The Mayan Path – Gratitude Circle

A sacred guided Meditation Ceremony by the wisdom of the Mayan Chol Q’ij and the Cacao Ceremony————

About This Ceremony

The Mayan Path – Gratitude Circle is a sacred space to return to the origin — to the eternal rhythm of the Chol Q’ij, the Original Mayan Calendar from Guatemala.
The Chol Q’ij is more than a calendar — it is a living map of the soul, guiding us through the cycles of nature, time, and spirit. Each day carries a Nahual (Ch’umilal) — a sacred energy that reflects the mission, purpose, and spiritual path we came to embody on Earth.

Through the remembrance of these cycles, we learn to walk in harmony with the Spirit on Earth, to live with awareness of our purpose, and to honor the unity between human, nature, and the Divine.

Cacao — Medicine of the Heart

Cacao, known by its scientific name Theobroma—“Food of the Gods”—has long been honored within the Mayan cosmovision as a sacred plant used to connect with a higher purpose.

This heart-opening medicine has been shown to support the activation of “happy hormones” in the body and contains powerful compounds such as anandamide, theobromine, magnesium, antioxidants, and phenylethylamine—often referred to as the “chemical of love.”

According to ancestral storytelling, there is a prophecy that when humanity loses its balance and connection to love, the spirit of Cacao will leave the jungle and come to the people—to remind us of our connection to Nature, to the Earth, and to ourselves.

The time is now to return to the sacredness of our bodies. To awaken the inner intelligence we carry within, and to naturally cultivate these states of love and presence by honoring the parasympathetic nervous system—creating the space to soften, receive, and enter into ceremony.

This is a remembrance:
Of the respect we hold for our bodies
Of the wisdom of our ancestors
Of the sacred medicines that are here to support our healing

We invite you to sit with us and share a cup of Cacao, prepared with care, devotion, and intention—allowing it to gently move through your system and open the space for connection, clarity, and inner alignment.

The Fire — Ixtoj

In the Mayan tradition, Fire (Ixtoj) is the living connection between humans and the Divine—a sacred messenger that carries our gratitude, prayers, and offerings to the heart of the Creator (Ruk’ux Kaaj) and to the heart of Mother Earth (Ruk’ux Ulew).

Each fire is a symbol of reconnection—a bridge that reminds us of who we are, where we come from, and what we are here to offer. Through Fire, gratitude is expressed, heaviness is released, and devotion is awakened. In this way, gratitude becomes prayer, and every offering becomes a seed of light for the collective.

Fire ceremonies are traditionally guided by initiated Ajq’ijab’ (Mayan spiritual guides) within the lineage of the Mayan tradition.

While we do not facilitate Fire ceremonies, we honor the spirit and symbolism of Fire by creating a sacred space with candles and by consciously inviting its presence through prayer—holding intentions for healing, transformation, and connection.

The Intention

This circle is a community space for men and women who feel called to honor the Sacred Path of Spirit, and to gather in ceremony with our Ancestors continuing the work they entrusted to us in these times of global transformation, to bring messages of peace, love, and remembrance.

We hold this space with deep care, creating a Sacred Altar and inviting each participant to dress with intention, beauty and respect as if sitting with our most revered Ancestors and grandparents.

In this way, we embody love, devotion, and gratitude for the lineage that walks with us.