The heart's rhythm: cacao & drum journey

Journey through the elements with two powerful heart medicines, guided in partnership by masterful facilitators.

In this unique collaborative experience, two ancient pathways to the heart converge. We invite you to a profound evening where the inner journey of ceremonial cacao and the expressive language of the drum are woven together into a single, transformative tapestry. Guided by facilitators Luz and Hector "Puma" Garcia, you will explore the shared cosmology of these sacred tools in a dynamic, hands-on ritual.

A Guided Partnership:

As Luz guides the group through the tactile, mindful stages of preparing the cacao from bean to cup, Puma will simultaneously awaken the space with rhythm, preparing the collective heart for the journey ahead. Together, they will share the wisdom and cosmology of these powerful medicines how they travel through the elements, open the channels of feeling, and teach us to listen to the inner and outer pulse of life.

The Journey We'll Share:

Part 1: Earth & Water | The Alchemy of Cacao
With Luz, we ground into the elements of Earth and Water. You will participate in the sacred, hands-on preparation of ceremonial cacao grinding the whole beans, infusing the brew with intention, and stirring it into a healing elixir. This mindful process is a meditation in itself, as Luz shares the heart-opening spirit and tradition of this plant medicine.

Part 2: Fire & Air | The Voice of the Drum
With Puma, we ignite the inner Fire and give it voice through Air. In this powerful drum workshop, you will be gently guided through the fundamentals of hand-drumming. As the cacao opens your heart, the drum gives it a rhythmic language. Puma will facilitate the discovery of your personal beat and show how it connects to the collective rhythm of the circle.

Part 3: Ether | The Unified Circle
In the final, transcendent phase, we step into the fifth element: Ether or Spirit. Here, the facilitators weave their guidance into one. The quiet introspection of the cacao and the expressive power of the drum fully merge in a free-flowing, communal drum circle. Led by the collective heartbeat, we experience the magic where individual selves dissolve into a unified wave of sound and heart-centered connection.

This Workshop is For You If:

• You are called to experience two profound heart medicines in a single, cohesive ritual.
• You learn through doing and desire a hands-on connection to tradition.
• You wish to understand the shared wisdom behind plant medicine and rhythmic expression.
• You seek a creative, somatic, and communal release from the stresses of daily life.
• You believe in the power of collaborative facilitation to deepen a ceremonial experience.

What’s Included:

• A hands-on, bean-to-cup cacao ceremony guided by Luz, with high-quality, ethically sourced heirloom cacao.
• A powerful drum workshop guided by multi-instrumentalist Hector Garcia, Puma (drums provided, or bring your own- preferably).
• Shared teachings on the cosmology and heart medicine of cacao and rhythm.
• A guided, heart-opening meditation and intention setting.
• A culminating, immersive group drumming experience.
• A sacred container co-held with reverence, expertise, and joy.

Come. Witness the alchemy of bean becoming brew. Feel the rhythm of your heart become sound. Remember your place in the collective pulse.

Logistics Box:

• Facilitated by: Luz & Hector "Puma" Garcia
• Date & Time: December 28th, 1:00P-6:00PM
• Location: Highland Park, CA
• Investment: $88
• What to Bring: An open heart, a water bottle, and a journal if you wish. Wear comfortable clothing.