The N.A.D.A. Experience X MAAT is an immersive fusion of meditation, music, dance and art, developed to awaken the senses and reconnect body and mind through voice, sound and movement.

Happening in the space of Disco exhibition this event establishes a dialogue between music, culture and contemporary art, reflecting on the impact of sound in our perception and sensory experience.

Inspired by the elements of nature – Water, Wind, Fire and Earth – it invites us on a journey of introspection and transformation, where rhythm, vibration and silence become portals to self-knowledge.

Facilitated by Bárbara Taborda and Sónia Garcia, N.A.D.A. offers a unique experience where piano, Tibetan bowls, drums, flutes, DJ set and voice intertwine in an immersive sound journey, uniting art, movement and consciousness.

Programme: (90 mins)

1. Opening and Introduction (10 min)

• Talk with Bárbara Taborda and Sónia Garcia about the DISCO exhibition, the relationship between art, music and consciousness, and the connection between sound and the elements of nature.
• Preparing participants for the sensory experience, exploring the theme: ‘Art, Nature and Music as portals of transformation.’

2. Water: The Sound of Depth (20 min)

• Guided meditation and sound immersion with the sounds of water (rain, rivers, oceans).
• Reflection on the fluidity of life and the importance of listening to our intuition.
• A moment of surrender to sound, allowing the mind to slow down and connect with the present.

3. Wind: Movement that Transforms (20 min)

• Intuitive movement and meditative dance inspired by the wind.
• Releasing blockages through the body, allowing lightness and renewal.
• Connection with the breath as a tool for alignment and expansion.

4. Fire: The Energy of Change (20 min)

• Expressive dance and emotional release to the rhythm of music.
• Connection with the energy of fire as a force for transformation and rebirth.
• Activating inner power through movement and vibration.

5. Earth: Rooting and Connecting (15 min)

• Grounding meditation to bring presence and stability.
• Connection with the Earth's resonance through the deep sounds of various instruments.
• Reflection on how rooting strengthens and sustains our process of transformation.
• Moment of stillness to integrate, allowing body and mind to align with the new energy.

6. Closing and Sharing (5 min)

• Final guided reflection to consolidate the sensory and emotional experiences.
• End of the experience.

Price: € 15 | 25% discount for MAAT Friends
Location: MAAT Gallery, in the exhibition Vivian Suter - Disco
Audience: 12+ years, young people and adults
Material: Comfortable clothes and a blanket/cushion 
Language: Portuguese
Capacity: Max. 100 people

N.A.D.A. Experience – The concept

N.A.D.A. is more than just an experience – it is a state of being present, of alignment and expansion. N.A.D.A. –  New Alignment, Divine Awareness. By Bárbara Taborda & Sónia Garcia

There's a place inside you where everything aligns. Where the noise disappears and you make room for what really matters. Where sound and silence guide you back to yourself.

N.A.D.A. is that path. An experience of reconnection through music, movement and presence. A space where every beat, every piano note, every breath invites you to listen, to feel and to rediscover yourself.

Music envelops you. The body expresses what words don't say. Movement releases and removes blockages. And in the middle of it all, there is a moment – an instant – when you find yourself.

This is a moment that is all of your own, but experienced in communion. Because when we allow ourselves to be truly present, when we surrender to the natural rhythm of life, we create connections that are more authentic – connections with ourselves and with others.

Bárbara Taborda & Sónia Garcia guide us on this sensory journey where voice, music and movement are tools for reconnecting with ourselves, with our essence and the flow of life.

Bárbara Taborda

A health, well-being and happiness mentor, Bárbara Taborda is a woman dedicated to transforming lives. Author, speaker and founder of the BSlow project, Bárbara guides people on a journey of self-knowledge, balance and quality of life through workshops, retreats and talks. Her work is focused on helping each individual find their essence and live with more awareness, self-compassion and balance.

Sónia Garcia

Music teacher, pianist and composer Sónia Garcia believes in the transformative power of sound. Her mission is to provide profound experiences of healing and transformation through music and sound therapy. With a vast knowledge of the nervous system and its harmonising abilities, Sónia uses music as a tool to relieve tension, reduce stress and help people find more happiness and balance.