Why I’m Bringing Cacao to WeWork Locations Across London and Why Your Workday Needs It
The Modern Workday Needs a New Kind of Ritual
Imagine this: it’s mid-afternoon in a bright WeWork in Moorgate. Laptops are open, coffee cups half-empty, and your brain feels overloaded after hours of meetings.
Now imagine a gentle pause… a short guided breath, a warm cup of ceremonial cacao, and a few minutes of mindful connection with the people around you. You return to your desk grounded, focused, and inspired.
That’s why I’m bringing cacao ceremonies to WeWork locations across London to help professionals pause, reconnect and restore balance in their busy workdays.
And if you’re not a WeWork member, you can still join one of our I AM BEING cacao ceremonies open to everyone across London.
What Is Ceremonial Cacao?
Ceremonial cacao is the purest form of cacao, made from whole, minimally processed cacao beans. It’s blended with hot water to create a rich, heart-opening drink; nothing like a sweet hot chocolate.
Used for centuries by Mayan and Aztec cultures, cacao was revered as a sacred plant for spiritual and communal connection. Today, at I AM BEING, I work and am Head of UK at Keith’s Cacao, the original founder of ceremonial-grade cacao, known for its ethical sourcing and deep energetic quality.
Cacao isn’t just a drink — it’s a gentle plant medicine that helps you reconnect to yourself, focus your mind and open your heart.
Why Bring Cacao Ceremonies into WeWork London?
1. To Create Pause and Presence in the Workday
Modern professionals are under constant pressure with constant messages, Zoom calls, endless to-do lists. Ceremonial cacao offers a natural pause without having to go somewhere or do something – right from your chair; it slows your nervous system and brings you back into your body.
At WeWork, where creativity and collaboration thrive, this short ritual helps members feel calm, centred, and better connected — both to their work and to each other.
2. Because Stress and Burnout Are Real
The average office worker switches tasks over 300 times per day. This constant context-switching floods our bodies with stress hormones and drains focus.
Cacao contains theobromine, magnesium, and antioxidants that support blood flow to the brain, improving clarity, creativity, and calm alertness. Unlike caffeine, it offers sustained energy without the crash.
3. Because Community Matters
A shared cacao moment builds authentic human connection. People open up, smile more, and talk differently after a cacao circle. It’s one of the simplest ways to bring community back into co-working spaces.
The Science: How Cacao Helps the Brain and Body
Cacao is full of compounds that support wellbeing:
- Theobromine – a gentle stimulant that enhances energy and focus without anxiety.
- Flavonoids – powerful antioxidants that boost blood flow and cognitive performance.
- Magnesium – calms the nervous system and reduces tension.
- Anandamide – known as the “bliss molecule,” supporting positive mood and relaxation.
These natural compounds help balance your body’s stress response, making you more productive, creative, and resilient.
Real-World Impact & My Examples: Cacao Ceremonies at Work Examples
Creative Reset – advertising agency
A marketing team stuck in a creative block held a 30-minute cacao session before brainstorming. After a few mindful sips and a short guided meditation, ideas flowed. The session led to three new campaign directions and a stronger team bond.
Midday Calm- freelancer conference
Freelancers joined a 20-minute lunchtime cacao ceremony. The result? Reduced stress, deeper connection and a group that now meets weekly for mindfulness breaks.
Onboarding with Intention – Hospitality
A start-up used a cacao circle for new employee onboarding. It created instant connection, helping new hires feel valued, seen, and inspired from day one.
The Format: What a Workplace Cacao Ceremony Looks Like
A typical session lasts 20–40 minutes and can be tailored for teams or open member events.
Here’s what to expect:
- Welcome & safety notes (2 min) – including allergies and caffeine sensitivity.
- Intention setting (3 min) – a short grounding exercise to focus the mind.
- Mindful sipping (5 min) – participants slowly drink their cacao, connecting with its warmth and energy.
- Guided meditation or sound bath (10–15 min) – led by I AM BEING founder (me!).
- Closing reflection (5 min) – everyone shares one word about how they feel before returning to work.
The result? A lighter, calmer workspace — and a team that communicates with more empathy and creativity.
Ethical Sourcing and Sustainability
At I AM BEING, we only use Keith’s Cacao, the original ceremonial-grade cacao; ethically traded, minimally processed, and full of heart energy.
Every cup honours the farmers, the Earth, and the lineage of cacao as a sacred medicine. When you drink cacao, you connect to something much larger than yourself — a global community of mindful living.
Safety & Accessibility
Cacao is safe for most people, but we always share guidance:
- Avoid high doses during pregnancy or with certain medications (especially MAOIs).
- Contains mild natural stimulants .
- We always provide alternatives (e.g., herbal tea) for inclusivity.
All I AM BEING cacao ceremonies include a full consent and safety briefing.
If You’re Not a WeWork Member…
You can still experience the same beautiful connection and clarity.
Join us at our public cacao ceremonies in London with I AM BEING, where we combine ceremonial cacao with sound healing, Reiki, and guided meditation.
These sessions are open to everyone — whether you’re looking to unwind after work, deepen your spiritual practice, or simply reconnect with yourself.
Find upcoming cacao ceremonies with I AM BEING
The Bigger Picture: Work, Wellness and Conscious Culture
As workplaces evolve, wellbeing is no longer a “perk” — it’s essential. Rituals like cacao ceremonies help restore the human side of productivity. They remind us that work doesn’t have to mean disconnection or burnout; it can also mean creativity, presence and community.
By introducing cacao ceremonies at WeWork London, we’re not just offering a wellness moment, we’re inviting people to reimagine how they work and how they feel. Everyday.
Cacao is more than a drink – it’s a gentle teacher. It helps us slow down, reconnect and remember what really matters.
Bringing cacao ceremonies into WeWork spaces is about creating modern rituals for modern work: small pauses with big impact.
If you’d like to bring cacao to your workplace, or join a ceremony yourself, get in touch below. Together, we can create a more conscious, connected way of working and being.
Experience ceremonial cacao with I AM BEING — in WeWork or anywhere in London.
Being,
Gizelle Renee Xx
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