Mind and Body

Inside the Cacao Studio: A Journey to Connect and Heal Through Chocolate

From Guatemala to Bushwick, Audrey Love Bean and Florencia Fridman share an ancient superfood in their spiritual classes.

By Brielle Schiavone

Sept. 29, 2017 · 4 min read

Mind and Body

Inside the Cacao Studio: A Journey to Connect and Heal Through Chocolate

From Guatemala to Bushwick, Audrey Love Bean and Florencia Fridman share an ancient superfood in their spiritual classes.

Brielle Schiavone September 29, 2017Sep 29, 2017 · 4 min read

Audrey Love Bean and Florencia “Flo” Fridman first crossed paths this January on a Cacao farm in Guatemala, as together they deepened their knowledge on the sacred medicine used by the Mayans and the Aztecs to connect with higher energies.

Fast forward to September in Bushwick, and the duo’s pop-up venture, The Cacao Studio , not only provides weekly yoga sessions…

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