Munay Cacao Ceremony
Munay Cacao Ceremony
Drinking cacao together and experiencing a deeper sense of oneness with the group.
- - Authentic Peruvian Cacao Ceremony
- - Spiritual connection & inner peace
- - Non-profit & sustainable
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SONQO means HEART in Quechua. An open heart receives wisdom. When we are connected through wisdom, we can move mountains and realize visions – just as the Incas once created magical wonders of the world in Peru.
The cacao ceremony from sonqo.org dissolves the feeling of separation. And the collective wisdom of the group leads us to a deeper experience of oneness .
Experience an authentic Peruvian Cacao Ceremony with Pachamama Cacao, led by Ángel Herrera from Cusco. This heart-opening ceremony combines ancient Andean healing knowledge, the wisdom of the Amazonian plant world, and Munay Meditation – the Peruvian meditation of unconditional love.
SONQO means "heart" in Quechua. The ceremony invites you to connect with your heart, find inner peace, and consciously experience values such as compassion, gratitude, and confidence. The experience extends beyond the ceremony and can sustainably support you in your daily life. SONQO also supports non-profit projects for syntropic farming and biodiverse cacao cultivation in the Amazon.
📅 Appointments
January 30th, 6 PM - 10 PM, St. Gallen
February 28th, 6 PM - 10 PM, Freiburg
Please bring
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Your own mug
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Seat cushion & blanket
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Thermos flask with warm water
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Fruit or berries to share at the end of the ceremony
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Comfortable clothing
Standard ticket: Binding registration. Refunds are only issued in case of illness or accident, up to 2 days before the event , and exclusively upon presentation of a medical certificate.
Flex Ticket: Cancellation is possible up to 1 week before the event with a full refund or up to 48 hours before with a 50% refund.
Which cocoa is used in the ceremony?
For the Munay Cacao Ceremony, we use Pachamama cacao from SONQO. It comes from Syntropic Jungle Care projects, is wild-harvested, lovingly processed by hand, naturally sun-dried, and fermented in the heart of the jungle. It is vegan, gluten-free, and has no added sugar – and is traditionally prepared with water (without milk or plant-based milk) for your Munay Cacao Ceremony.
Is it safe for me to drink cocoa during pregnancy?
Yes, you can safely drink cocoa during pregnancy. The many healthy ingredients can even have a positive effect on the pregnancy. However, due to increased sensitivity, you might need to reduce the amount from 20g per cup (200ml) by about half. It's best to listen to your body and find the right amount for you.
Where can I learn rituals for my interaction with cacao?
In the SONQO Cacao Course, you'll learn how to handle ceremonial cacao in three modules. You'll also be regularly invited to free online live streams from SONQO to practice with the SONQO community. Find out more on our events page. Or search for "Module 1" in our shop to find our Cacao Course.
Why does cacao make you happy?
Cacao's ability to make you happy is due to its ingredients – especially the alkaloid salsolinol. This promotes the release of dopamine in the brain, often referred to as the "happiness hormone." Cacao also contains the amino acid L-tryptophan, which the body converts into serotonin. This neurotransmitter affects both our nervous system and our circulatory system. Serotonin gives the body a sense of inner calm and is said to counteract stress.
