Welcome, I’m Vanda.

Life has always led me with an open heart and a curious mind. From my tomboy athlete days to a career as a fitness instructor, PT, PE teacher, and dancer for 12 years, my love for movement and the body kept expanding. Then, in my early 20s, life surprised me with another path: music. I became a professional DJ and music producer, spending over 20 years traveling the world, sharing stages, spreading good vibes, and making thousands of people dance.

But underneath the beats and lights, my love for teaching and guiding transformation never left. I opened a DJ school, mentored countless students, and kept searching for deeper meaning. Eventually, I felt a soul calling I could no longer ignore. I left behind my old projects and hometown and devoted myself fully to healing, embodiment, and the exploration of what it truly means to come home to oneself.

I only share the path I have already walked. Everything I teach, I first embody. My work is born from lived experience, not just theory.

Over the years, I’ve immersed myself in studies and trainings that continue to shape my method, having completed extensive training, such as such as Masters in Music Therapy by Esneca, Electronic Music Production by ProDJ School, intensive training in Dance Movement Therapy with Lisa Bompastor, International Breath Coach Certification by Breath Masters and the Gaya Circle Facilitator Training, while studying with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen's BMC method, but it goes beyond certifications, and again bringing into me and then Soma Groove more tools, an ongoing exploration of music therapy, dance movement therapy, breathwork, somatics, shadow work, IFS and parts work, Jungian psychology, bioenergetics, trauma healing, energy healing, bodywork and so much more. I continue to study and explore, yet always bringing it into my own unique way of working.

In 2023, Soma Groove was born—a labor of love and the culmination of my life’s work. What started as a seed has already grown into something much bigger than me. I’ve been honored to share Soma Groove all around Portugal as well as in international retreats, trainings, and gatherings, including bringing it to thousands of people at Boom Festival. I’ve created and hosted multiple retreats, guided workshops and trainings, and along the way it has evolved into also 1:1 sessions, mentoring, and long online containers. By now, Soma Groove has touched the lives of over a thousand people from all around the world.

At its heart, Soma Groove is about creating a safe, embodied space to listen, move, heal, and transform. It’s about coming home to yourself, shifting your relationship with your body and emotions, breaking cycles of trauma and stress, and discovering your own wisdom.

This is my devotion, my joy and the gift I humbly invite you to experience, as it might be the perfect fit for you too.

Love,

Vanda.

SOMA GROOVE is An Exploration of Embodiment and Transformation - an experiential method that combines a range of powerful modalities.

Drawing from Breathwork, Somatic Movement, Trauma Healing, Dance Movement Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Music Therapy, Ecstatic Dance, Meditation, Healing Circles, and Trauma Release Techniques, SOMA GROOVE offers a holistic approach to personal growth and healing.

In each session, we dive deep into the transformative power of breath, inviting you to connect with your body and release stagnant energy.

Through somatic movement, we explore the innate wisdom of your physical being, unlocking deeper layers of self-expression and awareness.

Our focus on trauma healing and release enables you to gently address and release emotional wounds, fostering a path towards wholeness, resilience, and freedom from past traumas.

Guided by dance movement therapy principles, we tap into the transformative potential of movement and embodiment as a path for the inner emotional world, the subconscious self, allowing to be brought forward new information about ourselves.. 

Polyvagal theory informs our understanding of the mind-body connection, empowering you to regulate your nervous system and find a sense of safety and calm.

Music therapy, with its rhythmic beats and melodies, acts as a powerful catalyst for emotional release and connection.

In the realm of ecstatic dance, we celebrate the freedom of movement and self-expression, letting go of inhibitions and embracing the joyous flow of energy.

Meditation grounds us in the present moment, fostering mindfulness and inner peace.

Each session is carefully crafted and guided,  enveloping you in a space of lightness, safety, and fluidity. 

The invitation is simple: FEEL and BE.

Soma Groove - A Journey Within.