MERVE PURDE
MEETING IN THE AEGEAN
The sun filters through the olive branches, and in your hand, the glass of oil glimmers like gold.
In one sip, you taste the story of the past and the invitation of the future.
To meet in the Aegean is not just to gather in a place; it is to be reborn within a culture, within nature, within the heart.
Come, the Aegean is waiting for you at the table, in movement, and in the warmth of connection. 🫒🌊💛
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JOURNEY: AEGEAN
To meet in the Aegean is not just to gather in a place; it means rooting, surrendering to the flow, and being reborn into yourself.
We meet with the salty winds of the Aegean and the golden light of the sun.
For 2 nights and 3 days, in the magical nature of Ayvalık, we will remember our bodies, our hearts, and our table. 🌿✨
Each day, we will gather in body movement, yoga, and mindfulness practices.
We will take part in the olive harvest, feeling the ancient cycle of nature with our own hands.
At the table, the herbs of the Aegean, olive oil, and the wisdom of Ayurveda will balance our bodies and nourish our hearts.
On this journey, we will attune to the rhythms of nature, come together in sharing circles, and remember the healing power of connection and togetherness.
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WHAT IS 'MOVE BEYOND'?
Move Beyond is an experiential practice that opens a space for awareness, connection, and transformation through movement, dance, and embodied exploration. Rooted in ritual, intuition, and nature, it welcomes anyone longing to reconnect with their body, listen to their inner voice, and liberate creative expression.
Each offering unfolds around a specific theme:
• Self Discovery (Online & In-Person Series) — cultivating awareness and creative insight through the body
• Harmony (Workshop) — exploring inner balance and presence through movement
• Bonds (2-Day Immersion) — a body-based approach to touch, boundaries, and relational dynamics
These sessions are not technique-driven or therapeutic, but experimental, intuitive, and held with care. There is no right or wrong — only space to listen to what the body is saying, where movement becomes meditation and dance becomes a language of truth.
“As my body remembers, my mind softens.
Movement becomes breath,
and dance becomes awareness.”
MOVE BEYOND// ONLINE
5 WEEKS- 5 LESSONS
Embodied Awareness and Transformation Journey
Move Beyond is an experiential journey designed to free the body, mind, and emotions, while supporting awareness and creativity through a movement- and dance-based guidance.
We will step into a journey interwoven with elements, archetypes, embodied awareness, creative explorations, and meditation practices.
Each week, we will work with a different theme, blending movement with readings and meditation techniques. Meeting once a week over 5 weeks, this online journey invites us to gain a new perspective on awareness.
In addition to our online gatherings, throughout the month we will continue to support each other through shared resources, morning practices, and meditation sessions within the group space we create. This collective field allows inspiration, connection, and support to flow naturally.
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Key themes of these gatherings include:
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Free and creative expression through movement and dance
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Discovering the hidden language of the body
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Awakening presence, trust, acceptance, courage, and creativity through the body
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Observing the interaction between body, space, and emotions
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Remembering inner wisdom through elements and archetypes
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Cultivating healthy connections with nature, ourselves, and others
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Integrating embodied and spiritual teachings from different cultures
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Opening to relaxation, spontaneity, and playful joy
ABOUT ME
I am an embodiment facilitator, experience designer, and guide on transformational journeys.
My work blends dance, somatic awareness, wisdom traditions, and cultural exploration to create immersive experiences that invite presence, creativity, and inner transformation.
For me, dance is not just a form of expression — it is a language of awareness, a way to reconnect with the body’s innate wisdom, and a path back to ourselves. That’s why movement lies at the heart of every space I hold.
Over the past decade, I’ve guided retreats and workshops across Peru, India, Bali, Egypt, Turkey, and Europe. Now based in Portugal, I continue to create intentional journeys where body, heart, and awareness meet — supporting people to reconnect with themselves, their rhythm, and the life they want to live.
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If this speaks to you, I’d be happy to walk the path together.
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