Ayahuasca-lite? Why cacao ceremonies are showing up all over L.A.
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Maya Andreeva and Greta Ruljevaite led a two-hour workshop, Echoes of the Heart, on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, focusing on cacao, breathwork, and sound healing. Participants engaged in a mindfulness practice where they set intentions with cacao before a guided session of breathwork and sound healing. Attendee Saim Alam highlighted how the cacao deepened his blissful state during the experience. As wellness events featuring cacao rise in popularity in Los Angeles, the event underscores the beverage's role in enhancing emotional exploration and healing.
The workshop at Albion Garden offered a two-hour deep self-exploration experience through cacao, breathwork, and sound bath, aiming for energetic healing and profound relaxation.
Greta Ruljevaite encouraged participants to connect with their intentions through the cacao, emphasizing the importance of bringing those intentions to their heartspace before drinking.
Attendee Saim Alam expressed that drinking cacao enhanced his blissful experience during the workshop, highlighting its significance beyond being just a beverage.
Cacao is increasingly featured in wellness events in L.A., becoming a popular tool for enhancing mindfulness and emotional exploration among attendees.
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