ZEN AT ZEPHYR - CACAO CIRCLE

Gather in sacred connection with a warm cup of ceremonial cacao, surrounded by the gentle, grounding presence of the horses. This unique and powerful heart-opening circle invites stillness, reflection, and shared intention, deepening your connection to self, nature, and the herd. A unique blend of ritual, presence, and equine wisdom.

Benefits of Sharing Ceremonial Cacao in the presence of Horses

• Contains theobromine, a natural cardiovascular stimulant that boosts mood and increases blood flow
• Contains anandamide and phenylethylamine, compounds associated with feelings of love, joy, and wellbeing
• Opens the heart and deepens connection to self and others
• Enhances meditation, inner clarity, and emotional access
• Acts as a gentle plant medicine that supports creativity, intuition, and presence
• Horses are highly sensitive, intuitive beings that respond to subtle emotional and energetic states
• Being near horses while drinking cacao can amplify heart coherence and emotional attunement
• Their grounded, non-judgmental presence helps to mirror truth, enhance self-awareness, and support healing
• Proximity to horses has been shown to lower cortisol levels, reduce heart rate, and increase oxytocin (the “bonding” hormone)