An evening to soften, open, and reconnect
Away from the business and overstimulation of everyday life, under the light of the full moon in Scorpio; you’re invited into a gentle, heart-opening space to slow down, release, and reconnect.
This 75-minute experience weaves together ceremonial cacao and a deeply restorative crystal bowl sound bath to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and a sense of inner spaciousness. Return to yourself and who you truly are.
Whether you’re seeking to deepen self-love, move through emotional blocks, or simply rest and be held, this is a space to let go and allow yourself to just be, as you were always meant to be, exactly as you are.
Date: Friday 1st May 2026
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm (75 min)
Location: Woolwich, TBC
Pricing
Early Bird: £25 (Ends Friday 10th April 2026. Use code: LUV3-26)
Standard: £30
Community: £22 (Students, UC Recipients, QPOC. Use code: CARE-26)
Booking Support: ashley@bayleafyoga.com
What to expect
Opening & intention setting: We begin with a short guided arrival, grounding and intention setting aligned with the full moon - traditionally a time of illumination, release, and completion. Note: Feel free to bring a journal, special object or affirmation to personalise your practice.
Ceremonial cacao: You’ll be served a cup of organic, ceremonial-grade cacao. Used for centuries in Mesoamerican traditions as a heart-opening plant medicine. We’ll honour and explore its roots in both ancient practice and modern science, supporting emotional clarity, connection, and presence.
Crystal bowl sound bath: Lie back and be immersed in the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls. The sound gently guides the body into a deeply restful state, helping to release tension, quiet the mind, and restore balance. You deserve this.
Closing integration: We’ll gently return with space to reflect, integrate, and carry this sense of ease and connection forward.
+ Includes: A free wellness goodies to take away with you.
+ This certified organic ceremonial grade cacao is: agro-chemical/pesticide free, sourced from small scale growers and farmers co-operatives, and supports TreeSisters - Women Seeding Change. Tree Sisters is a non-profit organisation aiming to radically accelerate tropical reforestation by engaging the unique feminine consciousness, gifts and leadership of women everywhere.
What to bring
Come as you are. The studio is fully equipped with mats, props, cushions and blankets
You don’t need to have any prior experience with cacao, meditation, or sound baths.
Just bring yourself, an open mind, and a willingness to slow down.
Personalise your practice:
Run cold? We recommend you bring an extra layer. Though cacao is warming, your body temperature may drop during the sound bath.
Feel free to bring a journal, special object or affirmation to personalise your practice.
Organic certified ceremonial grade cacao.
About Cacao
The use of raw cacao for ceremonies among many Mesoamerican indigenous tribes is well documented. Traditionally cacao symbolize cycle of life, healing and the recall of the power of ancestors. In the modern world, cacao is still used in holistic medicine for getting clarity, setting intentions and doing healing work. The phenomena of this concept which is also researched by science, shows us that cacao activates a part of our brain and interacts with several neurotransmitters including dopamine, serotonin and endorphins which then are released into the brain.
These neurotransmitters play an important role psychologically. Dopamine is important for the expression of feelings of happiness. Some of the many roles of serotonin include impulse control and mood elevation. Phenylethylamine is an endorphin chemical that has an impact on several “feel-good hormones” and it is also described as “an immediate shot of happiness, pleasure and emotional well-being”. These suggest why cacao is considered a plant medicine for “opening the heart”.
Cacao is a powerful medicine that taught us to appreciate the present moment and helps us to understand that true contentment occurs when we value the simple things of life.
Description courtesy of Jessica Anaya Perez BSc
About Jessica
Jessica is a Mexican graduate of Herbal Medicine ( National Institute of Medical Herbalists) practicing in London and remotely. She is a beekeeper and a London National City Park ranger. She believes that nature holds the key to happiness.
Cacao and Sound Bath Contraindications
Sound Baths and Ceremonial cacao are generally safe for most people. However, due to cacao’s its stimulating and cardiovascular effects, it may not be suitable for everyone.
Please consult your GP or feel empowered to opt out of cacao or for a milder dose. Either way, you are still very welcome to attend the sound bath.
If you’re unsure, please feel free to reach out in advance at ashley@bayleafyoga.com to discuss your situation confidentially.
What students are saying:
“thanks for yesterday Ashley, that was a big leap for me… I think that was a great success for all of us.“ A - Mini Winter Retreat
“Thanks again for an amazing session on Sunday it was wonderful.” M - Mini Winter Retreat
“That was so beautiful… the bowls were wonderful… I came out so refreshed, so invigorated and reenergised.“ K - Bayleaf Yoga Sound Bath
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