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SUMMARY:Awaken as Love Tantra Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Awaken as Love Tantra Festival\n2025\nMythical Creatures Edition\n  \nCLICK HERE for more INFO \nCLICK HERE for more INFO \n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE for more INFO \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTantra Festival\nMythical Creatures Edition\n  \n\n\n\n\n23rd – 27th July 2025. Kasteel de Berckt\, Netherlands \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5 \n\nDays of Celebration\n\n\n\n\n\n60 \n\nWorkshops\n\n\n\n\n\n300 \n\nInternational Attendees\n\n\n\n\n\n999 \n\nOr More Hugs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTantra Festival Workshops\, Biodanza\, Yoga\, Music\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the Awaken as Love Tantra Festival in the Netherlands – Our 2025 Festival dates are set! \nImagine a group of wonderful people in a place surrounded by beautiful nature\, tasty organic food and some of the best international & national facilitators who would be there to support you to join a 5 day experience in creating more intimacy in yourself\, with life and in your relationships. Having a more vibrant and exciting life away from the normal constraints of our lives and minds. Meaningful and truthful\, loving and blissful. \nAn English speaking Festival with a workshop quality\, going on a deep journey together\, and celebrate! Imagine being held in this field of experiences in the festival\, supporting each other and getting tools to take it back into your lives so the changes remain. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch What Happens There\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Year’s Theme – “Mythical Creatures”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe transcendental shows up in our lives as pattern breaks\, as we temporarily dismantle the rigidity in our lives\, that allow unseen potential to emerge from cracks. The Mystical is alive moment to moment if we choose to embrace the gaps between ideas we can find as a raw source of creativity that stimulates our identity to expand\, \nOne of the highlights of the tantra festival will be “Mythical Creatures” – a fun celebration of archetypes\, with dance\, food and games\, You are invited to dress up as any archetype or mythical being as we play out a number of games that are also transcendental in nature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAm I Welcome?\nYes! We embrace all relationship styles\, orientations and ages over 18. Whether you are single and wanting to interact and explore with others— or a couple wishing to deepen your intimacy\, the tantra festival is the perfect environment to dive in! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is holding it?\n\nThe festival is held by James Stevenson (from Awaken as Love) with a team of International Workshop Leaders\, Session Givers\, Emotional Support Crew\, DJs and Performers\, Volunteers and Retreat Centre Workers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is it?\n\nThe Festival is held at Kasteel de Berckt – an historic castle in Limburg\, set in incredible grounds the countryside of the Netherlands with beautiful forests on the doorstep\, quality workshop spaces\, and healthy vegetarian food. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusicians/Performers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKareem Raihani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMilli Moonstone\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdrian Atma\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGaiananda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMain Presenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe expect quality from our Workshop facilitators and it’s with rare exception that we invite teachers who have not done at least the Stage 1 training program with us – it’s a feather in their cap! \nThat means they walk their talk – they are Integrally informed to a foundational level at least\, do their own shadow work\, know how to create safe spaces that both transcend and include and have grounding in Integral Tantra which spans multiple wisdom traditions – most importantly they are embodying their wisdom and not just speaking from borrowed knowledge. This is something you can trust. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfke Reijenga\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Stevenson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaina Ixchel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonique Darling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLawrence Lanoff\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLexmy van den Boogaard\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLin Holmquist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Petersen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArja Hendrikx\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnand Rudra\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKarlijn Kabira\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nXavier de Forceville\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJim Gardner (Wolf)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan & Linde\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Taurel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSo what are you waiting for?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can grab the best prices and the accommodation choices you want now before it changes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook the Festival\n\nBook Here\n\n\n\n\n\nBook the Training\n\nBook Here
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SUMMARY:Ecstatica Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ecstatica Festival\n  \nTICKETS & more INFO – Click HERE \nTICKETS & more INFO – Click HERE \nTICKETS & more INFO – Click HERE \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nStep into a Bold New Era\nA five day immersive festival experience brimming with Ecstatic Dance\, Breathwork\, live music\, embodied movement\, shamanism\, education\, play\, art and performances among a vibrant community. \nEcstatica sparks personal growth and the inspiration to become the change our world needs. \nEcstatica originated on the crystal shores of Koh Phangan\, Thailand\, in 2017\, and quickly evolved into a vibrant festival attracting a global community. As its popularity and scope expanded\, Ecstatica found a new home at Ängsbacka in 2024. Now\, we are proud to announce Ecstatica’s return to Ängsbacka in 2025—extended to five full days—providing even more time to immerse\, explore\, and dive deeper into the festival’s transformative experiences. \nJoin us in celebrating life\, love\, community\, and our profound connection with nature. \nEmbrace the unknown\, embrace love\, and seize every moment to live life to its fullest. \nWelcome to Ecstatica – The adventure begins with you. \nWhether you arrive as a solo attendee or with friends you are warmly welcomed\, provided you are 18 years or older. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us from July 27 till August 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\nCHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT\n\nCheck-in at reception: 15:00 – 18:30\nDinner first night: 18:30 – 19:30\nWelcome ceremony: 20:00 in Heart Tent \nLast meal: 13:00 – 14:00\nCheck-out*: 15:00 \n*Clean your room before this time. You don’t need to formally check out at the reception. \n\n\nBook your ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE PROGRAM\nWe are curating a wide and varied festival programme bringing together some of the world’s leading Ecstatic Dance DJ’s\, Teachers & Musicians to offer you an extraordinary experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nECSTATIC DANCE & MUSIC\nPrepare to embark on an electrifying musical journey at Ecstatica\, where world-class musicians and Ecstatic Dance DJs converge to captivate your senses. Our carefully curated lineup spans serene\, soul-soothing concerts to exhilarating\, wild dances in nature. This year\, we’re once again featuring the “Octo”—a unique octagonal arrangement of 3D virtual sound that immerses you in electronic world music soundscapes like nothing else on Earth. Situated outdoors and arranged to fully envelop you\, the Octo invites you to lose yourself in the rhythm and energy\, transforming your dance into a truly transcendent experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLATIN RHYTHMS & DANCE\nLatin dance will take center stage every day at Ecstatica 2025\, bringing the fiery rhythms and soulful expressions of Zouk and Bachata to life. These sessions are an invitation to connect with your sensuality\, flow\, and inner vitality. These vibrant dances offer a unique space to explore connection\, presence\, and self-expression\, enriching your journey of embodiment and discovery throughout the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBReathwork\nAt the Ecstatica Festival\, a variety of breathwork modalities will be featured\, empowering individuals through transformative\, science-backed Pranayama techniques. During the event\, expert facilitators from diverse breathwork traditions will come together to offer workshops representing a broad spectrum of approaches. At the heart of the festival’s mission is creating an inclusive community that encourages open dialogue\, knowledge exchange\, and collective growth for all participants immersed in these experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmbodied movement\nThroughout the festival\, you’ll be provided with opportunities to explore a variety of embodied movement practices. These holistic practices seamlessly integrate the mind\, body\, and spirit. Whether it’s morning yoga\, Qigong\, playful Martial Arts\, African Dance or Shamanic Trance Dance\, there’s something for everyone to explore. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the festival\n\nJourney into boundless joy and connection at Ecstatica\, where every moment is a dance of the soul. \n\n\nBook your ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeditation\, Sound baths & stillness\nNestled within the lush forests of Ängsbacka\, Ecstatica welcomes you into a serene woodland haven where rejuvenating gong baths and guided meditations invite personal reflection\, stillness\, and deep connection with nature’s healing energies. Amid the gentle resonance of gongs and the calming hush of the forest\, find space to nurture your mind and soul\, discovering profound moments of renewal and clarity. After last year’s resounding success\, we’re thrilled to bring forest bathing back\, offering once again a deeply restorative experience that allows you to immerse yourself fully in the forest’s tranquil embrace. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTalks and seminars\nExplore a diverse spectrum of talks and seminars at Ecstatica. Delve into “Biohacking for Mind and Body Optimization” for insights into enhancing mental and physical well-being. Find solace in “Mindfulness and Meditation for Everyday Life\,” where practical techniques reduce stress and foster inner peace amidst a fast-paced world. These sessions inspire personal growth and transformation within the festival’s vibrant atmosphere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSWEATLODGE & TEMAZCAL\nWe’re delighted to offer the opportunity to experience the rich traditions of both Celtic and Temazcal (Mexican) sweat lodges. These distinct practices are unique and rejuvenating rituals for the cleansing and renewal of body and mind. Immerse yourself in these culturally significant spaces\, connecting with ancient traditions from different corners of the world\, and receive their transformative benefits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nICE BATH & SAUNA CEREMONY\nOur guided sauna ritual\, infused with healing herbs\, is a celebration of heat and purification. As you bask in the warmth\, prepare for the thrilling contrast of the invigorating ice bath\, a practice known to stimulate and improve circulation. It’s a harmonious blend of relaxation and revitalization in one unforgettable ceremonial event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTANTRA & CONSCIOUS SEXUALITY\nAt Ecstatica\, we invite you to delve into the realm of tantra and conscious sexuality through workshops led by some of the world’s foremost tantra teachers and intimacy experts. These sessions provide a supportive environment to explore authentic connection\, deepen self-awareness\, and enhance understanding of how we relate to ourselves and one another. In addition\, we’ll be creating a dedicated temple space—with the intention of it being safe\, inclusive\, and respectful—where you can embrace vulnerability\, open dialogue\, and genuine presence. Here\, personal insights and transformative experiences await\, encouraging growth\, trust\, and meaningful connections on every level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLAYFULNESS & CREATIVITY\nWe have a world of playfulness waiting for you\, from Hula Hooping\, Laughter Yoga\, interactive\, face painting\, costume making\, and much more. Get ready to unleash your creativity and embrace the spirit of joy and discovery! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA glance into our previous Ecstatica Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeachers & Musicians\nWe are curating a wide and varied festival programme bringing together some of the world’s leading Teachers\, Musicians & Ecstatic Dance DJ’s for an extra extraordinary experience for you. \nStay tuned for updates as we announce additional teachers and musicians to elevate your experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeniz Liebert \nDeniz Liebert\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNatasha Figueroa \nNatasha Figueroa\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnand Rudra \nAnand Rudra\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShaft Uddin \nShaft Uddin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCecilie Stabell \nCecilie Stabell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Reeves \nMark Reeves\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLin Lovely \nLin Lovely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMAYA \nMAYA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSophia Leslie \nSophia Leslie\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlessandra Beer \nAlessandra Beer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlice Rose \nAlice Rose\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNadine Edstrand \nNadine Edstrand\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaya Tiegrah Giri \nMaya Tiegrah Giri\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristina Dohr \nChristina Dohr\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarcelina (Leela) \nMarcelina (Leela)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHY ECSTATICA?\nEcstatica is a celebration that speaks to the universal human desire for authenticity\, connection\, and personal growth. Ecstatica erases geographic borders and transcends cultural boundaries. Whether you are a seasoned explorer of consciousness or stepping onto this path for the first time\, you are welcome here. Together\, we embark on a journey of self-discovery\, transformation\, and the celebration of life’s extraordinary beauty. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOUR ETHOS\nEcstatica is dedicated to celebrating life in its purest form\, with music and dance at our core. We invite you to join us in an experience where the boundaries of self and others blur\, and where the dance of existence unfolds in all its beauty. \n“Life is the dancer\, and you are the dance.” – Eckhart Tolle \nWe embrace the full spectrum of human existence\, from moments of stillness in meditation to ecstatic celebrations and radical self expression and inclusion. \nWe believe that life is a canvas waiting to be painted with the colors of joy\, love\, and profound connection.” \n“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it\, move with it\, and join the dance.” – Alan Watts \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPREVIOUS EDITIONS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌟 Early Bird: Limited to 35 Tickets! 🌟\nfrom 7400 SEK\nAccommodation choices can influence the price per ticket. \nSecure your spot at the Ecstatica Festival now and enjoy our exclusive Early Bird price! This special offer is only available for the first 35 participants\, so act fast before it’s gone. \nOnce these tickets are sold\, regular pricing applies. Don’t miss this chance to join a transformational journey at the best price! \n\n\n\n\n\nBook your ticket(s) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegular pricing\nFrom 8400 SEK\nAfter the first Super Early Bird and Early Bird tickets are sold\, the regular price of 8400 SEK applies\,\nwith final pricing varying based on your accommodation choice \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGLAMPING AT ÄNGSBACKA\nGlamping at Ängsbacka gives a unique touch to your festival experience! Last year’s trial run booked out in no time\, take the chance to apply for one of the limited spots in our nature-oriented alternative to indoor accommodation or bringing your own tent. \nOur Glamping tents are placed on wooden platfors in one of Ängsbacka’s most scenic spots with the forest at your back and overlooking open fields. Each tent comes equipped with a proper 160×200 cm bed\, duvets\, pillows and other homey details to enhance your experience. We are offering the possibility to charge your phone or similar in the HUB in the festival area\, the tent itself does not have electricity or heating installed. \nVia the form below you register your interest in booking a Glamping tent\, please note that you need to be a minimum of two adults to apply. The tents are designed to comfortably fit two people but it is possible to add one or maximum two mattresses on the floor at an additional cost. \n\n\nRegister your interest in booking a Glamping tent\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPractical Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTristan Gorski\nFestival Creator and Director\n\n\n\n\nTristan Gorski\, the visionary behind Ecstatic Dance Koh Phangan\, calls the serene island his creative hub. His journey is shaped by a love for conscious dance\, sparked during his DJing days in the underground rave scene in the late 1900s. The relentless nights and corporate burnout led to a pause in his DJing career in 2003. Years later\, he rediscovered his passion for DJing and conscious movement at a Tantra Festival. Today\, Tristan’s diverse DJ sets create spaces for inner exploration and connection\, blending rhythms and soulful sounds. His experience in tantra and shamanic practices enriches his transformative music and dance. Globetrotting as a DJ\, Tristan’s journey reflects how music and conscious movement helped him overcome an addictive and destructive lifestyle\, inspiring transformations worldwide. \nhttp://www.tristangorski.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNiraj Niak\nFestival Creator and Sponsor\n\n\n\n\nNiraj Naik\, known as the Renegade Pharmacist\, is a certified UK pharmacist who transformed into a holistic wellness expert\, brain-training enthusiast\, and a globally sought-after spiritual ceremony facilitator. His remarkable journey began during a challenging phase of corporate burnout\, leading to a year of debilitating chronic illness. Remarkably\, he healed himself through the practice of Breathwork and dietary adjustments\, inspiring his mission to share this wisdom with others. Today\, Niraj leads a thriving global breathwork community and trains numerous breathwork experts using his SOMA breath framework\, which is widely adopted in wellness centers worldwide\, with training centers spanning Europe\, the USA\, and Asia. In this masterclass\, Niraj offers a magical guided experience of his top-rated breathwork technique\, enabling you to rediscover your path to vibrant health and well-being. \n  \nhttps://nirajnaik.com/ \nhttps://www.somabreath.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNadine Edstrand\nFestival Program Coordinator\n\n\n\n\nNadine Edstrand\, program coordinator for Ecstatica Sweden and co-creator of Ecstatic Dance Journey and The Journey festival Stockholm\, is dedicated to bringing the vibrant island spirit of Koh Phangan to the Swedish north. \nAs a Dj\, yoga teacher\, movement facilitator and Authentic Relating advocate\, Nadine inspires genuine self-expression and heart-to-heart connections within a community centered around dance and play. \nDriven by passion and an unwavering belief in every individual’s right to dance\, Nadine enthusiastically curates the Ecstatica program for the second year in a row. \n@nadineedstrand
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