A playful encounter with spirit in a sacred space…
Cacao Ceremonies &
Five Elements Dance
Welcome to the heart-opening world of cacao ceremonies and the Five Elements Dance—a sacred space where movement becomes prayer, and cacao becomes a guide into deeper connection with yourself and the collective.
I began facilitating cacao ceremonies on Koh Phangan in 2012, and they’ve become one of my most joyful offerings. Each ceremony is an invitation to come home to the heart, explore your emotional landscape, and awaken your spirit through embodied ritual.
What to Expect
The ceremony begins with a warm cup of ceremonial-grade cacao—prepared with intention and organic ingredients. Cacao is known as the “food of the gods,” and for good reason. It softens our defenses, opens our heart, and enhances connection. Once we’ve set our intentions, the music begins, and we move through an embodied journey across the five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether.
Each element brings its own rhythm, emotion, and energy. Through guided movement and free-form dance, you'll release stress, connect with others, and rediscover parts of yourself that long to be seen. You don’t need to be a dancer—just come with a willingness to move and feel.
Upcoming Ceremonies:
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FRIDAYS: MAY 23RD & JUNE 6TH
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What is a Guided Dance Journey?
I’m often asked this by those new to the practice. Think of it as an energetic, heart-centered movement experience guided by music and intention. We begin grounded in Earth and spiral through the elements, using music, simple prompts, and spontaneous expression to embody each one.
It’s playful, powerful, and deeply therapeutic. Whether you’re releasing tension, awakening joy, or simply reconnecting with your body, this dance becomes a sacred ritual.
🎥 Watch the Journey
This short film was created over a decade ago, during my early days of offering cacao ceremonies and Five Elements Dance under the name Dance Yoga Bliss. Though I now work under the name Nola Bloom and Blooming Spirit Journeys, this video still captures the heart of the work I love to share.
I hope it gives you a sense of the energy, movement, and sacred joy that these ceremonies continue to bring today.
Work with me 1:1 in a Private Cacao Ceremony
Custom to your desire
If you’re seeking something more intimate, I also offer private cacao ceremonies tailored to your personal intention. These sessions weave in meditation, breathwork, light movement, and heartfelt sharing—held in a safe, ceremonial space.
Available OnlineRead MorePersonalized cacao ceremonies: Your journey, your healing, your transformation.
1 hr
175 US dollars
Preparing for your
Cacao Ceremony
To receive the full benefits of cacao, I recommend:
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Eating lightly or fasting 3–4 hours before
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Avoiding caffeine and alcohol that day
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Coming with an open heart and loose, comfortable clothing
Collaborate with Me
If you're a yoga teacher or retreat facilitator, cacao ceremonies can be a profound addition to your event. I offer tailored ceremonies that help groups bond, release, and integrate. They are especially impactful during teacher trainings or after deep inner work.
Retreat Testimony:
"The Cacao Ceremony with Nola Bloom was one of the highlights of the retreat for my teacher training students. Many wrote to me that the ceremony helped deepen their relationships to themselves and to each other, and I too had a wonderful time with the 5 elements dance through which Nola gently and effectively led our group." ~Shy Sayar
With heart, rhythm, and cacao-infused magic,
