The Conscious Festival is not just an event; it’s a movement, a catalyst for change, and a celebration of conscious living. Enter: workshops. The vibrant array of workshops featured at this year’s Conscious Festival provides an unparalleled platform for participants to explore, learn, and engage with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in, you guessed it, conscious living.
Last week, we shared a little bit about The Conscious Leaders BootCamp that’s happening on the first day of The Conscious Festival this year, on October 13, 2023. As we eagerly anticipate the next edition of this transformative event, this week we’re spotlighting the wonderful and immersive workshops that are going to be happening on October 14–15.
🎟️ TICKETS
Before we share more about the workshops, have you secured your tickets yet for The Conscious Festival, happening on October 14th and 15th at South Beach? Well, if you haven’t, don’t miss out on this incredible event dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and conscious living. Get your tickets today and be a part of this transformative experience!
You can purchase them here.
Tickets are S$20 and give access to both days at The Conscious Festival and all of the activities (entertainment, talks, workshops, etc.). Those under 18 enter for free!
🔨 SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
On Saturday, October 14th, The Conscious Festival is set to host a vibrant array of five workshops that promise to inspire, educate, and immerse participants on a whole different level.
- Working the Vagus Nerve through Sound by SOMA HAUS
From 12 – 1 PM, join us for a restorative practice using sound bowls to stimulate our vagus nerve, a nerve that plays an important role in our nervous system’s regulation and our ability to feel energised and relaxed functionally.
We will start our journey together by learning all about the vagus nerve. After which, enjoy a quiet time of restoration—lie back, relax, and reconnect with yourself through the vibrations of sound.
A little bit about the facilitators of this workshop: SOMA HAUS. SOMA HAUS is redefining the self-care experience with a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to healthcare. They bring together industry professionals and utilise science-backed, therapeutic interventions to create the most optimal environment for your body to heal.
- Reconnect with Singapore’s Biodiversity with Singapore Youth Voices for Biodiversity (SYVB) with Nasry
Discover the calming influence of nature in the heart of Singapore’s bustling city from 1:30 – 2:45 PM. Mindful appreciation of nature can both be a rejuvenating and scientific exploration, and it has helped Nasry navigate through the frenzy of juggling school work as an undergraduate and being a youth advocate for local biodiversity policy.
Nature is everywhere in Singapore, yet it is still only accessible to the few that actively seek it out. Join us as we explore how to begin to appreciate nature in our midst and the grounding influence that appreciation can have in our lives.
Nasry, the facilitator for this workshop, is a nature educator and biodiversity advocate based in Singapore. When he’s not busy drowning in submissions for his undergraduate coursework at the Asian School of the Environment at Nanyang Technological University, he leads the Singapore Youth Voices for Biodiversity in their efforts to advocate for better implementation of local biodiversity policy.
- Empowering the Future: How to raise children in the Face of Climate Change by Conscious Parenting (Maguelonne Rousseau) and Hundred Paths (Aminah Abdul Latif)
In a world facing climate change and environmental issues, it’s crucial to prepare the younger generation with the knowledge, skills, and resilience. This workshop, happening from 3 – 4 PM, invites parents, educators, and carers to support children in building a sense of identity, resilience, and a positive mindset to cope with climate-related challenges. Together, we aim to nurture environmentally compassionate and resilient individuals who can drive positive change for a sustainable planet.
Let’s work together to raise compassionate, mindful, proactive, and conscious thinkers and empower our children to be the change makers our world needs.
Workshop objectives:
- Understand the essential qualities and skills children need to thrive.
- Develop emotional and mental resilience in children to cope with climate-related changes.
- Instil a deep connection to nature, a sense of environmental responsibility, and be stewards of nature.
Kids, women, and parents advocate Maguelonne Rousseau is a licenced counsellor, a family and parenting coach, a SleepTalk for Children consultant, and a certified yoga and personal wellbeing instructor. She is passionate about physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being, with a special interest in neuroscience and education approaches that promote healthy parent-child relationships.
Aminah is the co-founder of Hundred Paths. Her experiences as a preschool educator and her appreciation for child-led learning and nature motivated her to be a Forest School practitioner. She believes that free play, especially in nature, allows children to develop a sense of self, develop strength in their physical bodies, and support neural connections necessary for learning.
- From Seed to Soul: The Interconnected Journey of Food by Andrew Cameron & Nithiya Laila & Habitat Collective
Happening 4:30 – 5:45 PM, join us on a transformative journey that transcends the boundaries of taste and nourishment. “From Seed to Soul: The Interconnected Journey of Food” is a holistic exploration of the path from seed to soul. Together, we will unravel the intricate systems behind our everyday meals and explore the interconnectedness of food with our environment, humanity, and culture.
- Tap into your dream space with Livy Von Goh
From 6 – 7 PM, learn more about guided dream meditation as it allows you to explore your desired dream or a dream you had. A simple way to invite creative rest back into your life and connect with the space you go to for a third of your life.
Engage with each other’s dreams actively and play them out. Dreamers gain multiple perspectives on their dreams and connect deeply. Learn how to recall your dreams better or improve sleep with plants. Work through your emotions and decision-making using knowledge of psychology, global mythology, and symbolism to decode your dreams. Livy bridges the world of waking and sleeping dreams. She helps people get restorative sleep, communicate their emotions, develop ideas, and unlock hidden creativity.
🔨 SUNDAY WORKSHOPS
If Saturday’s fully packed workshop schedule still left you hanging, don’t worry; we’ve got you. On Sunday, October 15th, The Conscious Festival has another five more immersive and original workshops for you to explore.
- Awakening Breathwork & Mushroom Tea Ceremony with Simon Yuen
A tea ceremony and breathwork workshop is a unique and harmonious experience that blends the ancient traditions of tea preparation with the mindfulness practice of breathwork. This workshop, happening from 12 – 1 PM, provides a space for reflection, relaxation, and rejuvenation, allowing participants to leave with a renewed sense of balance and clarity in both mind and spirit.
A breathwork and animal flow master, Simon Yuen is the co-founder of Shroommate and has led cold expeditions and conducted numerous workshops throughout Australia. He is now the most sought-after instructor in Hong Kong.
- Circ-YOU-larity with Savera Weerasinghe & Karin Aue
As individuals, how do we orient ourselves within a circular economy? How do we understand our role and the impact of our consumption on interconnected systems? By examining and unfurling our perception of value, can we extend the perceived value of what we consume and enter it into a circular economy?
Join us in this appetiser workshop from 1:30 – 2:30 PM to think more circ-YOU- lar.
- Soil, Me and The Planet with Living Soil Asia
Unbeknownst to us, there is an active world buzzing beneath our feet. This world props up the world as we know it, enabling our ecosystems and food systems and contributing to the air we breathe and the environment we live in. Join us in this workshop to discover the magic of soil and how it’s all related to our climate, health, and food systems! Whether you’re a soil newbie or a seasoned enthusiast, this workshop is perfect for you.
We’ll be getting our hands (slightly) dirty and moving our feet while we learn! Don’t miss this chance from 3 – 4 PM to have some fun and deepen your knowledge about the world beneath our feet.
- Transitioning to sustainability & finding meaning in your job
Join the MakeSense Jobs workshop, a life-changing career game! In just an hour from 4:15 – 5:15 PM, participants will embark on a thrilling journey to explore a career transition to sustainability work and/or boost their impact in their current roles. Get ready for an engaging and fun ride towards a more purposeful professional future!
Actively participate in the energy transition of Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
- Discover your confident voice for change
How can I attract attention and respect when voicing complex concerns about humanity? How do you cope with stress while presenting in front of a full audience of experts? Join us from 5:15 – 5:45 PM and learn how to craft your best speech for impact and how to deliver it in the most impactful and authentic way.
Has this piqued your interest? 👀 Come down to this year’s The Conscious Festival from October 14–15 and connect with like-minded individuals and be a catalyst for positive change in our world. We can’t wait to see you there!
Don’t forget to grab your tickets here!
