A vision born from stillness: meet Annaclara
Hello!
I’m Annaclara, a yoga and somatics teacher, registered nurse, mindfulness guide, and meditation teacher, currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Medical Science. I’m also the founder of Earth & Ember. My work lives at the meeting point between science and soul, bridging evidence-based wellbeing techniques with the wisdom of ritual, embodiment, and mindfulness.
In the summer of 2024, I experienced a life-changing, chronic back injury that not only forced me into complete stillness, but also led me to end my career as a registered nurse. The physical limits placed on my life created a quiet, painful space, one where much was transformed. In that stillness, I had to ask myself:
What is it that I truly want in life? What is my purpose?
Cacao became a powerful ally in that process, helping me meet my inner world with love, courage, and presence. For 1,5 years, I’ve been drinking ceremonial cacao almost every day as a way to start my day grounded, with the chance to listen inward and heal. It has helped me to see my path clearly, guided by my heart.
It was there, in the stillness of that long winter, that the seed of Earth & Ember began to grow. I wanted to create the kind of space for others that I had once needed myself: a space for presence, connection, and healing. A place where nature is honored, where the heart leads, and where everyday life can be held by small rituals that open us and bring us back into inner alignment. It almost felt like a mission: I wanted these sacred practices to feel accessible to everyone. I’ve come to believe that what many of us long for in our own ways, is a softening of the heart. More connection, more presence, more gentleness with ourselves, with each other, and with the Earth. And to me, cacao holds a beautiful role in that.
The name symbolizes what I hope my creations can offer you:
Earth: grounding, roots and safety. A sense of peace and stability within.
Ember: the inner flame that awakens creativity, action, life-force and passion.
Between Earth and Ember a beautiful balance is born, where rest meets movement, light meets shadow, and roots give strength to expansion.
Everything offered through Earth & Ember carries intention, respect and care for nature, for all living beings, and for the lineages these practices come from. Each piece is a creation from the heart, chosen and handcrafted with the intention to support your journey: to ground you, create presence and spark your inner fire.
My hope is that Earth & Ember will be a friend to turn to.
A breath in the middle of a busy day.
A way home to yourself.
From one heart to another, thank you for being here and for your time.
With love,
Annaclara