Feeling the call to become a sacred facilitator with the spirit of Cacao?

Applications are now open for our yearly 2027 Spring intake.

During this 13 week online and in person shamanic apprenticeship you will learn how to facilitate a sacred

Cacao Ceremony based off centuries-old customs and indigenous traditions.

You will be taught how to prepare Ceremonial Cacao, the benefits of this plant medicine, its history and how to create a safe and sacred container for

ceremony.

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TOTAL: 60 HOURS

UK Intensives: 16
Online Modules: 30
Live Mentorships: 14

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What’s included

  • 70+ hours of weekly content to delve into at your own speed

  • Weekly workbook exercises

  • Live Online Group Calls

    6 x live bi-weekly group calls to ensure you are connecting with the beauty of Cacao on a personal level and have the opportunity to experience a multitude of Cacao Ceremonies.

  • In Person Training Days (Manchester & London)

    2 x in person training days to ensure you are engaging with the aspects of opening, closing and holding ceremonial space in a practical , safe and nurturing way.

  • Access to a Private Group Cacao Family

    Receive access to a private group chat connecting you to likeminded souls embarking on this magical journey with you.

  • Option to add additional in person ceremonies

    Add additional private 1:1 Cacao Ceremonies to deepen your learning and connection to Mama Cacao.

  • Plus more!
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The Journey of the Sacred He-art of Cacao Apprenticeship

Week 1: Understanding Cacao as a sacred plant

Week 2: The role of the guide in Cacao Ceremonies

Week 3: The Purpose of a Cacao Ceremony

Week 4: Preparing & Leading the Ceremony

Week 5: Opening the Ceremony

Week 6: Ceremonial Activities & Closing the Ceremony

Week 7: Integration Week

Week 8: Giving Thanks & Offerings + In person Day 1

Week 9: Ethical & CulturalConsiderations

Week 10: Building Community & Continuity

Week 11: Adapting Ceremonies for Different Groups

Week 12: Common Challenges & Solutions

Week 13: Experiencing Ceremonial Formats & Meditations

In Person Weekend 2 & Initiation

In Person Curriculum

Manchester - Shala & Sage

Shala & Sage is the perfect location to begin our in person intensives. This well equipped and personable space makes for an intimate environment where practitioners can begin to build confidence in the foundations of their facilitation.

In these two in person immersions participants begin to cultivate their connection with Cacao and build confidence and understanding of facilitating ceremonies in different varying environments and settings. These weekend intensives lay a strong foundation of working with Cacao and have a strong focus on practical experience.

Manchester Dates:
May 16th
June 19th

Find out more!

  • Practical In Person Learning

    Receive practical in person experience based off lineage and ancient wisdom, setting you up to be a confident and embodied facilitator

  • Opening, Closing and Protection of the Space

    Learn shamanic opening & closing of the space as well as shamanic protection, ensuring your containers are held safely & in integrity

  • Community, Connection & Transformation

    Become part of a Cacao family as your journey through the training with other like minded souls

  • Become one with the medicine

    Build a strong connection with the medicine, understand how she communicates with you, expand your intuition and experience your own heart opening journey from embarking on a dieta.

  • Flexible & Immersive

    With Manchester and London intensives and self-paced online study, the training is comprehensive and fits in around your day to day schedule while still offering deep, embodied learning.

  • Safety, Integrity & Trauma Awareness

    Learn to hold space with clarity and care. Ground your facilitation in ethics, consent, and trauma-informed principles to create safe, supportive environments for transformation.
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  • Early Bird Signup

    £1222

    *Secure your place now for this powerful training by 30th November, 2026.

  • Full Price

    £1333

    *Registrations after the 30th November, 2026.
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Meet your guide

Rachael Love, is an Australian Medicine Woman, Sound Therapist, Energy Healer, Psychic, and Wellness Coach and has been facilitating within the wellness space for half a decade.

Rooted in ancient and modern healing modalities, she holds qualifications in Shamanic Healing, Reiki, Sound Healing, Time Line Therapy, Hypnotherapy,

NLP, Coaching, is a passionate Drum Birther and has made it her mission to connect more people back to their inner knowing, leading her to facilitate and also train others with the spirit of Cacao, a plant medicine that she has a deep intention to share with the hearts of many.

She is also a sacred Mesa carrier and is part of a Peruvian Medicine Wheel based of the Q'ero Indigenous tradition.

Bridging the realms of spirituality and science, Rachael weaves a comprehensive transformational experience, connecting individuals back to the natural rhythms of life and nature.

It is her true belief that the more we come back to connecting with plants and their medicine, the happier humanity will be.

Through her unique approach, she creates a space for profound transformation and relaxation, allowing individuals to embark on a journey of self discovery, empowerment and a deep reconnection with the rhythms of Mother Earth and the heart space.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prior experience for this training?

No, you don't need any prior experience to join the training, just a will to learn and a calling to help others.

Are there any contraindications for participating?

This training is for training purposes only and should not go against any advice given by a medical practitioner. Participation means you are aware of the contraindications of sound and if any are present you have consulted with a health advisor beforehand to ensure your safety and suitability. Sachamama Medicina will not give medical advice.

Do you allow payment plans?

Yes! A minimum deposit of £400 is required to secure your place within the training. The remaining payments can then be scheduled in instalments & must be paid off by graduation.

What’s not included in the price?

All transport to the in person weekend training days is the responsibility of the participant.

Lunch will not be provided at the in person trainings however drinks and light snacks will be.

Instruments during the training will be provided however instruments for you to own and take home are not included.

Instruments will be available for purchase at the in person training days.