Véronique Santos
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Cacao, movement, and sensory rituals for an embodied life

My vision

I offer workshops, ceremonies and self-labs for life’s thresholds - motherhood, postpartum, and personal transformation.

Through intentional consumption of cacao, breathwork, yoga, movement, guided recapitulation, meditation, and sensory ritual, these spaces invite you to deepen your relationship with the body as a field of perception, memory, and inner knowing.

My work is rooted in over fourteen years of experience teaching yoga and meditation, a Master’s degree in Geography from UQÀM, training as a Ceremonial Cacao facilitator with Aynua Shamanic School of Northern Peru, and certification in clinical aromatherapy.

As a mother, student of shamanism, cacao carrier, and woman of Azorean ancestry, I am devoted to creating grounded and intentional spaces where the sacred and daily life are woven into self-inquiry techniques, perception, and embodied presence.

I am based in Gatineau-Ottawa and this is an invitation to reclaim you energy and meet your life with more presence, integrity, and inner freedom.

**Mes services sont aussi disponibles en français dans la région de Gatineau-Ottawa et Montréal.

Testimonials

“Cacao ceremonies with Véronique are transformative journeys of healing and spiritual growth. She masters the art of creating a sacred space where participants are welcomed, seen, heard and safe. Participants are guided to explore their inner landscapes, gain clarity, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for themselves and the world around them. I will attend Véronique’s events every chance I get!”
— Samantha Soucy
“I had the pleasure of meeting Veronique at Casa dos Açores of Ontario, a Portuguese community center in Toronto, at a roundtable discussion in which we participated. I was immediately impressed by her optimism and divergent means of thinking. Veronique is a self-giving individual and passionate for her community and this is highlighted in the many initiatives that she takes on. Veronique volunteered to hold a Yoga workshop for my class of 25 high school students. From breathing techniques, to poses, and a calm state of mind, Veronique guided my students on a step-by-step journey into yoga, which left many craving for more. Veronique is an outstanding individual and a role model not only in her local community, but in the lusophone community, working hard to build bridges between Montreal, Toronto and the Azores.”
— Chris Freitas, Teacher, TDSB.
“I love Veronique’s yin yoga classes! Her soothing voice transports us and the way she guides us into the poses helps to truly surrender and let go. I feel like I’m floating on a cloud every time!”
— Monica Oana
“J’ai suivi des séances de yoga avec Véronique et je peux dire qu’elle est toujours à l’écoute de ses participants. Elle utilise une approche extrêmement professionnelle. Ses cours m’ont procuré un bien immense tant physique que psychologique. ”
— Hubert Thouin
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