Coaching in and with Nature – Cacao ceremony and Conscious movement
The ‘coaching in and with nature’ pod is celebrating indigenous wisdom and community gatherings, inspired by the traditions from South America, through practical and immersive ceremonies and practices in a unique experiece of nature coaching. We start with a sacred ancient mayan ritual, a cacao ceremony and finish with an elemental conscious movement practice and meditation to experience different somatic journeys of balance and connection whilst integrating the elements of nature and their translation into intentional awareness and movement. Both practices will be guided and allow for dicussion on experiences or reflections.
The word “cacao” comes from the Mayan words “Ka’kau” meaning “heart blood,” and “Chokola’j” meaning “to drink together.”Cacao was considered one of the ingredients used to create humanity and it was also believed that the gods gifted cacao to the people directly. The scientific main ingredient in Cacao is theobroma, which translates to “Food of the Gods,” and the Maya believed that cacao was a key ingredient in restoring balance and connection to the divine.
For the cacao ceremony you will need to prepare the ingredients beforehand as we will be drinking the tea during the session. Directions are below
The recipe:
- 1 regular mug
- 200 grs of chocolate (no sugar or similar and no milk if possible). Look for the organic Variety, 80% to 100% pure
- 300 ml of water
- Spices: clover, cinnamon and/or chilli pepper
- How to prepare: https://youtu.be/mPZqhvKWKZs?si=bMvumvIf-ko15fjR
For the conscious movement part of the session please allow for space to move where possible and wear comfortable clothing
Additional Details
Event Timezone Reference - Portugal
Presenter(s) Bio
Amyris Fernandez: She was born in Brazil and raised in Argentina. Her father belongs to the Toba tribe and he spoke Quechua and her mother is Italian. Her house was diverse in terms of food, rituals, beliefs, and values. Her roots and passion for nature took her from the business realm as an executive to the ESG and regenerative knowledge. She is a certified Sistemic Coach, and U Theory practitioner. She is currently working with regenerative leadership as a consultant, for the Brazilian government as a researcher (collecting knowledge from the Pataxó indigenous group in Bahia, Brazil), coach and although retired is still teaching innovation at the University.
Muriel Bauer: Muriel channels her passion for nature and the human psyche through her work as an executive coach, transpersonal psychotherapist, and climate coach. Over the past 17 years, she has helped people worldwide to recover a sense of psychological health and purpose. Underpinning Muriel’s worldview is her deep reverence for nature, and a desire to heal our relationship within ourselves, with one another, and with the natural world. Inspired by indigenous and spiritual teachings, she has trained in schema therapy, mindfulness, constellations, and shamanism. Additionally, she holds a Master’s in sustainable development and collaborates with charities involved in women’s empowerment and the Amazon rainforest protection via the Pachamama Alliance. She has lived in France and Singapore and is now based in London. Fluent in English and French, she is a member of ICF, EMCC, BACP and UKCP.
Event Language - English
Posted By - Hazel Farrer
Email - hazel@mindful-natureconnection.com