Cacao & Chakra Journey

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, a circle of open hearts gathered at Hearth Magick in Peterborough, New Hampshire for our Cacao & Chakra Journey: Releasing Fear, Restoring Flow. What unfolded over the course of the afternoon was a powerful blend of reflection, movement, creativity, and connection.

Gathering in Circle

Together we created a nurturing space to explore where fear lives in the body, how it shapes our experiences, and how we can gently release it. Through ceremony, guided meditation, somatic practices, and mandala creation, participants were invited to reconnect with their inner wisdom and restore a sense of flow.

Our journey began with a heart-opening cacao ceremony, inviting participants to slow down, arrive fully in the moment, and set intentions for the afternoon. The warmth of cacao helped open the heart and create a sense of grounding and connection within the group.

Through gentle somatic exercises, participants were invited to observe their bodies with curiosity and compassion. These movements created space to notice where sensations, tension, or openness might be present.

The guided meditation continued this exploration by bringing breath and attention to each chakra. Participants practiced becoming a sacred observer, noticing what arose in their thoughts, emotions, body, and spirit as awareness moved through each energy center.

Alongside these experiential practices, we explored the foundational understanding of what chakras are and the qualities associated with each one. Participants learned how to choose a chakra they wished to work with based on what was arising for them during the afternoon.

During the mandala-making portion of the gathering, each participant created a mandala focused on the chakra they felt called to explore. They also received a heart chakra stencil to take home, along with instructions for creating their own personal rituals so they can continue working with the chakras through mandala practice.

Meet the Facilitators

Kathryn Costa is an artist, astrologer, and instigator of soulful and creative living. She is the author of The Mandala Guidebook and the creator of a popular YouTube channel where she shares mandala art, creative practices, and tools for living with intention. Through her workshops and teachings, Kathryn guides people in finding clarity, releasing fear, and awakening their creativity. Get to know Kathryn Costa here.

Sarah Koch is a yoga teacher, embodied intimacy coach, and spiritual guide who helps people reconnect with their bodies, relationships, and inner wisdom. Her work blends movement, mindfulness, and soulful conversation to bring more presence and ease into everyday life. She and her partner, Bryan Russell, co-host That’s So Intimate, a podcast exploring real, spiritual, and deeply human conversations for our modern world. Find Sarah Koch here: www.yogaearthsoul.com