7.30-9pm Tuesday 30th April

I invite you to join me for a 90 minute Cacao Ceremony and Sound Bath. This is a gorgeous pairing of heart-opening, luxurious cerimonial grade cacao followed by a relaxing and blissful sound bath. Following a busy day this will be all you will need to relax and nourish and nurture yourself.

This event gives you an opportunity to pause, relax and simply be. It will facilitate a deepening connection with you heart, whilst quietening your mind and promoting deep relaxation and energy release – ultimately you will receive what you need.

You will be led in guided meditation, and we will drink ceremonial cacao together as you gaze over magnificent views down to the reservoir and across the Barcombe countryside towards the Ashdown Forest and across to the Ouse Valley.

This sacred ritual will welcome us on a nurturing and heart opening journey to connect to this sacred plant and ultimately with yourself.

Ceremonial grade cacao is raw and natural with minimal processing, think best hot chocolate ever that is good for you. YET it is so much more than this, as it is full of vitamins, minerals, and mood boosting properties, as well as a powerful plant teacher, known for its heart opening and nurturing qualities.

Sound Baths are an opportunity to relax, calm your mind, release tension and blocked energies. Reduces stress and anxiety and enhances the body’s natural healing abilities.

A sound bath is opportunity to lie down, relax, let the worries of the day fade into the background and receive. Be bathed in soothing cosmic tones of a variety of sound and percussion instruments.

The sound bath begin with the earthy tones of a shamanic and ocean drum, ethereal resonance of native style flutes, meditation flow chime and angelic resonance of crystal singing bowls, vocal tones, and gentle percussion.

This event is for absolute beginners and those who have experienced sound baths alike. Benefits are similar to mediation, including relaxation, stress and anxiety reduction, calming of the nervous system, improved general well-being, improved sleep to name a few!

Everything in the universe is in a constant state of vibration, including our bodies, so it is natural that beautiful blissful tones, sounds, and music elevates and transport us to a higher frequency and it literally soothes our nervous system, brings us into a deep state of relaxation and equilibrium.

If this calls you, I look forward to welcoming you.

Big love, Liz

What to bring & Important Information:

Please arrive 10 minutes early so that you can get comfortable, and we can start on time.

Bring a yoga mat, blanket & cushion for this venue. (I provide some blankets for extra warmth) Optional - eye mask, it can feel more comfortable laying on two mats and two blankets to snuggle up!) Bring what you need to feel comfortable.

I invite you to wear comfortable, warm layers. Although the venue is warm, our temperature tends to drop when we lie still. Think cosy and warm :) Bring water to hydrate after the sound bath.

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Cacao contraindications & considerations.

Certain anti-depressants including MAOI based anti-depressants are contraindicated with the tyramine in chocolate, so a larger dose of cacao is not recommended. Although they are less common these days, it’s worth mentioning.

Additionally, there has been some concern with larger doses of cacao and SSRI type anti-depressants, because of the MAOI’s in cacao. To be on the safe side, for those on SSRI’s, I suggest consulting with your doctor regarding higher doses of cacao and to consider starting with low doses. If you have any concerns, please contact liz@lizkeates.com

Serious heart conditions - The theobromine in cacao increases heart rate significantly and is a vasodilator, lowering blood pressure. If you have such a condition, consulting a physician and certainly go lighter on amounts is advised.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding - Like coffee or tea, it is important to reduce the intake of stimulating foods. The theobromine in cacao, which is very similar to caffeine, has a stimulating effect.

I use 30 grams per person (a high ceremonial dose tends to be 40-50 grams) so it won’t be super strong. The Cacao ingredients is gluten free and vegan.

Sound Bath Contra-indications – reading is essential:

Sound healing may not be suitable if you have; a pacemaker, metal implants, sound induced epilepsy, Meniere’s disease (or any other inner ear condition), 1st & 3rd trimester of pregnancy or a mental health condition. Please exercise your own judgement, and/or discuss with your doctor prior to attending an event if you have any concerns. Sound baths are not suitable for anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The minimum age to attend ANY of my events is 18 years due to my insurance policy.

PLEASE NOTE: by attending this event you are acknowledging that you have read the contraindications and are taking personal responsibility. You are very welcome to email me liz@lizkeates.com

Cancellation Policy - 48 hour notice required for refund (minus Paypal charges) You are most welcome to transfer your booking to the next Sound Bath OR to a friend, just please keep me informed. Thank you!

If you have any concerns, ensure that you reach out by replying to this email. Please confirm that you have read and understood, thank you!

I hope to see you there, Liz xx