Private Cacao Sessions in London: Birthdays, Pairs and Small Groups
Explore private cacao sessions in London for one, two or a small group, with tailored formats for birthdays, gifts, friends and quiet time together.
A private cacao session can be a simple way to create dedicated time for yourself or with people you care about without joining a public class. The main difference is flexibility: the date, group size, pace and combination of activities can be shaped around the booking.
I AM BEING offers private cacao sessions in London for individuals, pairs and small groups. They can be booked for birthdays, gifts, friends spending time together or simply because you prefer a quieter, more personal setting.
What is a private cacao session?
A private cacao session is a guided experience built around a prepared cup of ceremonial cacao. The facilitator explains the cacao, serves the drink and leads the rest of the session according to the agreed format.
Depending on the booking, that may include guided breathing, meditation, journalling, gentle movement, restorative yoga or a sound bath. A private session does not have to include every modality. The aim is to choose the elements that make sense for the people attending and the time available.
Who are private sessions for?
Private cacao works well for one person who wants a focused appointment, for two people who would like a shared experience, or for a small group celebrating a birthday or meeting for something different from a conventional lunch or drinks booking.
It can also work as a gift experience. Instead of buying an object, you can arrange time together and choose whether the session feels more educational, restful or celebratory.
What can be included?
A typical private format can include an introduction to ceremonial cacao, cacao preparation and serving, breathwork, a guided meditation, journalling prompts, gentle movement and live sound using crystal bowls and chimes.
If you prefer minimal movement, the session can focus more on cacao, guided relaxation and sound. If you enjoy yoga, gentle movement can be included. The structure is discussed in advance rather than assumed.
How is the session tailored?
Before the booking, I AM BEING asks a few simple questions about the group and what you would like from the time together. These are used to shape the sequence, not to make medical or therapeutic promises.
For example, a birthday booking may be lighter and more social, while a session for two friends may allow more time for cacao, journalling and a longer sound bath. A one-to-one appointment can move at a quieter pace.
What happens before the booking?
You will receive practical information about the time, location, clothing and anything you need to bring. You will also be asked to flag relevant dietary or health considerations so the serving can be discussed before the session.
Clear preparation matters because cacao is a food product and individual circumstances vary. If you have a medication, pregnancy, blood-pressure or other health concern, raise it in advance and seek appropriate medical guidance where needed.
What does the cacao part involve?
I AM BEING uses 100% cacao from Flores Island in Indonesia. The cacao contains no added sugar, dairy, flavourings or preservatives. It is prepared as a warm drink and can be adapted with plant-based milk or simple flavour additions according to the agreed recipe.
We explain where the cacao comes from and how it is made before you drink it. Around 25g is our everyday serving guide and 40-42g is a fuller serving, although the amount used for a private booking is discussed as part of the session planning.
How long should you allow?
An introductory private session is typically around 90 to 120 minutes. That gives enough time to arrive, drink the cacao without rushing and include one or more guided elements.
A shorter session can work for a simple tasting or focused format, while a longer session may be more appropriate for a small group or when cacao is combined with sound and several other elements.
Where can a private session take place?
Private sessions can be held at I AM BEING’s South West London studio or, depending on the booking, at another suitable London venue. The right space should be quiet enough for the chosen format and have enough room for chairs, mats or lying down if sound or movement is included.
For off-site bookings, practical details such as travel, access, set-up time and available floor space are agreed in advance.
Can you book for a birthday or gift?
Yes. Private cacao sessions are especially suited to small birthdays, meaningful gifts and experiences for two. The session can feel special without becoming complicated: cacao, a comfortable room, guided time together and the option to add sound, journalling or gentle movement.
If you are gifting the experience, we can explain what the recipient needs to know before the date so they arrive prepared and comfortable.
How do you enquire?
Send the preferred date, number of people and a short note about the kind of session you have in mind. From there, I AM BEING can suggest a format, duration and location.
If you are not sure what to choose, you do not need to design the whole session yourself. Start with who it is for and how you would like the time to feel, and we can build the practical format from there.
