Breathwork & Cacao

Cacao and Breathwork

Join us for a heart-opening journey this May 4th, guided by Jo and Sally, and held in the loving presence of Mama Cacao. This is a space to soften, open, and reconnect with your heart, your breath, and your body.

We begin in ceremony with Mama Cacao, the sacred plant medicine that naturally opens the heart, invites softness, and awakens presence. Through her warmth, you’ll be supported to drop into self-compassion, emotional clarity, and a deeper connection to yourself, creating the foundation for a transformative breathwork experience.

We’ll journey with the Breath -the air element as our guide. Breath is life, energy, and awareness; when combined with the heart-opening effects of Mama Cacao, it allows you to:

• Softly expand the heart space

• Move and release held emotions

• Invite clarity, lightness, and inner alignment

Jo will guide you on a gentle, heart-led journey, inviting your heart to soften, open, and expand. Through flowing, connected breath, you’ll feel energy move, emotions release, and a deep sense of presence in your body held by the warmth of Mama Cacao and the support of Jo & Sally.

Date: 4th May. 4-6pm

Venue: The Carthouse @ The Fold, Bransford

Exchange: £30 per Single Ticket or 2 tickets for £54.

Concessions are available by request via sally@sallysmiles.co.uk 

Please Note: All tickets are non refundable or transferable.

What to Bring:

Yoga Mat/blanket/cushion & anything to lay down and sit with comfort

Water

Warm, layered clothing

Notepad & pen to write down insights

Contraindications & Safety Information

Breathwork can be a powerful and supportive practice, but it may not be suitable for everyone. Please consult your doctor or healthcare professional before attending if you have, or have a history of:

               •             Cardiovascular conditions (high blood pressure, heart disease, history of heart attack or stroke)

               •             Respiratory conditions such as severe asthma or COPD

               •             Epilepsy or a history of seizures

               •             Severe mental health conditions (e.g., psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) not currently managed by breathwork.

               •             Recent surgery, acute illness, or injury

               •             Pregnancy

               •             Glaucoma or retinal detachment

               •             Use of medications that affect brain function (please check with your doctor)

Important Notes:

               •             Breathwork intensity will be guided, but you are encouraged to listen to your body at all times.

               •             Modifications will be offered, and you are welcome to pause, slow down, or rest whenever needed.

               •             Participation is voluntary, and by attending you take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing.

If you are unsure whether this practice is suitable for you, please reach out in advance to discuss your individual circumstances.

Cacao Safety & Contraindications

Mama Cacao is a sacred plant medicine that can support the heart, emotions, and presence. While generally safe for most people, please consult your doctor or healthcare professional before attending if you have:

               •             Cardiovascular conditions (e.g., high blood pressure, heart disease)

               •             Sensitivity to caffeine or stimulants

               •             Pregnancy or breastfeeding

               •             Allergies to cacao or chocolate products

               •             Severe mental health conditions or recent emotional crisis

Important Notes:

               •             Cacao is intended for ceremonial use, not as a food substitute.

               •             Participants are encouraged to listen to their body-sip mindfully and pause if needed.

               •             Individual experiences may vary; effects can include emotional release, heightened awareness, or warmth in the body.

If you have any concerns or questions about using cacao in this session, please contact us beforehand to discuss your circumstances.

Your Facilitators

Jo Gill (Serenity Flow)

Jo is a certified, trauma-informed Breathwork Facilitator, Yoga Teacher, and Wellbeing Coach, dedicated to helping others reconnect with the wisdom of their body and the power of their breath.

Specialising in Conscious Connected Breathwork, Jo guides transformative experiences that support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deep inner awareness. Her approach weaves science and soul - integrating evidence-based breathwork techniques with intuitive, heart-led facilitation to create a space of safety, curiosity, and healing.

With a background rooted in yoga, embodiment, and holistic wellbeing, Jo’s sessions invite balance, clarity, and calm-offering a path to greater self-connection and authentic expression.

For more info on her work, visit https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/1491eca3

Sally Smiles

Sally is a Shamanic Practitioner, Drum Maker, Musician & Sweatlodge Facilitator based in Worcester. Her work is deeply rooted in the medicine of the land, inspired by the ancient ways and finding balance through connection to the natural world. Having trained in a wide range of modalities and traditions, she works to empower those who come to her offerings, holding space for people to cultivate their own deeper relationship to spirit, nature and to themselves.

Sally is the Founder of Collective Soul CIC, a non-profit set up to create conscious gatherings for the well-being, belonging & connection of the local community.

For more on her offerings, visit www.sallysmiles.co.uk