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OUR MAIN OFFERINGS

Cacao Ceremonies

Join us for a powerful group ceremony or a shadow workshop with the gentle plant medicine Cacao.

Training Courses

Learn and grow with our unique courses. Online Healers Bootcamp, 30-Day Retreats, and more.

Private Sessions

Schedule a private session with Herb at his office in San Marcos. Online sessions coming soon.

WORDS OF WISDOM

Read Alla's Book:

Lost & Found

It's both a memoir and a compass for anyone searching for more happiness, love and meaning in their lives. Learn about Alla and Herb's journey, the years they spent running a travel hostel in Mexico, how they met in a cacao ceremony, and much more. 

About Us

The Black Lotus Academy offers unique courses, cacao ceremonies, and private sessions for personal and professional growth.

What We Do

We specialize in shadow work and lasting, life-changing growth. Whether you drop in for a cacao ceremony or stay for a year to become a master practitioner and hypnotherapist, our goal is that you leave transformed.

Shadow Work For Light Workers

Diving into our deepest pains, lingering insecurities, and conscious or unconscious traumas does not exactly sound like fun. But it is precisely through examining and resolving our shadows that we create space for more light and love than we ever thought possible.

Meet the Founders

Herb and Alla are partners in life and business. After traveling the world for many years, they wanted to create a space not only for themselves but for other light workers, soul seekers, and spiritual types.

TESTIMONIALS

Happy Students

Tom B.

The Month Course really helped me take a deep look at myself and begin to truly face my dark shadows. The combination of theoretical and experiential learning is what made it so special. It helped me grow in all aspects of my life. I'm beyond grateful.

Katie S.

I found Herb's cacao ceremonies to be incredibly transformational. They literally changed my life in the best of ways. The month-long program brought me clarity, growth, and deepened my spiritual connection and practice.

Laurel V.

I have been to many beautiful cacao ceremonies, but Herb's are truly unique. I've found myself laughing and crying in many of his ceremonies, sometimes all at once. Herb facilitates and creates a safe space to feel and process emotions. It's a magical experience.

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