Ecstatic Dance Weekend: Summer Solstice & International Yoga & Music Day
The Summer Solstice 2025 is not just a celestial event; it’s a profound opportunity for growth, connection, and celebration. A reminder of the light that exists within us and the potential for growth and transformation. It encourages us to shine our light brightly and share our gifts with the world.
Summer Solstice marks a powerful intersection of nature, spirituality, and mythology. This sacred moment invites us to celebrate and reflect, connecting with the divine energies of Helios and Apollon.
In Cyprus, the sun, Helios, is not just a celestial body; it is a vital force that has shaped the island’s culture, agriculture, and spirituality. Helios is felt in the vibrant landscapes, the golden beaches, and the lush greenery that thrive under the sun. During the summer solstice, we honor Helios and the light he brings into our lives, recognizing the importance of sunlight in our physical and spiritual well-being.
Apollo, the god of prophecy, music, and healing, embodies the pursuit of truth and enlightenment. His connection to the sun and his patronage of music and creative expression, further emphasize the paths we honour and celebrate on this date.
Astrologically, the Summer Solstice occurs when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky, entering the sign of Cancer. This transition heralds a time of emotional depth, nurturing, and connection to our roots. Cancer, ruled by the Moon, supports time with family and we are encouraged to be together, strengthening bonds to our loved ones.
The heightened energy of Sun in Cancer invites us to explore our emotional landscape, what has transpired so far, what we have felt and moved and stored within our bodies, allowing for healing and self-discovery.
In reflection of this calling, we have come together to co-create a journey of joy in celebration of the sun and our journey:
Through Ecstatic dance movement we honour not only the international day of music but also our own healing journeys and celebrate the Solstice by coming together in community - our chosen family. DJ Juanito Azul, much beloved to our Ecstatic Dance Limassol events will be playing two sets supported by the ritual circle opening and closing the ceremonial dances.
To mark International Yoga day, two yoga teachers full of heart and deep love of the practice will guide you in connecting to this ancient pathway.
The weekend is dedicated to fun. playfulness, music and connection. Children are warmly welcomed.
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🌿 Join Us for a Weekend of Yoga, Ecstatic Dance, and Connection! 🌿
Date: 21 & 22/6/2025
Location: Val’s place Gialia, Pafos, Cyprus
Join us for an unforgettable experience that celebrates yoga, ecstatic dance, nature, delicious food, and community. This weekend is designed for everyone—friends, families, and kids—creating a space where you can unwind, connect, and thrive together. Share intentions, and express gratitude for the abundance of life.
What to Expect:
🧘♀️ Yoga, Meditation & Movement:
Flow freely as you connect with the light within during yoga sessions with Tylene Wood. Live with joy and connect to one another in the playfulness of peace sticks and partner yoga wtih Alexia Berta. Play, Stretch and move your body, becoming one with the human tribe, the earth and the sky.
💃 Ecstatic Dance:
The main event of this weekend that brings everything together: our ceremonial ecstatic dance invites us to channel the inspiration of Apollo. Moving freely to uplifting music, connecting with sound and spirit. Even if you have never danced like this before, come with an open heart and a willingness to explore. Ecstatic Dance Limassol and the Conscious Collective facilitate monthly ecstatic dance journeys, masterfully weaving sound and ceremony into an expansive, energetic release designed to uplift and inspire.
🌟 Ritual and Ceremony:
Sunrise rituals: Gather at dawn to witness the first light of the day. Offer gratitude to Helios for the warmth and energy he provides, and set intentions for the months ahead. Participate in meaningful ceremonies that honor our connection to nature and each other. These rituals provide space for reflection, gratitude, and intention-setting, deepening your experience throughout the weekend.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Activities:
Bring everyone! Kids are welcome and will have their own zone of fun activities to engage with, but can also join in with the adults in certain activities such as peace sticks play and the ecstatic dance. Nurture Relationships and strengthen bonds, through some very fun partner yoga sequences celebrating the warmth of community and your own inner laughing buddha.
🌳 Nature:
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Cyprus, Set in a stunning location surrounded by lush landscapes, Val’s place is the perfect place for relaxation and exploration. Meditate in the orchard, dance in the dome under the night sky, play by the water, rest in the hammock reflecting on life that flourishes under the sun and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
🏕️ Camping On-Site:
Experience the magic of camping at Val’s place, grounding and rejuvenating, connecting you to the Earth. Stay and enjoy all the super cozy corners around Val’s place, sharing stories in a safe, relaxed and welcoming place.
🍽️ Delicious Food:
Enjoy communal food experiences that foster connection and conversation. Nourishing wholesome deliciousness prepared with love and care by Val’s family are always centered around locally sourced ingredients. We all love their signature mint lemonade and ceremonial cacao will also be on the menu as well as naughty little kids meals and other lovely foods.
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ECSTATIC DANCE ENERGY with Ecstatic Dance Limassol: Our ecstatic dances are therapeutic spiritual experiences. A warm hearted gathering for people from all corners of our island and the earth, with the common connection for the love of music and dance. The space is free of judgement, safe and held by the Dance Journey facilitator and DJ.
The dance serves as a form of meditation, helping people cope with stress and to attain serenity. Using only the pure collective energy generated in the space, dancing barefoot, without any substances or mind or body altering mediums, dancers release themselves to the rhythm and move as freely as the music takes them, leading to a feeling of bliss.
No matter if you have danced before or are re-learning to move your body in creative ways, the dance floor invites you to come as you are, to move in your own free form way.
In the ancient and widespread practice of shamanism, ecstatic dance and rhythmic drumming were used to alter consciousness in spiritual practices. Ecstatic sacred dances are known also from religious traditions around the world.
Everyone's experience is their own but dancers often have shared experiences, such as a release of body blockages through heat or energy movement, the release of pent up emotions (sadness, anger, confusion). There may be realisations about dysfunctional thought patterns or new insights, and deeply spiritual or energetic experiences.
Ecstatic Dance can help heal emotional pain and help with the processing emotions, revealing a sense of increased clarity, wellbeing and happiness. Therefore we invite you to come as you are. No need to be happy, or "in the mood" or to be anything or anyone at all. Just you.
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ALEXIA BERTA:
Ceremonialist, dance journey guide and creative space holder, Alexia Berta invites the four directions to the opening of the dance space by way of shamanic liturgy. Guiding us to arrive with presence into our body, tuning into our authentic self, activating the flow of collective unity and peace through untainted self-generated bliss, Alexia ensures a safe space for the unfolding of your dance journey as prayer on a transformational landscape.
JUANITO AZUL:
Initiating us through the portals of this Summer Solstice with a prayerful community dance ceremony, Ecstatic DJ Juanito Azul, opens hearts to expand and release joy and gratitude into the ethers. Known also as the respected legendary DJ Johnny Blue - Juanito Azul -has been playing music for more than 20 years, across global festivals and influential venues. He effortlessly blends sounds, creating colourful, sensational music stories, delivering uplifting experiences which are both energising and grounding.
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ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES:
~ Dance as we are; without alcohol, drugs, phones, cameras, distractions.
~ Barefoot; create a direct connection with the ground.
~ Respect one another and their space; dance with people or dance alone. Everyone is welcome fully in their condition.
This is a community gathering with children present. We ensure a safe space and invite you as guardians of a clean energetic space to join us in upholding the purity and sanctity of this intention.
* Breaching these guidelines will result in a removal from the event.
* We do not tolerate any substances at this event, medicinal or otherwise outside of Mama Cacao.
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Schedule timeline
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Day 1
Saturday 21 June 2025
From 1 pm Arrival and set up for campers
2:00 pm Grounding Lunch
4:00 pm Yoga to Harness Solar Energy
6:00 pm Light Dinner
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Ceremonial Ecstatic Dance
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Day 2
Sunday 22 June 2025
8:00 am Breakfast Buffet
9:00 am Partner Yoga
11:00 am Peace Sticks
12:00 pm Fruit and Smoothies
12:00: - 3:00 pm Ceremonial Ecstatic Dance
3:30 pm Closing of weekend and good bye
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Disclaimer: Any alcohol or mind altering substance are not permitted and will result in a ban on any of our future events.
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Booking your place for this weekend in advance is strongyly encouraged so we can prepare the appropriate amounts of food, cacao and to ensure we have selected the right locations within the venue for every session. Bring your friends, family, and an open heart
Tickets include the following:
Lunch on Day 1
Dinner on Day 1
Cacao on Day 1 (Evening Ceremony)
Breakfast on Day 2
Fruit and a smoothie on Day 2
All program activities as outlined in the schedule above
Free uncovered Parking
Not Included but available as add on, pay on the day on site:
Children's activities
Childrens meals
Drinks
Camping
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One Day Ticket (ADULT)
88 euro
Two Day Ticket (ADULT)
170 euro
** Does not include camping, children meals, children activities
>>> REGULAR TICKET <<< Last booking day 20/06/2025
One Day Ticket (ADULT)
110 euro
Two Day Ticket (ADULT)
199 euro
** Does not include camping, children meals, children activities
>> LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ON THE DOOR <<
ONE DAY TICKET (ADULT)
130 EURO
TWO DAY TICKET (ADULT)
220 EURO
** Does not include camping, children meals, children activities
Camping is charged on site as follows:
10€ per night with your own tent
15€ per night for tent rental
20€ per night to rent a tent & foam mattress (bring your own sheets, blankets, pillows)
Other accommodation options also available - please inquire directly
CHILDREN TICKETS
Children under the age of 12 - FREE General Entry
++ Kindly note that children’s activities and childrens meals must be paid on site separately. Price list on request.
Children 12+ pay - REGULAR Adult Ticket
++ Where Children wish to join Kids Zone Activities an additional fee may be applicable.
PACKAGES
Family package discounts 2 ADULTS + 1 CHILD (Age 12+): Child ticket fee 50% off
++ Family tickets only available with advance booking. No Family tickets applicable on the door.
Group packages for groups of 12 people or more (please inquire directly)
Please read carefully!!!
CANCELLATION / REFUND
Please make sure you are fully able to attend before securing your spot.
Due to the nature of this event we are not able to offer any refunds. Exceptions or discounts can not be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits will be granted for failure to attend, complete, or for arriving late / leaving early.
STRICTLY NO RE-SALE, NO RE-ASSIGNMENT OF TICKETS. ALL TICKETS ARE NAME SPECIFIC.
IN CASE WE MUST CANCEL
If we can not host the weekend and must cancel, we will notify you as soon as possible. In this case, you have the option to receive either an 80% refund or you can transfer your ticket for the next available date of our event.
We are not accountable for your expenses incurred in preparation for the event such as accommodation arrangements etc.
**Booking early is highly recommended as our events have limited capacity and tend to fill up quickly.
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TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
Choose your option and make the energy exchange via Revolut
99 922794 revtag @thecollective.cy referencing “SummerSolstice25” + your full name and all names of ticket holders in the Notes
You must follow up by sending a message via WhatsApp to+357 999 22794 confirming your names and tickets.
- If you don't have Revolut, please contact us so we can send you a payment link applicable to all international credit cards. Although the platform is used you do not require a revolut account.
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A NOTE ON THE ENERGY EXCHANGE:
We put a lot of time, love and energy into our events.
Our facilitators are dedicated and highly trained leaders in their respective fields who have spent decades honing their specialised gifts and crafts.
To offer such a refined calibre of services, we must ensure we, the facilitators, do not only survive, but thrive, through the sharing of our knowledge within our communities.
We, like everyone, have running costs and expenses. Such events require months in advance of planning and investment. To keep with this universal balance of giving and receiving, we price our events with care and consideration to ensure we honour ourselves in equal measure to our community making our events as financially accessible as is possible.
If you feel that you would like to participate in any of our events but abundance is currently not flowing for you, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with us so we may explore workable options for energy exchange to best reflect your current situation.
For more information and to register, contact us at +357 999 22794
We can’t wait to share this beautiful experience with you! 🌈💖