Awaken your inner guide and create spaces for connection, healing and transformation

Introducing the

Goddess Temple

Sacred Circle Faciltator Training

Next training begins March 16, 2025

A 1-year online guided journey combining ancient wisdom and modern tools to empower you as a facilitator

Become a confident circle facilitator now

Do you dream of holding deeply transformational circles but feel unsure where to begin?  

Have you found yourself thinking any of this:

  • "I don’t know how to structure a circle to feel meaningful and authentic."
  • "What if people don’t show up, or I don’t know how to keep the energy flowing?"
  • "I want to honor traditions while creating something modern and relevant."
  • "I feel a calling to lead, but I’m nervous that I’m not enough."

The field of spiritual circles and sacred gatherings is blossoming like never before, as more people seek connection, healing, and transformation.

As a growing movement in personal growth and collective empowerment, the opportunities for skilled and authentic facilitators are limitless.

Humanity is awakening to the power of gathering in intentional spaces, where feelings, thoughts, and transformations can flow freely.

Facilitating sacred circles carries both profound honor and deep responsibility. It’s an opportunity to hold space for others in a way that is conscious, respectful, and rooted in authenticity.

What a gift it is to step into this role—to guide your community through meaningful, transformative experiences in a way that is true to yourself and the traditions that inspire you.

The time to answer this sacred calling is now.

Priestess practices: awaken your sacred power

In this training, you’ll also explore a transformative module dedicated to Priestess Rituals for beginners, designed to help you reawaken and step fully into your sacred power and infuse your ceremonies with ancient, heart-centered wisdom. These timeless practices will elevate your skills as a facilitator and deepen your connection to the divine essence within and around you.

 

What You’ll Learn in the Priestess Practices Module:

  • Anointing Rituals: Engage with the sacred power of oils through blessing practices that connect you to ancient wisdom and intention.
  • Rose Frequency Activations: Open your heart and align with the divine through the gentle, transformative essence of the rose.
  • Sacred Mantra Chanting: Harness the vibrational power of sound to anchor and amplify the energy of your circles and ceremonies.
  • Elemental Altar Creation: Learn to co-create sacred spaces with intention, crafting altars that honor and harmonize with the elements.
  • Candlelight Invocation: Use the transformative fire of intention to illuminate your ceremonies, creating profound moments of clarity and focus.
  • Eyegazing: Reawaken the Power of Your Gaze.
    Discover the art of deep connection and soulful presence through the transformative practice of eyegazing.

These are some of the Priestess practices that we will explore... all are more than just rituals—they are invitations to embody your highest self and create ceremonies that resonate on a soul-deep level for all who participate.

Each module of this training is thoughtfully designed to guide you step-by-step through the art of facilitating sacred circles, offering you the tools, practices, and confidence to lead with authenticity, reverence, and impact:

Module #1 Rituals and practices

  • Themes, intentions, and flow
  • Integrating creative elements: music, storytelling, and art
  • Exploring rituals and tools beyond cacao (e.g., water blessings, fire rituals, anointing, movement, chanting, breathwork, guided meditation, lunar etc)

Module #2 Cacao as a Master Teacher

  • The history and sacred traditions of cacao
  • Understanding the Spirit of Cacao & intro to the Dieta
  • Ceremonial-grade cacao & sacred reciprocity
  • Preparing ceremonial cacao: Ritual and technique 

 

Module #3 Holding sacred space

  • Creating a safe, inclusive, and sacred environment
  • Understanding energy dynamics and group facilitation
  • Grounding, protection, and energetic boundaries
  • Crafting intentional openings and closings for ceremonies

Module #4 Embodying the facilitator role

  • Developing your personal connection with the elements you bring into the circle
  • Cultivating confidence and intuition in facilitation
  • Navigating challenges: emotional release and group dynamics
  • Honoring sacred traditions while adapting to modern contexts

Module #5 

Building community & connection

  • Creating meaningful participant experiences
  • Nurturing community: Ongoing support and follow-up
  • Building relationships with other facilitators and plant medicine communities

Module #6 Marketing and growing your practice

  • Identifying your unique offerings and voice as a facilitator
  • Practical branding and business development 
  • Ethical pricing and value-based service
  • Strategies for attracting participants and growing your client base 

Module #7 

Integration & evolution

  • Deepening your personal connection with each practice 
  • Joining ongoing facilitator circles for co-creation and learning
  • Continuous learning: Suggestions for next steps (e.g., the Cacao Dieta)

Module #8

Presenting to the group 

  • Share your vision for incorporating personalized rituals, practices, or themes.
  • Engage in collaborative discussions to refine your approach.
  • Gain inspiration from the ideas and insights of your fellow participants.
  • Receive tailored guidance from Judy to elevate your branding and offerings.

PLUS....

Ongoing Support

Co-host an online circle with Judy and others within your first 9 weeks.
Followed by monthly online pod ceremonies with other graduates to continue your practice.
Begin to embody the teachings, wisdom and your personal style.
Judy will also record a youtube interview with you and share your initiation with her community through her nurturing emails and social media. 

Everything in one course

Upon completion of this training, you will be equipped to facilitate a wide variety of ceremonies and gatherings, tailored to your unique interests and the needs of your community. Here are just some of the options you can explore:

Women’s Circle Facilitator

Spiritual Connection Facilitator

Baby Shower Blessings

Bridal Circles

Wedding Blessings

Moon Ritual Circles (New Moon, Full Moon)

Seasonal Ceremonies (Equinoxes and Solstices)

Healing Circles for Emotional Release

Grief and Remembrance Circles

Visioning and Manifestation Circles

Celebration of Life and Memorial Gatherings

Empowerment and Self-Love Circles

Creativity and Inspiration Circles

Sacred Movement or Dance Ceremonies

Nature-Based Ceremonies

and so many more!

PLUS, you will have all of the tools, resources, and knowledge to take your circles ONLINE, reaching a global audience and sharing your sacred work far and wide.

In the First 8 Weeks, You Will...

  • Embark on a Profound Sacred Journey: Connect deeply with the essence of sacred circles, discovering their transformative power and learning to create spaces where authentic connection and healing can flourish.
  • Immerse Yourself in Ancient Rituals and Practices: Master the art of holding space with reverence, intention, and authenticity while honoring the wisdom of timeless ceremonial traditions.
  • Develop Your Unique Facilitator Style: Learn how to align sacred ceremonies and circles with your unique gifts
  • Master the Essential Skills of Space Holding: Gain the tools to create transformational experiences both in-person and online, cultivating spaces that nurture trust, openness, and growth.

A note from Judy, Goddess Temple Cacao Founder

"Hello beautiful soul. I’m so honored that our paths have crossed. Now, more than ever, the world needs spaces of connection, healing, and empowerment. Sacred circles offer just that—a sanctuary where people can come together and rediscover their strength.
If you’ve felt the call to create and hold these spaces, trust it. That calling is sacred and it chose you for a reason. You don’t have to have it all figured out—I’m here to guide you every step of the way. I see your light, your gifts, and your potential. You are enough, just as you are. And with the right support, you can create something truly magical.
With all my love and belief in you," Judy Machado
For over 5 years, Judy has been holding transformational circles and ceremonies that have touched the lives of countless people. 
While Cacao, a Master Plant Medicine has been a cherished element of her ceremonies, Judy’s approach goes far beyond any single tradition. Her circles are woven with a rich tapestry of rituals and practices—some rooted in ancient wisdom, others inspired by intuitive guidance—all designed to create safe, sacred spaces where transformation can unfold.
In her Sacred Circle Facilitator Training, Judy shares these time-tested tools, practices and rituals empowering you to lead your own circles with authenticity, grace, and devotion.

And as a special bonus, this training also includes the live Cacao Facilitation Modules for those who feel called to work with this heart-opening medicine. Whether or not you choose to include Cacao in your circles, you’ll receive the skills and confidence to create deeply meaningful experiences for your community.

Learn more about Judy here

Here's what people are saying about this exceptional training: 

"I finally feel like I’m honoring my calling to create spaces for women to thrive.

Judy has overcome her personal limitations to be very aware, neutral, and joyful even in the most challenging of circumstances.

She exhibits that in her essence and being when she communicates with you, sometimes with her presence, without words. She is an inspirational business and spiritual woman and demonstrates that you can live your dreams in all areas of your life." 

- Cheryl

"Judy provides a roadmap and an anchor into the field of 5D consciousness. Her embodied presence, the sacred space (inside and out) she has cultivated and invites others into, and her loving guidance - have all helped me to return, again and again, to my own higher consciousness, loving presence, and inner wisdom. She’s a role model of how our choices, habits, thoughts, rituals, and actions create our experience in the way she lives and breathes this path. She offers inspiration, knowledge and practical tools for creating an inner world of peace, positivity, and unconditional acceptance that begins to manifest in a new external reality."

- Marci 

"I was so nervous about this training at first, thinking that I had no place leading people into their heart and into a place of personal transformation. During this training, I felt so held and guided, not only are there videos and scripts and transcriptions, the live trainings and ongoing classes are everything that I could possibly ask for. I have attended some of the monthly online practice ceremonies which was essential in me beginning to host my own circles. I now host 3 circles a month and keep coming to this training for more insights and ideas with every new live class"  

- Carry

This Facilitator's Training Is For You If...

  • You feel a deep calling to create sacred spaces for connection, healing, and transformation.
  • You’re ready to receive intensive mentorship to confidently host meaningful ceremonies and circles for your community.
  • You want to expand your knowledge of sacred rituals and practices, weaving ancient wisdom with modern needs.

You Will Recieve...

• Video learning sessions

• Demo video sessions

• Detailed educational written guidance

• Tools and templates for creating your circle and ceremony business

• In depth conversations about  business components

• Complete business foundations training

• Circle starter program scripts

• Lifetime access and 24/7 online support group

• Risk free training 100% satisfaction guaranteed

• Deep personal inner journey bonus resources

• Library of different circle activities 

• Support access to course founder, Judy Machado

• 60 day money back guarantee

This comprehensive training includes:

  • Live classes and workshops: gain hands-on experience with personalized guidance.
  • Sacred circle practice sessions: participate in and co-lead real-time circles to build confidence.
  • Rituals, techniques, and space-holding skills: learn the art of creating transformative spaces rooted in reverence and authenticity.

Summary of what's included:

LIVE, online trainings

You can be anywhere in the world since we will be meeting, training and hosting our ceremonies on ZOOM. Over 10 LIVE calls for guidance, training and mentorship with Judy Machado with all recordings.

+30 lessons/topics 

The Facilitator's Training will include 8 modules and +50 lessons and individual topics in which we will "dive deep" into each, live on zoom. You will have ongoing access to this content. 

55 hrs live + initial 8 wk intensive

Although you will receive a digital offering with videos and content, this entire process is LIVE and online with Judy, with +10 calls, for guidance, training and mentorship to ensure integration. With Q&A for each module training. 

1 yr training with 8-wk intensive

First, you will experience the  the 8-week intensive live training. Afterwards, each month, there will be a live online ceremony where all graduates are invited to co-host and practice. You will also be invited to join all future live group trainings for free. 

Join us for the next

Goddess Temple-Sacred Circle Facilitator Training:

 Starts March 16, 2024

(initial 8-wk intensive) followed by unlimited repeat live classes over the next 12 months

 

 

TRAINING SCHEDULE:

🌺 Sundays from 3:30-5:00 EST beginning March 16; all 8 modules, live on ZOOM 

🌺 Followed by unlimited repeat live classes over the next 12 months, with each new group training

All calls recorded and saved in online portal

 

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A percentage of sales will be donated to the continued uncovering of the world's oldest monumental temple site, which is at immediate risk of being re-buried. They have discovered traces of Cacao in the ceremonial pots, recognizing the Marañon Culture as the world’s earliest steward of Cacao. This continued support is necessary, in Huaca Montegrande, to help rewrite history.