Join us for a sacred gathering under the willow tree connecting deeply with the spirit of nature & the elements around.

Activated through plant medicine Cacao, we alchemise & express through voices, hearts & bodies.

Moving & expressing freely we come into blissful ecstatic states of being; untethered, expansive & open to life.

Embodied Intention

Everything communicates.

Our bodies are transmitting frequencies through posture, expressions, movements and thoughts conscious or unconscious.

So the invitation is to drop into your heart, beyond the limits of judgements & beliefs, to attune to your intention - letting that inspire your movement.

Whether you are letting go or calling in. Allow your gestures to be a message to spirit.

nourishing community

Cacao

Cacao, or what modern man might call, raw chocolate, was revered by the ancient civilisations of South and Central America and used as a health elixir, medicine and aphrodisiac. Nicknamed 'Heart blood' by the Aztecs, it was believed to have a powerful heart healing capacity, signifying life and fertility.

Today, now labeled as a superfood, science has shown Cacao to have highly nutritious properties, countless vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, a huge amount anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show Cacao to benefit the heart and cardiovascular system as a whole and how it activates neurotransmitters in the brain that bring about the feelings of bliss, love, pleasure and motivation.

Cacao has the ability to open your heart, to let you experience a deeper connection to yourself and others around you, increase the flow of inspiration and creativity and can provide more mental clarity and inner peace.

ecstatic dance

Open to the magic and medicinal properties of cacao, set intentions for the lunar cycle to come, and allow the gently guided group ecstatic dance to awaken life force energy and amplify the frequency of love, truth and gratitude.

We honour the guidelines of no conversations on the dance floor, no drugs or alcohol, and consent before engagement – to support a safe, healing and liberating experience.

There are many of us now all around the world who can attest to the depth of experience available to us on a dance floor surrounded by beautiful, free spirited, open hearted people. Combine that with the magic of cacao and breathtaking scenery and you have a recipe for magic.

We move without judgement, embody our intentions, prayers and truth as we flow together in the alchemy of music in the lap of Nature.

Kirtan & Medicine Songs

Derived from a Sanskrit root meaning to call, recite, praise, or glorify, put simply, kirtan is the act of praising and glorifying divinity.

The word “kirtan” also stems from a Sanskrit root that means “to cut through,” so kirtan is also a practice for cutting through the idea of separation, for connecting to our hearts and connecting to the moment through sound and song.

Often mantras are sung to deities that represent an older, deeper, bigger being. It's a space, a presence, a feeling.

These names are the names of that place inside each of us that is love, pure being, pure awareness, pure joy. Kirtan helps us uncover that place inside all of us, our true nature.

“Kirtan is the glue that bonds our hearts together.”- David Newman

Jack Weaver

As an Ecstatic Dance DJ Jack brings a depth to his sets that assist in journeying into the body and heart bringing connection to spirit. Evoking emotive moments of joy and ecstatic bliss.

He loves to share his eclectic collection of world infused tribal & organic beats and carefully crafted sets to uplift and inspire the dance floor. He also brings a live element to his sets with his voice.

Jessica Weaver

Initiated in holding ceremonial space with Cacao for over 8 years, Jessica has 750+ hours yoga training & weaves in the ancient esoteric lineage along with modern neuroscience, somatics & sound.

Her trauma-informed practices are designed to reconnect with the felt-sense of body, holding reverence for the Earth while empowering people to re-imagine their lives - beyond limiting beliefs - through embodied intention.

www.jessica-weaver.com

ESSENTIALS

Join us in this magical forest location: The Shanti Space, Quinta Dos Lobos, Mafra

Find yourself held in the arms of nature; amongst ancient native corks and abundant fruit trees, swept up in the enchantment of a forest filled Portuguese valley.

The Shanti Space is a beautiful traditional Quinta set in the forest of a national park. Cocooned by nature, our neighbours are an Iberian Wolf Sanctuary, the Tapada de Mafra where many animals like deer, wild boar and owls also reside.

ACCOMMODATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT.
WE RECOMMEND CAMPERS STAY IN BEACH TOWN ERICIERA!

☾TRAVEL

Liftshare: In the spirit of community, if you have spaces in your car or need a ride please support by joining the whatsapp group

If it's your first time, please be aware that GPS takes cars the wrong way. Turn off the N8 at Vale da Guarda down the bumpy track to the location.

Use this in GPS and then follow the track to the end and you will reach The Shanti Space

☾ TICKETS

€30 Standard
€20 concessions available for Portuguese locals

* Please note we do not recommend cacao are on antipsychotic medication & please listen to your body to see if it is appropriate if you are pregnant (more info).

☾ BRING

Your cacao cup, instrument, any crystals you may wish to charge on the alter, water bottles & blanket for rest / extra comfort.

Note: we do not welcome pets

Join us in this magical forest location!