episode #3 - Ecstatic Dance

Ecstatic Dance

episode #3

Henrique, founder of Ecstatic Dance Ericeira, immerses us in a musical journey with texture sounds of diverse world cultures, widening our perspectives on the benefits of dancing.

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About the center

Henrique

founder of Ecstatic Dance Ericeria

Ecstatic Dance Ericeira is a grass root organization hosting ecstatic dance events in the northern coast of Lisbon. Each gathering usually combines both dancing dynamics with other healing practices, such as yoga or breathwork sessions.

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Joaquin

founder of House of The Rising Mojo

The House of The Rising Mojo is a healing space located in the city of Ericeira (Portugal). The old “quinta” or farm has been transformed into a place to host healing retreats and other holistic gathering, such as shamanic ceremonies.

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The benefits of ecstatic dance

Ecstatic dance is a free-form of dance taking roots in the conscious dance movement and the electronic music scene. It empowers people to freely express themselves in an environment without judgment. In essence, ecstatic dance is a moving meditation during which awareness shifts, and people get to experience a happy state of mind through body movement. Ecstatic dance helps to shake out tensions and worries and thus, to reduce stress level and increase vitality.

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