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Cacao Ceremony for Connection and Presence

Cacao ceremony and meditation

Duration: 75–90 minutes Format: Guided ceremony + intention setting + meditation A heart-opening experience designed to reconnect participants with themselves and one another. In this guided cacao ceremony, we’ll explore the ancient Mayan tradition of ceremonial cacao—an uplifting,…

Active Listening Group Activity Journalling & Reflection Meditation Mindfulness Rituals
Duration 75–90 min
Group Size 5–20

Workshop

Description

Duration: 75–90 minutes

Format: Guided ceremony + intention setting + meditation

A heart-opening experience designed to reconnect participants with themselves and one another. In this guided cacao ceremony, we’ll explore the ancient Mayan tradition of ceremonial cacao—an uplifting, antioxidant-rich plant medicine that promotes relaxation, creativity, and emotional connection. Through guided meditation, journaling, and mindful sharing, participants are invited to slow down, set intentions, and cultivate gratitude and authentic connection.

Benefits

  • Foster mindfulness and self-reflection in a grounded way

  • Enhance team cohesion, empathy, and authentic communication

  • Promote relaxation, creativity, and heart-centered awareness

  • Reduce stress and support emotional well-being

  • Learn the cultural and scientific significance of cacao as a wellness ritual

Hosted by Ariana Rodriguez

About the Host

I’m a multidisciplinary wellness entrepreneur, educator, healer and corporate consultant with over a decade of experience at the intersection of nutrition, psychology, somatics, and spiritual science. My work bridges mental wellness and conscious leadership, offering evidence-based and experiential solutions for individuals and organizations seeking deeper job satisfaction, well-being, purpose, and performance. My expertise in somatic therapy, mindfulness, and breathwork allows me to facilitate deeper embodiment and stress regulation experiences (both in-person and virtually). Trained in Somatic Embodiment Coaching, Yoga, Emotional Freedom Technique, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Polyvagal-Informed Breathwork, Reiki + Cacao Ceremonies, I integrate these tools to help participants cultivate nervous system balance, emotional intelligence, and workplace cohesion. I offer bespoke wellness solutions for organizations, retreats, and conscious brands, including: Corporate Wellness Consulting: Custom-designed well-being programs and metrics frameworks integrating nutrition, psychology, and mindfulness. Workshops & Keynotes: Topics include Mental Health Nutrition, Cultivating Emotional Intelligence, Somatic and Spiritual Intelligence, Breathwork, Navigating the Unknown with Rizz, and Embodied Leadership. Ceremonial & Somatic Experiences: Cacao ceremonies, breathwork, and mindfulness retreats for teams or leadership groups seeking connection and creativity. Program Development: Strategic design of evidence-based, scalable wellness interventions for startups, wellness brands, and education platforms. My approach fuses science and spirit, combining the rigor of psychological research and nutritional science with the wisdom of ancient traditions. My facilitation style is evidence-informed yet deeply human, inviting participants to not only understand well-being intellectually but to experience it somatically and sustainably.

Certifications & Credentials

Registered Dietitian (HCPC DT29878)
Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor
Master of Science in Human Nutrition (McGill University)
Master of Arts in Psychology, specialised in the Spirit Mind Body Sciences (Columbia University)
200Hr- Certified Yoga Teacher (Hatha & Vinyasa)
Reiki Level I & II
Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner

Past Clients

Women in Innovation, Sherrit, Arootah, Columbia University, King's College London, Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, McGill University

Focus Areas

Well-being/Health

Location

Montreal, QC, Canada

Languages

English, Spanish, French

Travel Locations

Ottawa, Ontario
New York City
Boston
Toronto

Corporate Experience

Significant

Session Types Offered

Interactive & Passive

Past Experience Doing Sessions

Yes - Interactive

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