Ceremonial Cacao & The Elements
Feb
7
to Feb 28

Ceremonial Cacao & The Elements

A FOUR WEEK JOURNEY THROUGH THE SACRED ELEMENTS

Create a deeper reverence and connection with the elements in nature and within yourself. Ceremonial cacao, considered a superfood, is an incredibly nutritious plant and a powerful medicine for opening your heart. It stimulates your cardiovascular system, triggers the release of dopamine, and has more antioxidants than any other known food source.

4 Sessions:  February 7, 14, 21, and 28 2025
12 pm ET Zoom ~ 60 min

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Election Night Cacao + Breathwork Circle
Nov
5
5:30 PM17:30

Election Night Cacao + Breathwork Circle

Let’s get away from our screens and into our hearts on one of the craziest nights of the year. ♥️

This peaceful two hours of respite will include sacred cacao, transformational breathwork, and open-hearted conversation to help release blocks and take you deeper into yourself.

Ceremonial-grade cacao gently opens up your heart while this form of breathwork deepens the connection to your physical body and the capacity to expand into self-love.

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Cacao Making + Tasting Workshop
Sep
20
4:00 PM16:00

Cacao Making + Tasting Workshop

LOCATION: Cacao House & Healing Studio
EXCHANGE: Donations welcome
Please register to reserve your spot even though there is no charge. Space is limited.

*Address will be disclosed upon registration.

Join me for a light-hearted gathering as I share my techniques and recipes for making ceremonial cacao at home. We'll sample several different varieties from countries all across Central and South America while we explore ideas for creating your sacred space and daily presence practice.

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Cacao + Breathwork Circle
Jul
6
11:00 AM11:00

Cacao + Breathwork Circle

This peaceful two hours of respite will include sacred cacao, transformational breathwork, and open-hearted conversation to help release blocks and take you deeper into yourself.

Ceremonial-grade cacao gently opens up your heart while this form of breathwork deepens the connection to your physical body and the capacity to expand into self-love.

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Cacao Storytelling Circle
Jun
26
5:30 PM17:30

Cacao Storytelling Circle

with special guest Mat Chandler, of Holy Wow Cacao

Join me in welcoming Mat Chandler to the studio as he shares his wisdom and we beautifully weave in the Spirit of Cacao. This creative visionary and journeyman of the Holy Wow Cacao project has worked with Cacao for 9+ years and moved to Guatemala 5 years ago to work with Cacao directly at the source. He has also studied with and brings the medicine vibes of tribes in the Amazon of Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. The Cacao we will work with is Cacao he will be bringing, formed within their Mayan Cacao Collective, called Las Manos de la Tierra.

We will ground into the space together and enjoy the heart-opening medicine of Cacao as Mat shares stories of his adventures and answers your questions. There will be plenty of time for continued sharing, reflection, and connection. ♥️

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Ceremonial Cacao & The Elements Circle
Apr
13
3:00 PM15:00

Ceremonial Cacao & The Elements Circle

This peaceful two hours of respite will include a relaxing sacred cacao circle, hands-on plant workshop, and open-hearted conversation to explore the wisdom of nature.

The four sacred elements—earth, air, water, and fire—are known by indigenous cultures to live not only around us, but also within us. We’ll explore this concept further as we get our hands in the dirt and plant our own creations to take home.

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The Root Cause of Illness
Apr
7
1:00 PM13:00

The Root Cause of Illness

Melinda's presentation will discuss her life's work and research in the development of her proprietary method for resolving the root cause of every illness. Over the past 27 years, she has worked tirelessly to create highly comprehensive software that uses the latest bioenergetic technology to analyze the individual on all levels – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. During this spirited presentation, Melinda will share her experiences with the most common imbalances and illnesses, such as chronic fatigue, sleep and digestive disorders, psychological disorders (including depression and anxiety), allergies, hormonal imbalances and many more. The presentation will include a question and answer period.

Secure your spot for this free presentation HERE

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Cacao + Breathwork Circle
Mar
16
3:00 PM15:00

Cacao + Breathwork Circle

This peaceful two hours of respite will include sacred cacao, transformational breathwork, and open-hearted conversation to help release blocks and take you deeper into yourself.

Ceremonial-grade cacao gently opens up your heart while this form of breathwork deepens the connection to your physical body and the capacity to expand into self-love.

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Cacao + Breathwork 3/3
Mar
3
4:00 PM16:00

Cacao + Breathwork 3/3

This 2-hour event is designed to introduce you to the beauty of sacred cacao and take you deep within yourself. Carrie will share the background and benefits of this medicinal plant, answer any questions, guide you through a transformative pranayama breathwork session, and allow time for optional sharing at her nature-infused studio.

Ceremonial-grade cacao gently opens up your heart while this form of breathwork deepens the connection to your physical body and the capacity to expand into self-love.

*This circle is full, but you can join the WAITLIST in the event of a cancellation.

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Cacao + Breathwork 2/25
Feb
25
11:00 AM11:00

Cacao + Breathwork 2/25

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This 2-hour event is designed to introduce you to the beauty of sacred cacao and take you deep within yourself. Carrie will share the background and benefits of this medicinal plant, answer any questions, guide you through a transformative pranayama breathwork session, and allow time for optional sharing at her nature-infused studio.

Ceremonial-grade cacao gently opens up your heart while this form of breathwork deepens the connection to your physical body and the capacity to expand into self-love.

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Cacao + Breathwork
Feb
9
11:00 AM11:00

Cacao + Breathwork

This 2-hour event is designed to introduce you to the beauty of sacred cacao and take you deep within yourself. Carrie will share the background and benefits of this medicinal plant, answer any questions, guide you through a transformative pranayama breathwork session, and allow time for optional sharing at her nature-infused studio.

Ceremonial-grade cacao gently opens up your heart while this form of breathwork deepens the connection to your physical body and the capacity to expand into self-love.

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Cacao + Breathwork
Feb
2
5:00 PM17:00

Cacao + Breathwork

This 2-hour event is designed to introduce you to the beauty of sacred cacao and take you deep within yourself. Carrie will share the background and benefits of this medicinal plant, answer any questions, guide you through a transformative pranayama breathwork session, and allow time for optional sharing at her nature-infused studio.

Ceremonial-grade cacao gently opens up your heart while this form of breathwork deepens the connection to your physical body and the capacity to expand into self-love.

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Reconnecting with the Magic of Your Own Medicine
Dec
2
4:00 PM16:00

Reconnecting with the Magic of Your Own Medicine

Join Amanda Vazquez and Carrie Eckert for a somatic (aka embodied) experience as we utilize the combined magic of ceremonial cacao and blue lotus to take you into an exploration of the heart accompanied by vocals and sound bowls.


The Mayans and Aztecs brought ceremonial cacao to the world. The essence of this heart-opening plant carries an intelligence that we cannot perceive with the mind but feel deep within us.

Blue Lotus is a sacred plant medicine with origins spanning all the way back to the mystical times of Ancient Egypt. We can connect with this plant in a modern context to activate our intuition, deepen our connection to the emotional body, and experience more lucid dreams.


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Ease Pre-Holiday Stress with Cacao & Breathwork
Nov
18
4:00 PM16:00

Ease Pre-Holiday Stress with Cacao & Breathwork

This peaceful two hours of respite will include sacred cacao, transformational breathwork, and real conversation to help release blocks and take you deeper into yourself.

Ceremonial-grade cacao gently opens up your heart while this form of breathwork deepens the connection to your physical body and the capacity to expand into self-love.

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Softening at Sunset
Nov
8
5:00 PM17:00

Softening at Sunset

CACAO & YIN YOGA ON THE BEACH
with Carrie Eckert and Meg Metcalf

Register ahead to reserve your spot and your cacao!

This peaceful early evening respite will include sacred cacao, gentle Yin yoga, and a beautiful beach sunset.

Ceremonial-grade cacao gently opens up your heart while Yin yoga helps calm the mind and drop you into the deep intelligence and wisdom of the body.

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Cacao & Breathwork Men's Circle
Nov
5
4:00 PM16:00

Cacao & Breathwork Men's Circle

This peaceful two hours of respite will include sacred cacao, transformational breathwork, and real conversation to help release blocks and take you deeper into yourself.

Ceremonial-grade cacao gently opens up your heart while this form of breathwork deepens the connection to your physical body and the capacity to expand into self-love.

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Ritual: Reflections with Cacao
Oct
12
12:00 PM12:00

Ritual: Reflections with Cacao

If you’re beginning to get a sense that something is missing… that searching out “there” for a relationship fix, lifestyle change, health answer, or remedy for your restlessness may not come to be… that there’s something more, or a way to go deeper into yourself to find peace, then this daily presence practice may just be what you’re seeking.

After a yearlong hiatus, I’m bringing my virtual 22-day Ritual program back this October, and I would love to invite you into this beautiful, healing container.

Learn more and contact me no later than September 30 to express your interest!

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Refresh: A Day of Embodiment Retreat
Aug
13
10:00 AM10:00

Refresh: A Day of Embodiment Retreat

Join me and Stephanie Turillo—a multi-disciplinary guide and weaver of ancient wisdom with a background in theology, astrology, Chakradance, and the Celtic wheel—for a mini-retreat designed to strengthen your magnetic field to align with your deepest hearts’ desires. We will open with sacred cacao and reflective journaling before getting into the body with guided breath.

This fun and powerful day will include sacred cacao, transformational breathwork, dance, art, and open-hearted conversation to help release blocks and take you deeper into yourself.

Register to reserve your spot: https://www.avocadotozen.com/shop/refresh-a-day-of-embodiment

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Cacao Circle: Intro to Somatics for Teens
Jul
21
5:00 PM17:00

Cacao Circle: Intro to Somatics for Teens

In our modern society, we are taught that our minds hold all our wisdom. So many of us navigate the world through the lens of logic, repressing or ignoring the cues of our bodies. Interestingly enough, our bodies are more attuned to our surroundings and more efficient at leading us to our greatest good than our minds ever will be.

Join me in immersing yourself in a somatic (aka embodied) experience that is enhanced by the medicine of sacred cacao, mindful breath, and guided meditation. I look forward to helping you open up to this beautiful way of being in the world.


EXCHANGE: $33
Register to reserve your spot: https://www.avocadotozen.com/shop/cacao-somatics-intro-teens

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Cacao Circle: Cultivating Loyalty to Self
Jul
7
5:30 PM17:30

Cacao Circle: Cultivating Loyalty to Self

Special guest, Alexandra Gabrielle, will be here to co-facilitate an evening of ceremonial cacao and open-hearted conversation. Alexandra is an enthusiastic student of the Mayan cosmology and the 20 sacred energies of the Cholq'ij Calendar. Among her many gifts is her ability to share her wisdom and knowledge in ways that allow those who sit in circle with her to tap into their own inner guidance with clarity and ease.


EXCHANGE: $35
Register to reserve your spot: https://www.avocadotozen.com/shop/cacao-loyalty-to-self

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Cacao + Sound Healing
Jun
30
5:00 PM17:00

Cacao + Sound Healing

Join us for a somatic experience as we utilize the combined magic of ceremonial cacao and meditative sound to take you deep into the safety of your heart and body.

EXCHANGE: $44
Registration is required to reserve your spot: https://www.avocadotozen.com/shop/cacao-and-sound-healing

*Space is limited to a small circle in the new nature-infused studio. The address (near Trader Joe’s off 41) will be given upon registration.

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Cacao + Breathwork
Jun
26
5:00 PM17:00

Cacao + Breathwork

This 2-hour event is designed to introduce you to the beauty of sacred cacao and take you deep within yourself. Carrie will share the background and benefits of this medicinal plant, answer any questions, guide you through a transformative pranayama breathwork session, and allow time for optional sharing in the beautiful MitoZenter at Advanced Rejuvenation.

Ceremonial-grade cacao gently opens up your heart while this form of breathwork deepens the connection to your physical body and the capacity to expand into self-love.

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Cacao Exploration Workshop
Jun
6
11:00 AM11:00

Cacao Exploration Workshop

The new studio is now open and I'm excited to begin offering cacao circles, private somatic healing sessions, and other events in the coming weeks and months.

Join our small circle as I serve you all a cup of warm cacao, share the background and benefits of this heart-opening plant "medicine," open up the space for Q&A, lead you through a meditation/journaling exercise, and conclude with optional sharing.

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