WHISPERS OF THE SOUL * Ecstatic Dance & Live Sound Journey

WHISPERS OF THE SOUL * Ecstatic Dance & Live Sound Journey with Caroline S’Jegers & Danielle Riegel On 23rd of February 2025 At Essencia Nature Retreat, Aljezur, Portugal A day of dance, music, and connection in a welcoming space for all. Join us for a unique gathering where movement, sound, and poetry weave together. From the energy of ecstatic dance to the soothing embrace of live harp and spoken word, this event invites you to arrive just as you are—ready to move, rest, and connect in your own way. Whether you come to dance, to listen, or to simply be, Whispers of the Soul offers a space to experience the beauty of music and expression in community. ——— Program: 1:30 pm – Arrival & Welcome – Settle into the space, meet familiar faces, and take a moment to arrive. 2:00 - 4:00 pm – Ecstatic Dance – A space for free movement, guided by deep rhythms and flowing melodies. There are no steps to follow—only your own journey of expression and connection. (Open to all ages.) 4:00 - 5:30 pm – Harp & Poetry Sound Journey – A closing journey to integrate the day’s experience. Live harp and poetry create a space of deep listening, reflection, and relaxation. 5:30 pm onwards – Sauna & Soup – Stay and unwind in the warmth of the sauna and hot tub, sharing soup and conversation under the open sky. (Optional, after the main program.) ——— Pricing: To make this event accessible, we offer a sliding scale pricing structure. Full Program: €25 - €65 Harp & Poetry Concert: €10 - €30 Ecstatic Dance: €15 - €35 Sauna & Soup (Optional): €10 - €20 (Sliding scale, separate from event price) ——— Facilitation: Caroline S'Jegers Caroline is a spoken word artist, DJ, and dancer who weaves poetry and music into deeply immersive experiences. With a background in ecstatic dance and ceremonial work, she invites people into a space of movement, expression, and connection—where words and sound become bridges to our shared human experience. WEB: www.carolinesjegers.com IG: @caroline.sjegers Danielle Riegel Danielle Riegel is an internationally renowned concert harpist whose soul-stirring performances weave together the threads of music, healing, and artistic expression. Her concerts blends harp, sound healing, and bodywork to guide individuals toward inner peace and self-discovery. WEB: www.danielleriegel.love IG: @danielleriegel_harpist ——— Location: Essencia Nature Retreat, Aljezur, Portugal ——— Registration & Info: To reserve your spot, send a message via WhatsApp (+32486950306) or Instagram to Caroline S’Jegers. You will then get the exact driving instruction of how to get to Essencia.✨ Come as you are, and take what you need from this experience—whether it’s movement, stillness, inspiration, or simply the joy of being together.