Cacao & Cosmovision: Online Course with Tata Jerico and Nana Jessica of Kakaw Chinimital - May/June 2025
THIS COURSE BEGAN ON MAY 21 AND REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE AT A PARTIAL DISCOUNT. IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR JUST A SINGLE CLASS, YOU CAN DO SO HERE. (leer en español mas abajo) Join Tata Jerico and Nana Jessica of Kakaw Chinimital for a 4-part course to learn about their practices with sacred cacao and beliefs about its place in the Mayan Cosmovision. Kakaw Chinimital is a collective bringing together wisdom and practices from many Mayan groups: Kiché, Kaqchikel, and Kekchi’. They will transmit from their home in the Western Highlands of Guatemala, sharing information that has usually been closed to outsiders in order to protect it. While this isn’t a training, learning from these experts can help us deepen our relationship with cacao, share it in a more respectful way, and potentially incorporate some of the spiritual beliefs into our day-to-day life. CLASS TOPICSMay 21 - True History of Sacred CacaoMay 28 - Uses and Customs of Sacred CacaoJune 4 - Mayan Beliefs on How to Achie