I'm Daniela, the heartsmith behind SABIOS. This project is inspired by you — the wellness enthusiasts, communities, and wisdom keepers of the concrete temple of NYC. It’s a product of our collective longing for connection-based wellness, leveraging the wisdom we've gathered together. It’s a space dedicated to and specializing in the living art form that is personal well-being. 

The seeds for Sabios were sewn during a significant life transition. After pouring energy and time into my own weight loss journey, I began searching for purpose and meaning beyond physical transformation. While I had changed my body, I was seeking something more profound—a connection to self that transcended the physical.

A pivotal moment occurred when a friend invited me to my first cacao ceremony. That single invitation opened a portal into a world of conscious gatherings I never knew existed. Suddenly, I found myself immersed in experiences that expanded my understanding of personal growth through connection and creative expression.

In these sacred spaces — sound baths, movement practices, energy work — I experienced my personal wellness flourish as I embraced playfulness, creative expression, authentic human connections, and multicultural wisdom. Each gathering revealed that when we laugh together, create together, and connect heart-to-heart, we access a form of wellbeing that honors the soul alongside the body and mind.

I found a rare sense of safety and belonging in these spaces—where social contracts honored boundaries, without pressure to perform or conform, and where activity-based connection made it accessible for anyone to join. I was struck by the powerful connections these events facilitated and found that participants constantly sought more. After gatherings, attendees would ask, "Where can I find more events like this?" or "Who teaches this practice?" Yet, I quickly realized that individuals eager for continued growth and learning needed to navigate a fragmented wellness landscape in order to find authentic soul-level experiences. Even those familiar with these types of gatherings struggled to keep track of happenings amid cluttered platforms, while newcomers had no clear pathway to discover trusted teachers and welcoming communities.

"Face to face, eye to eye, heart to heart" became my guiding philosophy as I started to ideate for SABIOS—a name honoring the "wise people" who have carried these ancient traditions from diverse cultures across generations. I wanted to create a bridge connecting seekers like myself (and perhaps you ) with transformative events that marry ancient wisdom and modern practices — the very type of events that changed my life. 

Through this journey, I discovered what I now call experiential wellness—a vital dimension missing from the traditional wellness industry. While conventional wellness focuses on physical fitness, nutrition, and mental health, experiential wellness nurtures the soul through immersive connection to others, ancient wisdom and creative expression. It's the dimension where we find meaning, purpose, and belonging through shared experiences rather than solitary practices. And where healing is invetable through playfulness.

Through SABIOS, I invite you to expand your understanding of what wellness can be. My hope is that as you explore our hand-selected offerings from trusted wisdom keepers, you'll discover new pathways to self-discovery that honor the beautiful integration of mind, body, and soul—just as I did. 

Several years into my journey, I now find myself a moondancer, ritual DJ, student of the art of tea, sacred intimacy and sensual arts. I hope you find yourself someplace new too, with the help of Sabios.

Abrazos y besos,

Daniela