Sacred intentions 2025:Cacao ceremony & ceremonial concert – New York, NY

Join us for a special Cacao ceremony & ceremonial concert, a night of warmth and celebration where friends gather as family. Beneath the gentle glow of evening, we come together to honor the bonds that unite us, inviting the sacred medicine of cacao to open our hearts and deepen our connections. We assemble together to listen to and connect with our hearts; embracing the gift of the present moment while we weave a tapestry of shared love, connection, and presence.

Through the rich, earthy spirit of cacao, we enter a space of openness and tenderness, allowing this medicine’s gentle guidance to melt away boundaries and bring us closer together. Let each sip be a reminder of the love that surrounds us, the friendships that uplift us, and the family we find in each other. Together, we create a circle of belonging—a family woven with threads of compassion, joy, and gratitude.

* All tickets are non-refundable*

How to prepare for an optimal experience:

-Avoid coffee and alcohol up to 6 hours before; avoid heavy foods the day of, eat a light meal up to 3,5 hours before; and keep yourself very hydrated during the day.

Some of the health benefits:

This ceremonial grade Cacao contains a high quantity of Magnesium, which is a catalyst for many important brain functions, especially memory and concentration. Magnesium is also highly beneficial for heart function, helping to relax the blood vessels. Cacao also contains a very unique chemical compound called Theobromine that stimulates the circulatory system. Theobromine can imbue us with a long lasting cycle of energy by subtly stimulating the heart with a simultaneous relaxation of muscle tissue, resulting in lower blood pressure with improved blood flow.

What you could feel with Sacred Cacao:

Feeling more grounded within oneself, but also an elevating / lifting energy – An open heart sensation – Pure happiness and bliss – A deeper connection with life – A feeling of belonging and love toward others -A desire to be kind – An ease to speak your Truth – A remembrance of ancestral practices

Other benefits include

• Reduces appetite and helps in weight loss
• Helps with cardiovascular health
• Dilates blood vessels and reduces blood clotting
• Assists in regulating heartbeat and blood pressure
• Reduces the risk of stroke and risk of heart attacks
• Helps to protect from environmental and metabolic toxins
• Acts as an antidepressant and balances the mood
• Balances the brain chemistry
• Builds strong bones
• Helps to reduce PMS symptoms and regulates it
• Helps to increase focus and alertness
• Detoxifies the liver
• Helps with healthy pancreas function
• Facilitates anti-aging and rejuvenation

* All tickets are non-refundable*

Jeffrey Connors, also known as as eljeffre, is a multi-instrumentalist musical artist primarily active in New York City. He focuses both in the wildly expressive nightlife scene and also in areas where the focus is more so oriented toward healing, focus and integration. Despite these areas being seemingly opposed, he brings a common energy of ingenuity, artistry and connection to every circumstance – continuously finding that the shadow work at night informs the light work during the day.

His work with Cacao has taught him much over the years, namely that one must quiet the mind in order to listen better to the subtleties of the heart. Every Cacao ceremony ends up being a ritual into the exploration of these subtleties, and he expresses this in the way he plays music during ceremony. Attention to the slightest sonic sensations seems to stimulate the strongest sense of musical wonder in such scenarios.

Within the context of ceremony you will most likely find him playing guitar, flute, drum and synthesizer – as well as prepared soundscapes & samples. He strives toward the evocation of a sense of ancient future, combining timeless traditions with the latest technological capabilities. Doing so allows one to acknowledge the ways of the elders before our time, while also taking up their example of forging forward into new understandings using the means and tools of the current zeitgeist.

SARA, a soulful alchemist of the heart, a guardian of the earth, and a nurturing community builder from Medellin, Colombia. Sara is a multifaceted artist and a sacred space holder, devoted to fusing the ancient wisdom of cacao, the teachings of yoga, the power of breathwork, and the healing medicine of sound.

Her mission is to guide humans along a journey of self-discovery, connecting them to the core of their being and illuminating their authentic, radiant, and multi-dimensional selves through the elemental teachings of nature. As she honors her inner wisdom, she strives to inspire others to embark on their own self-empowered journey, inviting them to tune into their inner teacher’s call.

In her eyes, healing is a symphony of diverse notes that includes the exploration of body, mind, and spirit. To uphold this holistic vision, Sara remains dedicated to preserving ancient practices and traditions. With reverence, she continues to weave the threads of cacao medicine, the practice of yoga and pranayama, and the resonance of medicinal melodies into the offerings she shares with the world.

Sara is not only a certified actress, song writer, vocalist, performer, and designer, but also a channel for the sacred. Drawing deeply from her enriched education and cultural heritage, she employs art as a conduit for communion with the divine, transmutation, and elevation of the human spirit.

Sara’s influence has stretched across borders, as she has shared these teachings on a global stage, she’s is the co-creator and co-founder of Gaia Nomaya while also serving as the creatrix behind HearthbySARA. For her, teaching is a blessing, sound is medicine, and ceremony is a sacred service.