Cacao & Connection

Temple Foundations - Skills for Life & Love - Part 3

Date & Time: Sunday, 27th April, 4pm-9pm
Location: The Angel Space, Totnes
Price: £20 in advance | £30 on the door

Nourish Your Body. Open Your Heart. Come Home to Yourself.

🍫💛 A warm cup. A deep breath. A moment to truly receive. 💛🍫

You give so much. You hold so much. But when was the last time you truly received?

Not just food, but nourishment.
Not just company, but connection.
Not just rest, but deep replenishment—for your body, your heart, your soul.

At Cacao & Connection, we gather to slow down and fill our cups—literally and figuratively.

☕ We drink rich, heart-opening cacao, allowing its warmth to soften our edges.
💛 We share from the heart, in a space where words are met with deep listening.
🌀 We come home to our bodies—through breath, gentle movement, and presence.
✨ We remember what it feels like to be truly nourished.

This is not just an event. It’s a gift to yourself.

Overview

Cacao & Connection is a heart-centered social gathering designed to nourish the body, mind, and spirit through intentional connection, shared presence, and the ceremonial magic of cacao (optional). Over the course of five hours, we will drink ceremonial cacao, share in a circle from the heart, and participate in embodiment and connection practices that invite authentic expression and deeper bonding. With a focus on nourishment, you will have the opportunity to explore what it feels like to truly connect with yourself and others in a safe, open, and supportive space.

Why Connection Matters

In a world that often feels disconnected, intentional human connection is one of the most nourishing experiences we can give ourselves. When we take time to slow down, listen, and share authentically with others, we create bonds that can deeply fulfill our need for community and belonging. This workshop offers an invitation to step into vulnerability, to be witnessed in your full humanity, and to witness others in theirs. Whether in moments of joy, sadness, or stillness, connection allows us to feel truly seen and supported, fostering a greater sense of wholeness and wellbeing.

Why Cacao?

Cacao is a gentle yet powerful sacred medicine known for its heart-opening properties. It shows you the door, but you get to choose whether to step through. Used in ceremonies for centuries by indigenous cultures, it helps deepen connection with ourselves and others. Rich in antioxidants, magnesium, and natural compounds that release endorphins and serotonin, cacao supports relaxation, boosts mood, and fosters a sense of love and well-being. It allows us to slow down, drop into our hearts, and experience the richness of human connection from a place of authenticity and openness.

In this gathering, cacao is the catalyst that helps us come together, creating a safe space where vulnerability and joy can be shared freely, paving the way for deeper connection and nourishment.

Cacao is optional - if you want to come for the connection but not the cacao - you are very welcome.

What You’ll Experience

During Cacao & Connection, you’ll be guided through a variety of gentle, heart-opening practices, including:

• A cacao ceremony to help open your heart and ground you in the present moment.
• A heart-sharing circle, where you can express what’s alive within you and listen deeply to others.
• Embodiment exercises that may include movement to music or simple connection practices, offering opportunities to express yourself non-verbally and connect with others in a meaningful way.
• Nourishing triad practices, where you’ll be invited to ask for exactly what you need from others—whether it’s touch, emotional support, or simply being heard. These practices allow for deep, intentional giving and receiving, guided by your personal boundaries and comfort.
• Throughout the gathering, you’ll have time to rest, share food, and be held in a space of acceptance and mutual respect.

Who Is This Workshop For?

This gathering is for anyone who:

• Desires more authentic connection in their life and a space to practice being present with others.
• Is looking for nourishment, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, and wants to explore what true self-care looks like in community.
• Craves a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where they can express themselves freely and practice asking for what they need.
• Is drawn to intentional practices like cacao ceremonies, embodiment exercises, and group connection work.
• Seeks to explore both the joy and vulnerability of being human, alongside others on a similar journey.
• No prior experience with cacao ceremonies or connection work is needed. All genders, relationship styles, and orientations are welcome.

The Results

After participating in Cacao & Connection, you may feel:

• More grounded and connected to yourself, with a greater sense of inner peace and presence.
• More comfortable asking for what you need and setting boundaries in a loving and empowered way.
• More deeply bonded with others, experiencing a sense of belonging and community that nourishes your spirit.
• A release of emotional tension or blocks, making space for greater joy, compassion, and ease.
• An expanded capacity to hold both the light and shadow parts of yourself with acceptance and grace.

Join Us

Join us for Cacao & Connection, where you’ll have the opportunity to relax, share, and be nourished by the presence of a like-minded community. Together, we’ll create a space of deep connection and support, where you can be exactly as you are and feel truly seen. Bring an open heart, something to share for our communal meal, and a willingness to explore what it means to give and receive nourishment in all its forms.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Joy & Shiva

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Other Events in this Series

Boundaries As Medicine: https://dandelion.events/e/boundaries-as-medicine-april-2025

Touch As Medicine: https://dandelion.events/e/touch-as-medicine-april-2025

Cacao & Connection: https://dandelion.events/e/cacao-and-connection-april-2025

Emotions As Medicine: TBA

Bodies As Medicine: TBA

Eros As Medicine: TBA

Shadow As Medicine: TBA

Our retreat

I'm going to take this opportunity to also tell you about our 6 day retreat: Eros As Medicine.