Cacao & Kirtan

Hosted by Luke Armstrong

Saturday, October 12th 8:30-10pm

Bushwick

$20

Kirtan is the “music of yoga.” It is a devotional practice of connecting to the heart through singing mantras and devotional songs. A Kirtan consists in singing ancient mantras as a meditative practice. This can be quite transformative and healing. It is perhaps best described poetically as a heartfelt gathering singing from their heart to their highest bliss.

What is Ceremonial Cacao?

The indigenous people of the Central and South Americas regarded cacao as the drink of love. The Mayans called it “heart medicine.” Theobroma Cacao literally means Cacao - Food of the Gods. The Aztecs called it Heart Blood.

Pure Cacao is a Superfood that has numerous health benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. It is a natural antidepressant and MAO inhibitor, meaning that it releases endorphins and other feel good chemicals, and keeps them in our brain for longer.

Our Cause:

The Integral Heart Family is U.S. a 501c3 charity that is based in Antigua, Guatemala. It provides kids born into generational poverty with all they need to grow, succeed, and thrive.

The Integral Heart Family currently provides 75 children with all they need go to school. Students participate in after-school programming that includes psychology, history, English, international affairs, critical thinking, human rights, yoga, meditation, art, homework help, and more.

Luke Bio:

Luke Maguire Armstrong is an author and musician who has based his world travels out of Guatemala for the past 15 years. His work to combat infant malnutrition attracted the attention of Christiane Amanpour and was featured on the ABC Global Health Special on that theme.

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