Why a Cacao Ceremony

Facilitator Training?


Do you feel inspired to create your own

Cacao Ceremonies?

Do you feel ready to start holding

Cacao Ceremonies for others?

You already hold space, teach Yoga, lead Singing or Women Circles and would like to bring in the magic of Cacao?




You feel ready?

You just don't know how to start.

I have been in exactly the same place.

That's why I have create this course.

Welcome to Ixcacao


What you will learn


Are you curious about mastering the ancient wisdom, magic & alchemy of Cacao in Ceremony?

This course is for everyone who would like to learn more about the ancient wisdom & magic of cacao either for your private ceremonies or to start leading ceremonies.

You will learn about the history of cacao, the magic of this heart opening plant medicine, its benefits, precautions & more.

You will learn how to prepare a ceremony, create a theme & the structure, how to hold space & create a powerful setting.

You will learn about the music to use, which cacao suppliers, how to use your own gifts to make your ceremonies unique and how to start giving ceremonies yourself.

And much more...


Who is offering this course?


Hi, my name is Patricia Grimaldi.

Ever since I came in contact with Ayurveda over 10 years ago I have been on a deep dive into a yogic life, the search for truth and the path of healing. 

After completing a Hatha Yoga Training in India, I founded Sapana Yoga in 2015. My search led me to take many different trainings like Ayurveda, Yin Yoga, Qi Gong, Akashic Records, Bhakti Yoga, Transformational Facilitation, Vegan Nutrition, Coaching & more. 

Along the way more than 5 years ago I found Cacao or let's say she found me. I attended many ceremonies in Spain, Bali, Thailand, Costa Rica & Guatemala and eventually started to offer ceremonies myself over 2 years ago.

I have always been called to keep on transforming. To find my inner truth, to find clarity on where I want to be in life & to follow my heart and intuition. 

Now I am called to share my experience, knowledge, wisdom, magic and my strong love for Cacao with you.

Ixcacao, the goddess of the Cacao has called me to share her powerful medicine & I am excited to guide you on this journey.

For a glimpse of my ceremonies find a few testimonials below.



Kate, Yoga Teacher

My first experience of cacao was with Patricia, she explained how it works on a physical and spiritual level, and I felt as if I was partaking in something truly magical. I have attended a few cacao ceremonies with her now, and each one has been truly wonderful. I have had profound realizations during ceremonies - the power of cacao is real, and Patricia honors that beautifully in her ceremonies.

Cathrine, Coach

I can recommend Patricia's cacao ceremony from the bottom of my heart. I have been to 2 ceremonies by now. Both different from each other but what is the same is Patricia's ability to create a safe space for all participants. Her deep and genuine passion for what she is doing shines through. Her knowledge and wisdom is honest and true. I always feel safe and held and my experience has been profound each time. I am convinced this is thanks to Patricia's way of guiding us through the experience.

Mylene, Yoga Teacher


Patricia with her gentle guidance and presence, allows us to dive deeply into the heart of the cacao medicine. I particularly enjoyed the quality of the cacao she is offering, and the meditative practice she introduced within the ceremony, it added depth to the moment. Thanks Patricia for offering your gift of honest presence to the world, I am looking forward to be sitting in circle with you again.

How does this course work?


In the Ixcacao Cacao Ceremony Facilitator Training all course material will be available online on a platform: ceremonies, videos, texts, PDFs, tasks & worksheets. Apart from the platform you will get life-time access to a private community where you can exchange with like-minded cacao lovers, ask questions & connect.

With purchasing the course you will get 12 months access to all the material and life time access to the Community. There will be practical tasks for you as well, don't worry about it only being theory. And you will have on-going support in the community.


Are you ready to dive deep into the magic of Cacao?

Why join now?


Because the world needs you to share your gifts, to step up, to empower & inspire others and bring the magic of Cacao to as many people as possible.


You have been called to this space by the magic of Ixcacao, the goddess of Cacao. If you are here you are meant to share her magic, to help others with her medicine & to shine your light bright into the world.

The Cacao doesn't care about where your are from or what you know, it only wants to open hearts and spread love through you.


Are you ready to bring the magic of Cacao out into the world? Help others find clarity & presence? Support them in opening their hearts?

Book your spot now

Q&A


  • What's the Curriculum?

The Course consists of 22 lectures:

Welcome, Introducing Cacao, History & Origins of Cacao, From Tree to Ceremony, Cacao the Superfood, Cacao Magic, Precautions, Your Ceremony Toolkit, Preparing the Participants, Choosing a Theme, Preparing the Cacao, Setting the Space, Music in Ceremony, The 4 Directions, Pachamama, Mayan Ceremonies, Ceremony Structure, Holding Space in the Ceremony, Post Ceremony Moments, How to work as a Cacao Ceremony Facilitator, Conclusion & Support, Practice Ceremony


  • Can I do the Course at my own pace?

Yes, absolutely. You have 12 months to complete the course.


  • Who is this Course for?

For everyone!

Cacao lovers who want to know more about cacao, Facilitators who want to dive deeper into the world of Cacao, Yoga Teachers or other Space Holders (Women, Men or Song Circle Leaders, Kirtanis etc), Coaches and for those of you looking for personal development.


  • How long does the Course take?

It really depends on you. I suggest to take your time and let it all sink in. If you work full-time and do it on the side I would guess 2-3 months. If you go full in, about 1 month.


  • Will there be live Cacao Ceremonies?

All ceremonies are recorded already so you can access them in your own time. if you want to add live ceremonies & support you can choose the package including Clareza. Find out more about Clareza here.