Upcoming gatherings.
Spring Equinox Ceremony at Sandalwood & Sage
Join us at Sandalwood and Sage on Friday, March 21st, for a Spring Equinox Ceremony with Ancestral Cacao.
May we dedicate our hearts to the weaving of a New Earth rooted in reciprocity and love.
Allow this equinox to guide the visions of your heart so you may arrive at the quiet space within where you can reflect on your innermost needs and desires. Provide your heart equilibrium by prioritizing self-care, inner peace and serenity amidst the chaos of the outside world.
Listen to the calling of the heart and release the the unbalance. Let go. Transcend fear. Listen to the calling of the ancestors.
May the totality of all of your life experiences bring you into flow of a deeper understanding of the calling of your heart as you acknowledge the lessons you have learned, the love you have received and the challenges you have overcome. Let this awareness and your emotional intelligence also guide you towards a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
We remember how to communicate and connect beyond normal when we arrive in our Heart Center. This is the deep dive in which we devote ourselves to explore the vast oceans of our emotions and subsume into the unlimited depth of the emotional waters of our hearts.
Heightened emotions bring breakthroughs as our connections are deepened and we become more aware of our authentic aspiration and a greater understanding of true unity.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to the gentle unfolding. This is a powerful time to focus on the calling of our ancestors.
We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us, so like the ocean we allow the cycles of our emotions to flow while taking command of the powerful life force flowing within. May we extend our hearts to cultivate empathy and compassion as we invite the healing of our own wounds and wounds within our communities. Allow yourself to express your inner landscape and connect to the oneness that is at the center of life.
Regret and strife fall away…
Peace and contentment arrive…
May all hearts align naturally…
Cacao has been communed with in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient traditions. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World and the whispers of our intuition.
***Please bring a water bottle, journal and writing utensil***
We will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. Please arrive at the door at least five minutes early.
VALUE: $44
If you wish to make an offering with cash, please email akikin.org@gmail.com to reserve your space.
Offerings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Door remains locked until 6:55 p.m., please do not enter the building before this time.
SPACE IS LIMITED - Reserve your space with the buttons below:
ABOUT KRISTEN ARAMBULA HERNANDEZ
Idwegishgokwe - Both Sides of The Sky Woman
Founder of AKI KIN
Bozho, jagenagenon. Kristen Arambula Hernandez ndezhnekas. Idwegishgokwe nishnabe ndezhnekas. Bodéwadmi kwé ndaw. Shishibeni ndebendagwas. Jigwé o ndotem. Hello, All My Relations. My name is Kristen Arambula Hernandez. My Anishinaabe name is Idwegishgokwe - Both Sides of the Sky Woman. I am a Potawatomi woman enrolled with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. My clan is Thunderbird.
Kristen is a mother to three and an advocate for preserving and reclaiming ancestral, traditional ecological and star knowledge. She has been drumming with her tribe’s all women’s drum group, De’Wegen Kwek, for over eleven years and is also trained as an Indigenous Breastfeeding Counselor, birth doula and Cacao space holder. She is the founder of AKI KIN in Norman, OK - a collaborative space where she blends her Anishnaabe and Mexican lineages in bi-monthly ceremonies she holds for the community.
AKI ~ Bodwéwadmimwen (Potawatomi) word for Land or Earth
KIN ~ Relations or Family
Kristen was also recently featured in Issue 3. of Hundred Magazine’s 100 Wildly Capable Women in OKC.
Heart of Fire
🔥Heart of Fire 🔥
2/5/25
6-8 p.m.
Join us on Wednesday, February 5th, for a candlelit women’s Cacao circle at AKI KIN.
We gather together to dedicate our hearts to the weaving of a new tapestry rooted in reciprocity and sacred sisterhood. Are you ready?
Join us with link in bio ❤️🔥
Six spaces remain ❤️🔥
***This will be the last circle before I leave for Guatemala. The monthly schedule can be found with the link in below. ***
https://www.akikin.org/theheartpath
Visions of The Heart
Join us on Wednesday, January 29th, for a candlelit women’s Cacao circle under the New Moon. This is the second gathering for The Heart Evolution Offering (THEO); a six month women’s container for those ready to dedicate their hearts to the weaving of a new tapestry rooted in reciprocity and sacred sisterhood. There is still time to join us…read more about the collective HERE. This gathering is open to all women, regardless of membership.
Allow this lunation to guide the visions of your heart so you may arrive at the quiet space within where you can reflect on your innermost needs and desires. Provide your heart equilibrium by prioritizing self-care, inner peace and serenity amidst the chaos of the outside world.
Listen to the calling of the heart and release the the unbalance. Let go. Transcend fear. Listen to the calling of the ancestors.
May the totality of all of your life experiences bring you into flow of a deeper understanding of the calling of your heart as you acknowledge the lessons you have learned, the love you have received and the challenges you have overcome. Let this awareness and your emotional intelligence also guide you towards a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
We remember how to communicate and connect beyond normal when we arrive in our Heart Center. This is the deep dive in which we devote ourselves to explore the vast oceans of our emotions and subsume into the unlimited depth of the emotional waters of our hearts.
Heightened emotions bring break throughs as our connections are deepened and we become more aware of our authentic aspiration and a greater understanding of true unity.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to the gentle unfolding. This is a powerful time to focus on the calling of our ancestors.
We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us, so like the ocean we allow the cycles of our emotions to flow while taking command of the powerful life force flowing within. May we extend our hearts to cultivate empathy and compassion as we invite the healing of our own wounds and wounds within our communities. Allow yourself to express your inner landscape and connect to the oneness that is at the center of life.
Regret and strife fall away…
Peace and contentment arrive…
May all hearts align naturally…
Cacao has been communed with in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient traditions. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World and the whispers of our intuition.
***Please bring a water bottle, journal and writing utensil***
We will begin promptly at 6. Please arrive at the door at least five minutes early.
If the parking spaces in the front of the building are full, there is more parking to the east and south of the building. If you arrive late you will need to come to the FRONT door as the back door will remain locked after 6 p.m.
The suggested offering for this gathering is $44, but is open to ALL who feel called to attend. Reserve your space by making an offering of your choice with the buttons below.
This gathering is open to ALL women, even if you are not a member of THEO.
VALUE: $44
If you wish to make an offering with cash, please email akikin.org@gmail.com to reserve your space.
Offerings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Door remains locked until 5:55, please do not enter the building before this time.
Reserve your space with the buttons below:
ABOUT KRISTEN ARAMBULA HERNANDEZ
Idwegishgokwe - Both Sides of The Sky Woman
Founder of AKI KIN
Bozho, jagenagenon. Kristen Arambula Hernandez ndezhnekas. Idwegishgokwe nishnabe ndezhnekas. Bodéwadmi kwé ndaw. Shishibeni ndebendagwas. Jigwé o ndotem. Hello, All My Relations. My name is Kristen Arambula Hernandez. My Anishinaabe name is Idwegishgokwe - Both Sides of the Sky Woman. I am a Potawatomi woman enrolled with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. My clan is Thunderbird.
Kristen is a mother to three and an advocate for preserving and reclaiming ancestral, traditional ecological and star knowledge. She has been drumming with her tribe’s all women’s drum group, De’Wegen Kwek, for over eleven years and is also trained as an Indigenous Breastfeeding Counselor, birth doula and Cacao space holder. She is the founder of AKI KIN in Norman, OK - a collaborative space where she blends her Anishnaabe and Mexican lineages in bi-monthly ceremonies she holds for the community.
AKI ~ Bodwéwadmimwen (Potawatomi) word for Land or Earth
KIN ~ Relations or Family
Kristen was also recently featured in Issue 3. of Hundred Magazine’s 100 Wildly Capable Women in OKC.
Kankueb + Cacao
Join us at AKI KIN on Saturday, January 18th, for Kankueb + Cacao: a women’s journey into the heart and wisdom of the Maya cosmovision where you will experience the heart opening medicine of ancestral Cacao in combination with the transformative power of Kankueb — an ancestral movement technology that activates vital energy through the body's core wisdom centers: the spine and joints.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to our intuitive and creative expressions.
We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World.
This intimate and comprehensive session is limited to 13 WOMEN only.
INCLUDED WITH OFFERING:
Ceremonial offering of ancestral Cacao
Explanation, demonstration and specialized meditation of the seven Kankueb somatic movement techniques
Introduction to the Cholq’ij (Sacred Maya Calendar)
What is Kankueb?
Kankueb is a ceremonial dance that is rooted in the cosmovision and energy management techniques of the Maya. Passed down through oral tradition by generations of Maya Aj’Q’ijab (spiritual guides and daykeepers), Kankueb is a sophisticated system of conscious movement and deep meditation that holds the wisdom of teaching practitioners how to activate the energy channels and vortices of their body – which are housed in the spine, joints, fingers and toes, according to Mesoamerican shamanic tradition. From the outside, Kankueb is a sensual dance that spirals, undulates, and pulses in rhythmic waves; but internally, the consciousness of the body is being moved by the sinuous energy of our inner Kukulkan, the feathered serpent, an energy that represents our fullest potential, creativity, and vital life force.
We develop our physical strength and agility through Earth… while Air shows us to manage our mind through the breath… Water teaches us practices of movement and fluidity… while Fire guides us to master our personal energy, which moves in waves like the Serpent.
This is why a typical Kankueb practice begins with a series of circular, serpentine movement patterns called the 7 Kankuebs. These 7 movements awaken and mobilize the subtle energy of the spine and the major joints of the body, creating a serpentine dance of energy and awareness that unleashes profound somatic intelligence and creative expression.
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Thank you to Aj’Q’ij Don Carlos Holguín and the lineage of el Clan de Águilas for passing down these teachings.
Schedule (4 hrs):
- 10:00 AM - Cacao Ceremony with Introduction to Maya Cosmovision
An offering of sacred cacao that bridges Earth and Sky, as we explore the Cholq'ij and discover how cosmic energies guide our personal transformation journey
- 11:30 PM - Break
- 11:45 PM - Joint and Spine Isolation Techniques
Learn precise movements of the spine and 13 major joints, creating a deep connection with your earth body — the essential foundation of Kankueb
- 12:30 PM - Break
- 12:45 PM - The Dance of Kankueb
Experience Kankueb - a powerful moving meditation that combines intentional joint articulations, spinal movements, gentle breath work, visualization practices, and rhythmic sequences to awaken expanded states of consciousness and deepen body awareness.
- 1:45 PM - Closing
What to bring:
Yoga mat
Water bottle
Journal and pen
VALUE: $88
Reserve your space with the buttons below.
***Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable***
Meet your co-creators:
Karina Pinzón
Karina (Kari) Pinzón is a Colombian-American movement artist and dance/movement therapist-in-training who weaves ancestral ceremonial tradition and contemporary embodiment practices into transformative ritual movement experiences. Based in Colorado while pursuing her master's degree in dance/movement therapy and somatic psychotherapy, she maintains deep connections to her roots as she walks the white path of the Maya and trains in the practice of Kankueb under the guidance of Ajq'ij Don Carlos Holguín, who was initiated by Don Carlos Barrios and Don Gerardo Kanek Barrios of Guatemala. Through her research and practice, she is deeply committed to preserving and honoring Maya cosmovision and cultural traditions while thoughtfully integrating therapeutic approaches rooted in body awareness. Her work bridges artistic expression, personal transmutation, and community resilience through the integration of somatic ritual and movement practices.
Idwegishgokwe - Both Sides of The Sky Woman
Kristen Arambula Hernandez
Founder of AKI KIN
Bozho, jagenagenon. Kristen Arambula Hernandez ndezhnekas. Idwegishgokwe nishnabe ndezhnekas. Bodéwadmi kwé ndaw. Shishibeni ndebendagwas. Jigwé o ndotem. Hello, All My Relations. My name is Kristen Arambula Hernandez. My Anishinaabe name is Idwegishgokwe - Both Sides of the Sky Woman. I am a Potawatomi woman enrolled with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. My clan is Thunderbird.
Kristen is a mother to three and an advocate for preserving and reclaiming ancestral, traditional ecological and star knowledge. She has been drumming with her tribe’s all women’s drum group, De’Wegen Kwek, for over eleven years and is also trained as an Indigenous Breastfeeding Counselor, birth doula and Cacao space holder. She is the founder of AKI KIN in Norman, OK - a collaborative space where she blends her Anishnaabe and Mexican lineages in bi-monthly ceremonies she holds for the community.
AKI ~ Bodwéwadmimwen (Potawatomi) word for Land or Earth
KIN ~ Relations or Family
Brave Heart
Join us on Monday, January 13th, for a women’s Cacao circle under the Full Wolf Moon. This is the FIRST gathering for The Heart Evolution Offering (THEO); a six month women’s container for those ready to dedicate their hearts to the weaving of a new tapestry rooted in reciprocity and sacred sisterhood. There is still time to join us…read more about the collective HERE.
Allow this lunation to guide your BRAVE HEART and intuition so you may arrive at the quiet space within where you can reflect on your innermost needs and desires. Provide your heart equilibrium by prioritizing self-care, inner peace and serenity amidst the chaos of the outside world.
Listening to the calling of the heart and release the the unbalance. Let go. Transcend fear. Listen to the calling of the ancestors.
May the totality of all of your life experiences bring you into flow of a deeper understanding of the calling of your heart as you acknowledge the lessons you have learned, the love you have received and the challenges you have overcome. Let this awareness and your emotional intelligence also guide you towards a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
We remember how to communicate and connect beyond normal when we arrive in our Heart Center. This is the deep dive in which we devote ourselves to explore the vast oceans of our emotions and subsume into the unlimited depth of the emotional waters of our hearts.
Heightened emotions bring break throughs as our connections are deepened and we become more aware of our authentic aspiration and a greater understanding of true unity.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to the gentle unfolding. This is a powerful time to focus on the calling of our ancestors.
We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us, so like the ocean we allow the cycles of our emotions to flow while taking command of the powerful life force flowing within. May we extend our hearts to cultivate empathy and compassion as we invite the healing of our own wounds and wounds within our communities. Allow yourself to express your inner landscape and connect to the oneness that is at the center of life.
Regret and strife fall away…
Peace and contentment arrive…
May all hearts align naturally…
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient traditions. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World and the whispers of our intuition.
Heart of The Wild
Join us on Saturday, November 30th, for the final New Moon closing ceremony at AKI KIN.
The winds of change have arrived and AKI KIN is moving to a new space. Please come and celebrate with us for one last Cacao circle as we thank and close the space together.
Allow this lunation to guide your intuition so you may arrive at the quiet space within where you can reflect on your innermost needs and desires. Provide your wild heart nourishment by prioritizing self-care, inner peace and serenity amidst the chaos of the outside world.
Listening to the calling of the heart and surrender to change. Let go.
May the totality of all of your life experiences bring you into flow of a deeper understanding of the calling of your heart as you acknowledge the lessons you have learned, the love you have received and the challenges you have overcome. Let this awareness and your emotional intelligence also guide you towards a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
We remember how to communicate and connect beyond normal when we arrive in our Heart Center. This is the deep dive in which we devote ourselves to explore the vast oceans of our emotions and subsume into the unlimited depth of the emotional waters of our hearts.
Heightened emotions bring break throughs as our connections are deepened and we become more aware of our authentic aspiration and a greater understanding of true unity.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to the gentle unfolding. This is a powerful time to focus on bonds and loved ones.
We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us, so like the ocean we allow the cycles of our emotions to flow while taking command of the powerful life force flowing within. May we extend our hearts to cultivate empathy and compassion as we invite the healing of our own wounds and wounds within our communities. Allow yourself to express your inner landscape and connect to the oneness that is at the center of life.
Regret and strife fall away.
Peace and contentment arrive.
May all hearts align naturally.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World and the whispers of our intuition.
The suggested offering for this gathering is $44, but is open to ALL who feel called to attend. Reserve your space by making an offering of your choice with the buttons below.
If you wish to make an offering with cash, please email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com to reserve your space.
Offerings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Door remains locked until 5:55, please do not press the buzzer before this time.
Equilibrium of The Heart
Join us on Friday, November 15th, for a Full Moon Women’s Cacao ceremony at AKI KIN.
Allow this lunation to guide your intuition so you may arrive at the quiet space within where you can reflect on your innermost needs and desires. Provide your heart equilibrium by prioritizing self-care, inner peace and serenity amidst the chaos of the outside world.
Listening to the calling of the heart and release the the unbalance. Let go.
May the totality of all of your life experiences bring you into flow of a deeper understanding of the calling of your heart as you acknowledge the lessons you have learned, the love you have received and the challenges you have overcome. Let this awareness and your emotional intelligence also guide you towards a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
We remember how to communicate and connect beyond normal when we arrive in our Heart Center. This is the deep dive in which we devote ourselves to explore the vast oceans of our emotions and subsume into the unlimited depth of the emotional waters of our hearts.
Heightened emotions bring break throughs as our connections are deepened and we become more aware of our authentic aspiration and a greater understanding of true unity.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to the gentle unfolding. This is a powerful time to focus on bonds and loved ones.
We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us, so like the ocean we allow the cycles of our emotions to flow while taking command of the powerful life force flowing within. May we extend our hearts to cultivate empathy and compassion as we invite the healing of our own wounds and wounds within our communities. Allow yourself to express your inner landscape and connect to the oneness that is at the center of life.
Regret and strife fall away.
Peace and contentment arrive.
May all hearts align naturally.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World and the whispers of our intuition.
The suggested offering for this gathering is $44, but is open to ALL who feel called to attend. Reserve your space by making an offering of your choice with the buttons below.
If you wish to make an offering with cash, please email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com to reserve your space.
Offerings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Door remains locked until 5:55, please do not press the buzzer before this time.
Discernment of The Heart
Join us on Thursday, October 17th, for a Full Moon Women’s Cacao ceremony at AKI KIN.
Allow this lunation to guide your intuition so you may arrive at the quiet space within where you can reflect on your innermost needs and desires. Provide your heart nourishment by prioritizing self-care, inner peace and serenity amidst the chaos of the outside world.
Listening to the calling of the heart and release the the unbalance. Let go.
May the totality of all of your life experiences bring you into flow of a deeper understanding of the calling of your heart as you acknowledge the lessons you have learned, the love you have received and the challenges you have overcome. Let this awareness and your emotional intelligence also guide you towards a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
We remember how to communicate and connect beyond normal when we arrive in our Heart Center. This is the deep dive in which we devote ourselves to explore the vast oceans of our emotions and subsume into the unlimited depth of the emotional waters of our hearts.
Heightened emotions bring break throughs as our connections are deepened and we become more aware of our authentic aspiration and a greater understanding of true unity.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to the gentle unfolding. This is a powerful time to focus on bonds and loved ones.
We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us, so like the ocean we allow the cycles of our emotions to flow while taking command of the powerful life force flowing within. May we extend our hearts to cultivate empathy and compassion as we invite the healing of our own wounds and wounds within our communities. Allow yourself to express your inner landscape and connect to the oneness that is at the center of life.
Regret and strife fall away.
Peace and contentment arrive.
May all hearts align naturally.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World and the whispers of our intuition.
The suggested offering for this gathering is $44, but is open to ALL who feel called to attend. Reserve your space by making an offering of your choice with the buttons below.
If you wish to make an offering with cash, please email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com to reserve your space.
Offerings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Door remains locked until 5:55, please do not press the buzzer before this time.
✨ 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk ✨
Join us for 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk at AKI KIN in the heart of downtown Norman!
The AKI KIN mobile store will be set up outside with Ceremonial Cacao available for purchase as well as a brand new, one of a kind product! For the first time, I am offering a hand stamped Cacao Glyph journal.
Available for sale:
Ten 1 lb. blocks of Ruk’u’x Ulew $60
Ten 1/2 blocks of Ruk’u’x Ulew $30
Ten Cacao Glyph Journals $7
Reserve your items with the buttons below and pickup at AKI KIN.
Hand-stamped Cacao glyph journal ~ 5.83 in. x 8.27 in. ~ 30 sheets ~ college ruled
Chrysalis of The Heart
Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd, for a women’s Cacao ceremony at AKI KIN for the New Moon Solar Eclipse.
Allow this lunation to guide your intuition so you may arrive at the quiet space within where you can reflect on your innermost needs and desires. Provide your heart nourishment by prioritizing self-care, inner peace and serenity amidst the chaos of the outside world. May the totality of all of your life experiences bring you into flow of a deeper understanding of the calling of your heart as you acknowledge the lessons you have learned, the love you have received and the challenges you have overcome. Let this awareness and your emotional intelligence also guide you towards a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
We remember how to communicate and connect beyond normal when we arrive in our Heart Center. This is the deep dive in which we devote ourselves to explore the vast oceans of our emotions and subsume into the unlimited depth of the emotional waters of our hearts.
Heightened emotions bring break throughs as our connections are deepened and we become more aware of our authentic aspiration and a greater understanding of true unity.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to the gentle unfolding. This is a powerful time to focus on bonds and loved ones.
We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us, so like the ocean we allow the cycles of our emotions to flow while taking command of the powerful life force flowing within. May we extend our hearts to cultivate empathy and compassion as we invite the healing of our own wounds and wounds within our communities. Allow yourself to express your inner landscape and connect to the oneness that is at the center of life.
Regret and strife fall away.
Peace and contentment arrive.
May all hearts align naturally.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World and the whispers of our intuition.
The suggested offering for this gathering is $44, but is open to ALL who feel called to attend. Reserve your space by making an offering of your choice with the buttons below.
If you wish to make an offering with cash, please email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com to reserve your space.
Offerings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Door remains locked until 5:55, please do not press the buzzer before this time.
Cacao + Closet Cleanout
Sisters, I have been working on a MAJOR closet clean out for the last couple of months. Today while working I had an idea…what if instead of listing each item individually, I offer to serve you Cacao and then you can take home AS MANY of my clothing, shoes and accessories as your heart desires. There is no limit to how many items you take as long as you promise to love them.
This offering is for women only and limited to the first 10 women who claim a space.
DM to join or register with link in bio❤️🔥
09/30/24
6-8 p.m.
AKI KIN
122 E. Main Street
Norman, OK
❤️🔥All sizes including OS, but mostly XS-M
❤️🔥Purses/bags
❤️🔥Jewelry
❤️🔥Shoes
For anyone wondering, I have already donated many, many bags and will donate everything leftover after this offering 🫶🏽
$60
This offering includes one cup of ceremonial cacao and as many items as you wish to take home.
Harvest Moon Women’s Cacao Circle
Join us on Wednesday, September 18th, for a women’s Cacao ceremony at AKI KIN for the Full Harvest Moon.
Allow this lunation to guide your intuition so you may arrive at the quiet space within where you can reflect on your innermost needs and desires. Provide your heart nourishment by prioritizing self-care, inner peace and serenity amidst the chaos of the outside world. May the totality of all of your life experiences bring you into flow of a deeper understanding of the calling of your heart as you acknowledge the lessons you have learned, the love you have received and the challenges you have overcome. Let this awareness and your emotional intelligence also guide you towards a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
We remember how to communicate and connect beyond normal when we arrive in our Heart Center. This is the deep dive in which we devote ourselves to explore the vast oceans of our emotions and subsume into the unlimited depth of the emotional waters of our hearts.
Heightened emotions bring break throughs as our connections are deepened and we become more aware of our authentic aspiration and a greater understanding of true unity.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to the gentle unfolding. This is a powerful time to focus on bonds and loved ones.
We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us, so like the ocean we allow the cycles of our emotions to flow while taking command of the powerful life force flowing within. May we extend our hearts to cultivate empathy and compassion as we invite the healing of our own wounds and wounds within our communities. Allow yourself to express your inner landscape and connect to the oneness that is at the center of life.
Regret and strife fall away.
Peace and contentment arrive.
May all hearts align naturally.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World and the whispers of our intuition.
The suggested offering for this gathering is $44, but is open to ALL who feel called to attend. Reserve your space by making an offering of your choice with the buttons below.
If you wish to make an offering with cash, please email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com to reserve your space.
Offerings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
AGUAS SAGRADAS SACRED WATERS
“What hurts the soul? To live without tasting the water of its own essence.” - Rumi
AGUAS SAGRADAS ~ SACRED WATERS
It is my honor to announce the second ever AGUAS SAGRADAS retreat, co-hosted with my beautiful sister Ariadne Beatriz Hale. The AGUAS SAGRADAS geographical location is always chosen with intention and close proximity to healing springs and this year we have been guided to travel to the land of the the Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, Comanche, Lipan Apache and Tonkawa. Read on for more details 💧
Retreat with us in the sacred, healing spring waters of Hill Country in Spicewood, TX. Nourish your body with organic and nutritional food prepared with love, intentional ingredients and Ayurvedic inspiration. Gather in sacred circle, ceremony and sisterhood as we fully submerge ourselves into the rebirth of our souls while connecting with the ancient land of the Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, Comanche, Lipan Apache and Tonkawa.
Join us at a private and gated lakefront home in Spicewood, TX, nestled on the serene Colorado River. This beautiful home features a private dock, multiple outdoor patios and balconies, a fire pit and two community swimming pools.
Day 1: Four Corners of the Earth
• Land acknowledgement
• Welcome Circle
• Cacao + Intention setting
• Kankueb Movement
• Dinner
Day 2: Obsidian Dreamland
• Breakfast
• Morning Cacao Ceremony
• Kankueb movement
• Free time to connect with the land
• Optional hike
• Afternoon soak at Kraus Springs
• Dinner
• Blue Lotus tea and fire ceremony/Drum circle/story telling/star gazing
Day 3: Healing Waters
• Breakfast
• Cacao ceremony and dream reflections
• Free time to connect with the land
• Optional hike
• Afternoon soak at Krause Springs
• Dinner
• Evening Ceremony
Day 4: The White Road
• Breakfast
• Closing Cacao Ceremony
Included with this offering:
Shared lodging (three nights)
Intentional, nutritious and Ayurvedic inspired food
Breakfast (three)
Lunch (two)
Dinner (three)
Day passes to soak at Krause Springs Springs (two)
Ceremonial Cacao (4 servings)
Mayan Kankueb movement
Blue lotus tea
Sound entrainment
Song circles
Free time for exploration
Complimentary Medicine bundle
AGUAS SAGRADAS is available for 12 women only for $777
If you register and pay your deposit of $100 before 8/2/24 receive $50 off of the retreat total.
Payment plans are as follows:
Non-refundable deposit of $100 due upon registration
1/2 of remainder due 8/09/24
Final payment due 8/22/24
(transportation not included)
Transportation from Norman, OK to the venue is available for an additional fee to the first 6 women who RSVP specifically requesting a space.
AGUAS SAGRADAS is available to women only
Send payment with the buttons below ♥️
AGUAS SAGRADAS retreat is non-refundable and non-transferable unless your space is able to be filled or the retreat needs to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances
For additional questions please email:
Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com
or
Ariadne.hale@hotmail.com
Meet your co-creators:
Kristen Arambula Hernandez
Founder of AKI KIN
Bozho, jagenagenon. Kristen Arambula Hernandez ndezhnekas. Idwegishgokwe nishnabe ndezhnekas. Bodéwadmi kwé ndaw. Shishibeni ndebendagwas. Jigwé o ndotem. Hello, All My Relations. My name is Kristen Arambula Hernandez. My indigenous name is Idwegishgokwe - Both Sides of the Sky Woman. I am a Potawatomi woman enrolled with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. My clan is thunderbird.
Kristen is a mother to three, advocate for preserving and reclaiming ancestral, traditional ecological and star knowledge. She has been drumming with her tribe’s all women’s drum group, De’Wegen Kwek, for over eleven years and is also trained as an Indigenous Breastfeeding Counselor, birth doula and Cacao space holder. She is the founder of AKI KIN in Norman, OK - a collaborative space where she blends her Anishnabe and Mexican lineages in bi-monthly ceremonies she holds for the community.
AKI is the Bodwéwadmimwen (Potawatomi) word for Land or Earth and KIN as in Relations or Family.
Ariadne Beatriz Hale
Owner of The Enchanted Botanica
Ariadne is the owner of The Enchanted Yurt located in Norman, Oklahoma on the forested land where she resides with her husband and two children. She is also the creatrix behind The Enchanted Botanica, an online shop that sells handmade magical gifts for spiritual souls. She works with various flowers and plant medicines, specifically with a passion for ceremonial cacao. She offers intuitive tarot readings , energy and sound healing sessions and is a bringer of more magic and beauty to the world.
Karina Pinzón
Karina is a Colombian-American movement artist, Ishka Kankueb Yoga teacher, and dance/movement therapist-in-training, currently living in Colorado while obtaining her master’s degree in Somatic Counseling. She has been walking the white path of the Maya and training to share the practice of Kankueb with the community under the guidance of Aj’Q’ij Don Carlos Holguín, who was initiated by Don Carlos Barrios and Don Gerardo Kanek Barrios of Guatemala.
Kankueb is a ceremonial dance that is rooted in the cosmovision and energy management techniques of the Maya. Passed down through oral tradition by generations of Maya Aj’Q’ijab (spiritual guides and daykeepers), Kankueb is a sophisticated system of conscious movement and deep meditation that holds the wisdom of teaching practitioners how to activate the energy channels and vortices of their body – which are housed in the spine, joints, fingers and toes, according to Mesoamerican shamanic tradition. From the outside, Kankueb is a sensual dance that spirals, undulates, and pulses in rhythmic waves; but internally, the consciousness of the body is being moved by the sinuous energy of our inner Kukulkan, the feathered serpent, an energy that represents our fullest potential, creativity, and vital life force.
CarrieTriada Davoli (Sea Raven)
Carrie Triada Davoli is a highly talented music therapist, sound healer and Theta Healing Practitioner. She has been channeling the divine, offering Theta Healing, Sound Healing, and Music Therapy services throughout most of her career.
Her mission is to help people heal from trauma, limited thinking or beliefs, self-sabotage or making amends through connecting with those they’ve lost in their past, to heal and step more fully into the person they are meant to be. She also does Theta Healing for coaches wanting to break free from limited thinking and self-sabotage.
She offers personal Theta Healing and Sound Healing Sessions in her private practice and offers Music Therapy and Theta Healing services for retreats and workshops.
Carrie also has an album out on Spotify, currently resides in Nevada City, California, and offers Theta Healing in person or remotely.
You can find her services at SecondSightIntuitive.com and her music through her artist name Sea Raven Music on Spotify.
The Playful Heart
Join us on Saturday, July 20th, for a Full Moon Cacao ceremony at AKI KIN.
Allow this lunation to guide your intuition so you may focus on cultivating a sense of play and joy for your life. Surround yourself with people and experiences that inspire you to create grand visions and to take brave action on your path, rooted in trust and love.
Surrender to the calling of your heart as you acknowledge the lessons you have learned, the love you have received and the challenges you have overcome. Surrender to the unknown…
Let this awareness and your emotional intelligence also guide you towards a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Seek out new perspectives.
Grow. Bloom. Evolve.
We remember how to communicate and connect beyond normal when we arrive in our Heart Center. This is the deep dive in which we devote ourselves to explore the vast oceans of our emotions and subsume into the unlimited depths of the emotional waters of our hearts.
Heightened emotions bring break throughs as our connections are deepened and we become more aware of our authentic aspiration and a greater understanding of true unity.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to the gentle unfolding. This is a powerful time to focus on bonds and loved ones.
We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us, so like the ocean we allow the cycles of our emotions to flow while taking command of the powerful life force flowing within. May we extend our hearts to cultivate empathy and compassion as we invite the healing of our own wounds and wounds within our communities. Allow yourself to express your inner landscape and connect to the oneness that is at the center of life.
Regret and strife fall away.
Peace and contentment arrive.
May all hearts align naturally.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World and the whispers of our intuition.
The suggested offering for this gathering is $44, but is open to ALL who feel called to attend. This gathering is for ADULTS ONLY.
Reserve your space by making an offering of your choice with the buttons below.
Please remember that there are many overhead costs in order to provide this space for our community and this is why donations are needed. Your donation helps with:
Rental space
Purchase of Authentic Ceremonial Cacao
Sacred medicines burned
Flowers for every altar
Spices and sweeteners
Childcare in order to provide an adults only circle
If you wish to make an offering with cash, please email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com to reserve your space.
Offerings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
PLEASE READ:
Doors to AKI KIN will remain locked until 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. Please do not press the buzzard before this time.
Please depart in sacred silence unless you have been specifically invited to stay after and help with clean up.
There are many options on Main Street for anyone who wants to continue socializing after a gathering.
Nourishment of The Heart
Join us on Friday, July 5th, for a New Moon Cacao ceremony at AKI KIN.
Allow this lunation to guide your intuition so you may arrive at the quiet space within where you can reflect on your innermost needs and desires. Provide your heart nourishment by prioritizing self-care, inner peace and serenity amidst the chaos of the outside world. May the totality of all of your life experiences bring you into flow of a deeper understanding of the calling of your heart as you acknowledge the lessons you have learned, the love you have received and the challenges you have overcome. Let this awareness and your emotional intelligence also guide you towards a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
We remember how to communicate and connect beyond normal when we arrive in our Heart Center. This is the deep dive in which we devote ourselves to explore the vast oceans of our emotions and subsume into the unlimited depth of the emotional waters of our hearts.
Heightened emotions bring break throughs as our connections are deepened and we become more aware of our authentic aspiration and a greater understanding of true unity.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to the gentle unfolding. This is a powerful time to focus on bonds and loved ones.
We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us, so like the ocean we allow the cycles of our emotions to flow while taking command of the powerful life force flowing within. May we extend our hearts to cultivate empathy and compassion as we invite the healing of our own wounds and wounds within our communities. Allow yourself to express your inner landscape and connect to the oneness that is at the center of life.
Regret and strife fall away.
Peace and contentment arrive.
May all hearts align naturally.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World and the whispers of our intuition.
The suggested offering for this gathering is $44, but is open to ALL who feel called to attend. Reserve your space by making an offering of your choice with the buttons below.
If you wish to make an offering with cash, please email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com to reserve your space.
Offerings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Braiding Sweetgrass Book Club + Cacao
Join us every Wednesday evening in June for a cup of ceremonial cacao and a four week Book Club intensive study of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by fellow tribal member Robin Wall Kimmerer of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
Included with registration:
🌿 Four Meetings
🌿 Four servings of ceremonial Cacao
🌿 One braid of sweet grass
🌿 Heirloom seeds
🌿 Discussion & Question Guide
🌿 6-8 p.m. @ AKI KIN 122 E. Main Norman, OK
🌿 $80
Reserve your space with the buttons below:
ABOUT KRISTEN
Kristen is of Mexican and Bodéwadmi (Potawatomi) lineages, a mother to three, advocate for preserving and reclaiming ancestral knowledge, member of Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s “De’Wegen Kwek” (Women’s Drum), Indigenous Breastfeeding Counselor, birth doula and Cacao space holder.
Kristen was also recently featured in Issue 3. of Hundred Magazine’s 100 Wildly Capable Women in OKC.
RELEASE - Cacao Ceremony + Sound Journey
Join us on Tuesday, May 28th, for a Cacao Ceremony led by Kristen Arambula Hernandez and a sound journey with Ali McCartney.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement.
Sound Entrainment:
Sound has a profound impact on our emotional state. In the context of a cacao ceremony, a sound journey can help participants tap into their emotional depths, making it easier to confront and release suppressed feelings or simply connect deeper with the heart.
Sound sessions may also align your energy, reduce stress, improve sleep, target body aches and pains, clear blocks, and create connection and harmony between your mind, body & soul.
What to bring:
Water Bottle
Yoga Mat
Blanket (optional)
Eye mask (optional)
Value: $44
Reserve your space with the buttons below:
If you wish to reserve your space with cash, please email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com
Reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable
🌹Heart of The Mother🌹
🌹Mother’s Day Cacao Ceremony 🌹
Sound Bath
Gift Bag
Women’s Gathering
Join us on Saturday, May 11th, for Mother’s Day Cacao Ceremony and Sound Bath hosted by Kristen Arambula Hernandez and Ariadne Hale.
Do you know a mother who has been wanting to commune with Cacao and would love to receive this most nurturing gift for her heart?
Space is limited, reserve with buttons below ♥️
Mothers, serve your hearts and come alone or bring your children, grandchildren, partner, sister, cousin…or maybe even your own Mother ♥️
This intimate gathering is limited to the first 16 hearts who are ready to say yes to honoring the calling to commune with their heart center♥️
This gathering includes:
♥️Cacao Ceremony
♥️Ceremonial Cacao
♥️Sound Bath with Ariadne Hale
Mother’s Day gift bag including:
♥️ 1 fresh rose
♥️ 1 single serving of ceremonial cacao
♥️ 2 oz. Jar of bath salt crystals
♥️ Copal
♥️ Rose Quartz
♥️ Cacao Seed
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement.
The suggested offering for this gathering is $66 per person OR $111 for two people.
Reserve your space with the button below.
If you wish to make an offering with cash, please email: Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com to reserve your space.
Offerings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Prosperity of The Heart
Join us on Tuesday, May 7th, for a New Moon Cacao ceremony at AKI KIN.
Allow this lunation to assist your vision by elevating your vantage point to that of our kin, Eagle. May the totality of all of your life experiences bring you into flow of a deeper understanding of the calling and prosperity of the heart.
We remember how to communicate and connect beyond normal when we arrive in our Heart Center. This is the deep dive in which we devote ourselves to explore the vast oceans of our emotions and subsume into the unlimited depth of the emotional waters of our hearts.
Heightened emotions bring break throughs as our connections are deepened and we become more aware of our authentic aspiration and a greater understanding of true unity.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to the gentle unfolding. This is a powerful time to connect with the currents of your dreams, as they hold messages, guidance and wisdom from the ancestors. We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us, so like the ocean we allow the cycles of our emotions to flow while taking command of the powerful life force flowing within. May we extend our hearts to cultivate empathy and compassion as we invite the healing of our own wounds and wounds within our communities. Allow yourself to express your inner landscape and connect to the oneness that is at the center of life.
Regret and strife fall away.
Peace and contentment arrive.
May all hearts align naturally.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World and the whispers of our intuition.
The suggested offering for this gathering is $44, but is open to ALL who feel called to attend. Reserve your space by making an offering of your choice with the buttons below.
If you wish to make an offering with cash, please email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com to reserve your space.
Offerings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Cacao + Flow
Join us on Sunday, April 28th, for a Cacao Ceremony and guided Yoga flow at STRATUS CLIMBING, YOGA & FITNESS GYM in Norman, OK.
♥️ 1 serving of Ceremonial Grade Cacao
♥️ Explanation of:
The Divine Origins of Cacao
Spiritual and Nutritional benefits
Varieties of Cacao
The definition of ceremonial grade cacao
How Cacao physiologically opens our hearts
Cacao cultivation process with a visual, hands on representation
♥️ Intention setting and sharing
♥️ Closing guided Yoga flow
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World.
***Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle***
We will begin promptly at 7. Please arrive 15 minutes early to settle in.
Value: $44
Reserve your space with the buttons below:
Reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable
ABOUT KRISTEN
Kristen is of Mexican and Bodéwadmi (Potawatomi) lineages, a mother to three, advocate for preserving and reclaiming ancestral knowledge, member of Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s “De’Wegen Kwek” (Women’s Drum), Indigenous Breastfeeding Counselor, birth doula and Cacao space holder.
Kristen was also recently featured in Issue 3. of Hundred Magazine’s 100 Wildly Capable Women in OKC.
Empower Ceremony
Join us on Sunday, April 21st, for a Cacao Ceremony and guided Yoga flow at Life Time Fitness in North OKC.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
♥️ FREE day pass to Life Time Fitness OKC including access to the entire club: Indoor & outdoor pools, sauna & steam room, rock wall, racketball court, pickle ball, tennis court, workout floor, locker room, cafe and more.
♥️ Intentional gift bag to take home
♥️ 1 serving of Ceremonial Grade Cacao
♥️ Explanation of:
The Divine Origins of Cacao
Spiritual and Nutritional benefits
Varieties of Cacao
The definition of ceremonial grade cacao
How Cacao physiologically opens our hearts
Cacao cultivation process with a visual, hands on representation
♥️ Intention setting and sharing
♥️ Closing guided Yoga flow
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World.
***Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle***
We will begin promptly at 12:00. Please arrive 15 minutes early to settle in.
Value: $55
Reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable
MEMBERS reserve your space with the App or at the yoga area at Life Time
NON-MEMBERS - email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com
ABOUT KRISTEN
Kristen is of Mexican and Bodéwadmi (Potawatomi) lineages, a mother to three, advocate for preserving and reclaiming ancestral knowledge, member of Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s “De’Wegen Kwek” (Women’s Drum), Indigenous Breastfeeding Counselor, birth doula and Cacao space holder.
Kristen was also recently featured in Issue 3. of Hundred Magazine’s 100 Wildly Capable Women in OKC.
Reverie of The Heart
🫀Reverie of The Heart🫀
Join us this evening for the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse as we gather in reverie of the journeys of our sacred hearts.
Allow this lunation to assist you in finding closure from the past as you ease into the flow of a deeper understanding of the calling of the heart.
We remember how to communicate and connect beyond normal when we arrive in our Heart Center. This is the deep dive in which we devote ourselves to explore the vast oceans of our emotions and subsume into the unlimited depths of the emotional waters of our hearts.
Heightened emotions bring break throughs as our connections are deepened and we become more aware of our authentic aspirations and a greater understanding of true unity.
May we forgive and break free from illusion belief systems. May we connect with those we resonate with and become the embodiment of love.
Listen and trust the timing of your heart.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to the gentle unfolding. This is a powerful time to connect with the currents of your dreams, as they hold messages, guidance and wisdom from the ancestors. We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us, so like the ocean we allow the cycles of our emotions to flow while taking command of the powerful life force flowing within.
May we extend our hearts to cultivate empathy and compassion as we invite the healing of our own wounds and wounds within our communities. Allow yourself to express your inner landscape and connect to the oneness that is at the center of life.
Regret and strife fall away.
Peace and contentment arrive.
May all hearts align naturally.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World and the whispers of our intuition.
This gathering is open to ALL who feel called to attend and is donation based.
P.S. Today is also my Mayan birthday and I could not be more excited to sit in circle with you. May our hearts be open ❤️🔥
Reserve your space with the buttons below:
If you wish to make a donation with cash please email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com to reserve your space.
Cacao + Flow
Join us on Saturday, February 24th, for a full moon Cacao Ceremony and guided Yoga flow at SPACE Yoga Studio in Brookhaven Village.
♥️ 1 serving of Ceremonial Grade Cacao
♥️ Explanation of:
The Divine Origins of Cacao
Spiritual and Nutritional benefits
Varieties of Cacao
The definition of ceremonial grade cacao
How Cacao physiologically opens our hearts
Cacao cultivation process with a visual, hands on representation
♥️ Intention setting and sharing
♥️ Closing guided Yoga flow
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World.
***Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle***
We will begin promptly at 7. Please arrive 15 minutes early to settle in.
Value: $44
Reserve your space with the buttons below:
Reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable
ABOUT KRISTEN
Kristen is of Mexican and Bodéwadmi (Potawatomi) lineages, a mother to three, advocate for preserving and reclaiming ancestral knowledge, member of Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s “De’Wegen Kwek” (Women’s Drum), Indigenous Breastfeeding Counselor, birth doula and Cacao space holder.
Kristen was also recently featured in Issue 3. of Hundred Magazine’s 100 Wildly Capable Women in OKC.
🌙 Moonstone Movement
Moonstone Movement is an embodied movement class crafted for women seeking to more deeply explore the connection to the Divine Feminine within. In this two hour journey we pair the ancient wisdom of ceremonial Cacao with the ancient wisdom of our bodies - dance. These two modalities come together to weave the magic of self-discovery and inner connection. Moonstone Movement invites you to embrace the dance between desire and self-worth, focusing on the heart opening medicine of Cacao to engage the heart center while fluid, sensual movements help us celebrate and explore our divine feminine energy, the sacral space.
Class structure is as follows:
☕️ Ritual Opening & Cacao Blessing
✨ Crystal Guide for Movement Intention
💃🏼 Moonstone Movement Sensual Dance Flow
🕷️ Ritual Reflection & Integration
Value: $40
***Registration will close after 18 women have reserved their spaces***
This offering is non-transferable and non-refundable
OR
Reserve your space with the buttons below:
ABOUT KRISTEN
Kristen is of Mexican and Bodéwadmi (Potawatomi) lineages, a mother to three, advocate for preserving and reclaiming ancestral knowledge, member of Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s “De’Wegen Kwek” (Women’s Drum), Indigenous Breastfeeding Counselor, birth doula and Cacao space holder.
ABOUT SHONNA
Shonna Chiles-Heintzelman, owner of Cosmic Flora Crystals, has over 25 years of dance experience (10 years with a career in professional dance). She seeks to help others grow and heal themselves using Mother Earth's tools with an emphasis on education, both with crystal therapy and alternative wellness modalities.
Cacao + Vision Board
Join us Friday, January 26th, for an evening of Cacao and the creation of your own vision board!
♥️ All supplies will be provided
♥️ Please bring a water bottle.
♥️ Please bring extra magazines if you have any to spare
♥️ $20 exchange
Reserve your space with the buttons below:
Credence of the Heart
❤️🔥Credence of The Heart ❤️🔥
TONIGHT
1.25.24
6-8 p.m.
AKI KIN
122 E. Main St.
Norman, OK
Tonight our full moon Cacao circle is open to three individuals only. This will be a very small and intimate gathering (four including myself).
The energy of this lunation invites fearlessness and the ability to tune in to the cosmic connection between creativity and courage that you can use to accomplish your heart’s true desires.
Step into the uncharted Path.
Connect with your essence.
Embody optimism.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World.
The suggested offering is $44 but open to all who feel called to attend
Reserve your space with the buttons below ❤️🔥
Offerings are non-refundable and non- transferable.
Cacao + Sound
Join us on Sunday, January 21st, for a Cacao Ceremony led by Kristen Arambula Hernandez and a 45 minute sound bath with Ariadne Beatriz Hale.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement.
What to bring:
Water Bottle
Yoga Mat
Blanket (optional)
Eye mask (optional)
Value: $44
Reserve your space with the buttons below:
If you wish to reserve your space with cash, please email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com
Reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable
ROCK THE BLOCK - POP UP SHOP
Join us on Friday, January 19th, at Cosmic Flora Crystal for ROCK THE BLOCK: New Years Edition.
AKI KIN will Be offering a pop shop with:
♥️ Ceremonial Cacao
♥️ Ceremonial Cacao Kits
♥️ Cacao Candles
♥️ Cacao Butter
Serenity of The Heart
🤍 Serenity 🤍Security 🤍Reassurance
Join us on Thursday, January 11th, for a New Moon Cacao ceremony. This lunation envelopes our hearts in a serene and calming energy that is both grounding and healing amidst the fruitful darkness. In combination with the calming, grounding and healing medicine of Cacao, this is a powerful opportunity for quiet and honest introspection on how you want to use your energy this year. Are you focusing your energy on authenticity, simplicity and reciprocity? What is distracting you from achieving your goals?
Allow the energy of this lunation to help grow your roots deeper into the Earth, providing you with the stability necessary for you to confidently work with what you have available in front of you, not what you think you need. We gather together to to find contentment in the present and to nurture our natural environments. We have everything we need and work creatively with what we have to pursue our passions.
Combined with the Spirit of Cacao, we are guided to consult with the wisdom of our precious heart, our wisest advisor, so that with open hearts we surrender to the gentle unfolding. We hold unimaginably instinctive wisdom. There is no limit to the love that can flow through us, so like the fluidity of the ocean we allow the cycles of our emotions to flow through us while listening to, feeling and working with the powerful life force moving freely within. Allow yourself to express your inner landscape and connect to the oneness that is at the center of life.
Regret and strife fall away.
Peace and contentment arrive.
May all hearts align naturally.
Cacao has been used in ceremony for thousands of years in indigenous communities across many ancient civilizations. Cacao helps us open our hearts and connect to the natural world by taking us on a journey of healing and remembrance of innate wisdom. Let us gather together in sacred circle with the gentle support of Mama Cacao to fully express our divine essence while entering a state of attunement with the Natural World.
The suggested offering for this gathering is $44, but is open to ALL who feel called to attend. Reserve your space and make your offering with the buttons below.
If you wish to make an offering with cash, please email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com to reserve your space.
Offerings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Symphony of The Heart Women’s Yoga + Cacao
Join us on Sunday, January 7th, as we create a beautiful symphony of the body and soul. We will begin with a Cacao ceremony to open our hearts, move into a Yoga flow and close with a guided meditation.
LET'S BEGIN THE JOURNEY
4 pm - Cacao ceremony with Idwegishgokwé (Both Sides of the Sky Woman) - Kristen Arambula Hernandez
When we combine Cacao with a yoga practice, our senses are heightened, we feel more grounded and we can connect more deeply within our heart space through experiencing the lasting, whole-body energy of Cacao.
In addition to the life-changing spiritual and emotional benefits of this ancient, entheogenic and sacred plant, there are multiple scientific benefits to the physical body from consuming pure Cacao.
Cacao naturally increases circulation which helps to strengthen awareness and focus while opening our hearts to feel the love that flows within us. Cacao is also a natural stimulant and can boost our natural energy.
How does Cacao open our hearts? Cacao is full of minerals such as magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, potassium and phosphorus. Magnesium is important for muscle relaxation, calming the nerves, activating enzymes that help nerve cells to mobilize stored energies and also acts directly on the heart. Cacao is also full of vitamins such as A, C, D, E, B-complex vitamins B1, B2, B3, and pantothenic acid.
Raw Cacao contains more antioxidants than any other plant in the world. Antioxidants purify the blood vessels allowing the arteries to become more flexible and the blood thinner as it flows through wider channels, which reduces blood pressure.
5 pm - Yoga practice and Meditation with Mila Rybakova-Eppler
Yoga is a powerful tool which can heal the body on many different levels. We start with breathing to tune in with the harmonious vibrations of our subtle body and mother Earth. Keeping the breath slow and steady we continue with the movement of the physical body. Breathing and movement creates concentration of the mind.
This Yoga practice is for all levels of practitioners, but will include different approaches, so everybody can find their depth, challenge and comfort.
Our main focus will be alignment of the spine and observing subtle sensations while holding postures. We will work on releasing tension, healing the spine and strengthening and relaxing different parts of the body. The practice will balance you to prepare for meditation.
6:15- Closing Meditation
Next, as the tension is released and the channels of the body are oriented, we will go even deeper and close with a meditation…
ABOUT KRISTEN
Kristen is of Mexican and Bodéwadmi (Potawatomi) lineages, a mother to three, advocate for preserving and reclaiming ancestral knowledge, member of Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s “De’Wegen Kwek” (Women’s Drum), Indigenous Breastfeeding Counselor, birth doula and Cacao space holder.
ABOUT MILA
International yoga teacher with over 17 years of experience. Mila has Certification in different styles of yoga and art therapy including Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga therapy, Fly Yoga and Prenatal Yoga.Through the journey of studying and practicing yoga, Mila’s passions include Ayurveda, Yoga Philosophy, Women’s Yoga Practices and Healing techniques.
VALUE: $50
***Registration will close after 9 women have reserved their spaces***
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If you wish to pay with cash, email Kristen.arambula@yahoo.com
This offering is non-refundable and non-transferable.