Cacao Ceremony and Certification Course
with CJ Sugita-Jackson, hosted by Michelle Orwick
March 25, 2023 : 2-6 pm EST
Orlando, FL
Your Sacred Exchange: $350
Includes Molinillo, Materials for building the Mandela, Educational Materials, Cacao Paste, and Certificate
Reserve your seat early, space limited to 20 students.
The Mayan Cacao Ceremony is a traditional ceremony that involves the use of cacao, a type of chocolate, as a spiritual and medicinal tool. The ceremony is meant to be a time for reflection, connection, and personal growth. Here are the steps involved in performing a Mayan cacao ceremony:
Preparation: Before the ceremony, the cacao beans are ground into a fine powder and mixed with water to create a drink. The ceremony leader, or cacao shaman, may also prepare other elements for the ceremony, such as crystals, incense, or sacred objects.
Setting the Intention: At the start of the ceremony, the cacao shaman will explain the purpose of the ceremony and lead the participants in setting their intention for the ceremony. This might involve making a prayer, visualization, or other ritual.
Drinking the Cacao: Each participant is given a small cup of the cacao drink to drink. The cacao is traditionally consumed in small sips, allowing time for the drink to be fully savored and appreciated.
Guided Meditation or Visualization: The cacao shaman may lead the group in a guided meditation or visualization, during which participants can connect with their inner selves and set their intention for the ceremony.
Sharing: Participants may be encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings, or experiences with the group. This can be a time for healing, growth, and connection.
Closing the Ceremony: The cacao shaman will close the ceremony with a final prayer or ritual, thanking the spirits and the cacao for their presence and guidance.
It is important to note that the steps of the Mayan cacao ceremony may vary from one ceremony to the next, and may be modified to meet the needs and goals of the participants. The ceremony should be approached with an open mind, a respect for tradition, and a willingness to connect with one's own inner wisdom.
CJ Sugita-Jackson
Tea Minister, Animal Oracle Reader, Reiki Master
CJ has been studying and performing international beverage ceremonies for over 15 years. He is a Certified Nutritionist & Master Herbalist. CJ is also a Certified Tea Master and is acting Tea Minister at Guang Ming Buddhist Temple in Orlando, FL.
He also does a Druidic Tea Leaf Reading for those looking for guidance in current affairs.
CJ's goal is to keep these beautiful beverage art forms alive. He teaches the art of Matcha Green Tea Ceremony, Oolong Tea Ceremony, Brazilian Yerba Mate Ritual and the Aztec Cacao (Chocolate) Ceremony.
CJ received a Masters & PhD in Religious Philosophy in World Religions in Modesto, CA. He, also, received his 2 year certification as Nutritionist & Holistic Health Practitioner from Global College of Natural Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA. CJ has worked as a Life Coach & Nutritionist for over 15 years He is accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners & American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board.
Find CJ at: https://www.teaandtarotemporium.com
Michelle Orwick
Initiated Priestess of the Goddess Path, Spiritual Activator
For the past 20 years, she has been blessed to be a teacher, healer, and guide to thousands of sacred seekers. For the last 10 years, she has been a Master ThetaHealing Instructor. Michelle is currently working on getting her Doctorate in Metaphysics. She is living her purpose as a Divine Priestess. Honoring her own rhythms with the cycles of the changing seasons and the ebb and flow of the moon. She has dedicated her life to guiding people on their spiritual journeys, helping them to create the life they desire, filled with joy and purpose.
Michelle specializes in helping clients to understand their truths, heal emotional shock and trauma from life events, and illuminate their path for future growth. She helps women and men alike go through massive relationship and emotional healings to gain oneness with self. She helps them live at their highest frequency as they are aligning and recalibrating their up-levels and nervous system.
Michelle uses rituals, clearings, and activations to transcend and transform at rapid rates. She recalibrates ascension symptoms to help the light body expand to hold more money, more abundance, more love, more joy, and more expansiveness to set you up for success in your life purpose.
Find her at: https://www.magicalmichelle.com