goose conscious pre-game: bend

THE CONSCIOUS PRE-GAME for fans consists of a cacao ceremony and meditation circle designed to deepen the live music experience by offering an alternative way to pre-game. These special events provide space for members of the Goose community to connect with one another on a deeper level. We also hope to empower you to enter the night with a greater sense of inner awareness, intention, and presence.

We will begin with the cacao ceremony where we'll drink ceremonial-grade cacao (from Guatemala, Nicaragua, or Peru). Cacao produces heart-opening, energizing, playful, blissful, yet grounding and centering effects, which make it an ideal pre-game substance to help ease “pre-show jitters”, enhance the ability to connect with others, and help you become present and immersed in the show.

After we share our first few sips together, we will set intentions for the night. We will then move into a seated, guided meditation. After the meditation, we will open the space for pulling an oracle card, journaling, and sharing (if you choose; silence is always welcome).

No meditation or cacao experience is necessary. To learn more about THE CONSCIOUS PRE-GAME, please click here.

This event will take place near Hayden Homes Amphitheater. The exact location will be announced closer to the event. We will be outside and seated for the majority of the time. Please wear appropriate clothing (comfortable for sitting; layers if you get chilly) and bring water. We will provide cushions to sit on, but please bring anything you may specifically need to feel comfortable sitting on the ground (yoga mat, blanket, etc). Feel free to also bring a journal or anything else you may wish to use after the ceremony to capture any thoughts, emotions, or energies that arise.

It is easiest to connect with the spirit of cacao on an empty stomach and in the absence of other substances (caffeine, alcohol, marijuana, etc). We recommend fasting for at least 2-3 hours before the event. For more information on how to prepare for a cacao ceremony and what to expect, please click here.

Please contact us ahead of time with any food allergies, if you are taking any prescription medications, including (but not limited to) antidepressant, cardiac, or blood pressure medications, and/or are pregnant or breastfeeding, so we can discuss modifying your cacao dose.

Pre-registration is required! To preserve the intimacy of the ceremony, space is limited! We recommend registering as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

For sold out events, please email hello@hannahandkait.com to be added to the waitlist.