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Join us in September 2024 for a series on Unravelling Shame

Unravelling Shame

Join Siân Williams, Michael Ryan and Saoró in September for a series of explorations on the topic of unravelling shame.

In this period between Lughnasadh and Samhain as we move from the light towards the darker half of the year, we invite you to join us to shine the light together into the darkness of the shame that we each carry.

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Unravelling Shame Series
Unravelling Shame Series
Unravelling Shame Series

NEW LOTUS / ROSE TINCTURE RANGE

Blue Lotus & Damask Rose Tinctures 

Immerse yourself in the healing power of flowers with a range of tinctures developed by Agata, the Extravaganga for Saoró.

Blue Lotus — revered for centuries in Egypt & used in ritual to meditate, connect with higher realms & stimulate inner vision.

Damask Rose, with its rich connection to love & divine femininity, supports union with your higher self & the universal energies that fill your heart.

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We honour & spread the values of the sacred plant of Cacao by supporting a holistic heart-centred community space that supports individual & collective healing. Ultimately our individual work together flows into the collective field for greater kindness, harmony & creativity. 

Whether you are here to buy Cacao, increase your knowledge about the Cacao, find a holistic event or a nearby holistic practitioner, or join our lively blogging community of healers, poets & artists – you are very welcome!

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I started my journey with cacao in 2020. My journey brought me to Galway by packing up and just leaving. Galway is medicine to me and it's where I would go to escape for breaks until I knew I had to be there in order to survive. 

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Unravelling Shame Series Wrap Up ✨

It’s a wrap! We are filled with gratitude & wonder for all of you lovely people who joined us in September for our series on Unravelling Shame. 

Thank you to those who shared your experience in courage & openness with Siân, Michael & Vivienne ~ Sunlight is the best cure.

Thank you to the artists, poets & writers who explored & shared your perspectives on shame ~ creative expression reaches the artist & the audience in ways beyond the mind

Thank you to those who shared & held somatic & shamanic space - breathwork, connection circles, cacao ceremonies, channeled transmissions, land healing ~ you bring us back to the body, back to spirit

Thank you to all of you who tuned in, who reflected, who began to unravel your own personal & our collective shame ~ together we heal

We are grateful 🙏🏻 

A special thank you to Siân & Michael for your thoughtful co-creation of this series with us, for your joy, your patience & your care 🔥♥️🙏🏻

We’ll continue to share some additional resources this week to support anyone who would like to deepens this exploration

Le Grá
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#unravellingshame
**guided drum journey on healing the ancestors on Saoró**

Please check out this beautiful & powerful guided shamanic journey on healing the ancestors from Dionne @faeravenlu as a resource from our series on Unravelling Shame.

Join Dionne in a guided journey to meet the ancestors, freeing them from shame, blame & allowing healing across the lineage.

Allow yourself to rest into the healing power of the drum & of Dionne’s speaking & singing voice to meet & heal you & your ancestral line. 

Best listened to with headphones 🩵

Dionne
@faeravenlu

Experience the full journey here: 

https://saoro.org/2024/10/01/drum-journey-healing-the-ancestors/

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#unravellingshame #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive  #rainforestcacao
Online Workshop - SHAME: Reclaiming the Medicine Within, with Claire Killilea - Donation Based

Thursday 3 October 2024
19:00 -21:00
online via Zoom

Are there parts of you that whisper doubts, fears, and unworthiness? Do you find yourself afraid to be truly seen and heard, hesitant to step fully into your power, or ashamed of the shadows that linger within? It’s time to reclaim your power, rewrite your story, and embrace all parts of yourself. The Shame Masterclass is a 2-hour ritual journey into the heart of your shame, where you will confront, embrace, and transform it. This is not just a workshop—it’s a powerful initiation into self-acceptance and empowerment. Shame is not your enemy; it is a gateway to reclaiming your deepest truths. 
After this journey, you will walk away informed and educated, unapologetically confident, ready to be seen and heard in your truth, fully empowered to claim and embody your power, and whole, embracing every shadow, every piece of your story.

DM Claire @clairitycoaching for more info/to book

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#unravellingshame #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive  #rainforestcacao
**transmission on Shame on Saoró**

Please check out this beautiful & powerful transmission on Shame from Claire @clarititycoaching as part of our Unravelling Shame series. 

We’ve been just blown away by Claire’s work on shame. It’s been a real pleasure to learn about her process and her work with women on this important topic.

“This transmission was channeled in the moment, intuitively weaving words to land deep within your being. The energy of shame, so intricately tied to the women of this land, flowed through with potency and intention. It invites you to pause, create space, and receive with presence—even better with  a cup of cacao…

As you sit with this message, allow yourself to listen deeply. Let the words weave through your body and spirit, inviting you to explore, reclaim, and transform the stories of shame you carry.

Would love to hear how it lands with you”

Claire
@clairitycoaching

Experience the full transmission here:  https://saoro.org/2024/09/27/imbas-transmission-on-unravelling-shame/

Please check out Claire’s upcoming workshop on this topic:

https://www.siolta-wellbeing.ie/events/free-online-workshop-shame-reclaiming-the-medicine-within-with-claire-killilea

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#unravellingshame #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive  #rainforestcacao
**from the archives on Saoró**

As part of our Unravelling Shame series, it’s time to revisit the Saoró archives & Declan’s important piece on “Embracing The Sacred Masculine”, spotlighting the emotionally damaging “masculinisation” of boys & unpacking how shame presents itself in men.

See an excerpt here below on healing shame:

 
Helping Men to Heal Shame  
* The overarching message that men receive is that any weakness is shameful • Since vulnerability is often perceived as weakness, it is especially risky for men to  practice vulnerability 
* The antidote to shame is vulnerability 
* Recognise and acknowledge shame: the first step in healing shame is to become  aware of it 
* Start by identifying what triggers the shame and the thoughts and beliefs that fuel it • Shame is a universal emotion; it’s okay to feel it 
* Practice self-compassion: learn to treat yourself with kindness, understanding and  self-love, even in the face of shame 
* Challenge limiting beliefs: examine the beliefs that fuel your shame and question their  validity. (Often, these are based on outdated societal expectations or personal  experiences that no longer serve you) 
* Cultivate self-awareness: increase self-awareness by exploring your emotions,  thoughts, and behaviours 
* Reach out, ask for help 
* Set boundaries for yourself: don’t take on work or responsibilities that you don’t want  to do or haven’t the resources for 
* Apologise, “own it” when you are wrong 
* Connect with other men: find support and community by connecting with other men  who are also on a journey of healing and growth 

Read the full piece from Declan @soulmedicineireland here:

https://saoro.org/2023/11/09/embracing-the-sacred-masculine/

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#unravellingshame #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive  #rainforestcacao
Thank you Nikki @spiritual_but_badass for this lively and enlightening conversation on how to work with our bodies to release old stories and patterns and the many beautiful ways we can come together to do that. 
Working on our own self-image is such a powerful part of this journey of unravelling shame 🙌 ✨️. 

#unravellingshame #selflove #tribaltwerk 
#kundaliniyoga #cacao #community #wearesaoro #togetherwethrive ##letyourspiritsoar