Everything you need to know about Ceremonial Cacao
The History of Ceremonial Cacao
The cultivation and use of cacao is believed to have begun by the Olmec people of Mexico, dating back to approximately 1500 BC. The Olmecs undoubtedly passed their cacao knowledge on to the Mayans who not only consumed chocolate, they also revered it. They considered cacao to be the food from the Gods.
How is ceremonial cacao different to store-bought cocao?
The cacao used in ceremonies is from the Criollo or other wild strains, grown and harvested by traditional Mayan families. It is still prepared today as it has been for thousands of years. Criollo is a wild strain of cacao. This variety contains significantly more minerals than any store-bought cacao, thus providing you with the full range of health benefits and conscious-altering effects.Only about 2% of the cacao grown world-wide is Criollo.
What are the benefits of cacao and why is it good for your body?
Consuming cacao can replenish minerals vital to our body, it contains; Magnesium, chromium, copper, manganese, zinc, sulphur, iron, and phosphorous. Pure cacao also contains beneficial neurotransmitters and neuromodulators present in our brain, including: Serotonin - The "Joy" molecule, it helps with wellbeing and builds resistance to stress. Dopamine - The "Pleasure" molecule, it gives feelings of motivation and pleasure. Phenylethylamine - The "Antidepressant", it helps with excitement, alertness, attention.
At Wylde Sisters we use the highest grade of ceremonial cacao as a partner for our method to help connect our clients to their emotional body and facilitating in emotional healing whilst also using intention, yoga, breath-work and meditations bringing about an expansive, heart centred effect on consciousness. Learn more about our offerings by clicking the button below.
