Analysis: Cacao ceremonies has hit the mainstream, especially with lockdown-related woes increasing its popularity, but the uncritical embrace of it – explicitly marketed as Mayan – is deeply problematic.
A heart opening mirror to the internal world, a sacred space full of flowing energies, and a powerful plant medicine to release your trauma and embrace healing are just some of the benefits promised by the purveyors of the latest new-age trend in spiritual awakening: cacao ceremonies.
For the modest price of €33, you can join any number of online cacao ceremonies, preferably accompanied by a cup of ceremonial cacao so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience. Selected by the cacao spirit herself, this too can be purchased through your ‘trained facilitator’s’ website, for a mere €45 for half a kilo.