Ceremonial Cacao: the live-saving heart healer that helped me in my darkest moments

3 ways it's helped my healing this year

You’ve probably heard about cacao already.

Yes - the ingredient in chocolate.

But far from the modern version of chocolate that we have today, cacao was actually a very potent healer used by indigenous tribes in Mesoamerica. And ceremonial grade cacao is the real form of cacao that was used for healing (not just the raw cacao powder that you get in shops).

Cacao actually comes from a fruit - known as the Cacao pod.

And apart from its incredible health giving properties in its raw, organic form, did you know that this was a spiritual sacrament with the ability to heal the energy system from a deep level?

In our most darkest moments, we will automatically turn to Netflix, alcohol, scrolling or unhealthy habits to cope with our pain. But connecting to authentic plant medicines in a spiritual way gives you the total opposite result.

It gives you ENERGETIC FREEDOM.

Across the 1000+ years of colonisation we’ve faced on the planet, our knowledge of plant medicines and natural healing that has suffered some of the most.

So even though this area may seem ‘new’ or ‘trendy’, it’s actually just as old as the earth. Connection to the consciousness of the plants and the deities, which is what our ancestors have known for over ten thousand years - is what gives you the deep energetic healing and freedom that you need.

So here is my OWN experience with cacao, how it pulled me out of my darkest moments and helped me reconnect with my heart.

Stay tuned for the end of this article where I ALSO share exactly what you can do if you’re just starting out with this - to get the best experience and outcome.

AND where to get the ONLY ceremonial grade cacao in India!!

1. Helping me with relationship trauma
   
   One of the strongest traumas we carry are from relationship trauma patterns, karmic patterns that are either stored in our energy and unresolved or more recent; which may exacerbate at certain astrological periods. The immediate reaction for an empath when dealt with issues like betrayal, inversion and any form of abuse is to shut the heart.
   
   Now we know that the heart is stronger than the brain! So even if you think that you are cognitively functioning well, if you haven’t addressed your energetics, the same trauma will KEEP REPEATING. Not only that, carrying energetic imprints of trauma blocks your ability to attracts finances and abundance.
   
   Though I haven’t yet shared much on what happened to me this year, cacao was one of my go to plant medicines along with the other mixtures I put alongside with intention (I’ll be sharing recipes at the end!)
   
   I would sit with my glass of cacao, make it like a ritual, adding supporting herbs like lavender for relaxation, rose for heart opening and blue lotus for intuition; honey, turmeric and vanilla - and then offer it divine mother, ask that the cacao clear and uplift my heart chakra. The intention with which you sit with cacao is what makes all the difference.
   
   This is guaranteed a more beneficial and impactful substitute to drinking alcohol for emotional support. Cacao doesn’t just heal you, but it opens the channels of your heart and re patterns safety into your system so that you can manifest better!

2. Moving through creative blocks
   
   We’ve all been there, when you’re sitting and comparing yourself to the outside world but feel like you’ve lost your spirit. Lost your flow, your magic - that which gives you the spark to create and be your unique self. That’s what happened to me for over a year, and cacao and helped me to tap back into the states where I was able to connect with and implement my visions.
   

   Though I can’t say I am functioning at peak, the way I was perhaps 4 years ago - and yes, it’s important to note that whilst plant medicines can give you ENORMOUS benefits, what’s important is a holistic approach to healing - cacao can helped me in those moments when I felt absolutely unable to create a thing and gave me the energetic push I needed to open my laptop and do something.
   
   To tap back into my heart space and the creator within which I’m still bringing back to life after a year of very dense trauma and assault of various kinds.
   
   I would simply sit with the cacao in the same way I described earlier, take a notepad and pen and write down my insights. This would really propel me into productivity WITHOUT the need for ANY artificial chemicals or pills!
   

3. Supporting my energy levels
   
   Though this benefit is more physical than spiritual, it makes sense that if your heart is the strongest energetic vortex in your body - if your heart energy is blocked or traumatised, your overall physical energy will go down!
   
   That’s why cacao has helped me with my essential energy levels to get out and do things. I’ve lost so much weight this year, because of the psychological manipulation and emotional abuse I’ve had to deal with by myself.
   
   Now, there is so much that goes into having high energy levels - from your circadian rhythm, balanced diet, sattvik food, and spiritual sadhana. Yet the strong antioxidant and mineral quality in cacao combined with it’s heart energy uplifting properties has been a great support.

In India, there is only one genuine source of ceremonial grade cacao that I personally use. This is linked here which you can get with my discount code ‘kamya10.’

What’s the difference between ceremonial grade cacao and normal cacao powder (even if it’s organic?). Well, ceremonial grade cacao was specifically made for healing. It is made according to the Mayan traditions preserving the rawest essence of the cacao. Normal cacao powder still has a degree of processing and doesn’t retain the same spiritual quality. When it comes to healing matters, spiritual quality makes the universe of a difference to what you experience.

This YGEIA plant medicine is my absolute go to for the purest healing extracts (yes I have shared their blue lotus link too, which works with the same discount code!) - adding this to my cacao gives me a beautiful pre-sleep relaxation and expansion of my dream state.

Preparing my cacao: a short and simple practice for beginners!

1. First get the ceremonial cacao block linked here with my discount code ‘kamya10’ which gives you 10% off
   

2. Chop it up into a 25 grams measurement which is a great start
   

3. Put the cacao in the blender with a little warm water
   

4. Next add your preferred condiments (for me, I like honey, vanilla, blue lotus, and some Himalayan pink salt - but it keeps changing! experiment a little with your recipe and which herbs will help you the most. I’ll share more on that separately on what are the best additions to your cacao and what effect they are)
   

5. Blend into a nice smooth texture and pour into your favourite mug!
   

6. Sit facing North or East (just not South), like you would for any spiritual practice in a calm and comfortable place. You can light a candle, diya, some incense to keep your environment purified and sacred.
   

7. Bring the cup of cacao to your heart and first thank Mother Earth, thank the spirit of the cacao and thank Dhanvantari the god of plant medicines if you wish. Gratitude is very important and I will expand more on deities too in separate sections. If you already know mantras you can chant those, or simply just state a positive affirmation outloud to charge the cup!
   

8. Think about your intention to drink the cacao. Is it for healing? Dissolving creative blocks? To invite in fresh energy and restore your enthusiasm for life?
   

9. After this, you are ready to drink your cacao! Drink slowly and mindfully, as you continue your work. You can then proceed to meditate, create, move around - as you feel! Remember your body is a natural healing and plant medicines help you connect deeper when used with intention.

NB - this is a very simple healing method to do at home!

Full fledged cacao ceremonies take a lot of effort and have many different elements as you may have seen places like Bali and Thailand, where multiple people sit together. Yet cacao is a fruit and is your birthright to consume, so don’t listen to the ‘spiritual leaders’ on their high horse telling you that you can’t drink a conscious cup of cacao by yourself. After all, it’s far more conscious than drinking a cup of dairy milk - and even that can be turned into a meditation. At the same time, it’s important to be respectful to the medicine of the cacao - so make some effort to study, learn from the ancient traditions, to be in deeper alignment. Your healing comes first.

Cacao purchase link in India (discount code ‘kamya10)

Love and healing,