Episode 48 - Awakening Your True Essence Through Movement with Virgílio Beatriz

🐚 Topics coveredVirgílio’s journey into music, DJing, and holding space for ecstatic dances, gatherings, and circles, is what fuels his passion for this field.A deep dive into what ecstatic dance is, including its history and the influence of Gabrielle Roth.The benefits of ecstatic dance and why Virgílio recommends people try it.How community, gatherings, and ecstatic dance can serve both women and men and Virgílio’s insights on its impact on men.Final wisdom and insights shared by Virgílio.This format provides a clear overview of the topics discussed during the episode.About VirgílioVirgílio’s life purpose is to awaken the true essence within himself and others, a mission he has passionately pursued since 2006. He creates spaces where individuals can discover their potential, express their authentic selves, and elevate their energy and environment.In his retreats, gatherings, and sessions, Virgílio incorporates a rich blend of traditions and practices, including Shamanism, Psychology, Sufism, Neuroscience, Music, Dance, Voice, Tantra, Active Meditations, and more— all aimed at helping individuals awaken their true essence.Since 2009, he has facilitated over 130 retreats and workshops, primarily in Portugal, and also in Brazil, India, and the Czech Republic. Currently, he regularly leads: • Purpose & Vocation Retreats/Workshops (since 2010) • “Ecstatic Dance Portugal” in Lisbon, Arrábida, and internationally (since 2014) • “Mantras & The Healing Voice Awakening” (since 2016) • Ritualized Retreats and Large Gatherings (since 2016)Virgílio resides in a windmill house in the Arrábida Mountains of Portugal, surrounded by nature’s abundance, where he finds the inspiration and energy to continue creating spaces for “awakening the essence.”Where to find VirgilioWebsite: http://www.virgiliobeatriz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virgilio.beatriz/ About the HostI’m Iris Josephina—functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones and more. Let’s stay connected:📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses