The Cacao Facilitator's Journey from Bean to Blessing

Did you know that ceremonial cacao has been used for thousands of years as a heart-opening elixir for spiritual connection, emotional healing, and community building? When facilitated with intention and wisdom, cacao ceremonies can create profound transformational experiences. Holding space for yourself and others requires deep understanding of both the plant and facilitation practices. Research shows that proper ceremonial training combined with traditional knowledge can help facilitators create safe, powerful, and authentic sacred spaces for healing and connection.

Become a Skilled Cacao Ceremony Facilitator

In this comprehensive training, you will be guided through Earth & Heart centered practices to develop your skills as a ceremonial space holder. You'll learn proper preparation and serving of ceremonial cacao, energetic protection techniques, and powerful methods for guiding transformational experiences. By the end of this training, you will feel confident with new leadership tools to facilitate meaningful cacao ceremonies that honor traditions and timeless healing needs.

Here’s our training curriculum:

Six immersive modules to build a strong foundation in cacao ceremony facilitation:

• Module 1: Foundation
  Cacao History and Ceremonial Practices Around the World

• Module 2: Leadership
  Space Holding and Facilitation Mastery

• Module 3: Emotional Intelligence
  The Devotional Art of Emotional Support and Energy Management

• Module 4: Creativity & Community
  Sensory Explorations with Music, Meditation, and Movement during Ceremony

• Module 5: Farm Tour
  Mother Earth Gratitude with Cacao Farm Tour

• Module 6: Making Cacao Beverages
  Cacao Elixir Creations: Proper Preparation, Dosage, and Ceremonial Protocol

What you'll gain from this training:

• Traditional methods for preparing and serving ceremonial-grade cacao

• Effective techniques for energetic protection and space clearing

• Guided practices for connecting with the spirit of cacao

• Devotional music and sound healing integration

• Expert guidance on managing group dynamics and emotional releases

• Complete ceremony outlines and facilitation guidelines

• Resource guide for sourcing authentic ceremonial cacao

• Global community of cacao facilitators

Who should take this training:

• Healing arts practitioners looking to incorporate cacao ceremonies into their practice

• Yoga teachers and movement facilitators interested in adding sacred ceremony work

• Those called to work with plant medicines in a legal, heart-centered way

• Anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with ceremonial cacao

• Individuals wanting to create transformational experiences for their communities

Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to:

• Deep understanding of cacao's traditional uses and ceremonial applications

• Confidence in preparing and serving ceremonial-grade cacao

• Skills for managing ceremony dynamics and supporting participants

• Enhanced ability to hold space for transformation and healing

• Knowledge of safety protocols and contraindications

• Connection to ancient wisdom and modern ceremonial practices

• Tools for building and growing your own ceremonial practice

The path of the ceremonial facilitator is one of continuous learning and growth. Studies have shown that properly facilitated cacao ceremonies can support emotional healing, spiritual connection, and community building.

**Continued education credit for Registered Yoga Teachers with Yoga Alliance – YACEP**

About Chocolako:
As the first woman freed from arranged marriage in her lineage, Chocolako has blossomed into a radiant force for transformation.

Whether studying with shamans or elders in Peru, preparing cacao in Mexico, or exploring the Maasai Mara Safari with a group, she’s always deepening her well of insight and supporting others to do the same. Chocolako is an international yoga teacher and teacher trainer at The Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali.

Her uplifting classes, Cacao Ceremony Facilitation Training and Womb Wisdom Wellbeing Yoga Teacher Training bridge tradition with transformation to help students shine from within.

Learn more at www.chocolako.com and savor her uniquely flavored offerings!

Cancellation Policy:

2+ months before the training: Full refund (minus $500 deposit)
6 weeks - 2 months before the training: 50% refund (minus $500 deposit)
4 weeks or less: No refund or credit provided

Important Notes:

$500 Deposit: This deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred towards a future training with Chocolako at The Yoga Barn.
Training Cancellation: If The Yoga Barn cancels the training, you will receive a full refund.
Personal Expenses: The Yoga Barn is not responsible for any costs related to your accommodation, travel, meals, or insurance, including any financial penalties that may be levied by third parties in the event that The Yoga Barn cancels this retreat.