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(Uitverkocht) De Kakao Temple - in de Salon
(Sold out) The Kakao Temple - in the Salon
Event by: Ruigoord, Kakao Express
Location: Salon Ruigoord, Ruigoord 36, Amsterdam - Westpoort
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Talks & discussions, Health & wellness
About event
Spoken Language: English/Dutch
Speaking language: English/Dutch
Do you long for an inspiring place to connect with your body, voice and visions? Are you curious to discover or deepen the healing power of cocoa?
Ready to set new intentions for the coming month, surrounded by community and the warmth of a crackling fire?
🌿 Welcome to Kakao Temple 🌿
A colorful landing site where we serve an aromatic, potent cup of cocoa in a ceremonial setting. The soothing voices of Elena & Nina take you on a poetic journey with live music, rituals, meditation and voice liberation. We open a gate that invites you to dive into the mysteries of the heart. All this takes place in the magical Salon of Ruigoord.
🤎 This autumn & winter we open the Kakao temple doors every month!
Be welcome and open to - perhaps - a growing sense of connection.
🫖 Program
7:30 PM – Arrival & tea
8:00 PM – Start ceremony
22:30 – End
More info:
🤎 CACAO is a wonderful gift from nature that we like to spread. Before the cacao bean gained worldwide fame as chocolate, cacao was revered as a divine drink and spiritual phenomenon. Thousands of years ago, cacao was used in the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica in rituals, sacrifices, and to connect and find peace among themselves. It is said that cocoa forms a bridge between the visible and the invisible world. As a superfood, cocoa is also one of the richest food sources on earth. Consumed in its purest form, there are countless benefits for body and mind: Positive energy Stress relief Clarity Focus and flow A beautiful and supportive companion for transformation, on many layers.
📯 Kakao Express
KAKAO EXPRESS is a ritual and performance collective that organizes contemporary ceremonies creates, infused with the colorful world and deep-rooted wisdom of cacao.
We weave the connecting and transforming power of ceremony and the magic of theater into:
Poetic, intimate ceremonies< br/>Exuberant sensory experiences
Workshops
Kakao Express was founded by Nina in 2019, after cocoa came her way during her travels through Guatemala and Mexico. With her background in theater, she became fascinated by the mythical world of cacao, and embarked on an ongoing journey of discovery into the stories and traditional uses of this golden fruit. Together with inspiring visionary artists such as musicians, poets, performers, philosophers and body workers, she explores authentic new rituals that bring us into contact with the mysteries of the heart.
★ About Nina Leya van Koppen
Nina works in field of theatre, film and ceremony.
She connects performing arts with spiritual practice and creates settings in which qualities such as: Imagination, Intuition, Introspection & Devotion can be deepened.
As an actress she is passionate about storytelling and emotional embodiment. As a theater maker and ceremonialist, she creates fairytale atmospheres that activate the senses. As a voice coach, she opens a space for others to explore their authentic voice in word and sound. Her work is inspired by studies in theater, voice liberation, kundalini yoga, various forms of meditation and by the lessons of our beautiful nature.
★ About Elena Tierra
Elena is an intuitive artist, multi-instrumentalist and vocal alchemist.
She creates deep soul spaces' where the power of sound forms a gateway to finding wholeness, both within yourself and with spirit.
She shares her music in various settings, such as:
Tantra retreats, Plant medicine ceremonies & festivals in the Netherlands
In addition to her music career, she is also a voice liberation coach.
Whether it is through her ritual performances or by guiding people in liberating their own voice, Elena inspires and guides you towards a deep connection with your powerful creative expression of who you essentially are.
Speaking language: English/Dutch
Do you long for an inspiring place to connect with your body, voice and visions? Are you curious to discover or deepen the healing power of cocoa?
Ready to set new intentions for the coming month, surrounded by community and the warmth of a crackling fire?
🌿 Welcome to Kakao Temple 🌿
A colorful landing site where we serve an aromatic, potent cup of cocoa in a ceremonial setting. The soothing voices of Elena & Nina take you on a poetic journey with live music, rituals, meditation and voice liberation. We open a gate that invites you to dive into the mysteries of the heart. All this takes place in the magical Salon of Ruigoord.
🤎 This autumn & winter we open the Kakao temple doors every month!
Be welcome and open to - perhaps - a growing sense of connection.
🫖 Program
7:30 PM – Arrival & tea
8:00 PM – Start ceremony
22:30 – End
More info:
🤎 CACAO is a wonderful gift from nature that we like to spread. Before the cacao bean gained worldwide fame as chocolate, cacao was revered as a divine drink and spiritual phenomenon. Thousands of years ago, cacao was used in the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica in rituals, sacrifices, and to connect and find peace among themselves. It is said that cocoa forms a bridge between the visible and the invisible world. As a superfood, cocoa is also one of the richest food sources on earth. Consumed in its purest form, there are countless benefits for body and mind: Positive energy Stress relief Clarity Focus and flow A beautiful and supportive companion for transformation, on many layers.
📯 Kakao Express
KAKAO EXPRESS is a ritual and performance collective that organizes contemporary ceremonies creates, infused with the colorful world and deep-rooted wisdom of cacao.
We weave the connecting and transforming power of ceremony and the magic of theater into:
Poetic, intimate ceremonies< br/>Exuberant sensory experiences
Workshops
Kakao Express was founded by Nina in 2019, after cocoa came her way during her travels through Guatemala and Mexico. With her background in theater, she became fascinated by the mythical world of cacao, and embarked on an ongoing journey of discovery into the stories and traditional uses of this golden fruit. Together with inspiring visionary artists such as musicians, poets, performers, philosophers and body workers, she explores authentic new rituals that bring us into contact with the mysteries of the heart.
★ About Nina Leya van Koppen
Nina works in field of theatre, film and ceremony.
She connects performing arts with spiritual practice and creates settings in which qualities such as: Imagination, Intuition, Introspection & Devotion can be deepened.
As an actress she is passionate about storytelling and emotional embodiment. As a theater maker and ceremonialist, she creates fairytale atmospheres that activate the senses. As a voice coach, she opens a space for others to explore their authentic voice in word and sound. Her work is inspired by studies in theater, voice liberation, kundalini yoga, various forms of meditation and by the lessons of our beautiful nature.
★ About Elena Tierra
Elena is an intuitive artist, multi-instrumentalist and vocal alchemist.
She creates deep soul spaces' where the power of sound forms a gateway to finding wholeness, both within yourself and with spirit.
She shares her music in various settings, such as:
Tantra retreats, Plant medicine ceremonies & festivals in the Netherlands
In addition to her music career, she is also a voice liberation coach.
Whether it is through her ritual performances or by guiding people in liberating their own voice, Elena inspires and guides you towards a deep connection with your powerful creative expression of who you essentially are.