religions and outdated paradigms of suppression so that Spirit of freedom and that Spirit of love opens all the hearts of male and female for the Divine Union and protects the people and the women especially of Iran and other countries.

[@tblightningbolt8902]

Why doesn’t this have 20 MM views. It’s so healing. I cry so much watching this. It’s like a ceremony watching these eternal wise angels. My hero’s.

[@Caro.Arevalo]

It's so cool seeing your message as today we recorded an updated version, 3.5 years after! Can't wait to share it :)

[@tblightningbolt8902]

This video means so much to me. I learned so much. Flolencia is so wise. I ONLY trust her about cacao. When they sang as they prepared the cacao I cried tears of love. So beautiful. I wish I had community like this. I cry when I hear them singing to the cacao. This is so beautiful

[@trishs.4326]

Thanks so much for holding space for us new to this beautiful time honoured tradition

[@loralinengel]

This was beautiful to watch. I felt the love and started crying. I learned something new. Thanks for sharing this🙏🏼 sending love to all who reads this.

[@tblightningbolt8902]

Me too!! 😭😭😭😢. So many tears. I healed so much watching this

[@liviabnascimento]

Thank you girls! I just had my first cerimonial cacao and I chose to do it with you, I felt so connected to the plant, I sang the song with you and felt my heart overflowing with love 💗 thank you so much, you were my guide through this experience. I appreciate you ❤️😘

[@Keeptryingfriend]

I watch this all the time when I drink my cacao. The blessing and the gratitude means so much, I just listen to your beautiful words and feel the love.

[@BucketHat25]

This is amazing. I cried for hours after watching this. So heart opening

[@tblightningbolt8902]

@@ramon7286 I agree. Her singing makes me cry. Healing

[@kateb6893]

For hours, really?

[@tblightningbolt8902]

@@kateb6893 me too. I was crying so hard I feel asleep. Woke up and my bed was wet by my face from the stream of tears

[@mountainwoodcamp1638]

I enjoyed the beautiful singing with the sounds of cutting and preparing the cacao. You both remind me of times when I was abundant, around more open-minded friends. Thank you for sharing the ceremony. 🤎🤎

[@Calexaify]

I keep rewatching this because of the peace and calmness it brings me. Thank you!

[@suhelavaneerten419]

Same :)

[@CaCao_Fm]

The power of tradition is very felt. Thank you for this light❤

[@fluidnature3876]

What a beautiful sharing. You two singing together was healing in and of itself. Thank you.

[@sandifav]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful ceremony. I've been passionate about cacao for many years and always trying to find the most pure in energy chocolate... I can feel the difference :)

[@CellarDoorWhispers]

Thank you for sharing this! I've never participated in a cacao ceremony, but suddenly this week it popped into my head to learn more about cacao in general, but if I engage with it, I want to do it properly and in a way that honors and respects it's origins and peoples, and their tradition of it, and comes from a source that directly aides its native areas and groups. I've seen a fair amount of videos that don't mention any of that, and it bothers me a lot. I appreciate your insight and the education you've both provided us here, as well as the beautiful music and discussion!

[@recyclecouture]

I got goosebumps watching your video,so relaxing. I have a morning routine where I draw a card from my animal medicine cards and meditate and drink tea. I will start singing over my tea while I prepare it.

[@Glimmerlight90]

I am amazed that something as beautiful and powerful as this video can be found on KZbin! Thank you for sharing all of the wisdom and tradition with us.

[@Alquimystica]

I love this! Cacao is such a wonderful, heart-opening medicine. You did a great job of honouring the tradition in your own way. Os Mando un abrazo gigante!

[@8llexxii8]

I really appreciate that both of you are people of color and are bringing back the honor of the medicine remembering the sacred ways thank you sistars for rising in to your power VIVA LA MEDICINA +*.•

[@luckydesilva6733]

Thank you my darling . Blessings to you all . With love .

[@joroh22]

I come back to this video frequently. I’m sitting here with my cacao from cacao lab and we are just about to start our ceremony together. Thank you for guiding me to this medicine, such love.

[@Caro.Arevalo]

Thank you so much for making us part of your days, Josie! I am editing a new cacao video Florencia and I filmed together, can't wait to share it with you :)

[@joroh22]

@@Caro.Arevalo I look forward to it!

[@fortune_roses]

I've been making hot chocolate with cacao.. not knowing the ancient significance behind it. This is inspiring!

[@celiajurdant]

So Sweet this whole session. I keep coming to it when I drink the cacao from Columbia that was given to me so generously. It pulls on my heart-strings so intensely and comes at a time where I offer workshops into the ways of the heart.

[@anealieholisticallyspeaking]

How beautiful! Thank you for sharing this. The sound of her voice makes me smile.

[@LaMancina]

Caro and Florencia, thank you for sharing this moment, so sacred and intimate, with us. My heart just sang with you. Hugs from Italy

[@journeystudent9711]

Thank you so much for this. I drink cacao daily. Watched this with my 5 year old daughter and she is enthralled with the plants.

[@almalopezpuerto9067]

Mi querida Caro Arévalo por éso me encanta tu canal,tan sano,tan místico, en éstos tiempos tan agitados,tan catastróficos es un remanso de paz y renace en mi la esperanza de q la humanidad se reencuentre y vivamos felices y en armonía con el planeta,GRACIAS!!!!!

[@octoberrosesaxon8818]

This is so warming and beautiful. My heart feels warm! I will try this! Maybe when I move into New York soon I can find souls to share this with! Thank you for sharing this.💛

[@kalita-16]

❤ I have been singing this song making my cacao die 4 years now. Such a beautiful song. Thank you beautiful women.🧘🏽‍♀️❤️🙏🏽

[@aniriyoga1438]

can you ,please , share the lyrics . thank you

[@janiek1374]

Such a beautiful video. Such soft yet powerful feminine energy and love. Your openness to receive is so sweet to see. I love how you said cacao says just take the first step... you dont have to have it figured out. I needed that message today.

[@onelove33333]

These two lovely ladies seem like such beautiful souls. So inspiring. Thank you for posting this video. I will incorporate some of these ideas into my ceremonial cacao ritual.

[@pfennigjana]

In the first place I have discovered cacao for me this year searching for a way to reduce my coffeine-consume. Since this year already brought a lot of new spiritual experiences, I am happy to find out, that there is also a ceremonial component about cacao. I didn't know anything about it before. So thanks a lot for sharing this ❤

[@unknownsaint9529]

It's a very pleasure to be part of your Divine feminine energy. I had to do some stretches on our lower back throught this video. I love this cacoa presentation. Thank you for being so inspiring. This is a ritual, practice our space with Scent, and how to stay safe in our new county in Riverside,CA from Orange County, CA for 28 years. I am looking into adapting 3 of your presentation throughout my up coming 30's in 2021. Best, Unknown Saint

[@MarchionessDarby62]

What an woman-empowering video. You and Florencia are so lovely and centered and mindful. Thanks for sharing this lovely plant with us!

[@gentleguide]

The Artist's Way changed my life too ... so many times. I call this book my personal bible :) I've created meetup group and found some of the most amazing friends that way ...

[@mariariveralmft]

What an honor to be a witness to this gorgeous ceremony you ladies provided to us. Thank you. Keep shining your lights

[@VaneezyTV]

Thank you so much for this! During this quarantine I'll be doing this practice con mi familia. Bendiciones y gracias por educarme de la cultura antigua. We are bringing it back baby!

[@givemelovegivemepeaceonearth00]

damn right we are! this is the time to reconnect with our roots, with ancient rituals and practices many have forgotten. we are one with nature, forever

[@annacallisto7491]

This was one of the most beautiful videos to watch ever❤️ I felt so connected with you and I could feel the spirit of cacao even though I never drank it. Sounds crazy? Well it is🥰 sending love to everyone reading this❤️

[@izzybee53]

Just bought some, love the sisterhood and divine feminine energy you’re both sharing!

[@lisbethmora6140]

~The opening prayer...What a beautiful gift The Shaman and the Artist. You two made my soul sing. Thank you for sharing your love for this sacred practice with us. Love and Light.

[@b.musenzeit2815]

Dear Caro, thank you so much for your many inspirations you give to the world through your videos. Especially the Cacao Ritual spoke to me very much. It took me a while to find Cacao in one piece in Germany, but yesterday it arrived in the mail and today I took the time to enjoy a cup. It was a special experience, a treat for the soul!

[@brianal9953]

This made me so emotional! Thank you so for sharing. I can’t wait to connect with this sacred plant and finally continue the work our ancestors passed down. ✨✨✨

[@Rionval21]

I don't know why I cried when they sang the song

[@brianal9953]

@@Rionval21 so did i 😂 lol

[@oksanabisno]

Thank you so very much dear beautiful souls, you are such a precious people… I enjoyed your spiritual ceremony immensely🙏🙏🙏☀️🌹 I am Ukrainian Natural stones Jewelry designer leaving in Florida and I never drink cacao before! When I watched your amazing video I decided to order and make it your way! Omg, I love it ❤ thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart 🙏 Sending you Love, Light and Blessings 💕💕💕

[@tonyawest_]

Beautiful ceremony thank you both for your light and love

[@anagabrielamateo2972]

Chicas que bello! Muchas gracias

[@ShakeMyWay]

I come back to this time and time again. What a heart opener, and it gives me confidence to share cacao with others.

[@btblou]

Beautiful demonstration Florencia & Caro, thank you for sharing :) RE: intentions... Pay the same respect to plant medicine as one would for worthy people, with the same welcoming acknowledgement and appreciation of their presence, sense their energy... Creating space for conscious connection, with whichever kingdom (plant, mineral, animal) has greater rewards than we have imagined :)

[@k1ttymami]

absolutely beautiful .. thank you for allowing us to be a part of your ceremony. it was an honor to be here.

[@aminutepoetry]

Beautiful watch before my first cacao ceremony with my husband ❤

[@sarahfromtheuniverse]

The gentleness of this video is so needed. Thank you Caro. Through you, I have started my cacao ceremonies 🙏

[@sarahfromtheuniverse]

@Ra Mon and who might you be? As it happens, cacao did very little for me in terms of reaching any high, but as for any plant that one takes and uses, it is greatly respected and if someone wants to build a ceremony around it, then maybe you can just be happy for them. If it isn't a Mayan way then how can it be an issue of appropriation? You have returned to this video, I see, after months. Perhaps you secretly enjoy the video?? Go play God elsewhere. Thank you.

[@alexnme0507]

Thank you for sharing this content, but also thank you for saying you had troubles speaking out loud when you started! I relate to that so much and I always feel incredibly self conscious speaking aloud to the Universe and Spirit, but I have found journaling does help quite a bit! Many blessings and love and stay safe and healthy 🙏🏻

[@haydeemendoza3513]

Thank you so much for sharing this experience. Lots of blessings for you both

[@MrPeterHaller]

Precious hearts, thank you for sharing your beautiful cacao ceremony. Thank you for holding us space of sacredness, and for opening the heart to the remembrance of the love of mother Gaia or of pachamama, are beautiful home Earth and all of the ingredients from her that make up our bodies. I am reminded how long I have drink coffee with just the attitude of accelerating my physical being and my brain to start my day without giving thanks, to the water to the coffee Bean to all of the wonderful ingredients and the benefits that it has to the body, and now I am offering to my body the cacao to my coffee and just allowing whatever experience comes from that to be in my morning to pray my day with an intention of more light more love more peace more joy, I send you both my deepest heartfelt appreciation for sharing your experience through this video. Be blessed and be well always.

[@gisell481]

I'm attending my first cacao ceremony next weekend and I'm so excited to be part of a community like this

[@earthangel_911]

How did it go? I'm doing my first one next weekend.

[@gisell481]

@earthangel_911 I really enjoyed it. Super calming and peaceful. I know you will enjoy it as well. I did it in a group setting of about 20 people but everyone was there for the same thing. Healing

[@earthangel_911]

@@gisell481 thank you for sharing! I'm looking forward to a beautiful experience 🙏🏽✨

[@NerissaTuti]

Watching this right now, again. So powerful. Thank you for this video.

[@Appelpie7]

I really enjoyed this. 🙏 I have been looking for a video on personal cacao ceremonies for weeks now. But there aren't that many, especially not as informative as this one. It's nice to get insight in how others sit and work with cacao. ❤

[@Therootdoctress]

yes yes and more yes... bay area cacao ceremonliast here

[@wildquest7986]

Thank you for such a loving and generous gift of this video, a deep bow to you both!

[@carrieangel275]

Beautiful, thankyou, I love cacao, it makes so much sense plants should be respected like this♥️

[@lisaperrin4136]

In from uk, I love your video, I made it so natural not acting for camera, thank you for allowing me to watch u 😀😀😀😀😀

[@rbirch-loizou8963]

Giving me everything I need right now 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lorageorgieva2517]

i made one cacao for me and it's definitely feels like cacao ceremony, thank you so much

[@naomimartell-bundock3931]

Thank you so much for this deeply moving offering.

[@chelpaints7890]

This was so beautiful I just ordered my first batch of ceremonial grade cacao. Thank you for the heart opening inspiration!

[@joysacalis4759]

Thank you so much for your sharing of healing, love, and wisdom. Blessings.

[@clarebighi6591]

Thankyou sisters for the ceremony, I pretended I was there and joined in on the conversation habahab, thankyou

[@Sammowrimo]

I’ve never heard of this ritual but it really speaks to me! I’m definitely going to see if I can find a seller close to me 💓 thank you both for sharing this!!!

[@lilmatcha3]

check out FireFly Cacao! They have a variety of blends and also are in wafer/disc form instead of a block!

[@Sammowrimo]

@@ramon7286 cool

[@Sammowrimo]

@@ramon7286 you just said the tradition didn’t exist! 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@suzannebarrfood2133]

Thank you for this video as I begin my journey is connectedness with my body, mind, ancestors and begin a new practice.

[@lauriehadden-deering6247]

What beautiful energy, thank you so much for sharing this gentle and healing video ✨ I've attended two cacao ceremonies but nothing like this. I'm mesmerised and have learned so much 🙏

[@sandras1958]

This is so beautiful. It touches me so deeply. Thank you so much!

[@lesleyfox-oreilly8131]

Goosebumps with the song so so beautiful ❤️

[@buibae1248]

Thank you to you both

[@Ananda.fineartist]

It's so interesting. Thanks a lot! I have never met such a practice in Russia, and I really appreciate what you are doing at the moment :)

[@ksenialovebrief]

Ananda Dhama I’ve seen it popping up more and more in Moscow!

[@Ananda.fineartist]

Ksenia - Breakfast Criminals that’s interesting! :)

[@InVision77]

That prayer 😭😭😭 right to the heart 💗

[@kate-techgirl]

Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing this experience. I am wondering what was added to the cacao on the pot?

[@mysweetcats3687]

Thank you ladies so much 💖💖💖

[@freyawilder9478]

Thank you so much, really enjoyed this video.. have just ordered myself some ceremonial cacao and will be doing some rituals at home during this 'time out'. Thanks for sharing with love and positivity xxx

[@jocelynarroyo1799]

Gracias for this beautiful ceremony. I found this at the right time. It is very much needed for me right now.💜

[@mila.inthewoods]

i love the notion or idea that the earth is resting and getting a break from us humans...but at the same time that understanding seems to suggest that once this is all over, we'll just go back to polluting the planet. The earth had its "break" and soon that break will be over. I HOPE humans will learn how to treat the planet better...I hope humans will learn to prioritize people over profit....to NOT continue the destructive habits we've been doing for decades...I hope this "break" won't just be a break, but a completely permanent, whole new lifestyle where humans choose to live more sustainably, where the healthcare system is just, where the food system emphasizes fair trade, organic, local, and sustainable.

[@tracylunamoss3943]

You ladies are both such luvley creatures and I'm drawn deeply in by your authentic and genuine nature's ..I am drawn in by this sacrid practise of Cacao ...I will manifest it into my life...and am excited to see to feel to fully experience it's influence on all levels and from 7 directions...thank you both🌹💗🌹

[@livevibrantly]

Yes me too Mila. So powerful to think about this

[@littlemakeupfairy]

[@GraciousPursuits]

Can you share the song that you were both singing? This was so beautiful to witness. Thank you for sharing

[@annacallisto7491]

Yess please🥰

[@gigahaiskel]

Spanish "Todo cura todo sana, todo lleva medicina adentro, cura, cura sana, cacaosita medicina del amor" Everything cures, everything heals, everything has medicine inside, cures, cures healthy, little cocoa medicine of love "

[@gigahaiskel]

@@annacallisto7491 Spanish "Todo cura todo sana, todo lleva medicina adentro, cura, cura sana, cacaosita medicina del amor" Everything cures, everything heals, everything has medicine inside, cures, cures healthy, little cocoa medicine of love "

[@suganya8523]

Each time I listen that prayer of five elements makes me so free and strong..thank you so much for sharing that wisdom.its the real medicine for our souls ❤. sending lots of love to both of you 💫⭐🌟🙏💚😍😍

[@evaorum324]

Amazing cacao ritual! Will do this with my daughter. Thank you both for such a beautiful calming relaxing video. This is my 3rd video of yours I have watched. Just subscribed to your channel! Blessings to you!

[@familiakemuel5958]

Gracias ❤️ estan llena amor traje mi cacao de peru y no quería tomármelo a si por así y hoy tuve esa inquietud y las conocí Gracias

[@infavouroflove5448]

This is such a beautiful video. I love the cacao ceremony.

[@josefedericocortesgomez5048]

Gracias

[@anewdawn5712]

I was gifted cocoa from Guatemala and I’m so glad I found this video. I want to drink this as medicine. ❤

[@benjamindsouza6736]

Wonderful!!! 💚💙💜🤎🧡💛🤍

[@milagrosaaleman2396]

Gracias a las 2 por tan maravilloso ritual 🙏🙏🙏♥️

[@goldenagestreams]

Thank you for this light 💕✨

[@davidrodriguezyepes2674]

it was so beautiful caro!, thank you for sharing such a powerful experience. sending you love and health.

[@gvaudenay]

Qué belleza! Gracias por compartir con el mundo

[@clarisknightpositiveworld5710]

Thank you so very much for this. So beautiful and moving. I'm experiencing an awakening currently and was guided to this video. Will try this very soon! 🙏🏾♥️

[@paulajimenez9370]

Thank you for sharing this peace with us.

[@eliahlopez]

what a beautiful prayer🥺

[@TheRusticHomestead]

This was so beautiful to watch and be a part of. Thank you ❤

[@Reign8110]

Thank you so much for this informative, beautiful video ...wasnt sure how to take it successfully...I tried it and it was amaizing! Introduced it to my sister and brother in law and lowe and behold they now have planted a wonderful seed in business through cocoa...Cant wait to introduce this to so many more people thank you for showing me how to drink this powerful drink sending love and gratitude 💕

[@jazrellekellough7960]

Such a beautiful ceremony. I shall tune into this on the Gemini Full Moon. Thank you

[@queenlylisa6152]

So beautiful and informative. TY 💐🙏🏼