CEREMONIAL CACAO
FACILITATOR TRAINING
ENROL NOW FOR OUR FEBRUARY 2025 INTAKE
Share in the Sacred Elixir of Cacao...
…and in the power of holding divine space as you become a SOSHA Ceremonial Cacao Facilitator.
Welcome to the School of Spiritual Healing Arts, where your journey into the world of ancient wisdom and healing begins. Ceremonial Cacao, a revered plant medicine, opens the heart and mind, fostering emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Whether you seek personal growth or aspire to guide others in transformative experiences, our comprehensive training courses equip you with profound knowledge and practical skills to harness the power of ceremonial cacao.
Tap into your Heart Space with the Sacred Mother.
What is ceremonial cacao?
Discover the profound impact of Ceremonial Cacao, a sacred plant medicine used for centuries to facilitate emotional, spiritual, and physical healing. This heart-opening elixir, made from raw cacao beans, is traditionally prepared and consumed in ceremonial settings to deepen introspection, enhance meditation, and foster a sense of connection and community. Our courses guide you through the preparation and use of ceremonial cacao, empowering you to harness its transformative properties for personal growth and spiritual exploration. Whether you seek to enrich your own practice or share this ancient wisdom with others, the SOSHA Ceremonial Cacao training provides the knowledge and tools to create meaningful, heart-centered experiences.
YOUR CEREMONIAL CACAO JOURNEY WITH SOSHA
SOSHA Cacao Level 1
The Foundation – Discover the basics of Ceremonial Cacao, including its history, principles, and self-practice methods.
SOSHA Cacao Level 2
Advanced Practice – Elevate your skills with advanced methods and master the art of conducting transformative Cacao Ceremonies.
SOSHA Cacao Master
Master Practitioner – Achieve mastery with the integration of various modalities, and become a Ceremonial Cacao Master.
Unparalleled Academic Excellence
SOSHA Cacao Facilitation Certification is a fully online, self-study and integrated learning course designed to help you access and experience the transformative power of ceremonial cacao, all within the Academic Excellence of the School of Spiritual Healing Arts.
We blend online learning, teacher-led tutorials, and practical assessments to provide comprehensive support throughout our courses, empowering you to become the most skilled and impactful cacao facilitator you can be.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learn and understand cacao’s history, master preparation techniques, and develop self-healing and guided ceremonial practices.
Deepen your knowledge of advanced cacao rituals, integrate cacao into broader healing practices, and develop skills for leading group ceremonies.
Achieve mastery in cacao ceremonies, integrate advanced healing practices, and excel in leading large-scale, impactful ceremonial experiences.
WHAT YOU'LL ALSO RECEIVE WITH ENROLMENT
Get access to our SOSHA Foundational Programs For Free when you sign up!
The SOSHA Trauma Informed Certificate Program equips practitioners with skills to recognize and address trauma, create safe environments, and integrate trauma-informed care into their practice. This self-study course includes video lessons, resources, reflective exercises and Assessments to help you become a powerful Trauma Informed Healer.
The SOSHA Support Practitioner Certificate Program teaches practitioners to effectively hold space and support clients across healing modalities. This self-study course offers hours of video lessons, resources, reflective exercises and Assessments to enhance your practice and client relationships.
The SOSHA Nervous System Informed Certification Program provides practitioners with knowledge and skills to enhance nervous system health and resilience. This self-study course includes hours of video lessons, resources, reflective exercises and Assessments for comprehensive learning and application.
JOIN US IN OUR NEXT INTAKE
SOSHA CACAO LEVEL 1
The Foundations-
Online Access to All Modules
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Specific 3 Month Curriculum
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30+ Hours of Learning
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Internationally Accredited Certification
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ZERO Prerequisites
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Semester 1 Payment Plan Available
SOSHA CACAO LEVEL 2
Advanced Practice-
Online Access to All Modules
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Specific 3 Month Curriculum
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70+ Hours of Learning
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Internationally Accredited Certification
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SOSHA Level 1 Cacao Prerequisite
(or comparable certification) -
Semester 1 Payment Plan Available
SOSHA CACAO MASTER
Master Practitioner-
Online Access to All Modules
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Specific 3 Month Curriculum
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120+ Hours of Learning
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Internationally Accredited Certification
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SOSHA Level 1 & 2 Cacao Prerequisite
(or comparable certification) -
Semester 1 Payment Plan Available
About Your Instructors
Hi!
My name is Dane, and I’ll be your host with the Ceremonial Cacao online course content, and matched with the expertise of our incredible Cacao tutors, you’re in the best hands when it comes to this journey!
I’ve been in the healing realm for over a decade, helping people through Energetic Healing, Therapy, Breathwork, Plant Medicine and so much more.
I’m also the founder here at SOSHA, so if there’s anything you want to know about how we do things – then sing on out!
I can’t wait to begin this journey with you!
Shardasia Schwass
Hey beautiful soul,
My name is Shardasia, and I am honored to guide you on your journey towards self-discovery and empowerment through yoga, sound therapy, and holistic health.
With over 11 years of dedicated practice in Yoga, my journey led me to the heart of Eastern Philosophies in India and Nepal. In 2018 and 2019, I immersed myself in a 200 Hour Kundalini Tantra Yoga Teacher Training, along with courses in Reiki and Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Therapy in Rishikesh. It was here that a set of bowls found me, and I brought them back to New Zealand, along with the profound knowledge and teachings to share these powerful tools.
In 2021, I deepened my practice with a 200 Hour Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training in Yoga Nidra, Yin, Hatha, and Vinyasa here in New Zealand. My most recent accomplishment includes a Diploma of Holistic Health Science with a focus on Nutrition and Naturopathy. Additionally, I have studied the origins and science of cacao and have been facilitating cacao ceremonies infused with sound therapy for about four years.
My number one goal is to inspire and plant mindful seeds that lead towards self-discovery and empowerment, creating a ripple effect of worldly peace and compassion for the benefit of all beings.
I am thrilled to connect with you and support you on your path to holistic well-being and spiritual growth. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together!
FAQ
Yes, this program is a self study course with all materials hosted online.
The program is made up of Online Recorded Content – which is where all of the knowledge and material is kept and accessed, as well as LIVE Online Tutorials with your Cacao Facilitator who will be helping guide you every second-week with live questions, and tasks to help you become the best Cacao Facilitator you can become.
As soon as you’ve processed your application & paid, you will be added to the enrolment list and sent your login details no longer than 1 week before your start date.
Your tutorial times will be finalised closer to start but will ‘loosely be scheduled every Tuesday 7pm CST if you’re in the Western & Northern Hemisphere, & 7pm NZST if you’re in the Eastern / Southern Hemisphere.
There are 3 Semesters each year and they are below:
Semester 1) First week of February – Last week of April
Semester 2) First week of June – Last week of August
Semester 3) First week of October – Last week of December
There is a 1 month break between each Semester to allow for catching up of material before students wish to continue onto higher studies.
You can sign up for multiple programs per semester, as each Tutorial for a program will be scheduled at different times to allow for cross-discipline learning.
A Cacao Ceremony is a sacred ritual that uses ceremonial-grade cacao to open the heart and facilitate deep emotional and spiritual healing. Participants drink a specially prepared cacao elixir and engage in meditative and introspective practices, such as guided meditation, breathwork, or intention setting. The ceremony creates a safe space for personal reflection, connection with others, and exploration of inner wisdom, promoting a sense of unity, peace, and transformation.
Cacao Ceremonies are suitable for everyone. Whether you’re new to energy healing or a seasoned practitioner in other modalities, the sacred elixir of Cacao offers valuable techniques that can be integrated into personal and professional wellness practices.
Level 1 requires no prior experience. Level 2 requires successful completion of Level 1, and Level 3 requires completion of the first two levels.
Please also check out the SOSHA Terms & Conditions to ensure you’re up to date with any important announcements and updates / contraindications for Cacao Facilitation.
Yes – it is!
SOSHA is an Internationally Accredited Healing Institution of the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine.
Yes, after completing Level 2, you can start holding space for Cacao Ceremonies on others professionally. Level 3 further enhances your skills and allows you to teach and certify other practitioners.
Each program runs for 3 months, and consists of 12 individual online modules for you to complete within the timeframe.
You’ll also receive support and guidance from our Cacao Tutors in the Bi-Weekly tutorials which are available for you as well.
While there are no education requirements, we do strongly recommend our students to continuing to study other modalities in order to enhance their skillsets, and become more integrated and well rounded healers.
We also offer in-person Retreats to our graduates in order to connect and develop further as individuals and healers on their own healing journey.
Yes – as this is an online program, you have Lifetime access to this program – meaning it doesn’t have to take you the 3 months to complete if life happens and you need to take some time away for a bit.
As per the terms and conditions as laid out at www.schoolofspiritualhealingarts.com/terms-conditions, we do not offer refunds once studying has commenced as our class numbers and tutorial numbers are planned according to the confirmed number of spots.
By submitting payment and/or clicking the checkbox acknowledging you agree with these terms and conditions, you also accept the terms of this agreement.
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