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SUMMARY:Singing Circle & Cacao Ceremonie
DESCRIPTION:During this summer edition of our Singing Circle: ‘Voice of the Desert’ we will sing beautiful songs & mantras in Hebrew, Arabic, and Ancient Egyptian. Songs that carry the wisdom and heat of the desert. This season invites us to open, to blossom, and to let our hearts speak. The sun lifts high into the sky and we are held by the warmth of summer. We thereby want to welcome the energy of the Middle Eastern regions; warm, sensual and mystical…This evening is an ode to the joy of being alive, to the fire within us.\nAs Rumi says:“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.”\n\nThis Singing Circle will be facilitated by me (Pleuni Apollonia ( https://pleuni-apollonia.com/about-me/ )) and my partner Robert Tolenaars. Supported by our guitar, shruti box, and the medicine drum, we help you open your voices. Our goal with this event is to create a space where there is room to connect with one another, and to give attention to the meaning, background, and pronunciation of the songs we will sing. We believe that music connects us all. We will create a supported space with loving presence for you to come into deep embodied resonance with your true nature. We want to give you the opportunity to become part of a growing community that uses music as a spiritual practice, to open, expand, celebrate and transform.\nTickets: €28,50\nGroup ticket 3 people: €24\nGroup ticket 4 people: €22\nAbout Mantra singing\nWhen we chant mantras or sing beautiful songs, we harmonise and synchronise the internal rhythms of the mind and body. Singing is a language of emotions. It can tap into the depths of one’s feelings, revealing layers of suppressed emotions or unspoken truths. Singing with purpose and intention helps infusing each note with the energy of your desires.\nThe Sanskrit word “Mantra” is derived from the root Man– “to think”. In India mantras are considered to be a powerful prayer or sacred utterance. A mantra can be a verbal instrument to produce something in one’s mind. Singing the ancient words with subtle intentions will help you to reach a deep state of meditation. By simply repeating the mantras, you can disconnect from your thoughts. The mantra becomes more abstract so it can lead you into a place of pure consciousness. Each mantra with its different sound has another effect on the human psyche. The sound vibrations penetrate every cell of the body.\n\nThe spirit of Cacao\nAt this event, we also serve ceremonial cacao. Given that the singing circle takes place in the evening, and cacao is an energiser, we will be preparing a soft blend with a gentle dose. Cacao ceremonies originate all the way back to Mayan and Aztec traditions in central and south America. Cacao opens the heart and allows for a deeper, authentic love based connection with yourself, others, the earth and all of life. Also called ‘Food of the Gods, Cacao has been used for centuries in spiritual practices and rituals and contains many beneficial minerals. It is really high in magnesium, chromium, calcium, zinc, iron and sulfer. Another amazing fact: it makes us happy. When combined with singing, cacao connects us with the music on a deeper level.\n~ Drinking the Cacao is always optional.\n\nLocation ~ ‘Natuurlijk Klein Dongen’\nThis special 80 m² space is located above the organic shop of an inspiring family-run business devoted to working in harmony with nature. On this land, vegetables and fruit are grown organically, a food forest is lovingly maintained, and educational workshops are offered on sustainable cultivation, permaculture, and learning together from nature.\nThe space where we gather is built with a timber frame structure, giving it a warm and natural energy. The room is practically equipped with a small kitchen and restroom facilities, allowing us to come together in comfort.\nWhat to Bring:\n~ A (meditation) cushion and blanket or sheepskin to sit comfortably\n~ Comfortable clothing\n~ A water bottle to stay hydrated (cups an tea are provided)\n~ Instruments like your guitar, medicine drum, djembé’s, or shaker\n\nNOTE:We totally understand that plans can change. Maybe you suddenly feel like baking a cake, visiting your grandma, or going to that party after all. Just know that our event planning involves careful coordination, budgeting, and commitments based on the number of tickets sold. For that reason, we’re unable to offer refunds.But… you’re always welcome to pass on or resell your ticket! Just let us know who it’s for 🙂\n
URL:https://pleuni-apollonia.com/events/singing-circle-cacao-ceremonie/
CATEGORIES:Cacao ceremonies,Mantra nights
LOCATION:Klein Dongenseweg 81, Dongen
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