What is chocolate therapy?
A true sensory therapy. Our chocolate therapy can be combined with yoga and massage session and is always offered with a cacao ceremony. Many people experience heightened states of awareness and spiritual awakening during our cacao ceremony, where the sacred plant medicine is used to facilitate introspection and healing. We use chocolate and cacao in our massage which improves blood flow and its natural oils hydrate the skin. The chocolate's texture can also exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells and improves circulation.
How does chocolate therapy work?
Your spa therapist will consult with you for customization. Chocolate promotes feelings of compassion, and unity, allowing us to release emotional blockages and cultivate a sense of inner peace. The combination of chocolate and massage can help reduce inflammation and alleviate muscle tension. The warm temperature of the chocolate can also help loosen tight muscles. Stress relief.
Chocolate can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by stimulating the production of endorphins, which are natural painkillers. Chocolate can also generate "happiness hormones".
If it is your first time at the spa you’ll be asked to complete a pre-treatment health questionnaire. Avoid eating a heavy meal or drinking alcohol prior to the treatment.
Originally discovered by the Olmecs in 1500 B.C. and a staple in the Mayan and Aztec cultures for centuries, cacao had a place in these empires as a sacred, elite, and ritualistic plant. Read more on our blog.
What are the benefits of chocolate therapy?
include:
- hydrates skin
- reduces stress and anxiety
- alleviating depression
- improves blood flow
- loosens tight muscles with warm of chocolate applied to skin/joints
