Some of the most loved days at Lunita pair two gentle ceremonies: cacao in the morning to open the heart, and temazcal later to release and renew. Neither is psychedelic, and together they make a complete arc from softening to letting go.
Morning, cacao
The day opens warm and slow. Cacao settles the group, brings a little heat to the chest, and gives everyone a quiet moment to set an intention before anything begins.
Evening, temazcal
Later, in the dome, heat and song and steam carry the work the heart began into the body. Release, sweat, and a sense of being renewed. You set your own edge throughout. If the dome is the part you are curious about, our temazcal ceremony page explains how the rounds are held and who carries them.
Why the pairing works
Open, then release. It is gentle but complete, which makes it a good first full day, and a favorite even for people who have done a lot of deeper work elsewhere. For more on either half of the day, read the Maya sweat lodge explained, and how the medicine nights differ if you are curious about deeper work.