Steps for a Deeply Enriching Cocoa Ceremony

Part 5 Introduction

A cocoa ceremony is a powerful ritual that can promote both individual and collective transformation. With proper preparation and execution, it can be a deeply enriching experience. In this blog post, we walk through the steps of performing a cocoa ceremony, using The Chocolate Shop’s “Ceremonial Grade Drinking Cacao Peru 200 gr.

Preparation of Space and Cocoa:

Make sure the ceremony space is ready, as described in the previous blog post.
Prepare the ceremonial cocoa according to the instructions in blog post 3.

Open the Ceremony:

Begin the ceremony by forming a circle and stating the intention for the meeting.
You can open the ceremony with a short meditation or a ritual that is meaningful to you, such as lighting a candle or saying a prayer or poem.

Drink the Cocoa:

Serve the cocoa to each participant. Take a moment of silence to appreciate the cocoa and confirm the intention of the ceremony.
Drink the cocoa slowly and with full attention.

The Core of the Ceremony:

This may vary depending on the group and intention. It can include meditation, singing, dancing, sharing stories or whatever resonates with the group.
Encourage openness and authenticity so that each participant feels free to share their experience.

Closing Ceremony:

Close the ceremony by expressing gratitude for the cocoa and experiences shared.
End with a moment of silence or a closing ritual appropriate to the group.