THE CONSCIOUS PRE-GAME
for bands
cacao ceremony & meditation circle
designed to
support touring musicians
"The cacao ceremonies led by Hannah & Kait always do wonders in balancing and re-centering our hectic energies before shows. We all share the same look in our eyes every time we’re able to have one - that of gratitude for the space they create and to be able to breathe and be nothing but present with ourselves and each other for a moment."
- Rick Mitarotonda
(Goose)
"Hannah & Kait introduced us to Mama Cacao for the first time before a big show in Seattle. The ceremony was relaxing, yet recharging. I remember stepping on stage with the band - there was an extra bond of connection. It led to some really powerful and inspiring musical moments. I believe Mother Cacao brought us together and allowed us to tap into ourselves a little bit more than usual."
- Peter Anspach
(Goose)
WHAT'S THE POINT?
benefits
​provides time and space to slow down during the fast-paced chaos of tour​
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prompts you to check in with how you and your band mates are doing​
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encourages camaraderie among band members
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eases “pre-show jitters” and tour stress/fatigue
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supports mental, spiritual, emotional health while on the road
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helps you get "in the zone" and enter an aligned, creative flow state​​
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facilitates musical connection/chemistry among band members while on stage
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inspires you to approach the night with a sense of curiosity and wonder​
why cacao?
an alternative way to pre-game: cacao produces heart-opening, energizing, playful, blissful, yet grounding and centering effects while keeping your mind clear
eases "pre-show jitters" & overall tour stress: cacao contains magnesium (which reduces anxiety), anandamide ("the bliss molecule"), and precursors to dopamine and serotonin ("feel good" hormones)
helps you get "in the zone": cacao contains phenethylamine (PEA), a neurochemical said to be released when you're so engrossed in a task that you lose track of time (or when you become lost in the music)
facilitates chemistry/connection with band mates: cacao contains theobromine, a cardiovascular stimulant that opens the heart
enhances creativity: cacao is a vasodilator that increases blood flow to the brain; theobromine and PEA improve focus, clarity, and motivation, while magnesium promotes a relaxed state that helps you "get out of your own way" (overcome creative blocks)
combats tour fatigue: theobromine provides a more sustained energy boost than caffeine (slower absorption rate; no spike & crash)​
​supports spiritual/emotional well-being: cacao is a non-psychedelic plant medicine
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supports physical health: cacao is a nutrient-dense superfood that contains antioxidants and flavonoids
what to expect
HOW DOES IT WORK?
CHECK IN
check in with/share how you're feeling, and hear how your band mates are feeling
MEDITATE
tune in, relax, ground, and become centered with a guided meditation
SET INTENTIONS
gain inner awareness and clarity about what you need or how you want to show up (eg, for a specific show or the rest of tour)
CULTIVATE GRATITUDE
feel grateful for the present moment and your band mates/crew - soak in the experience and feel supported
DRINK CACAO
feel heart-opened, euphoric, energized, and grounded while remaining clear-headed
SURRENDER
have magic on your side as the spirit of cacao works behind the scenes to ensure your night divinely unfolds with ease
CONNECT
connect with yourself and your band mates/crew on a deeper level
