ECSTATICA: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao - 'MORNING FLOW' @ Soma hŌṃe, N16

ECSTATICA was born in London in 2025 with a bold mission: to share the joy, freedom, and transformational power of Ecstatic Dance with all!

Dance is in our DNA. At ECSTATICA, we believe the freedom to move and dance your own way is a birthright. "Reclaim Your Dancer" is more than just our motto - it’s our invitation to you.

Morning Flow

We are so excited to announce our next Ecstatica event: Morning Flow - a morning of yoga and ecstatic dance, followed by a relaxing sound bath, all set in the magical oasis of Soma hŌṃe

Including our classic Ecstatica elements of dance, cacao, and meditation, this session will also open with a dynamic yoga flow and close with a gentle sound bath, led by the brilliant Matilde. Matilde (Instagram @mati.liaz) is a certified yoga instructor and sound healing practitioner with over 600 hours of training across India, Bali, and Sri Lanka. Specialising in both Vinyasa and Yin yoga, she offers dynamic and creative classes that weave intentional movement with the healing vibrations of breath and sound, designed to ground you in a deeper sense of connection and presence.

Yoga and Sound Bath

Experience a dynamic vinyasa flow where breath, movement, and music merge into a continuous rhythm that cultivates awareness and grounding. The session will conclude with a soothing sound bath, where the gentle vibrations of Tibetan bowls and other ancestral instruments calm the mind, open the heart, and settle you into deep rest. Please note: no yoga experience is required to participate - all poses can be adapted to suit your level and comfort.

Ecstatic Dance and Cacao

For the ecstatic dance, expect ambient beats, organic house, and medicine music to awaken your body fully. As always, we will be accompanied in our dance journey by the medicine of cacao, lovingly grown and shared with us by our friends in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Northern Colombia.

If you’re searching for an invigorating yet gentle start to your Sunday, we’ve got you 💜

See you on the dance floor.

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What is ECSTATICA?

ECSTATICA is based on the principles of Ecstatic Dance, a freeform movement practice where participants are taken on a journey through sound. The music starts off slow, gradually builds to a beautiful crescendo of celebratory and energetic rhythms, then gently brings you back down to earth. Unlike other forms of dance, you can move exactly how you want to. Ecstatic dance is all about embracing your true expression in a safe and non-judgemental space.

Often referred to as a "moving meditation," the music and environment encourage you to be with yourself. That's why there are no phones and no talking on the dance floor. Above all, Ecstatic Dance is about community - we dance together, and we have fun together.

To create the best atmosphere, we follow a few simple rules:

✨ No shoes (unless necessary)

✨ No phones

✨ No talking on the dance floor

✨ No intoxicants (drugs, alcohol, smoking) of any kind

✨ Consent is required to dance with others

Our facilitator will guide you through a warm-up to help you connect with your body and the space before the free-flow dance begins.

Do I need any dance experience?

None at all! Ecstatic Dance is unlike other forms of dance there are no "right" moves, no choreography, and no judgment. You can move however you feel, whether that's fast, slow, or even standing still. You can dance alone or with others (with consent). It’s a safe space where all bodies and all movements are welcome.

Why Cacao?

Cacao is a sacred plant to many Indigenous communities around the world, and the cacao drink has been used in ceremonial settings for centuries. At ECSTATICA, we consider both dance and cacao to be 'medicines' that help people open up and connect with one another, which is why they complement each other so well. It also provides an extra boost of energy for the dance!

Our cacao comes from a cooperative of farmers in the hills of northern Colombia, where the founder of ECSTATICA spent several months. She saw firsthand how much care and love were poured into the production of cacao, from seed to bar - and is excited to share this with you.

Tickets & timing

Our 'Early Bird' and 'Dance & Cacao' tickets both include cacao in the price. Our 'Dance ticket' does not include cacao. Cacao can be purchased at the event at an additional cost, however there will be a limited amount so we recommend purchasing beforehand to avoid disappointment.

Important information

❗LATEST ENTRY is 10:00 AM. Late entry isn’t possible, as it disrupts the container we create through dance. Thanks for flowing with us on this! ✨

❗Please be aware that the event will feature colourful and occasionally flashing lights. While they will not be strong or strobe lights, they may still affect individuals sensitive to flashing visuals. If you have photosensitivity or epilepsy, please take necessary precautions.

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message anytime on here or on Instagram: @ecstatica.uk

We can't wait to see you there!

Big love,

ECSTATICA