Cacao Medicine Inmersion

The way to open the heart

El objetivo de la formación es dotar a los aspirantes a facilitadores de cacao de los conocimientos y habilidades necesarios para crear círculos de cacao transformadores. A través de experiencias de inmersión, los participantes aprenderán el arte de mantener el espacio, crear experiencias y fomentar la sanación emocional.

Cacao Medicine

Cacao Medicine is a spiritual elixir derived from the cacao bean, the seed of the cacao fruit. Revered for its heart-opening properties, it has been used in meditative and transformative practices for deep connection and inner exploration. This sacred plant carries a nurturing and expansive energy, often associated with the awakening of the heart and mind. Rich in beneficial minerals, its natural compounds support the nervous system, enhance cognitive function, and stimulate neurotransmitters, promoting a sense of balance, clarity, and emotional well-being.

¨OPEN THE HEART, BRING JOY, HAPPINESS, AND LOVE¨.

THE PATH THAT OPENS THE HEART

 

Sacred Circles

The practice of gathering in cacao circles is a way to honor both joy and sorrow, creating a space for deep connection and personal transformation. By aligning with the natural rhythms of life, we attune ourselves to the cycles of the Earth, the sun, the moon, and the stars.

When prepared with intention and gratitude, cacao serves as both nourishment and medicine, supporting emotional well-being and heart-centered awareness. It is a bridge to deeper self-connection, a tool for inner exploration, and a catalyst for energetic alignment. In this sacred space, we recognize the power within us to heal, transform, and embrace unity.

 

Holders

Accompaniment with Medicinal Cacao: A Path of Personal Healing and Transformation

My journey with master plants began over 20 years ago, and for the past five years, I have dedicated myself to deepening my personal healing path with cacao. Through direct experience, guided introspection, and witnessing the profound transformations that this sacred food has facilitated in countless lives, I have developed my own approach—rooted in respect, integrity, and lived experience.

I am deeply grateful to my guides, including Tata Izaias Mendoza and Nana Izabel, whose wisdom has enriched my understanding. However, I do not teach or transmit any specific ancestral knowledge from an ancient culture. What I share is based on my personal life journey, the testimonies of those who have participated in my circles, and my direct relationship with cacao as a medicinal ally. This work is a reflection of my own vision and practice, honoring cacao as both nourishment and medicine, while fostering personal empowerment, self-exploration, and heart-centered transformation.

 

PACHAMAGDA

PachaMagda is a multidisciplinary artist, singer-songwriter, and educator in the arts of dance. In response to the planetary call during quarantine, she created VOICES OF MOTHER EARTH, a movement that amplified the voices of those unheard, uniting people worldwide in song for our planet. To date, this has led to nine online festivals and the founding of a school dedicated to cacao work. In 2020, she organized the **first Training for Ceremonial Cacao Facilitators, guided by Tata Izaias and Nana Izabel, young Quiché Maya grandparents from the spirit jurisdiction of San Marcos, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala.

 

Qualifications Required to Be a Holder

Becoming a cacao facilitator requires a deep reverence for cacao as a sacred plant medicine and a passion for holding space for transformation. While formal qualifications are not mandatory, experience in leading ceremonies or a background in healing modalities can enhance your facilitation abilities.

Benefits of Being a Cacao Medicine Holder

Personal Growth

Embark on a profound personal healing journey while helping others find clarity and transformation.

Community

Join a global network of like-minded individuals dedicated to spiritual growth and collective healing.

Flexible Career

Create your own schedule and offer ceremonies in various settings, from retreat centers to online platforms.

New Tool

As a therapist in other holistic lines you can make an alliance and combination of this tool by working together with your line of work, be it yoga, breathing, Ecstatic Dance DJ, Dance Facilitator and many more areas.

Trainings

We have several options for those who decide to train as facilitators: online and face-to-face in retreat format.

With the online course you will acquire all the basic notions to embark on your path as a facilitator.

With the training retreats you will be able to deepen your practice. These retreats are usually held in Catalonia (Spain).

To be able to attend a retreat in person you must first have completed the online course. That is why we offer different packs to suit the needs of each person.

Cacao Medicine Training
Online Course

Our training online is designed to equip you with all the knowledge and skills you need to create transformative cacao circles.

333 €

Cacao Medicine Training
Retreat

In-person retreat to learn how to become a Cacao facilitator through an intensive 5-day training retreat in Barcelona (Spain).

750 €

Packs

Get a discount with our packs to introduce yourself in advanced trainings.

Advance

Online Training
+
Training Retreat 5-days

1083 €

995 €

Specialist Deeper

Online Training
+
2 Training Retreats 5-days

1833 €

1680 €

Online Cacao Facilitator Training

¨ Is food, is Medicine ¨

The path that opens the heart

The Cacao Medicine Circle is a sacred space for honoring both joy and sorrow, creating harmony between the heart, mind, and spirit. By aligning with the natural rhythms of life, we attune ourselves to the energetic cycles of the Earth, the sun, the moon, and the stars.

When prepared with intention and reverence, cacao becomes a powerful ally for emotional healing and self-exploration. It supports heart-centered awareness, deepens connection with the self, and facilitates an expanded state of consciousness. Through this journey, we access higher states of unity, balance, and inner transformation.

Circle Design

Learn how to create powerful and meaningful cacao circles, from intention setting to integration practices. ENERGETICS OF CACAO Deepen your understanding of cacao’s energetic properties and how it interacts with the mind, body, and spirit.

Starting including a new Tool

Becoming a cacao facilitator requires a deep reverence for cacao as a sacred plant medicine and a passion for holding space for transformation. While formal qualifications are not mandatory, experience in leading circles or a background in healing modalities can enhance your facilitation abilities.

Cacao Medicine Online Training

What the training includes

38-Hour Online Video Program

14 modules 

2 Online Cacao Ceremonies

WhatsApp follow-up group

Audiovisual material available 

PDF with the training manual

Participation certificate

Post training integration

Format

38-hour Online Video Program

Course Details

  • Weekly Video Lessons: New content uploaded weekly, with each lesson including a
    detailed presentation and manual.
  • Monthly Live Classes: Connect with instructors and fellow participants for live teachings.
  • Q&A Sessions: Monthly sessions for guidance and support.

Enrollment

  • Cost: €333 (non-refundable)
  • Payment Methods: PayPal or bank transfer
  • Access: 6 months of unlimited access to all course materials.

Content

Learn about the history and cultural significance of cacao in different indigenous communities around the world. find out about the ethical sourcing and sustainability of ceremonial-grade cacao and the importance of honoring the plant’s spirit. origin of the cocoa bean cocoa varieties from its cultivation and what makes it ceremonial grade.

  1. Biorhythms of gaia – Solstices, Equinox, Circles of the moon.

We will talk about plantations, the origin of cacao beans, sacred territories, indigenous communities.

We will see the varieties of trees, plantations, and ecosystems of CACAO trees.

  • Roasting 
  • Shelling 
  • Grinding 
  • Cacao Paste

Immerse yourself in the profound experience of magnetizing your ceremonial cocoa, from the preparation of the bean to the paste, and perform the ritual to magnetize your cocoa.

Embark on a meditative journey to facilitate the wheel of medicine in the cocoa shoes. discover the power of meditation in enhancing the cocoa circle experience through the altar. 

Dive into the realm of ceremonial costumes and adornments. discover the significance of girdles, chumbes, clothing, colors, and protective accessories for rituals. energies and sacred spaces 

  • Sacred fire opening initiation and closing ceremony
  • Initiation
  • Closing ceremony and culmination
  • How to prepare the medicine
  • How to design a cacao ceremony 
  • Opening prayers and closing prayers,  invocations. 
  • Instructions for the ceremony: clothing, sashes, cleanliness, language, abstinence, food, etc.
  • Ceremonial Cacao and the Mayan Worldview
  • The role of cocoa in characteristics.
  • Preparation from the bar to the cup. 
  • Dose 
  • Contraindications

Unleash your ecstatic energy through the invigorating power of cacao shots for:

  • Ecstatic dance
  • Yoga retreats
  • Ayurvedic nutrition
  • Holistic therapists
  • Kundalini activations

Introduction to sacred sahumerio immerses you in the ancient practice of sacred sahumerio. embrace the beauty and transformative power of sacred smoke rituals.

Interpretation of medicine music dive into the world of medical music and learn to interpret its healing frequencies. enhance your connection to the cocoa circle through the language of sound. artistic expressions with cocao unleash your creativity and express yourself through the unique medium of cocoa. explore the magical world of cocoa art and let your imagination run wild.

Cacao Meditations, you will explore the dynamics of dance, singing, music, and meditation in the cocoa circles. Let the rhythm of cocoa guide your movements and elevate your spiritual experience. dynamics in the cacao circle engage in the profound practices and rituals within the cocoa circle. embrace the transformative power of collective intention and connection.

Cacao Medicine Circle – Online internal work 

Registration & Schedule an appointment

Write to the email to request payment information, to complete your registration, once we receive and confirm your payment, access to the courses and materials will be granted.

Cost: 333 €

Payment Method:

  • Payment is made in full before starting the course.
  • Commission of Paypal transfers of Bank Transfers please add additional of the full fee. 

Cancellation Policy

A commitment to experiential training is a deep commitment to yourself. Once your deposit has been paid if you cannot attend the training, the deposit is non-refundable. will result in the loss of the entire deposit amount.

Do you want to Go Deeper?

Immerse yourself in our face-to-face training retreats

Cacao Medicine Inmersión Retreat

What the training includes

5 intensive days of  training

Full Program Of Training 

WhatsApp follow-up group

PDF with the training manual

Participation certificate

Post training integration

Acommodation + Food

Ceremonies

Dates 2025

  •  18th till 22th of November

Program

22:00 Sacred Word Circle

Opening Of the Sacred Retreat, Ceremony, Cacao Medicine, Medicine Concert, intentions opening.

10:00 Hrs – 17:00 Hrs 

Preparation of cacao paste

  • Roasting
  • Shelling
  • Grinding
  • Making Cacao Paste
  •  

20:00 Hrs to 00:00Hrs  

Ritualization of  Cacao paste

Immerse yourself in the profound experience of magnetizing your ceremonial cocoa, from the preparation of the bean to paste, and perform the ritual to magnetize your cacao.

Introduction to formation of altar of 4 directions 4 elements 

Embark on a meditative journey to facilitate the wheel of medicine in the cocoa shoes. discover the power of meditation in enhancing the cocoa circle experience.

10:00-12:00 

Energy space cleaning

  • Sacred fire opening initiation
  • Intentions Circle
  • Closing ceremony and culmination
 

16:00-19:00 

Cacao Ceremonial

  • How to prepare the medicine
  • How to design a cacao ceremony
  • Opening prayers and closing prayers, invocations.
  • And More..
 

21:00- 00:00 

Map and router for Cacao shots activations instructions 

  • Ecstatic dance
  • Yoga retreats
  • Kundalini activations
 
Ecstatic Dance with Cacao

10:00-12:00 

Sacred fumes

Introduction to sacred sahumerio immerses you in the ancient practice of sacred sahumerio. embrace the beauty and transformative power of sacred smoke rituals.

 

16:00-19:00 

Medicine songs 4 elements

Interpretation of medicine music dive into the world of medical music and learn to interpret its healing frequencies. enhance your connection to the cocoa circle
through the language of sound.

 

21:00-23:00 Final ceremony

Cacao Ceremonial Maya “Cosmovision” in experimental line to integrate all training. Performed for the students. 

10:00-12:00 

Last day – Integration – Closing Ceremony

Word Circle – Integration of the training

Registration & Schedule an appointment

An appointment must be scheduled for the interview and registration, once you have met the prerequisites.

Cost: 750 € + 333€ Online Course

Payment Method:

Confirmation of the Place is made with a deposit of €300 and the remainder 450€ is paid on the Friday before the starting course date.
Commission of Paypal transfers of Bank Transfers please add additional of the full fee.

Cancellation Policy

A commitment to experiential training is a deep commitment to yourself. Once your deposit has been paid if you cannot attend the training, the deposit is non-refundable. will result in the loss of the entire deposit amount.

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