Cacao Ceremony and Sound healing in a non-judgemental, down to earth environment.

Join us at the intimate setting of A Balanced Life Hackey Wick (only 8 spaces so early booking advised) where Marjory and I create a welcoming space for emotions to be explored where you feel held and supported. This may be why we tend to get a lot of first-timers, old school ravers and misbehavers who are ready to heal and others who just want to enjoy a gong bath without having to prove how spiritual they are.

We will begin with a cacao ceremony using Amazonik cacao prepared by Marjory using reiki and loving intention. Gathering together to drink Cacao can create connection and inspiration.  A cacao ceremony is the ultimate heart-opener ritual, extending a path through life's journey for self-renewal and healing that keeps you centred and living well. It has the potential to unite you in the depths of your heart for profound healing and remembrance. 

Think of the gong bath like a “cheat code” to meditation. You lay and listen to the gong and your body and mind intuitively go to work helping you reach altered and healing states (the cacao also helps create a path for this).

The benefits of working with cacao and gong are vast. It's medicine for the mind, body and soul. 
Cacao is is a powerful Plant Medicine known as “The Food of Gods”. The history goes back thousands of years. It was a gift for humanity as “the heart medicine” gathering energy from Mother Earth to open your heart to release emotional blockages that no longer serve, find forgiveness in ourselves and others, and empower you to embrace the necessary life changes in order to move on.  Cacao is an energiser rich in antioxidants, calcium, zinc, iron, potassium and magnesium for a healthy heart and brain. It can work as an antidepressant and mood enhancer as it releases serotonin and endorphins. It has been known to reduce inflammation, the risk of diabetes and lower blood pressure. 
In the years that Rachael has been playing the gongs, she has seen miraculous results with people reporting migraines disappearing, anxiety calming, improved sleep patterns, healing surgery pain and other incredible recoveries. 

Both gong and cacao help you to reach altered states of consciousness, deep meditative spaces, clarity of mind, and deeper connections to your intuition and has been known to allow people to access blocked or stuck emotions from their past as well as promoting deep and peaceful sleep.  

Rachael will guide you through the event with a guided relaxation to prepare your body and mind for the experience of the cacao and gong bath and guide you gently back out of your mediation with her voice after the gongs are finished. There is a little time for people to share afterwards should they so wish, although this is never forced or necessary. 

Although gong and cacao are known to be safe alternative therapies there are some contraindications to take into account. 
It is not recommended to join a gong bath if: 

• You have a severe mental health issue
• Suffer from serious heart conditions or have a pacemaker
• You are on heavy medication
• You are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• You are in the first trimester of your pregnancy
• You are under 13 years old
• You have metal implants in your body (contraceptive coils are fine)
• You suffer from sound-induced epilepsy
• You are triggered by loud and or unexpected noises or vibrations
• You have a recent or unresolved trauma that you may not be ready to face in deep meditation.

Cacao is not recommended for: 

• People taking antidepressants
• Those with serious heart conditions
• Bare in mind Cacao is a stimulant and can lower blood pressure

If you have any queries as to whether this may be suitable for you please email us in advance of the event and we will be happy to speak with you. 

If you are purchasing a ticket for other people please let them know about the contraindications above. 
Questioning whether gong works? Check out this feedback from people who have already done my gong baths...

"I feel so much more relaxed and calm!"
“I have done gong before but this was so different, I think it’s the best one I have been to.” 
"Thank you, absolutely loved it!! feel so so relaxed, tingles all over xxxxx"
"That was amazing Rach. Can’t wait til next week!"

Join us and see for yourself. 

Much Love
Rachael and Marjory

The doors open at 7.30 for a 7.40 pm start. Once we close the doors there will be no late entry.