ceremonial Cacao Practitioner Training Course in Ireland by ARCH Cacao academy 

ARCH Cacao Academy is now becoming Ireland's Leading Cacao Facilitator Training School.

Join the movement now and start sharing Cacao medicine with your community with confidence.

Our Ceremonial Cacao Practitioner course is designed for those, who would like to connect or re-connect with the beautiful, heart-opening plant medicine, ceremonial cacao.

You will learn how to integrate Mama Cacao into your and your community's daily routine, how to prepare to receive the medicine and how to prepare the drink itself.

The interactive, practical modules of the course will empower and teach you, how to hold a sacred and secure place for others by applying active listening skills, building courage and confidence, while remaining centered, humble and calm.

If you are thinking to start implementing ceremonial cacao to your daily routine or you would like to hold your own holistic cacao circles or you are already running a holistic business (yoga, Pilates, breathwork, ice-bathing, reiki, sound-bath, homeopathy, IET, etc.) and would like to add ceremonial cacao to your sessions and offerings, this course will provide you a wonderful foundation, support, knowledge, skills and confidence to do that so.

This is an intensive, highly interactive, hybrid course, delivered in-person, over 32 hours (4 days).

Attendees receive a Ceremonial Cacao Practitioner Diploma, accredited by The Complementary Medical Association.

2 pathways to complete the Cacao Facilitator Training course and become a CMA Accredited Cacao Facilitator:

OPTION 1: Intensive residential course:

7th - 10th November 2024 in Dromantine Retreat & Conference Centre (96 Glen Road, Newry BT34 1RH)

Total cost: €1,200 (+ onsite accommodation and food - for details and options please contact me on 087 2840277)

4-day, intensive or weekend Ceremonial Cacao Practitioner Course (32-hrs)

Join us for an incredible journey into the world of ceremonial cacao! This in-person course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a CMA (The Complementary Medical Association) certified cacao practitioner. Over the course of five days, you will learn about the history, traditions, and benefits of ceremonial cacao and cacao ceremonies. Our experienced instructors will guide you through hands-on exercises and immersive experiences to deepen your connection with your heart and Mama Cacao and give you a solid understanding of Ceremonial Cacao; all that you need to have the courage and confidence to hold your own cacao circles to your friends, family and your clients.

During this intensive course, you will discover the art of preparing and serving cacao and the different tools, approaches, and supports that can be used in circles and ceremonies. You will also explore the power of intention setting, breathwork, singing, journaling, sound, vibration, aroma therapy and meditation to enhance the cacao experience. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence and expertise to lead your own transformative cacao ceremonies.

Whether you are a wellness professional looking to expand your offerings or simply curious about the magic of cacao, this course is perfect for you.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and embark on a profound journey of self-discovery.

Schedule

Day 1 - 10am - 6pm - Intro to Ceremonial Cacao, Cacao drink brewing demonstration, self-care practices, Cacao tasting, History of Cacao and Guatemala, Health benefits (Part 1.), Brewing Cacao practice, Self-Ceremony

Day 2 - 10am - 6pm - Health Benefits (Part 2.), Ecology, Cacao Circle Practice - Friends and Family Circles

Day 3 - 10am - 6pm - Social Business Design, Work session: Entrepreneurship, Business Plan, Sharing Cacao as a Business

Day 4 - 10am - 6pm 

Morning:

1. Ceremonial Cacao tasting – 3 ceremonial cacao origins
2. Preparation for holding a sacred space for the public theory
3. Logistics, tools, equipment
4. Roles & Responsibilities

Afternoon:

1. Preparation for holding a sacred space for the public – practice
2. Co-hosting ARCH Cacao Ceremony
3. Self-reflection, feedback, graduation

OPTION 2: Bite size sessions, to build up your connection with Mama Cacao gradually, over a few months:

Day 1 - Introduction to Cacao Ceremony, Self-Ceremony

When - upcoming Level1 (i.e. Day1) dates, you can choose that suits you the most:

• Sunday, 18th of Aug (10am - 6pm)
• Saturday, 7th of September (10am - 6pm)
• Sunday, 29th of September (10am - 6pm)
• Sunday, 27th of October (10am - 6pm)
• Thursday, 7th of November (10am - 6pm)

Where: Dublin 9

--- no minimum entry requirement

--- you may exit after this day with a Level 1 certificate

Exchange: €200

Day 2 - Holding Ceremonies for friends and family, deepening our connection with Mama Cacao

When - upcoming Level2 (i.e. Day2) dates, you can choose that suits you the most:

• Sunday, 8th of September (10am - 6pm) 
• Saturday, 5th of October (10am - 6pm) 
• Friday, 8th of November (10am - 6pm) 

Where: Dublin 9

---- minimum entry requirement: ARCH Level 1 certificate

---- you may exit after this day with a Level 2 certificate

Exchange: €400

Day 3 - Working with Ceremonial Cacao, holding sacred space for public

When - upcoming Level2 (i.e. Day2) dates, you can choose that suits you the most:

• Sunday, 6th of October (10am - 6pm)
• Saturday, 9th of November (10am - 6pm)

Where: Dublin 9

--- minimum entry requirement: ARCH Level 2 certificate

Day 4 - AM: Preparation for holding a sacred space; PM: co-hosting ARCH Cacao Ceremony

When: Sunday, 10th of November (10 am - 6pm)

Where: Dromantine Retreat Centre, Newry, UK, (~40-min from Dublin Airport on M1)

--- Graduating with a CMA Accredited Cacao Facilitator Diploma

Exchange: €600

UNMISSABLE Bonus after finishing all parts of the course:

• Two, 1-hour 1:1 coaching session with Andi, which can be used up until 30 days after graduation.
• 10% OFF from any ceremonial cacao purchase.

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Attendees who successfully complete all aspects of this 5-day course will receive a Ceremonial Cacao Practitioner Diploma, accredited by the Complementary Medical Association.

The advantages of completing a CMA-approved course are endless, but here are some highlights:

Choosing to study with a CMA Registered Training School demonstrates that you already have a strong commitment to excellence – as your School (i.e. ARCH Cacao Academy) is among the world’s leading training establishments in the arena of complementary medicine and natural therapies. You are in the right place to springboard your career! Once you are studying at a CMA Registered School, you are entitled to apply for CMA Student Membership and when you do, you’ll benefit from a wealth of support and resources – all of which are designed to support you in your studies and to give you all the professional tools you’ll need to build a successful career in this fascinating and rewarding field – so that you can help more people by doing the work you love.

Reserve your spot now!

Click here to start your journey in becoming ceremonial cacao facilitator.

What's included:

• Ceremonial Cacao, what we use during the training
• All study materials and equipment

What's not included:

• Food
• Accommodation
• Transport

Exchange is only €1,200. Book here now and start sharing love via cacao with your community.

Payment plan is available.

Contact us at info@archcacao.com

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