Sharings from Participants

Maryandra singing voice is so healing.  It is needed in this world. She holds space for such beautiful healings, and has a special gift. I was honored to be at today's cacao ceremony.  -Anonymous

I have really enjoyed working with cacao this year—thanks to you for introducing me and for supplying such a quality brand! I had such a heart opening experience in your cacao ceremony and had a much needed release of energy. Cacao is such a sweet plant medicine, and you are such a loving space holder and shaman. These sacred gatherings and ceremonies are so powerful!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

-Anandi, Mother, Yogi and Doula

I wasn’t sure what to expect from the cacao ceremony and I hadn’t anticipated having what ended up being such a heart opening experience. I felt so held and understood–everything was so gentle and perfect. It was as if Maryandra was playing a piano, every movement and verbal expression she shared made me feel safe to open emotionally. 10/10 would do this over and over again. She was born into intuitively feeling raw energy and that’s something extremely special. Not something I ever really come across. 

–Gelsina, Yoga Teacher & Artist

Maryandra is a wonderful, natural-born leader. She guided the flow of the cacao ceremony to be fluid and open which gave way for a very magical, grounding, and heart-opening experience. The closeness and connection between all of us in the group while the ceremony was happening and when it was finished, was so rich in love. Maryandra is a very special woman who is able to nurture while holding safe space. This makes for a beautiful, gentle, and yet powerful experience when she leads ceremonies. I’m so grateful for her existence in this world. 

–Anna, Midwife & Doula

This cacao ceremony was truly a wonderful experience. It was just what I needed and Im so grateful for you sharing your talents and love.

-Yogaville Silent Retreat Participant

I want to say 'thank you' again. The ceremony was such a sensory treat. I really got out of my head and into my senses. It was probably the least anxious I've felt in weeks."

-Tova, Sex and Couples Therapist

This cacao ceremony was truly a wonderful experience. It was just what I needed and Im so grateful for you sharing your talents and love.

-Yogaville Silent Retreat Participant

The energy of the remote reiki session was palpable and strong. I had a healing breakthrough and experienced guidance, clarity and surrender in response to the internal challenge I've been having. I truly feel blessed, nurtured and exuberant from this session. 

–Julianne Jayadevei Yanas, Registered Dietician

I have been in the peripheral when Maryandra began her journey in the healing arts, and now on the receiving end as a client, I could not be more in awe. Maryandra's reiki offering is a gift. Come willing and excited to receive; she has boundless love to give. 

-Aria Leona, Wildflowers Catering & Concierge 

Maryandra is a deeply intuitive Yoga teacher. Her instruction is precise and soothing as we move through each asana. After many years of Yoga lessons, I feel that with Maryandra I am finally able to learn correct posture and how to experience the benefits of Yoga on and off the mat.

-Lucia Heros, Entrepeneur

I loved the women's day retreat because everything about it was so thought out and intentional. It was clear that Maryandra is well versed in how to support people in a shared space, especially where vulnerability is involved. The invitation to be open and honest was easy to lean into, per the instructors' guidance and skilled space holding. Each activity was held with grace and consciousness, and the transitions between activities were seamless and flowed perfectly, one into the next. It was an incredibly safe feeling, welcoming, and loving space. Thank you so much! 

-Zane, Physical Trainer 

This was my first experience of a cacao ceremony, and what a beautiful first it was. Maryandra was stunning in her facilitation of such a sacred time, leading us gracefully into mindful presence of both ourselves and the gift of each other. The entire women's day retreat was liberating. I feel more connected to my authentic self and empowered to speak and follow my truth. It was a strong healing circle shared among women and I am so grateful to have experienced it.

-V, Mother, Photographer and Author

Thanks to Maryandra, my last Yoga class of the year was the BEST class of my year!

-Yogaville Silent Retreat Participant

I am so grateful for Maryandra and the guidance she offered so freely to me and all 33 of us in this group cacao ceremony. With tremendous gratitude...

-Yogaville Silent Retreat Participant

I felt so welcome at the cacao ceremony. Maryandra's intuitive singing and the way the whole ceremony was set up was soooo beautiful. I could feel the songs that she shared in my soul. Up until that point I was strangers with everyone,  but remember feeling so much love in the room afterwards. Not only was it a heart opener, but it also felt like I was being cleansed of so many years of suffering that have been passed down through generations. Thank you so much, Maryandra, for holding space for me and for sharing your knowledge. I look forward to future reiki sessions with you as well. 

-Anonymous, Student

I LOVED my reiki energy session with Maryandra. She brought her full presence and loving care to the session -- and that alone was a gift. I loved that her unique style includes not just reiki, but also healing touch, music, aromatherapy, crystals, and feathers which helped to invite all my senses into the experience. It was a beautiful reset for my nervous system and left me feeling so relaxed and peaceful. Before the session, Maryandra invited me to set an intention and she geared her healing energy to those areas I wanted to focus on.  I would also recommend doing the optional add-on of a cup of cacao. It was heavenly and further opened my senses and my heart.  

- Janice Levitt, Janice Levitt Mosaics

Maryandra is truly a gifted yoga guide. I’ve enjoyed the variety of postures offered in her classes. I learn something new every time! She has sincere commitment to allowing space for personal exploration. Her grounded, calm, caring presence is palpable and helps set the tone for the class.

-Kathy Kondas, Satya Roots Yoga & Ayurveda