Detailed Description of Heart-Opening Ceremonial Evening
A heart-opening ceremonial evening awaits you, combining Despacho, cacao, and Stargate meditation, drawing inspiration from the ethereal beauty and transience of cherry blossoms.
About the Event
- Join us for an in-person gathering commencing at 5 pm, where we will partake in a profound Despacho or haywariqui ceremony.
- As part of the Cherry Blossom Project, an immersive exploration of beauty, impermanence, and rejuvenation, this event invites you into a serene ceremonial realm.
- Embrace the symbolism of the cherry blossom – a poignant representation of fleeting beauty, vulnerability, and the bravery required to fully embrace life’s offerings.
- This gathering is a sanctuary for introspection, a moment to pause, listen, and reconnect with the sacred essence within and surrounding you.
- Together, we engage in a ceremonial journey, intertwining prayer, presence, and communal connection.
The Ceremonial Elements
- Despacho: A Living Prayer
- Led by Ali, the Despacho ritual, rooted in the Andean tradition, serves as a sacred offering embodying intention, gratitude, and love.
- Through the principle of Ayni, or sacred reciprocity, we honor the Earth and the interconnectedness of all life.
- Together, we craft a Despacho to construct a rainbow bridge, fostering unity, healing, and connection between realms.
- Cacao: Opening the Heart
- Guided by Dandy, experience the transformative power of ceremonial cacao, a gentle yet potent ally.
- Savor a blend of cacao, carob, and lucuma thoughtfully prepared by Dandy’s Raw Choc, fostering warmth, receptivity, and presence.
- Allow the cacao to guide you on a journey of heart-centered remembrance.
- Stargate Meditation
- Journey into a profound meditative state supported by the ethereal Stargate, a realm of sacred geometry facilitating awareness, connection, and subtle perception.
- Surrender to the experience, allowing yourself to soften, expand, and be cradled within this sacred space.
Invitation and Activities
- Enter a sacred, heart-centered space.
- Reflect on your inner blossoming.
- Release what no longer serves you.
- Contribute your prayers to the Despacho.
- Engage with the community, nature, and spiritual energies.
What to Bring
- A journal (optional)
- A water bottle
- A burnable offering (written prayer or intention)
- Comfort items like a cushion, blanket, or yoga mat
Additional Details
- The Despacho will be ritually offered to the fire later, completing the prayer cycle.
- Contribution: £25–£35 (sliding scale)
- Facilitators: Ali Rabjohns and Dandy Christofi
- Open to individuals aged 18+
- Limited spaces available – pre-booking is essential
Cacao Guidance
- Ceremonial cacao supports emotional openness, clarity, and connection.
- Tips: Avoid caffeine on the day and consider eating lightly before the ceremony.
- Health considerations for specific conditions outlined.
For inquiries or reservations, contact: enquiries@alirabjohns.com
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Event Agenda
- 05:00 PM – 06:30 PM
- Arrive and Settle – Opening of the sacred space (Host: Dandy Cristofi)
- 05:30 PM – 06:00 PM
- Introduction to Despacho and Stargate Meditation (Host: Dandy Cristofi)
- 06:00 PM – 06:30 PM
- Cacao and Despacho Ceremony (Host: Dandy Cristofi)
- 06:30 PM – 07:00 PM
- Despacho Ceremony and Sacred Space Closure (Hosts: Don Agustin and Santos)
- 07:00 PM – 07:15 PM
- Sacred Space Closure (Host: Ali Rabjohns)
