sacred Connections Ceremony

Connect with your Truth, Body, and Voice

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The night unfolds in candle light with a beautiful progression of practices that draw you into a space of vulnerability. Smiley has a perfectly disarming presence, which allows you to trust him and trust the journey forward. As you surrender to the process you find a new realm of connection within your heart space and renewed adoration and love for people around you. I was amongst strangers when I entered the ceremony, but I left feeling like I was part of a community. If you’re a traveler like I was this ceremony is a perfect introduction to Mazunte. Thank You Smiley!
- Karolina

I really appreciated the container that Smiley held for us. The authentic relating exercises were creative and helped me drop in quickly with new people. The dance set was amazing — it supported me to express and move through a wide range of emotions. And ending with Erik’s vocals felt like laying on clouds — such a perfect ending to a really nourishing, potent evening.
- Robyn

Thank you so much for the cacao ceremony yesterday. It was so special and I really needed to be honest with myself, which was what I needed. Also, I never did ecstatic dancing before and it was very liberating. I thought I would feel awkward but I felt super safe and could be myself. Very grateful, thank you 🤍
- Maaike Van der

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Typically held Thursdays at Casa Om in Mazunte, Oaxaca
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Doors open at 6:30pm

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**My times at Smiley's Sacred Connections Ceremonies were truly profound. I learned a lot about self expression, fearlessness and love through movement of the body. Smiley works to hold a safe space for everyone to feel comfortable to express themselves authenticically. I will recommend anyone to attend who is looking to uncover their souls longings in a fun way.
- Julian **

"I found Smiley’s ceremonies to be a sanctuary of healing and self-expression, a pure moment of bliss beyond time and space and a glimpse of heaven on earth. He skilfully creates such a safe, generous, playful, fun, loving and supportive container for all of us to ease into the most loving and expressive version of ourselves, which allows us to fully connect to each other, to our own hearts, bodies and souls on a profound level. He truly pours all his being into creating these transformational gatherings, and all the different parts of the ceremony weave into each other so gracefully and smoothly : first the speaking circle where we get to express how we’re feeling in this moment as authentically as possible, then the (delicious!) cacao sharing, the authentic relating exercices to break the ice and feel closer to each other, and once we’re all feeling connected to our hearts and to each other, we start to dance…What a joy it is to dance so freely, feeling loved, seen and supported by our family, our heart tribe, and to offer ourselves to the world fully, celebrating life like a prayer, while revelling in the radiant beauty and light of kindred spirits. That’s what life is all about, isn’t it? Dancing, praying, loving, connecting. Such deep beauty and blessings. To me, Smiley’s ceremonies are Mazunte’s heart beat. I experienced profound levels of joy, bliss, love, heart opening and connexion with brothers and sisters, thanks to him and the soulful way in which he honours his mission. Forever grateful!"
- Mia

I have been attending ecstatic dance for many years, and I can say with a full heart that Smiley’s facilitation is truly beautiful and divinely special. He has a very genuine, kind-hearted spirit that allowed me to feel free, loved, safe, held and connected to myself as well as with everyone in the space. Thank you Smiley and please keep sharing your magic! ✨
- Tiffany Ashaya Rose

Smiley’s cacao ceremony and ecstatic dance was a transformative experience. Smiley is blessed with the ability to cultivate an open space where strangers quickly develop a deep bond and comfort with one another. The ceremony quickly tore away my inhibitions, leaving me open to feeling vulnerable and connecting. The release from the ecstatic dance left me energized for the rest of the night, and feeling at peace for days. Truly magical.
- Ben Reinach

Smiley's connection ceremonies uniquely and beautifully brought me closer together with everyone in the space. His variety of gentle and powerful techniques helped me to fully release through dance and voice, working with my vulnerabilities and activating my playful spirits. Have been blessed to have been able to attend.
- Mattha

I showed up to my very first ecstatic dance and cacao ceremony with no idea what to expect. I left the space feeling rejuvenated and complete with gratitude, very fulfilled by the new experience. Such a beautiful way to celebrate yourself, your body, and the people around you.
- Cailin

I had an amazing experience taking Smiley’s cacao ceremony last night! The setting was absolutely beautiful, just the right amount of people to work with as well. Loved the intro and the sharing circle where we had a chance to get to know one another before we took the medicine. The cacao was absolutely DELICIOUS and packed with ❤️ and of course the DANCE! Wow I mean the music was beautifully curated! Awesome, steady energy up to the top where the whole group just went into ecstasy followed by a beautiful hart opening calm down. At the end the whole group just became a huge cuddle puddle on the dance floor. Deeply satisfied and highly recommended!
- Pete

I attended the ‘Sacred Connections Ceremony’ event held by Smiley this past Friday and it was AMAZING!!! The connection exercises were fun and a great way to meet people beyond the usual “where are you from”. The dancing was especially epic and I was drenched in my own sweat by the end it - a good sign in my book! Smiley held space the entire time beautifully and I felt immediately comfortable in his presence. Thank you Smiley for the wonderful evening 💕✨
- Jess Soares

Smiley created a beautiful ceremonial space to really honour and connect with the medicine of the cacao.
The unfolding of the journey was well held with thought-provoking conscious connection activities that made me feel safe in the group, open to connect with myself deeply, as well as forming friendships with others.
I felt incredible free in my body during the dance… I had an awareness of Smiley’s presence and attention to detail, energetically checking in with the group throughout the journey and inviting people to really express whatever was alive in them. At the end I had a feeling that I had somehow arrived home inside myself, and with my tribe.
- Sarah

Smiley's sacred connection ceremony, was a very beautiful experience. It was such a lovely mixture of nourishing cacao, creative connecting exercises, and magical musical movement medicine.I could really feel the genuine love, passion, and skill, which he guides and holds space with. And I was very impressed, with how smoothly he facilitated in both English and Spanish.If you are looking for a heart-felt, considerate, creative, flowing, and well-held healing journey, then I highly recommend attending one of Smiley's ceremonies! Hooray!
- Brigid Catjoa :)

“This was my first time joining for Smiley’s Sacred Connections ceremony and I would definitely join again. A safe space was created to unmask for the evening to whatever level felt comfortable. The experience was held within a proper container from opening to closing. In between, we sat, we enjoyed cacao, we danced, smiled, made silly sounds, shared, and were serenaded with live guitar. A truly delightful evening of connecting to self, others, the moment, and sinking deeper into authenticity of the heart. Smiley is a true gem. Highly recommend participating in his events.
-Jen Kranjec

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