Events

Dance event in our Shala

Our events center around dance as a form of expression, connection, and presence. Alongside dance gatherings, we host hands-on workshops such as permaculture, massage, and inner work.

These spaces are practical, embodied, and grounded. They invite movement, learning, and self-exploration—individually and together. Some events are energetic and social, others quiet and introspective. All are intentional.

Upcoming Events

Thursdays

SPArkling Night

Every Thursday with sauna, hot tub, soup and singing circle around the fire

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Host your event at Essência

Essência Shala

We open our space to your events and workshops.
If your concept resonates with what we do, feel free to reach out.

Easy friendly low risk conditions

  • 50€ to book the date
  • 30% share of your income

Discount on accommodation

  • 50% off a room price for the night before and after the event for the organisers
  • 30% off for the participants
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Past Events

Mar
14

Ecstatic Dance Aljezur

Warm up to slowly connect with your body! To move freely within the space! Music styles: a variety of electronic music, slow and fast paced rhythms, chill out vibes and ecstatic energy!! A little bit for everyone to enjoy a magical experience!

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Mar
07

UNITED WE TRIBE

Join this special gathering to remember, release and celebrate. We open our hearts with cacao, song and shared practices of reflection, compassion and gratitude. Movement turns into prayer, Ecstatic Dance into a wild offering to life. We nourish the body, ground in live music and share our gifts.

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Mar
04

Holi - celebration of colors

Join us for a joyful Holi celebration of color and community. Inspired by the ancient spring festival, we gather to release the old, welcome the new and celebrate love, light and connection. With music, ritual and vibrant organic colors, we honor renewal — and each other.

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Mar
03

Ecstatic Ways Full Worm “Blood” Moon

An evening to be felt, not explained. We gather in circle with cacao, medicine music, breath and sound to open the heart and quiet the mind. Movement becomes prayer, presence becomes portal. A space to connect, release and remember who we are — together.

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Feb
28

HIGH ON LOVE - The Art of Juicy Relationship

A full-day immersion into conscious sexuality and authentic connection. In a safe space for singles and couples, we explore intimacy, healing and deeper relating — cultivating vitality, trust and presence, and allowing love to truly bloom.

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2025

Oct
27

The Art of Touch

A Foundational Massage Practitioner Course

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Oct
26

FUNDAMENTS

Contemplating the Yamas in the spiritual and physical practice

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Oct
25

Essência 4 Years Anniversary

Celebration of our Magic EcoVillage

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Sep
27

Ecstatic Ways

Live music / Ecstatic dance / kundalini cacao activation

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