If you are registered to attend a Sacred Cacao Circle, Coming Home to Yourself Monthly Gathering, or any other event hosted by Earthkeeper Healing where you will be consuming ceremonial cacao, please read the following information regarding the Waiver and Release Liability Form. Ceremonial cacao is essentially the raw and unprocessed cacao bean that is commonly used to produce chocolate. Cacao in this raw and unprocessed state is considered a sacred food of the Mayans. For many Mayan communities, Cacao is a sacred food offered in gratitude during Fire Ceremonies, but it is also consumed as a sacred heart opener for personal and collective healing. 

Chemically, cacao naturally contains properties that can elevate our heart rate and increase serotonin levels. This typically creates a very positive heart opening experience for many and is the intention in tonight’s gathering. However, these properties of raw cacao can also pose a serious health risk for those of us on antidepressants, heart and blood pressure medication, and/or any women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. When raw cacao is combined with these medications or health conditions, it can cause unnaturally elevated serotonin levels and/or extremely high heart rates that pose a serious health risk. It is advised to abstain from consuming raw cacao if this applies to you. You will be offered cacao tea as an alternative, or you have the choice to sip a small of amount of the ceremonial cacao at your own risk.