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Cacao Ceremony with Meditation, Sacred Movement, and Sound Healing
Re-uniting with Love

Hello sweet friends,
Happy Winter! It’s so beautiful where I am with the snow sparkling in the sun. Beautiful white blankets of peace everywhere.
At the end of November we had a beautiful Cacao & Sacred Movement Ceremony where we connected to the spirit of Grandmother Cacao, moved our bodies, and received a sacred sound bath.
On Saturday, February 8th, from 2-4pm, I am thrilled to be hosting another Sacred Cacao Ceremony, in collaboration with Jennifer Rekker (sound healer) and Kian Merrikh (meditation facilitator). This sacred ceremony is an opportunity to tend to yourself, both physically and spiritually. Together we will delve deep into the realms within and the realms without to re-unite with Love. Love that is all around us, Love that is within us, Love that IS us.
Cacao is a sacred, heart opening, teacher, that is gentle yet potent. Cacao helps us re-connect to ourselves, to Love, and helps us remember our connection to all things. It is a very grounding, yet expansive medicine.
In this ceremony, we will begin with a guided meditation by Kian, and then enjoy a sacred cacao drink together, made with intention and love. We will connect with the spirit of Cacao. From here we will move into sacred movement, with a uniquely curated playlist created specifically for the group. This movement portion is optional, and intuitive. Your body will guide you in this part. After moving our bodies we will enjoy a beautiful and healing sound bath, by Jennifer Rekker, and we will end our time together with a time for sharing (always optional).
Reply to this email or email [email protected] to reserve your spot. Space is limited.
The ceremony is $44 (or PWYC). E-transfer payments can be made to [email protected]. Cash is fine too, just make sure to email me to confirm your attendance.
It will be held at the Flying Dance Studio in Guelph, Ontario (16 Wyndham St. N, Third Floor).
I hope you will join us!
Please reach out if you have any questions. And do forward this email to any friends or loved ones you think might be interested.
Sending so much love to you on this sunny, crisp, January day.
Love & Blessings,
Jennifer

Meet Your Facilitators
Jennifer Redmond is an intuitive guide, ceremony facilitator, and a folk herbalist. Her daughter’s diagnosis with a rare chromosome disorder in 2018 catapulted her into the world of intuition and natural medicine as she explored alternative healing paths. Since then, she has completed training in Channeling, Past Life Regression, and Medical Intuition through Inner Access 101. She’s also studied the ancient Mexica/Toltec traditions with teachers from Guelph and from Mexico, and she continues exploring different plant medicines daily. Ceremony is a huge part of her life, that really took hold in 2019. Since 2020 she’s been co-facilitating Solstice/Equinox ceremonies with Roxana Roshon and just in the past year has been facilitating Plant Spirit, Ancestral, and Cacao Ceremonies for her community.
Nature is Jennifer’s greatest teacher and source of inspiration. Dance and movement keep her connected to her body, allowing creative expression and joy. As a mother, she brings a nurturing, steady energy to her family and her clients, reflecting the balance and harmony she seeks in life.
Her vision is to foster a community where each individual experiences embodied connection – a harmonious balance between the physical and the spiritual, the earthly and the cosmic. She aspires to guide others to this state of deep, intuitive self-awareness and universal connectedness.
For more information or to inquire about services, you can connect with Jennifer by email: [email protected], through her website: https://sacredpillarswithin.beehiiv.com/, or on Social Media @sacredpillarswithin.
Kian Merrikh is a compassionate meditation facilitator dedicated to promoting well-being and mindfulness through supportive practices. With experience conducting group meditations at Hospice Wellington as part of the Art Therapy Program, Kian has guided individuals in exploring inner peace and healing. During the pandemic, Kian adapted to community needs by creating digital versions of these meditations, ensuring access to mindfulness and relaxation for the bereaved, when in-person gatherings were not possible.
As a certified Systemic Coach and Family Constellations Facilitator, Kian helps individuals uncover and address deep-rooted patterns through guided exploration, helping clients to achieve profound personal growth, inner peace, and confidence. Additionally, as a certified Reiki Practitioner, Kian utilizes energy healing techniques to promote emotional balance and relaxation. Kian's holistic approach to wellness integrates these diverse skills, facilitating transformative experiences that empower participants to enhance their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
For more information or to inquire about services, please contact Kian at [email protected] or visit https://linktr.ee/CoachKian
Jennifer Rekker is a versatile performer, educator, and healer based in Guelph, Ontario. She holds a BA in Music from Brock University (2004) and is a certified Sound Healing Practitioner through the Institute of Traditional Medicine in Toronto (2021). With over 15 years of experience teaching piano and voice, Jennifer is an accomplished musician who plays piano, flute, and crystal singing bowls, as well as other sound healing instruments.
Having always felt a deep connection to the healing power of music, Jennifer was especially drawn to sound therapy when the pandemic began. Her personal experiences with the healing benefits of sound sparked a desire to explore this realm more deeply, leading her to become a certified Sound Healing Practitioner. As a gifted intuitive and empath, Jennifer believes in the profound ability of sound to restore balance and promote healing on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level.
In addition to her work in sound healing, Jennifer is a certified Personal Support Worker (PSW) with a specialization in palliative and end-of-life care, a qualification she obtained through Conestoga College (2021). She is also a Reiki Practitioner and certified Death Doula. Recently, Jennifer founded her own private practice, where she offers a compassionate blend of services—including PSW care, Sound Healing, Reiki, and End-of-Life support—to the Guelph community.
For more information or to inquire about any of Jennifer's services, please contact her via email at [email protected] or connect with her on Facebook @Jennifer.Rekker.