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Session Name:
Cacao Ceremony

Date/Time:
January 23, 2022 @ 5:15 pm - 7:30 pm UTC+8

Venue:
Tiong Bahru
Boon Tiong Road

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An invitation to be led out of your head into your heart. Join us for a heart opening ceremony. This is a 2-hour experience like no other! Connect. Play. Reflect. Relax. You will be guided into your heart through sound, movement, connection exercises, a heart awakening relaxation sound bath and sharing circle. [Ideal for self care and meaningful connection]
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Why do we want to get out of our head?
When we only stay in the noisy chatter of the mind, we are disconnected from our authentic Self. This can lead to stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and dis-ease. But if we allow ourselves to slow down and sink into our hearts, we begin to open our hearts.
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The open-hearted state
The 7 Cs of the open-hearted state as described by Richard Schwartz: Calm, Curious, Connected, Compassionate, Confident, Courageous, Clear.

“In an open hearted state – the state of your authentic Self – we have a deep and grounded sense of peace and an ever-growing confidence that we can handle what life gives us. We feel at home.” ~ Hilary Jacobs Hendel

“What happens when people open their hearts? They get better” ~ Haruki Murakami
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A Cacao Ceremony is a heart opening experience
Cacao has a rich history in ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, considered to be sacred it was used in rituals, ceremonies and even as currency. The active ingredients in Cacao helps with relaxing the nervous system and our busy thinking minds. Read more about Cacao here.

Featured in the Business Times ‘Novel ways of Self Care’, our participants come from all walks of life from business owners, entrepreneurs, working professionals to life coaches and teachers. We have received warm feedback from both women and men alike.

What others say:
“Better than a summer blockbuster! A powerful experience that engages all senses.” – Daniel L

“It allowed me to reconnect with myself, others and universal oneness through the myriad of activities.” – Robin

“The feeling of connectedness to others (as well as myself) in the ceremony was amazing. Celeste did a wonderful job facilitating with so much care, respect and honour for our personal space and experiences.” – Cheryl T

“For months I was in a “fog of numb” about a tough personal situation and wondering why I wasn’t feeling sad or crying. Tonight was the first time I felt something, as if my heart needed a pressure valve.” – A

***IMPORTANT*** Things to note:

  •  The Inside Job is a pop-up Relaxation Sound Bar at The Great Room Raffles Arcade, which is a part of the iconic Raffles Hotel. Please give yourself ample time to look for the exact location.
  • Arrive 5 minutes earlier for registration.
  • Ticket is transferable but non-refundable.
  • Wear comfortable clothes that you can move easily and lie down in.
  • We recommend not having a heavy meal 2 hours prior to ceremony.
  • Bring a shawl if you may be cold, we do not provide any blankets.
  • The sound bath is best enjoyed with an eye mask, please bring one with you if you like.

Do not take Ceremonial grade cacao if you:
– are taking anti depressants with SSRIs or medication that works in the dopamine or serotonin pathways
– have a heart condition
– take hypertension medications
– are pregnant
Please send us a message to inform us if you are unable to consume Cacao and we will serve you Tea instead.
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We reserve the right to cancel the event if there are less than 2 participants.
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<< Meet your Facilitator >>
Celeste Chong (Founder, The Inside Job)
Certified BodyTalk, Gong & Essence of Angels® Practitioner

Celeste began her journey of recovery and self discovery 5 years ago, after battling alcoholism for 20 years and anxiety that surfaced in sobriety. Through her experience she helps others journey home to their hearts, enabling them to turn their attention inwards and connect to their authentic self.

Celeste learnt how to facilitate a Cacao Ceremony from her teacher Joseph White Owl, who is one of the Indigenous Peoples of North America. Most recently, she started her year-long professional Compassionate Inquiry training, a psychotherapeutic approach created by Dr. Gabor Maté.