Looking for a way to reconnect with yourself, release what no longer serves you, and invite new intentions into your life? Join Maisie Wong at Living Yoga in Forest Hills, Queens for a cacao ceremony in NYC—a heart-opening ritual rooted in indigenous wisdom and sacred tradition.
Cacao, often called the “food of the gods,” is the purest form of chocolate. For centuries, it has been used in Mayan and indigenous ceremonies as a plant medicine that awakens the heart, deepens meditation, and fosters a sense of connection to self and community. When taken in ritual form, sacred cacao is not just a drink—it’s an experience that guides you inward, softens emotional barriers, and opens you to clarity and love.
This cacao circle in Queens is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and nourish your spirit. You’ll journey inward, letting go of what’s holding you back while calling in your most heartfelt prayers and intentions.
What to Expect at a Cacao Ceremony
The experience will unfold in a gentle, intentional flow:
- Introductions
- Opening prayer and sharing of cacao
- Background on the history of cacao and the Mayan calendar
- Exploration of the Nawal of the day and the quadrant of the day
- Guided meditation to deepen your connection
- Sharing circle and Q&A
- Closing prayer and ceremony
How to Prepare
Come with an intention from the heart. Take a few moments before the ceremony to meditate or reflect on what you’re feeling in your body and spirit. Your intention can be as simple as a single word or phrase.
You may also bring a small sacred item—such as a crystal, stone, or piece of jewelry—to place on the community altar. Please wear comfortable clothing so you can fully relax into the experience.
About Ceremonialist Maisie Wong
Maisie Wong is a ceremonialist and cacao facilitator who began her journey with cacao on the shores of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, where the plant is native. There, she trained in the Mayan cosmovision and Mayan calendar, receiving the blessing of her teacher to share cacao medicine with others.
Through her work, Maisie creates sacred spaces that honor cacao’s indigenous roots while inviting modern seekers to experience its powerful heart-opening effects.
Whether you’re new to cacao or have experienced a ceremony before, this is a chance to immerse yourself in a heart-opening ritual in NYC that blends ancient tradition with modern healing. Come sip, reflect, and reconnect with your truest self.
