https://www.holisticallymik.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-05-25 https://www.holisticallymik.com/blog/cacao-qualified monthly 0.5 2026-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a028b36bc476d249c8847ec/30c54230-c2cb-4ad4-b47e-c727a11dbfe5/IMG_9078+2.JPG blog - cacao qualified? - cacao — food of the gods born from the theobroma cacao tree originating from central america where the olmec people and then the mayans realized the medicinal & magic like qualities drawn from the plant nowadays you’ll find its many forms: chocolate cacao nibs cacao/cocoa powder cacao paste/chunks roasted cacao beans (what they use for chocolate) ceremonial cacao what is ceremonial cacao & why is it used in ceremonies? high grade, traditional chocolate usually consumed in a warm drink form during rituals in an effort to connect with the divine & your own inner wisdom. cacao ceremonies bring people together for occasions such as birth, death, marriage but nowadays you’ll probably see events like women’s circles or moon related cacao ceremonies but why cacao? it’s full of antioxidants & feel good chemicals, such as serotonin, tyrosine (the precursor to dopamine) & anandamide — a neurotransmitter that produces feelings of euphoria, reduces stress and anxiety. the only other place anandamide is found is the brain & its name comes from the sanskrit word ananda which means eternal bliss — in higher doses cacao brings about an alertness which is great for ecstatic dance or yoga style events — in lower doses cacao brings you into yourself, perfect for mediation or a journalling session what are my plans for it? ive been loving using cacao daily while im in bali as a way to come back into myself, in a contemplative & reflective state. usually before journalling, meditating or even writing this hahah! being able to facilitate cacao ceremonies wherever i teach yoga is an added layer that can help people connect more deeply to themselves but my most favorite learning from my facilitator course is actually that i can treat ANYTHING as ceremonial & sacred and in fact the more i have been treating simple tasks like brushing my teeth in the morning, having a shower, feeling the sun on my skin, as sacred, the more enjoyment, euphoria & joy i am experiencing if you’re wanting to begin your own cacao journey here’s a recipe: 150-250 ml of water or choice of milk 20-40g of ceremonial cacao paste optional extras: liquid sweetener to taste, spices like cinnamon, chili to taste warm the liquid of choice in a pan gently, add in your chopped cacao paste & any other chosen ingredients. gently whisk together as the paste melts. once it’s fully melted & mixed pour into your favorite mug & enjoy here’s a few ideas of what you can do with your cacao: meditate/visualise yoga/ecstatic dance journal ask a question/set an intention. cacao helps to connect you with your inner world, unlocking your inner wisdom. see what happens when you ask for guidance without judgement creative based activities e.g painting, writing whether you are starting your cacao journey or deepening it, i’d love to hear about your experiences! *** if you’re taking SSRI’s, anti depressants, have high blood pressure or are pregnant please speak to a doctor before consuming. if you feel like you’ve had too much take a break, sit down & drink some water https://www.holisticallymik.com/blog/why-i-went-sober-really monthly 0.5 2026-05-14 https://www.holisticallymik.com/blog/10-things-that-keep-me-sane-while-traveling monthly 0.5 2026-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a028b36bc476d249c8847ec/1656b563-028b-4970-9eef-aec73ac1db48/IMG_0172.JPG blog - 10 things that keep me sane while traveling - my uniqlo bag — it fits my passport, kindle, sunnies, cash, cards, phone, jewelry, snacks, eye mask…just about anything i need ESPECIALLY on flight/travel days getting my clothes prepped for the next day, the night before — i don’t wanna be that person rustling around in my bag at 7am while other people are still sleeping, it also means i get a lil bit extra snooze time having a VPN — if you’re connecting to a bunch of random wifi’s, especially ones with no passwords/public ones, you’re at risk of having someone on the same connection as you being able to hack into & access your data…scary right? i used to brush it off, & then i met someone in sarajevo who said he had money stolen from his bank account after accessing a public wifi. that was all i needed to hear to sign up. VPN’s work by masking your IP address which makes your sensitive data protected on each site i was referred by a friend to surfshark (we both get 3 months free if you sign up via the link above) a tote bag — any tote bag will do!! its perfect for cruising around, being at the beach, but my favorite is putting all my bathroom bits in it to go have a shower in hostels/guesthouses esim — for me its a non-negotiable having data when i arrive to a country. especially as a female solo traveller, safety is my number one priority & knowing i can get myself to my accommodation, navigate or call help if needed allows me to relax. i looked through a few & found maya offered competitive pricing & have since stuck with them. i had an issue where my sim didn’t work once, i reported it & their support team fixed it within 10 mins multiple debit cards — ive heard of the horror stories of machines chewing peoples cards, cards being stolen or lost & them being stuck for cash. i’ve got a wise, monzo & chase account to make sure ill *touch wood* never run into an issue, even if a card machine gets hungry eye mask & ear plugs — as i mentioned above, people can be NOISY in hostels, not to mention street noise or maybe you’re sleeping on a bus, train, plane etc.. i always find my ear plugs & eye mask allow me to tune out and relax, now its almost ritualistic & my brain associates that with sleep time. these ear plugs in particular are great! my friend gave them to me kindle — guys i USED to be a sworn paperback girlie until i decided I didn’t want to cart around with multiple books (sounds heavy!!). so… a month before i set off on my travels i got a kindle, safe to say its LIFECHANGING. i’ve never read so much in my life because its so much more accessible in kindle form. the lighting is soft & warm so i regularly fall asleep reading and it fits in my bag (doesn’t get damaged when its floating around in it either) monthly private rooms — this one i’m still getting into the flow of because i noticed that after way too long being surrounded by people i was feeling a little over stimulated. ive found that booking my own space for 3-6 days where i can settle in a bit & chill out in my own company usually sets me back on track compression packing cubes — i can’t fathom how these lil packing cubes fit everything i squeeze into them, but they do it so well!! it means i know where my stuff is at all times, makes me look super organized AND i can take more stuff https://www.holisticallymik.com/blog/big-changes-on-the-horizon monthly 0.5 2026-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a028b36bc476d249c8847ec/4762d392-98ac-4fa1-bed8-a0ec042074ac/IMG_0073.JPG blog - big changes on the horizon… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.holisticallymik.com/blog/my-morning-self-love-practice monthly 0.5 2026-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a028b36bc476d249c8847ec/d55a30c9-1a4b-4656-8140-26f6ab06f4af/DSC_7218.jpg.webp blog - my morning self love practice - ever since i started teaching my own classes i liked ending the classes with a moment of gratitude for oneself it sort of happened intuitively and has since become something that i never stray away from i encourage my students to keep their eyes closed, feel that feeling of love, pride, gratitude and thanks for themselves and then once you’ve got that, breathe into it once they’re able to breathe into that feeling, i invite them to see if they can expand it through the breath expand it through their whole bodies, from the top of their heads to their tippie toes it’s so easy to hang onto those negative feelings, when are we given the opportunity to be able to sit with positive ones for ourselves? 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