{"id":137,"date":"2025-09-20T09:14:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T09:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/?page_id=137"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:16:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:16:10","slug":"sacredconnections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/es\/sacredconnections\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacred Connections"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-duotone-unset-1\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/highres_529996745.webp-1024x576.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/highres_529996745.webp-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/highres_529996745.webp-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/highres_529996745.webp-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/highres_529996745.webp.avif 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:1.5em;padding-right:0.1em;padding-bottom:1.5em;padding-left:0.1em\">Sacred Connections: A Community for Presence, Expression and Introspection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:5%;padding-left:10%\">A space for authentic connection, deep conversations, and self-awareness.<br>Designed to cultivate empathy, presence, introspection and meaningful human interaction.<br>A mix of interactive exercises, guided discussions, and embodiment practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-right:10%;padding-left:10%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-18-at-22.57.29-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-18-at-22.57.29-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-18-at-22.57.29-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-18-at-22.57.29-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-18-at-22.57.29-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-18-at-22.57.29.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>&nbsp;Core Elements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Active Listening &amp; Presence<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Learn to be fully present with yourself &amp; others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expressive &amp; Reflective Exercises<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Engage in structured prompts for vulnerability &amp; insight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Body-Based Awareness<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Explore non-verbal connection &amp; somatic experiences. We work a lot with voice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empathy &amp; Relating Dynamics<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Practice seeing &amp; being seen without judgment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group &amp; Partner Work<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 From one-on-one conversations to full-group dynamics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:10%\">OUR VISION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:25%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:25%\">Inspired by philosophy, psychology, and conscious communication. We draw on ideas from family constellations, the Authentic Relating movement, non-violent communication, circling, and countless books, conversations, workshops, life experience &amp; online resources etc&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:25%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:25%\">Sessions follow a <strong>structured yet playful thematic rotation<\/strong>, giving each meetup its own flavour while still contributing to a larger journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:25%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:25%\">We emphasise a <strong>safe, consensual, non-judgmental environment<\/strong> for exploration &amp; growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:25%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:25%\"><strong>Building Community<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 We are creating a strong, vibrant \u201cThird Place\u201d in M\u00e1laga: a tribe\/family where we grow together, check in with familiar faces, and build trust, understanding, and meaningful connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:25%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:25%\"><strong>Think of Sacred Connections as a gym for the soul.<\/strong>&nbsp;People often work out to stay physically fit, but what about training the \ud83e\udde0 mind, nurturing the \u2764\ufe0f heart, or finding a deeper \ud83c\udf0d sense of direction? That\u2019s where Sacred Connections comes in. Through weekly meetups, we create a steady journey of growth\u2014helping you discover more about yourself and your place in the world, one session at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:10%\">OUR THEMED NIGHTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-right:25%;padding-left:25%\">Here\u2019s how our meetups are currently structured\u2014each session offers something unique:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:25%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:25%\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-right:0%;padding-left:0%\"><strong>Topic Exploration Circle<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Dive into a specific theme as a group and engage in different facilitated exercises. Slow down, practice active listening, and reflect together through honest sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Authentic Connections<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Explore presence-based practices and Authentic Relating exercises that invite openness, vulnerability, and deeper human connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sound &amp; Spirit<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 A night dedicated to activating your voice, exploring sound, mantra chanting, and song circles to awaken presence and creative expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reflection &amp; Renewal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 A gentle, grounding session to check in on your life and any insights or progress from&nbsp;previous<strong> <\/strong><em>Topic Exploration Circles, Authentic Connections nights, or Sound &amp; Spirit evenings<\/em>. Reflect on where you\u2019ve grown, what feels aligned, and renew your intentions for the path ahead. A perfect moment to pause, integrate, and recharge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5308eb42 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:3em;margin-bottom:3em;padding-right:5em;padding-left:5em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"539\" height=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ft5nR0Q3DdM\" title=\"sacred connections summer 2025 closing video\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"539\" height=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cjYpQ5YgZFQ\" title=\"Sacred Connections--Creativity Night\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:10%\">PRACTICAL DETAILS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:25%;padding-left:25%\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entrance fee: 10\u20ac (cash at the door). Early bird monthly payment of 30\u20ac per block of 4 sessions available, or regular 35\u20ac per 4 session blocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spanish speakers are welcome! Many attendees (including the host) are bilingual. Keep in mind, however, that English is the main working language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open to all, regardless of religious or spiritual beliefs. Just come as you are<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join our active WhatsApp group\u2014attend a session to be added!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:10%\">Let\u2019s create&nbsp;sacred moments together<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/es\/calendar\/\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px\">Check our calendar for the next event<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sacred Connections: A Community for Presence, Expression and Introspection A space for authentic connection, deep conversations, and self-awareness.Designed to cultivate empathy, presence, introspection and meaningful human interaction.A mix of interactive exercises, guided discussions, and embodiment practices. 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