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A day of celebrating connection!

Porto, Portugal – 3 August 2024 – 10:00 to 22:00

  • Yoga

  • Meditation

  • Dance

  • Family activities

  • Art performances

  • Wellness workshops

  • Creative activities

  • ​Massages

  • Vegan food

  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Choose a ticket price that suits your budget
​Escolha um preço de bilhete adequado ao seu orçamento

Accessibility is important to us at Held, so we are offering tickets on a sliding-scale in order to allow for the attendance and enjoyment of our festival by all! Please choose a ticket price from the options below that will best fit your budget.

 

All tickets give you access to the entire event, food, and drinks.
Todos os ingressos dão acesso a todo o evento, comidas e bebidas.

€35 Ä€nanda

€50 Nirvana

€65 Bliss

(Children 10 and under are FREE)

Example #1: Fernanda is a University student who works part-time, and lives on a limited income. Her budget only allows a small amount of money for extracurricular activities. Fernanda chooses the €35 ticket option, allowing her to come to the event without financial sacrifice.

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Example #2: Jonathan is an American expat who works in tech and receives a high paying US salary. His budget allows him to purchase the €65 ticket without financial difficulty, which allows for us to sell a less expensive ticket to Fernanda.

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*Ticket sales end 2 August! Tickets will not be sold at the door!

Held Ecstatic Lineup

​Check In | 09:30 - 10:00​

Yoga session in nature

​Embodiment Series

Connection to Self | 10:00-13:00

Sponsored by Snackbar Club and Von & Vonnie

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Yoga Class with Katerina Molin Mota - Kat Molin Mota, a yoga instructor here at Held focused on healing yoga practices, connects self-care and self-development, stimulating expression and creativity to form a bridge to both individually and culturally flourish. At Held Ecstatic she will start our morning by guiding a yoga class, the first step of our morning Embodiment Series.

 

Somatic Dance Workshop with Gabriela Gonçalves - Gabriela Gonçalves is a visual artist, performer, dancer, writer, doula, and the creator of the somatic movement exploration project ”Body: Fertile-Field”. Join us at Held Ecstatic for her Somatic Workshop, where together we will create a space for somatic and expressive exploration in the process of recovering sensitivity, self-questioning and authenticity through the body, movement and creativity. By way of thinking about the body through dance, the body can tell us about the moment in a profound and present way, connected with the solar energy.

 

Self-Massage Workshop with Maria Nicolau - Maria Nicolau is a Ayurvedic Massage & Reiki Practitioner here in Porto, and has studied Ayurveda in Kerala, India. Seeking to help guide us in healing both our physical and emotional bodies through touch and connection, she will lead a Self-Massage Workshop as one of the options to close the morning Embodiment Series at Held Ecstatic.

 

Guided Meditation with Alessandra Dorante - Alessandra Dorante is a long time student of yoga, meditation, quantum therapy, aura reading, reiki, and psychedelics. This has guided inner transformations and realizations about human nature and how the complexity of the body, mind, and soul shapes our perceptions, directly affecting the way we interact in the world. At Held Ecstatic, Alessandra will facilitate a Guided Meditation for you to tap into the deep connection with your soul’s blueprint and start hearing this inner calling as one of the options to close our Embodiment Series.

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​Unity Series

Connection to Community | 13:30-17:00

Sponsored by Snackbar Club and Mai Kombucha

 

Herbal Medicine for Digestion Workshop with Kaela Pardo - Held’s Kaela Pardo, who studied Herbal Medicine and Nutrition in the US, will lead a herbal medicine workshop in the Held kitchen in which you will have the opportunity to learn about herbs that aid in digestion and make an herbal digestive chew pouch customized to your digestive needs and flavor preferences.

 

ContaKids Contact Dance Workshop with Mariana de Sousa - Mariana de Sousa is a Portuguese performance artist, who amongst other pursuits, explores ancestral healing, and communication through dance. Mariana’s ContaKids practice offers a fun, sensory invitation for adults and their children to connect, strengthening family bonds and creating a magical pause in time to just Be. Through this practice, parents can explore and rediscover the often-neglected inner child, while little ones partake in a delightful game and unique opportunity to explore and bond with their parents in a playful, dynamic way.


Ayurvedic Massage with Maria Nicolau - Maria is an Ayurvedic Massage Therapist, taught in Kerala, India, as well as the founder of Makoto Massage. Through a blend of traditional Ayurvedic techniques, and the soothing power of voice healing, Maria's work offers a safe space for individuals to open up, delve into their emotions, and aspire to their authenticity, whilst releasing what doesn't serve them. Throughout the afternoon Maria will be facilitating a 20-minute Quick Power Boost Massage, and a 45-minute Abhyanga - Full Body Oil Massage for those looking for a deeper, more restorative experience.

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Flash Tattoo with Flor Jerez - Florencia Jerez is an Argentine artist who started to learn tattoo in 2021 in a studio in Buenos Aires, and is now based in Porto. She has always enjoyed drawing, and even though her job was to sell paintings, as a hobby she would draw with ink or pen. Florencia specializes in botanical and fine line ornamental tattoo, and we are excited to have her join us during our Unity Series at Held Ecstatic to perform flash tattooing!

 

Mandala Making - Explore the ancient art of mandalas, symbols of the universe that represent unity, harmony, and the cyclical nature of life. Join us in a collaborative and creative journey as we transform our space with intricate mandalas made from flowers, leaves, natural elements, and recycled items. Each participant is invited to craft their own unique mandala, either individually or in groups, contributing to a collective tapestry of art. Watch as the space evolves with every new mandala, reflecting the diverse expressions of our community.

 

Local Artisan Market

  • Cosmética Natural - Carlota Rodrigues, founder of Cosmética Natural, brings us closer to everything nature has to offer! By blending the aromas, softness, and energy of plants to make her gorgeous soaps and candles, made using natural and sustainable ingredients, she demonstrates how we can merge with nature by loving it as it loves us.

  • Marius Crowne Ceramics - Marius Crowne, a seasoned ceramic artist, brings over a decade of experience to his craft. Inspired by the natural beauty and imperfect perfection of Japanese pottery, as well as the clean lines and playful designs of modern Scandinavian pottery, Marius creates pieces that are both functional and beautiful. His work reflects a harmony between utility and artistry, transforming everyday objects like bowls and cups into pieces of art.

  • HXLY / Hemp Shop CBD - details coming soon.

  • Sarah Duryea - We're delighted to introduce a serene Tea Tent hosted by the wonderful Sarah. This cozy haven will offer a tranquil space for attendees to unwind and connect over a cup of tea. Nestled amidst the vibrancy of the event, the Tea Tent is an invitation to pause, breathe, and engage in meaningful conversations.

  • Retro city: details coming soon.

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​Transcendence Series

Connection to Creativity | 17:00-22:00

Sponsored by Mia Kombucha and Odete

 

Poetry Reading with Maureen Medina - Maureen P. Medina is the author of My Fears Out Loud, her debut poetry collection. She leads writing workshops that incorporate somatic expression and foster a sense of safety and agency to explore the full human experience. At Held Ecstatic, Maureen will open with a grounding practice and, with her poetry, invite us to bear witness to ourselves and the world at large in relation to mental health, generational healing, and social justice for all animals, including humans.

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Improv Performance by seb says - seb says is a performance artist based in Porto whose research includes movement, speech and music. In addition to DJing during the Unity Series of Held Ecstatic, we are excited to share space with him for an Improv Performance during our Transcendence Series as well! The essence of his work is to be true to the moment and free of expectation, creating a world in the moment which others are invited to engage with in their own way.

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Singing Performance by Mariana de Sousa - Mariana de Sousa, a Portuguese performance artist specializing in opera, invites you to embrace the freedom to feel it all during her live concert in the Held garden! She uses her voice and instruments to create a sanctuary for your waters to move freely - both inside and out - whether you choose to sit and listen, move to the rhythm of your body, sing along with your soul, or simply let every emotion wash over you.

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Cacao Ceremony - Andreia Guimarães is a vibrant heart that likes to explore different feelings and expand her perceptions. Her curious soul, during a trip through Brazil, led her to connect with the Cacao medicine. Straight to her heart, this medicine made her feel the depth and subtlety that the magic of the forest can bring. As a guardian of the Cacao Medicine and Reiki therapist, Andreia will share this medicine with all her love, connecting you to the pulsating rhythm of your soul, and guiding you into Ecstatic Dance.

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Ecstatic Dance with Joana Cavalheiro - Co-founder and facilitator of Ecstatic Dance Porto, Joana, is a free and curious spirit and believes in human potential and the creation of the New Earth, through the rescue of rituals where prayer manifests itself through dance, movement, sharing, silence, empathy, prayer and connection with divine Nature. Activism has always been present in his life and her current mission is to make the whole world dance with the purpose of healing, so that we can be our most authentic and genuine expression.

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Body Painting with Flor Jerez - Florencia Jerez is an Argentine artist who studied art at Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. She has sold and exhibited her paintings in Argentina, the US, and the UK, and was interviewed about her work in Paris in 2018. Throughout the evening Transcendence Series at Held Ecstatic, she will be offering an interactive art experience through body painting, an enriching experience of deep connection, where both the artist and the person being painted exchange creativity, ideas, and emotions.

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