CACAO GUARDIANS
FACILITATING SACRED SPACES WITH CACAO
February 12 – February 17th 2025
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A transformative 5-day immersion designed to teach you how to hold sacred space and facilitate ceremonies with the ancient medicine of cacao. This is an invitation to step into your role as a guardian of sacred spaces, learning how to create and hold ceremonies rooted in tradition, safety, and deep spiritual power.
This journey is an exploration of spiritual work, suitable for those with a background or understanding inner connection and spiritual practices. It It is designed for those who are ready to take on the responsibility of holding sacred space with integrity and love. If you feel called to work with the sacred medicine of cacao and are ready to step into your role as a Cacao Guardian, this training will give you the tools, knowledge, and spiritual support you need.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
The Senses teaching methodology and its curriculum has been fully written and tested by our teacher.
Here are the main pillars of this course:
THE SACRED ART OF FACILITATING
Learn how to create and hold space that is safe, powerful, and aligned with the sacredness of cacao.
You will learn how to craft a ceremony, from creating an altar to invoking the energies of Pachamama, the Sun, the Moon, the elements, the Ancestors.
THE MAGICAL PROPERTIES OF CEREMONIAL CACAO
Gain a deep understanding of ceremonial cacao—what defines it, how it differs from other cacao, and its powerful benefits.
You’ll also learn how to prepare it properly, honor its history, and explore its traditional uses as a heart-opening medicine.
ACTIVATE THE POWER OF YOUR VOICE
Discover how to use your own voice as a tool for healing, guidance, and empowerment during ceremonies.
You’ll learn to channel your voice to lead with intention, whether through songs, prayers or spoken word.
CONNECT WITH NATURE AND THE ELEMENTS
Deepen your relationship with the Earth and the elements, using their energies to create ceremonies that are in harmony with nature
MEET YOUR SPIRITUAL GUARDIANS
Connect with your own guides and spiritual protectors, learning to work with their energy to support and strengthen the space you hold.
EMBRACE THE WISDOM OF THE TRADITIONS
Understand the sacredness of cacao, honoring its traditions while learning how to bring this ancient medicine into modern ceremonies with reverence.
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
VALERIA BOOZ
A Medicine Woman, Cacao ceremonialist, and scientist with expertise in Chinese medicine and yoga, she blends 12+ years of ancient wisdom with modern practices. Having studied in Peru with indigenous Andean and Amazonian communities, she shares these teachings through unique, heart-opening ceremonies and holistic healing techniques.
JUANGUI MILIFFI
Musician, Cacao ceremony therapist, and meditation instructor from Argentina, with over eight years of experience.
Specializing in guiding cacao ceremonies and meditation training, integrates therapeutic practices and healing music to create transformative experiences.
TEACHER TRAINING TUITION COST
Regular Price € 598.00
Incl. Cacao Guardians manual, daily lectures and practices, one full moon ceremony at Senses, two zoom calls and 100gr of ceremonial grade cacao.
Please note that if you choose the tuition only and you stay at a different location, a food package of €49.00 shall be purchased to make sure the group stays together during the day.
STAY WITH US
Stay Social
€ 170.00
- 5 nights – Full board, on site accommodation in a 6 beds superior dorm room (female only or mixed)
- All rooms have AC, Fans, Comfortable Matresses, Reading lamp.
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
- Access to all Midigama Fruit Farm Facilities
- Discount on scooter rental and surf lessons
Stay Private
€ 325.00 (single use)
€ 449.00 (double use)
- 5 nights – Full board, on site accommodation in a private room.
- All rooms have AC, Fans, Comfortable Matresses, Reading lamp.
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
- Access to all Midigama Fruit Farm Facilities
- Discount on scooter rental and surf lessons
PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
Pre-Training Connection Call
One week before our training, we’ll come together in an online call to set our intentions and start building your unique connection with the cacao. This initial gathering will serve as a gentle introduction to the spirit and wisdom of cacao, allowing you to enter the training with an open heart and mind.
Self-Practice Period
At the end of the training, you’ll enter a month of self-practice. This period is your opportunity to integrate what you’ve learned, explore cacao on a personal level, and continue developing your ceremony skills.
Think of this month as a time to let your connection deepen and grow. Final Integration Call After the self-practice month.
Final Integration Call
We’ll meet again on Zoom for a final call.
This is a chance to share experiences, ask questions, and receive any additional guidance or support.
We want to hear about your journey, how you feel after the training, and any insights that may have come up along the way.
This path with cacao is a beautiful, unfolding process, and we’re here to support you each step of the way.
| 09:30 | Morning Practice |
| 11:00 | Lecture and Teaching Methodology |
| 13:00 | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 | Setting up spaces and session structures |
| 16:00 | Evening ceremony |
| 18:30 | Day ends |
This is a sample schedule that may slightly vary each day.
THE MIDIGAMA FRUIT FARM &
THE HEALING FOOD
The Midigama Fruit Farm (MFF) is an organic and regenerative land now home to over 70 species of animals and 40 varieties of trees and vegetables; a little paradise located close to where all the action is, yet, feels quite, remote and calm. MFF helps to conserve environment, improve regional economies, upgrade livelihoods of villages, develop supply chain linkages with small holdings enterprises, contribute socio-economic growth, offer solution to regional food security, assist to eliminate malnutrition, empower women employments through resurgence of the eco-system.
With great respect of the land, all the vegetables and fruits are grown using organic fertilizers and over 80% of what you will eat during the training comes straight from the farm. Simple, unprocessed, healing food for a unique farm to table experience that guarantees an optimal nutrition.
