Fall Equinox Cacao & Authentic Movement Ceremony
Sunday, September 21 • 2.5 hours
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As the light and dark meet in perfect balance, the Fall Equinox invites us to pause, reflect, and open to change. It marks the gentle shift from the outward energy of summer to the inward journey of autumn — a time to gather what we have grown and prepare for the quieter months ahead.

This year, the Equinox aligns with the New Moon — a moment of renewal, intention, and fresh beginnings. While the equinox invites balance and integration, the new moon whispers of planting seeds for what is to come. Together, these celestial events create a powerful threshold: an opportunity to both honor what has been and step consciously into the next chapter.

We will gather in an intimate circle, beginning with a heart-opening cacao ritual. Ceremonial cacao, a sacred plant medicine, has been used for centuries to connect more deeply with ourselves, with others, and with the natural cycles around us. The warm, rich drink will support us in softening the mind and listening to the body’s subtle impulses.

From this grounded, open place, we will move into the practice of Authentic Movement — a simple yet profound form of self-exploration through free, improvised movement in the presence of a compassionate witness. With eyes closed, you will be invited to follow your body’s natural impulses, allowing movement, stillness, breath, and sensation to guide you. There is no choreography and no right or wrong way to move — only the unfolding of your inner landscape.

The ceremony will flow between shared silence, movement, and gentle words, creating a safe container where presence, trust, and curiosity can grow. As we close, we will come together again in circle to reflect, share, and integrate the experience.

You don’t need any dance or movement background — simply bring your openness, comfortable clothes, and a willingness to listen to what wants to move through you.

Join us in marking this rare seasonal and lunar threshold with heart, movement, and community.

Sequence of Events:

We arrive in the space and ground with meditation. After setting an intention, we drink our cacao mindfully. After a shaking session to loosen our body up, we start with the practice of Authentic movement, whereby we gather with a partner or a small group. One person is blindfolded and moves from within, the other person is there to witness and makes sure people don’t bump into each other. We start with 3 minute and switch. The sessions get increasingly longer, up to 9 minutes. We will also open the circle up to a group session we we can move and pulse as a group. After this time, we reflect, write, and share with the same partner or small group and then in the larger group in a respectful and non-judgmental way.

What to bring:

Please bring a scarf or something that can serve as a blindfold, comfortable clothes, warm socks, and a comfy sweater, also your own mug to drink your cup of cacao.

Although we will be drinking a milder ceremonial dose of cacao, please let me know if you have high blood pressure, are taking antidepressants, or are pregnant so we can adjust the dose.

If you have any questions, send mail to hi@minalange.com.

Tickets

Early Bird till September 7th!