Laura Yates Laura Yates

A great journey for the mind, body and soul

The Cacao Immersion Playshop with Laura was so much fun! We tasted delicious ceremonial cacao from all over the world. Learnt about its provenance, harvesting, health and spiritual benefits.

Then we sang and danced at the beats of Peruvian songs while preparing our cacao, and infusing it with our intentions for the ceremony. It was a great journey for the mind, body and soul! - T

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Laura Yates Laura Yates

Profound shift in my spiritual understanding

What an enriching learning experience! I'm so glad I joined Laura's Ceremonialist Training. In fact, I look forward to participating in her next modules to grow my knowledge further. Not only did I learn alot about Andean traditions, the Medicine Wheel, holding sacred space, and communing spiritually with shamanic elements to name a few topics, but it changed the way I approach life and my spiritual beliefs. This training exposed me to practices and ancient wisdom that expanded my knowledge in dynamic ways. Laura cares deeply about the lineage and traditions within these practices. She truly embodies what she teaches and is passionate about sharing this wisdom.

Each module had supportive resources that ranged from a beautiful, detailed handbook to videos and in-person sessions lovingly created by Laura. She also used a variety of educational approaches to help us absorb the material and live it, not just repeat what we had learned. I looked forward to each session and went home with many new ideas. Although I have attended many, many circles over the years, I entered the course curious, but vague about what it meant to truly hold sacred space. I left with a deeper understanding and desire to learn more.

I absolutely recommend this mentorship for anyone who wants to explore these areas. I've also experienced a profound shift in my spiritual understanding and ability to flow more easily through life. I appreciate the bonding and shared experiences that I enjoyed with my fellow students. Thank you, Laura!   - Lori

 

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Laura Yates Laura Yates

Safe space to explore and embody

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to attend the ceremonial facilitator training with Laura. Not only did I learn more about the magic of Cacao, but I was also provided with the knowledge and a safe space to explore and embody the Medicine Wheel in my life. The training was interactive, and I am proud to now call my fellow batch-mates my soul family on this journey.

Laura is a wonderful and generous teacher, and I am thankful for her guidance and the creation of this important training. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of ceremonial practices.

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Laura Yates Laura Yates

Building community

I really enjoyed the cacao facilitator training with Laura. We learnt so much about cacao and all the spiritual practices around it. Over the duration of the program, we also built a tight cacao community, and the bonds will stay with us forever. Thank you Laura! Thank you IxCacao!  - Tania

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Laura Yates Laura Yates

Incredible knowledge of Cacao

I had the most amazing half-day experience with Laura, immersing myself in her incredible knowledge of cacao. As someone who regularly attends cacao ceremonies, they have become an essential part of my wellbeing routine. However, I wanted to deepen my understanding of this magical plant that nature so generously provides.

Laura took us on a fascinating journey, from the regions where cacao is grown to the ceremonial harvesting and preparation process. Learning about the planting and cultivation was truly eye-opening. The hands-on experience of roasting and peeling our own cacao beans, then turning them into paste, was both rewarding and grounding.

We also had the chance to taste different types of cacao, which was incredibly insightful and broadened my appreciation for its diverse flavors. Laura’s passion really shone through when she shared how she infuses her own magic into the ceremonial cacao, making each ceremony a profound experience.

I absolutely loved every moment of the workshop. It gave me a whole new perspective on cacao and deepened my connection to it. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone curious about cacao and its powerful role in wellbeing. - H

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