being and being together
About
I am Being
our story
From Ceremonial Cacao to
Everyday Moments.
Created to bring ceremonial cacao into modern everyday life through slower moments of presence, connection and intention.
After leaving her corporate career, Gizelle began holding regular wellbeing classes and gatherings in London centred around movement, sound and cacao. Within these spaces, sharing a warm cup of ceremonial cacao quickly became a grounding part of the experience. A way for people to slow down and reconnect with themselves and with each other.
What began within these gatherings naturally evolved into something she wanted to bring into everyday life. Not only for occasional events, but as part of a simple daily routine. A cup in the morning before the day begins. A quiet moment in the afternoon to pause.
the cacao
Rooted
at origin.
At the centre of I AM BEING is ceremonial cacao, handmade on Flores Island, Indonesia. A remote volcanic island where biodiversity still thrives naturally and large-scale monoculture never took over.
The cacao grows within multi-layered forest systems amongst vanilla, banana, clove, nutmeg and native jungle canopy. It is rooted in mineral-rich volcanic soil and grown without synthetic fertilisers.
tree to cup
From tree
to cup.
Working directly at origin allows every stage of the process to be carefully overseen, from harvesting and fermentation through to drying, roasting and refinement. This helps to preserve the flavour and integrity of the cacao.
The result is ceremonial cacao that is rich, smooth and deeply satisfying, with soft notes of vanilla, warm spice and gentle earthiness. It can be enjoyed as part of a morning routine or as a quiet pause later in the day.
being together
Shared
moments.
Ceremonial cacao offers a simple way to pause, connect inwardly and spend time with others. I AM BEING brings it into a modern setting centred around connection, conversation and being together.
At the heart of it all is the belief that, even within busy lives, there is value in slowing down. In sitting together. In sharing a cup. In creating space for conversation, stillness and community.
The Four Pillars
Cacao
Thoughtfully guided cacao gatherings combining meditation, breathwork and sound to create space for rest, reflection and connection.
explore →Sound
A relaxing sound bath in a candlelit room, giving you an hour to lie still with nothing else to do.
explore →Yoga
Vinyasa flow that builds strength, opens the body and connects breath to movement, closing with a full restorative sound bath.
explore →Reiki
Private Reiki sessions designed to support deep rest and relaxation in a calm, one-to-one setting.
explore →
about gizelle
Gizelle Renee
Gizelle is a trained Reiki practitioner and teacher, a qualified Hatha and Vinyasa yoga teacher with 200-hour training and has also supported the training of other aspiring yoga teachers working towards the same certification. She is trained in functional breathwork and meditation, is a trained sound bowl practitioner and is also a certified cacao practitioner and trainer, now training other practitioners under I AM BEING to prepare and share ceremonial cacao.
She also trained in psychology at the University of Bristol, where she achieved a 2:1 BSc Hons in Applied Psychology. Her dissertation, which explored the cognitive brain patterns that affect body dysmorphia, was later published in Sweden.
She was drawn to create a cacao brand rooted in tradition and deep respect for its origins, bringing it into the modern world in a way that feels calm, considered and accessible.
Through cacao and thoughtfully held spaces, her work is grounded in the belief that small, consistent moments of pause can have a meaningful impact on how we feel day to day. I AM BEING is a natural extension of this approach, designed to be lived with, not just experienced.
get in touchin their words
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I was slightly apprehensive, but it was really interactive and I connected well with other participants. We place so much value on things that are measurable, but not nearly enough on the things that truly nourish us. This was one of those things.
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Gizelle has such a calm and grounding presence, and her passion for wellbeing radiates through everything she does. Each element was thoughtfully organised and perfectly woven together.
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What sets Gizelle apart is her genuine love for what she does. You can feel it in her voice and the care she pours into every aspect of the experience.
