Cacao, Sound & Ceremony

A heart-warming winter gathering with Victoria Waits & Sally Smiles

As winter begins to loosen its hold and the first whispers of spring stir beneath the surface, we invite you to gather in sacred space for a nourishing afternoon of Cacao, movement, and sound, a ritual of returning to yourself.

Together, we will use somatic, gentle movement to bring us into the body and soften the mind, leading into a Cacao Ceremony connecting to the gentle yet potent spirit of the cacao plant to awaken the heart. We’ll then be carried into stillness through a sound bath and channelled voice journey, where vibration and frequency become medicine, soothing the nervous system and grounding the heart and will end with flowing movement and dance, guided by rhythm and intuition — allowing the body to express, release, and return to its natural harmony.

This ceremony weaves together the ancient and the embodied:

• Cacao as heart medicine and ceremonial ally

• Movement and flow inspired by yoga and intuitive rhythm

• Sound and voice as pathways of healing and remembrance

Held with warmth and intention, this evening offers a chance to pause, reconnect, and tend the inner flame before stepping into the light of spring.

Date: 24^th January 2026

Time: 2-5pm

Location: The Carthouse @ The Fold, Bransford

Exchange: Early Bird (Until 31st Dec): £45 for a single ticket or £80 for two. After 31^st Dec: £50 for a single ticket or £90 for two

Please note: all tickets are none refundable or transferrable. If you require a concession, please contact us 

Booking: www.wildloveyoga.com

What to Bring: 

Water bottle

Notepad & pen to write down any insights

Yoga mat 

Blankets & cushion 

Comfortable, layered clothing

Contraindications: 

This workshop is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant or has current heart conditions. 

Your Facilitators: 

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 

Victoria Waits

Victoria is a movement & sound facilitator based within Worcestershire, sharing her passion for nature, creative and intuitive exploration through her offerings. With over 13 years of experience, she offers a down-to-earth and inclusive approach to wellbeing. Her classes are a holistic journey into body movement and mental empowerment, weaving together the philosophies of yoga, Eastern wellbeing, and cyclical living. Focusing on physical and mental strength, flexibility, and clarity, Victoria sets intentions and themes inspired by the seasons to deepen your body awareness. She shares daily classes and monthly workshops that draw on Eastern philosophies and the natural rhythms of life, creating a safe space for all to connect to body, mind, and spirit at their own pace. Victoria offers modifications and layers for everyone, fostering compassion, patience, and honesty in every personal practice.

www.wildloveyoga.com