Your Mindful Evening Routine with Ritual Cacao
A good day begins the night before. Consciously closing the day and letting go is just as valuable as starting it mindfully. Especially when our days are packed with appointments, commitments, and tasks, it becomes essential in the evening to reconnect with ourselves. A small evening routine offers us the space to unwind and gently prepare both body and mind for a restful sleep.
An evening ritual can provide the perfect framework for this—a moment of stillness in which we bid farewell to the day and open ourselves to the healing power of the night.
In this blog post, you’ll find inspiration for an evening Cacao Ritual and simple tips for evening relaxation.
By Leni Glapa in Cacao Blog
October 02, 2025
Why is an Evening Routine so Important?
The evening is a threshold between day and night, a daily transition where we are invited to pause consciously. At the end of the day, our bodies long for rest, and our minds for a sense of closure—even if that’s not always easy.
When we shape this time mindfully, we not only release the tension of the day but also open space for regeneration and deeper connection with ourselves. A regular and mindful evening routine reminds us that every night is like a small ritual of letting go.
"In the stillness of the night, the heart returns to its truth."
– Rabindranath Tagore
3 Simple Tips for More Relaxation in the Evening
- Yoga and Gentle Movements
A few minutes in relaxing yoga postures, such as Child’s Pose or Supine Twist, help release tension, loosen the body, and slowly calm the mind. - Short Breathing Meditation
Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and follow your breath for five minutes. Notice how each exhale allows you to sink a little deeper into stillness. - Gratitude Moment
Pause for a moment and note down three things you are grateful for today. This simple mindfulness practice brings lightness and nurtures positive thoughts before sleep.
If you have more time in the evening, we invite you to gift yourself a small Cacao Ritual. Gently release the day and everything you experienced, returning to your inner calm. Create this space once or twice a week and observe how something shifts within you—how your nights feel and, above all, how you awaken in the morning.
It can also be especially powerful to align your evenings with the natural rhythms of the moon: our Full Moon and New Moon rituals invite you to attune more deeply to the energy of the moon, whether it is time to let go or to realign. (Available only in German)
Evening Cacao Ritual – Consciously Letting the Day Go
For an evening Cacao Ritual, we recommend our AURA CACAO. This Cacao opens the senses and unfolds its effect far beyond the body, into the subtle energy field surrounding you. Especially in the evening, it invites you to lovingly release the day, enter your inner stillness, and gently prepare for your nightly dream journey.
- Prepare your Ritual Cacao in peace. You can find a recipe and preparation tips here.
- Settle into your cozy place at home where you won’t be disturbed.
- Create a small “oasis of calm”. Light candles, burn fragrant incense, and play relaxing music. Tip: Fill Aqua de Florida into a small spray bottle and mist the room for an atmosphere of lightness.
- Arrive in your body: if you like, gift yourself some gentle movement to release the day’s tension. Perhaps a light yoga flow. Then sit comfortably upright, close your eyes, and feel your connection to the earth. Breathe deeply, letting go a little more with each exhale.
- Your Cacao Moment: Hold your cup close to your heart, breathing deeply a few times. Notice the warmth and aroma of the Cacao. Silently repeat affirmations that support you in letting go, e.g. “Everything from today can now come to rest” or “I release this day with gratitude and lightness.”
- Take your first sip of Cacao and then drink only as much as feels right for your body tonight—it doesn’t always have to be the whole cup.
- Let go: Ask your heart, “What still weighs on me, and what can I set aside until tomorrow to take up again with fresh energy?” Imagine placing these things into a little golden treasure chest. Feel how your heart and mind grow lighter as you release them.
- Gratitude Reflection: Let the images of your day arise. Recognize one or two moments you are grateful for and feel this gratitude flowing through your whole body.
- Sink into Stillness: Feel the warmth of the Cacao spreading within you as Mama Cacao embraces you with her energy. Rest for a few moments in this quiet presence.
- Closing: Thank yourself inwardly for this day and for this moment of mindfulness, and thank the Cacao medicine that lovingly accompanied you in your evening ritual.
A mindful evening is a gift to yourself.
It helps you lovingly close the day and consciously prepare for the night. Beyond a Cacao Ritual or small meditation practices, you can enrich your evening with simple habits: avoid bright blue light from your phone or laptop, gift yourself a calming herbal tea, tidy your space so your mind can feel free, or take a few minutes for journaling and gratitude. A good book or slowing down through intentional routines can also gently guide you into the night. Step by step, you create more mindful evenings and prepare yourself for restful nights and peaceful mornings. If you'd like to start yours with a loving routine that includes cacao, feel free to check out our blog post "A Morning Cacao Ritual".
