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Naš tim osmislio je bogat festivalski program koji u potpunosti podržava našu misiju povezivanja ljudi koji dijele viziju svijeta ispunjenog ljubavlju. Program je podijeljen u više tematskih cjelina i donosi iskustva, znanja i alate poznatih glazbenika, stvaratelja i voditelja radionica. Omogućuje sudionicima da doprinesu ljepšem svijetu, ne samo tijekom festivala, već i u svom svakodnevnom životu.
Program festivala gotovo je u potpunosti dovršen, a većina aktivnosti i izvođača već je potvrđena i objavljena. Preostale aktivnosti i izvođači bit će uskoro najavljeni.
Još od davnina, čovječanstvo prepoznaje moć glazbe koja liječi, budi i ujedinjuje. Kreirali smo raznolik glazbeni program koji povezuje nastupe uživo, radionice i zvučne kupke. Festival će ugostiti izvođače poput Chantress Sebe, Malte Marten, Natana Rabina, J Poola i mnogih drugih.
Za sve ljubitelje elektroničke glazbe ponovno smo udružili snage s našom braćom i sestrama iz Sinergia, koji su osmislili živopisan dnevni i noćni program festivala.
Chantress Seba, Singer of the Stars - a voice that guides us home to our hearts.
With Gemini’s powerful, ethereal vocals and channeled light language from the shining stars above, intertwined with Finn’s earthy, spacious instrumentation, they create an atmosphere of deep remembrance. Their music becomes a vessel for the divine to speak, resonating through mind, body, and soul.
As a devoted couple for 11 years, their journey has led them from an inner-city life to a profound reconnection with spirit and their divine purpose. Their music is a reflection of this path - an offering of devotion and a testament to the art of transmuting trauma and the burdens of modern society into a harmonious return to our true, innate essence: Love.
Malte Marten is a renowned handpan virtuoso, celebrated for his exceptional musical talent and captivating performances. He first gained recognition as one half of the dynamic duo "Yatao," before embarking on a successful solo career that has earned him a devoted global following. With his meditative, soul-stirring music, Malte creates an atmosphere of warmth and positivity, inviting audiences into a space of tranquility and joy.
Malte's musical journey began in 2014 when he first encountered the handpan. Over the next seven years, he played hundreds of concerts and led numerous workshops as part of "Yatao," while also hosting his inaugural retreats. This period allowed him to refine his skills and cultivate his distinctive style. In recent years, Malte has shifted his focus to coaching and mentoring both beginners and intermediate players, while expanding his reach and sharing his passion through social media videos.
This is a sacred space where we come together to sing, pray, open our hearts, and feel the deep connection that reminds us we are all related, all part of the One. Chanting mantras is considered one of the greatest blessings of the Kali Yuga—the age we are living in—because the songs and the vibrations of our voices hold a unique power to bring us back to our true selves, reminding us of who and what we truly are. In a time of division, these songs guide us back into unity, something we deeply need.
These kinds of sacred circles have the power to transform our lives. You can feel that transformation as the harmony of your truth resonates with the truth of others while singing together as one.
This experience is a special musical treat because, alongside Ish Van, you'll always find her band, made up of professional musicians playing a variety of instruments that enrich the sound of our prayers. This time, we are joined by Rajko, who plays all kinds of drums you can imagine—from djembe and African duns to calabash and cajón and Kruno Carić who is a master of all string instruments that exist. He will bring his gudalka, 12-string guitar, his flute, some mongolian instruments nobody knows how to name and who knows what else jumps into his hand on the way to the door.
Ish Van is a yoga teacher, mathematician and a professional singer with a deep love for creating safe spaces for flow, creativity, prayer, and connection to the heart. Ish Van also teaches Kundalini yoga and Inner medicine teachings according to Lakota tradition, so in her singing ceremonies, she blends Hindu mantras with Kundalini mantras, Icaros and sacred songs that celebrate the nature of love and our existence.
In this voice activation & singing circle, we’ll awaken the power of our voices as a tool for freedom, connection, and healing.
Through guided exercises, rhythmic exploration, and shared songs, we’ll break through limitations and tap into the raw, authentic sound within us.
No experience needed—just a willingness to express and listen. Together, we’ll create a space where every voice is honored, blending in harmony and prayerful sound.
Inspired by the ancient traditions of medicine songs from a young age, singer and songwriter Natan Rabin is guided by his soul in his musical offerings. Recreating and honoring ritual prayer songs as well as sharing his own unique material, he shares his gifts through different languages and instruments. Exploring and expanding upon music in ceremonial spaces across the world, Natan's healing sounds touch the heart, mind and soul of his listeners.
Zala and Žiga are the founders of Svetal.si, a platform dedicated to supporting, healing, and empowering individuals. Their primary tools are sound and music. Through sound therapy, energy healing, and deep voice work, they help people connect with their true selves, their free expression, their bodies, and their feelings—bringing relaxation and empowerment on the path of self-healing and soul purpose.
They continuously deepen their knowledge and, for the past two years, have been sharing it through a sound academy for both adults and children.
Crystal sound bath is designed for all lovers of healing sounds who wish to deeply relax, let go of the "backpack" of expectations, worries, fears, judgments, and physical tensions, and reconnect with their true essence.
During the sound bath, you will be lying or sitting in a comfortable position, immersing yourself in the high vibrations of crystal bowls, shamanic drums, vocals, guitar, and many other holistic instruments.
Let’s gift ourselves the vibrations of ancient instruments that have contributed to human well-being for millennia! The frequencies of these ancient, handcrafted instruments spread throughout our bodies, interacting and resonating with our fluids, stimulating flow, and thus healing our mental, emotional, physical, and energetic bodies.
That is why the gong is one of the most effective tools for personal and collective growth! The more we are exposed to its vibrations, the more benefits we receive. It gives us exactly what we need in that moment. For some, it offers deep relaxation and release from daily stress, while for others, it activates inner processes. We invite you to surrender and simply observe the moment as it is. And, of course, breathe. Mirela and Boštjan, intuitives who love to say that they don’t play the gongs — the gongs play them.
Mirela and Boštjan are intuitive musicians, dedicated explorers, and practitioners of sound baths. Through the vibrations of the gong, Himalayan bowls, and other holistic instruments, they help people achieve inner balance. With love and clear intention, they create a safe space for deep relaxation and connection with oneself and one’s inner healer.
Their journey is intertwined with the exploration of sound, intuitive expression, energy, and harmony, which they bring to life through sound baths and other transformative events under the name The Sound of the Heart. Their vision is to raise awareness of the power of sound and the profound impact of vibration on the body, mind, and soul.
Join them on an unforgettable sonic journey!
Discover the power of your voice and experience the unique harmony of group singing in this in-depth vocal workshop, designed for everyone who wishes to explore polyphony, develop their vocal expression, and feel the joy of singing in community. This workshop welcomes those with basic singing experience as well as anyone seeking new pathways to personal growth and relaxation through the voice.
Through breathwork and resonance exercises, we will strengthen the stability, power, and presence of the voice, while also learning to listen and harmonize with others to create a rich blend of sounds. In a safe and supportive space, we will co-create spontaneous vocal compositions and explore free expression, opening the door to a deeper connection with ourselves and one another.
Aleksander Kozmič is a self-employed cultural worker—an instrumentalist, composer, and educator. He comes from a family where singing was a core value and a way of life. His musical journey is deeply connected to the Nomadic University, which led him across all continents of the world. He studied ceremonial singing in the Sahara and Mali, where he spent a significant amount of time exploring the magical power of tribal song.
"Singing is alchemy—it transforms the weight of life into joy and the lightness of being," says Aleksander. He has woven this knowledge together with his Balkan roots to create a unique musical style.
Aleksander Kozmič is a sound alchemist and a guide through the sonic dimensions of the unknown. A visionary of sensing, a boundless improviser, and an embodied messenger of cosmic vibrations. As the co-founder and ever-present spirit of the Cosmic Harmony series, he is a catalyst for events that transport us beyond the perceivable.
With a subtle synthesis of instruments—ranging from guitar and the African harp N’goni, to the mystical Ney flute and the ethereal Rav Vast drum—he opens sonic gateways to inner realms. His cosmic vocal language dissolves boundaries and builds bridges to the universal presence.
Deer Jade, a Swiss-French DJ and producer, has quickly risen to prominence on the international scene with her electrifying performances. Having lived in 10 cities by the age of 22, she now plays at major festivals and clubs worldwide. Her unique musical selection, combined with her energetic and heartfelt performances, has earned her a loyal fanbase and recognition from electronic music critics.
Deer Jade's sets are an uplifting journey through groovy beats, rooted in her diverse musical interests. Her infectious energy and captivating presence turn the dancefloor into a space where time dissolves and emotions flow freely. With a constant smile and an irresistible vibe, she connects deeply with the crowd, transporting them to a realm where the cosmos and human experience merge into pure, vibrant energy.
J.Pool is at the forefront of the global ethnic & organic electronic music scene.
He is a nomad at heart, his passion is traveling the world, collecting creative inspiration from nature & culture, and channeling it into sound. His goal is to create music that is connected to our instinctual roots as human beings. His music style is a unique blend of ethnic & organic textures with a polished modern touch. African, Latin & Native American instruments and rhythms come together with contemporary electronic music production, fusing cultures to create his signature sound.
He enjoys exploring various formats for sharing musical experiences, from DJ sets to dynamic live sets, festivals to intimate gatherings, ecstatic dances, cacao ceremonies, and ambient live sound journeys. At Guardians Festival, he will perform an ecstatic dance set.
For over a decade, Yova has been deeply passionate about electronic music. Recently, he made the decision to fully embrace this passion, channeling it into his work as a DJ, producer, and artist, all while balancing a 9-to-5 job. His love for music fuels a constant desire to express himself creatively, whether through gigs or solo studio sessions. Focused on organic, melodic, and progressive genres, Yova's sets aim to share his deep connection with a wider audience, hoping they can feel the same love and energy that music brings to his life.
JUHA aka Marko Capek is a musician, electronic composer, performer and producer. His music is a blend of ethereal meditative soundscapes, organic and ethnic beats and soothing frequencies, made for dance, ceremonies, or for introspective works. When he is DJing he uses organic and afro house tracks and combines it with live instruments. His hybrid DJ sets are energetic and powerful. He loves to state that “Music is made to open up doors and portals, to trigger emotions, to fill space and time with vibration. It is a co-creation, between the artist and the listener.”
He also makes his own music for yoga, meditation and introspection workshops which he calls “Yoga Flow - A Musical Journey”, as also Live concerts and sets for Ecstatic dance and Fire Breath workshops which he had the opportunity to perform on retreats, ceremonies, on domestic music festivals but also big international festivals like Tomorrowland in Belgium.
He recently started a series of his own events called ČAGA to facilitate transformation, introspection and connection through energetic and ecstatic dance events.
"In Palo Canto we find our truth." – the Budapest based, multicultural techno fusion formation and producer duo (Bertalan Toth and Peter Kedves) both aims to gravitate its listeners to their absolute higher self and implies to get infiltrated in their soul as an indigenous medicine like sacred smoke of burning palo santo. The elementary thought behind their creation is to be challenged by connecting the audience to their inner world through dancing and healing vibes. Palo Canto's music does not only consist of different mixtures of organic and electric sounds but also hypnotic guitar riffs, warm synths, ancient chants, ecstatic pulses, smooth textures, and powerful rhythmic beats subserving the deepest living of the moment. Their first ever album, ‘Before Sunrise’ had some international successes and it was supported by Cercle, Mixmag, Electronic Groove, When We Dip, and reached 1 million streams. Palo Canto is currently working on its second LP, inviting all listeners for an unforgettable inner trip of healing.
Bodaishin, a visionary DJ and producer from Buenos Aires, is making waves in Ibiza. Since 2015, he has gained global recognition, leaving a mark on every stage. His sound has captivated audiences from Miami to Tulum, Ibiza, Moscow, and beyond.
Recognized by legends like Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, Bodaishin blends deep, melodic tones with organic elements. His label Circle of Life nurtures Organic & Melodic House talents, collaborating with top artists.
As a resident DJ in Ibiza, he fuses organic sounds with modern synths, crafting immersive experiences. Through enchanting melodies and pulsating rhythms, he transports listeners into uncharted realms of electronic music ecstasy.
Reinhardt Buhr’s musical journey is one of transformation and devotion. At 19, inspired by a friend, he picked up the guitar and soon discovered flamenco, leading to his first gigs and a nationwide tour. Over time, he expanded his live set with instruments like the electric cello, didgeridoo, piano, and more.
However, success led him into substance abuse, disconnecting him from himself. In 2016, a spiritual awakening with his wife changed everything. Reinhardt dedicated his music to God, finding healing and purpose. Today, with over 2 million fans, his music is more than art—it’s worship, bringing peace and divine presence to listeners.
Manuel discovered his passion for electronic music 12 years ago when he experienced the transformative effect of organic, melodic, and progressive soundscapes through dance. Four years ago, he began organizing dance events and festivals, curating electronic music journeys under the brands Sinergia and Flows Festival.
He is also passionate about facilitating cacao dances, including cacao ceremonies, guided meditations, djembe drumming, and ecstatic dance sets.
A producer and DJ from Ljubljana, Slovenia, who has been dedicating more and more of his focus to music production in recent years. Expressing his artistic vision is essential to him, and he carefully weaves it into his sets. The results are already visible—his debut EP Rebirth, released on Magnetik Music, has made waves in the scene.
The EP quickly gained worldwide recognition and was supported by renowned DJs like Brina Knauss. As an actor, he draws inspiration from drama and film music, which deeply influences his unique sonic expression. Every emotion deserves to be felt.
Prepare for a journey—one that takes you from the darkest depths to the most cathartic heights.
Weaving together electronic music and human connection, Kora is the musical project of Mikael B. Robillard. Born in Québec, Canada, Mikael's relationship with music began before his first breath – his mother placing headphones on her belly, sharing her favorite melodies with her unborn son. Those early sonic seeds would bloom into a lifelong devotion to the transformative power of sound.
His sound blends world music with signature strands of deep and progressive house. He is a classically trained piano player and a skilled drummer.
His music production skills were honed under the tutelage of Toronto-based artist Adam K(Adam Kershen). He has performed over 100 shows in 25+ countries, including at world renowned events such as Tomorrowland, Burning Man, Amsterdam Dance Event and Piknic Electronik. His music has been streamed over 15 million times across the likes of Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud and YouTube.
The cacao ceremony will guide us into the sacred space of the heart, embracing us with gentle love and leading us through a meditative experience.
The cacao prayer will be supported by the inspiration of the cosmology and the energy of the day. Špela will also introduce us to the history and origin of this sacred medicine of the heart. Together, we will also sing a song to cacao.
Ceremonial cacao is a special type of cacao that differs from industrial cacao not only in the way it is cultivated but also in the intention with which it is consumed. When we drink sacred cacao, we connect with the spirit of cacao, which opens our hearts, awakens love, and heals.
For thousands of years, it has been used in ancient cultures for sacred purposes—shamanic ceremonies, meditation, healing, and other spiritual rituals.
Špela's greatest wish is to live in a community where they can grow, create, and build together. Her passion is connecting people and raising the vibration of both individuals and the community. She views cacao as a sacred medicine that helps us vibrate from the heart, beyond the ego and mind. In Guatemala, she learned from the Mayan shaman Walter and discovered the power of cacao and the Mayan cosmology. She believes it must be consumed with respect – with awareness of where it comes from and where it leads us.
Miha Itanimon Korošec is a medium for messages from star beings, an entrepreneur, and a visionary. At the age of 18, he founded his own company, where for the past six years, he has been researching and developing projects and visions that co-create a better world. He is the founder of the brands Nova dimenzija podjetništva™, Dream Creator, and Under The Stars, as well as the organizer of the Guardians Festival. His deep love for storytelling inspires him to become a film screenwriter, director, and producer, using cinematic art to create stories that change the world.
The Lantern Ceremony is our traditional ritual at the Guardians Festival.
As the sun sets behind the nearby hill, we gather around the fire and unite in a shared intention. We release three lanterns into the sky - one for our personal intention, one for the community, and one for the world. Each lantern carries our intentions high into the heavens, like luminous messages to the universe.
As we watch them rise into the night sky, a sense of connection, hope, and trust in life awakens within us. This ceremony reminds us that we are part of something greater, that our thoughts and intentions matter, and that only together can we create a more loving world.
2Obred lampijonov je naš tradicionalni obred na Guardians Festivalu.
Ko sonce zaide za bližnji hrib, se zberemo ob ognju in povežemo v skupni nameri. V nebo spustimo tri lampijone - prvega za našo osebno namero, drugega za skupnost in tretjega za ves svet. Vsak od njih ponese naše namere visoko v nebo, kot svetlobna sporočila vesolju.
Ko opazujemo, kako se lampijoni dvigajo v nočno nebo, se v naših srcih prebudi občutek povezanosti, upanja in zaupanja v življenje. Ta obred nas spomni, da smo del nečesa večjega, da so naše misli in namere pomembne ter da lahko samo skupaj ustvarimo lepši svet.
The Lantern Ceremony is our traditional ritual at the Guardians Festival.
As the sun sets behind the nearby hill, we gather around the fire and unite in a shared intention. We release three lanterns into the sky - one for our personal intention, one for the community, and one for the world. Each lantern carries our intentions high into the heavens, like luminous messages to the universe.
As we watch them rise into the night sky, a sense of connection, hope, and trust in life awakens within us. This ceremony reminds us that we are part of something greater, that our thoughts and intentions matter, and that only together can we create a more loving world.
A space where you connect with yourself in the present moment through meditative tea drinking.
The tea ceremony is a celebration of presence and silence. It guides you into your inner depth while connecting you with the people around you and the space itself. Its purpose is to become part of your daily experience, an integral part of your being. This ancient practice, a mastery that dates back thousands of years, originated in China and has traveled the world. We will be drinking black tea.
You are warmly invited to join me for a cup of tea in silence, embraced by the beauty of nature.
The tea ceremony is available for an additional fee of €10. Spaces are limited.
Eva Skledar is a seeker of life, a facilitator of women's workshops and programs focused on movement, creative expression, and yoga. She lives in an off-grid village deep in the wilderness of the Kočevje forest, where her greatest teacher is nature itself.
For the past seven years, she has been exploring deeper truths and sharing embodied wisdom with women. Her passion lies in group dynamics, which she weaves together with ceremonies and rituals as initiations into authentic nature. She is drawn to the primal, wild feminine essence, which she embodies through working with blood, ancestors, herbs, teas, the elements, voice, and body.
An intimate and safe space for exploring feminine energy through movement, breath, touch, sensuality, and ritual.
This circle supports the embodiment of softness, strength, and vulnerability, fostering a deep connection with your own body and with other women. Together, we will awaken our wild, intuitive nature—always present within us, simply waiting to be set free.
Kahani Cosmica is a sacred space where women return to themselves, to their full expression through dance, rituals, and sisterhood. We honor the beauty of life, the interweaving of endings and beginnings, where death and creation coexist.
In this space, feminine and masculine energies find balance, dancing together in continuous harmony.
We tell the stories of Life and the Universe, flowing through us like waterfalls. Each month, we return them to Mother Earth, infused with our blood as a sacred offering. Through them, we heal one another - simply because we allow ourselves to share.
This space is held by dancers, creators, and choreographers Eva Skledar and Manca Langus.
In the facial exercise and self-massage workshop, we will strengthen the facial muscles, stimulate natural blood circulation, and reduce tension through targeted facial movements. You will learn simple self-massage techniques that improve skin elasticity and release facial tension.
This workshop offers a beautiful opportunity to reconnect with yourself, restore your energy, and nurture your natural beauty – through touch and mindful awareness.
Anja has always been a curious explorer – of the world, the body, and herself. Her endless desire to discover led her, at the age of eighteen, to live and work with an Indian family in England. With their support, she began to explore the richness of Indian culture, entered the world of yoga, and wondered about the meaning behind the mantras they chanted together in a temple in the middle of London, while she herself tried eagerly to catch at least a few words.
Her curiosity then guided her across many parts of the world, where she deepened her knowledge of yoga, facial exercises, massage, and the healing power of touch.
Today, she shares the wisdom she has gained through her life experiences and the insights brought to her through travels and exploration. She describes herself as a lifelong student—believing that her greatest university is life itself.
Ancient south american knowledge in rapé ritual.
Carlos Merchan, a Colombian native with indigenous roots, guides this profound ritual to support the flow of energy in a transformative way and to help you reconnect with your inner self.
This journey invites you to understand yourself and your shadows, to see what is usually hidden, and to cultivate gratitude for it. It offers an opportunity to acknowledge your fears and face them, to step outside your comfort zone—and learn how to navigate it.
We will work with the sacred medicine known as Rapé, a gift from Pacha Mama (Mother Nature). This medicine leads us on a powerful physical and spiritual inner journey, culminating in a peaceful and surrendered awakening of spiritual sensitivity.
There will be 2–3 intimate Rapé ceremonies at the Guardians Festival. An additional contribution of €25 per person is required.
Carlos Merchan was born in Colombia, under the wings of the Chibcha culture. Through the creation of the Ritual Hunters movement, he teaches people how to maintain health in spirit, mind, and body—integrating ancestral medicines and plants, connecting with the elements of nature, and sharing knowledge about various tribes and cosmogonies, such as those of the Amazon and beyond—always with deep respect and the proper permissions.
Having come close to death himself, Carlos has developed a profound and beautiful perception of life. After several accidents, doctors told him he would be lucky to walk again. Yet he fully recovered the mobility of his body and has since developed his own training method. For more than 30 years, he has been teaching and helping people around the world to take care of their “armours.”
His core philosophy and teaching is: "You are the medicine."
At the main festival venue, there will be a special space dedicated to children aged 0 to 9, where both kids and their families can enjoy a variety of activities.
Anže, Jaka, Jerneja, and Petra have created a magical land where children will explore the enchanting world of natural elements - water, air, earth, fire, and love - through play, creativity, and discovery. Each activity will be infused with these forces of nature, allowing children to experience them through sensory, movement, and artistic expressions.
Crystal hunts, circus skills, forest adventures, musical creativity, storytelling, and heartfelt workshops will create a playful, inspiring, and safe space for children to explore. Meanwhile, parents can relax and immerse themselves in the festival experience.
2Eva Skledar is a seeker of life, a facilitator of women's workshops and programs focused on movement, creative expression, and yoga. She lives in an off-grid village deep in the wilderness of the Kočevje forest, where her greatest teacher is nature itself.
For the past seven years, she has been exploring deeper truths and sharing embodied wisdom with women. Her passion lies in group dynamics, which she weaves together with ceremonies and rituals as initiations into authentic nature. She is drawn to the primal, wild feminine essence, which she embodies through working with blood, ancestors, herbs, teas, the elements, voice, and body.
At the beginning of this dance adventure, we will awaken our bodies together through fun games and simple movement exercises. Then, we’ll surrender to the music and step into a magical world of dance—where there are no rules, and every move is the right one!
This is a time to jump, spin, dance like animals, fly like superheroes, or create our own unique dance moves. The music guides us in exploring, expressing, and releasing all the energy we carry within. In this safe space, we can be exactly who we are, free from rules and limitations. Together, we create a dance story filled with laughter, play, and joy.
Manca explores the depths of her inner world through movement. Her journey is filled with a love for dance, contact improvisation, embodiment, and yoga, where she expresses the connection between body and spirit through movement. In recent years, she has deepened her spiritual practice, sensing energies that transcend the physical and reach into subtle realms. With her presence and knowledge, she frees people from old patterns of thinking, movement, and perception of their own bodies and the world around them. Her mission is to awaken true freedom and joy of being in others.
The Sound workshop for children is designed for kids aged 0 to 15 years. Through various techniques and exercises, we will explore the world of sound, music, movement, and voice, allowing children to discover instruments and their free expression through play and group dynamics.
Every child is welcome, as musical talent is not the focus. Instead, the emphasis is on energy release, connecting with sound and music, bonding with peers, and joyfully exploring life.
Zala and Žiga are the founders of Svetal.si, a platform dedicated to supporting, healing, and empowering individuals. Their primary tools are sound and music. Through sound therapy, energy healing, and deep voice work, they help people connect with their true selves, their free expression, their bodies, and their feelings—bringing relaxation and empowerment on the path of self-healing and soul purpose.
They continuously deepen their knowledge and, for the past two years, have been sharing it through a sound academy for both adults and children.
U obližnjoj šumi zaživjet će tajni kamp osmišljen za djecu od 10 do 14 godina, s programom prilagođenim njihovoj dobi i znatiželji.
Together with Matic, children will explore the natural elements - fire, water, earth, air, and energy - through experiential learning. Inspired by these forces, they will develop inner strength, perseverance, and patience, learn to overcome fears, and strengthen mutual trust and cooperation through movement, creative, and exploratory workshops.
They will gather around the fire, sharing stories, experiences, and whispering secret wishes into the flames. And who knows – they might even embark on a spontaneous adventure, leaving the festival with unforgettable memories!
2Eva Skledar is a seeker of life, a facilitator of women's workshops and programs focused on movement, creative expression, and yoga. She lives in an off-grid village deep in the wilderness of the Kočevje forest, where her greatest teacher is nature itself.
For the past seven years, she has been exploring deeper truths and sharing embodied wisdom with women. Her passion lies in group dynamics, which she weaves together with ceremonies and rituals as initiations into authentic nature. She is drawn to the primal, wild feminine essence, which she embodies through working with blood, ancestors, herbs, teas, the elements, voice, and body.
In this workshop, you will get familiar with the basic partner acrobatics (or acro yoga) positions. In a fun and safe way, we will teach you some fundamentals and then connect them into a short flow. Throughout the workshop, you will develop mutual trust and cooperation, which are essential for this activity. Don't worry if you have no prior experience, as none is required to participate. It’s great if you attend the workshop with a partner (or in a larger group), but you are also welcome to come alone, and we will pair you with other individuals during the workshop.
Acro Connection is represented by Matjaž and Alja. After careers in gymnastics and dance, they fell in love with partner acrobatics, which they have been practicing for over five years. In 2023, they performed on Slovenia’s Got Talent and made it to the finals.
In addition to performing, they also teach partner acrobatics. This year, they successfully completed their fourth season, and their community currently consists of more than 130 students.
In dynamic Kriya yoga practice, I create a safe space and invite you to allow yourself to be everything you are, to feel and express everything that flows through you. In practice, this is expressed through shaking, dynamic movements, tapping, various breathing techniques, and free expression – it can be through shouting, roaring, laughter, crying, or even just a moment of silence. In Kriya yoga, everything is allowed within the 100 minutes, of course, while respecting the space of others, honoring their processes, and releasing your energy into the earth, not directed against any individual.
The purpose of the practice is to cleanse our energetic body, feel our center, and expand our light!
Špela is a great enthusiast of authentic expression, art, creation, and especially connecting in circles where she can raise her vibration, the vibration of those around her, and ultimately the vibration of the planet with her presence and light. This is actually her mission – spreading light in the best possible way in any given moment.
In 2020, while living in Bali, she discovered Energy Release Kriya Yoga, which gave her the freedom to express all repressed emotions, words, traumas, and limiting patterns. Later, in 2023, she completed facilitator training and has since held space for many people, allowing them to surrender to the flow of life energy and express themselves in ways that are unfortunately not always accepted in modern society.
In the fluid Synergy Yoga practice, I offer you a space to feel effortless movement and activate energy that is often blocked due to excessive tension, both on a physical and mental level.
Synergy blends elements of yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, dance, and physiotherapy into a harmonious experience that will help you release tension, activate energy, and invite you into new dimensions of physical and spiritual connection.
The practice is suitable for all levels.
David Lah is a certified teacher of the Synergy Yoga method and Hatha/Vinyasa yoga, as well as a lifelong explorer of movement.
His approach is based on the belief that everyone deserves a healthy body and a peaceful mind and that life doesn’t have to be difficult. Yoga is not a process of adding but rather of removing—releasing tension, limiting patterns, and everything that obscures the natural freedom beneath the surface.
Through his practice, he offers people a space where they can rediscover the lightness of movement, the calmness of the mind, and the sense of wholeness that is always present beneath the surface.
Step onto the mat with enthusiasm and surrender to the natural rhythm of your body in this Vinyasa Yoga Flow.
Move with attunement to sensation, breath, and rhythm, embracing momentum, expansion, and moments of stillness. Through seamless transitions, creative variations, and opportunities for personal expression, you’ll cultivate both strength and fluidity while deepening your mind-body awareness and developing a deeper appreciation for your body’s innate intelligence.
Come ready to explore, breathe, and flow with intention. All levels welcome.
Vlatka Bašić is a certified yoga teacher and professional contemporary dancer from Croatia. With a deep passion for movement, she also works as a dance teacher, blending the fluidity of dance with the mindfulness of yoga. Her approach creates a seamless flow, allowing practitioners to explore strength, grace, and self-expression on the mat.
A dynamic practice where asanas are linked through breath with a functional approach that goes beyond traditional methods. This version integrates myofascial programming, neurobiomechanics, and neural work to improve mobility, efficiency, and body awareness. Neural flossing and tensioning focus on nerve mobility, which ensures better coordination and reduced restrictions. Myofascial programming releases fascial restrictions and enhances range of motion, while neurobiomechanics incorporates breathwork and neuromuscular activation to refine movement and decrease stress. This approach supports recovery, enhances performance, and promotes better control over movement. Functional Vinyasa Yoga is for those seeking a smarter, more efficient way to connect breath, body, and movement.
Tamara Miler integrates psychology, neuroscience, and embodied practices like yoga, Qi Gong, and meditation, focusing on the connection between the body, emotions, and mind. The way we move, think, and feel is shaped by physiological, neurological, and emotional systems influenced by our environment. Recognizing patterns in nervous system responses, habits, and adaptability helps refine them to better support current and future needs. Through her work, she provides practical tools to enhance balance, energy, and mental clarity, helping individuals connect with their authentic way of being.
Contact improvisation invites us to perceive ourselves more expansively—not just as a body, but as a field of possibilities. It transcends individualistic thinking and leads us into a shared space, where we truly perceive each other and co-create a dance where both of us lead. It expands our attention from the separate "I" to the shared body, the shared becoming. Every encounter becomes a co-creation that supports and empowers, transforming the private self into a shared, coexisting being.
Žan Perko is a somatic therapist, teacher of authentic movement and contact improvisation, interdisciplinary artist, and facilitator of group processes, focused on personal growth and embodied awareness. With experience in psycho-somatic integration, energy work, and group dynamics, he creates safe and transformative spaces where individuals can explore connection, boundaries, and conscious presence. Žan's work is aimed at guiding people toward deeper self-understanding and authentic expression.
During the Guardians Festival, we will explore the flow of the five elements—Water, Wood, Fire, Metal, and Earth—through five Qi Gong practices, each dedicated to one element. Following the natural cycle of transformation, Water nourishes Wood, Wood fuels Fire, Fire shapes Metal, Metal transforms Water, and Earth harmonizes them all. Each practice will embody an animal form connected to its element, allowing you to experience diverse movements and sensations. This approach blends Taoist wisdom with modern science, targeting meridians, organs, and the fascial system. As we move, we release emotional layers stored within each element, promoting energetic balance. White Tiger Qi Gong bridges body, breath, and spirit, supporting transformation throughout the festival.
Tamara Miler integrates psychology, neuroscience, and embodied practices like yoga, Qi Gong, and meditation, focusing on the connection between the body, emotions, and mind. The way we move, think, and feel is shaped by physiological, neurological, and emotional systems influenced by our environment. Recognizing patterns in nervous system responses, habits, and adaptability helps refine them to better support current and future needs. Through her work, she provides practical tools to enhance balance, energy, and mental clarity, helping individuals connect with their authentic way of being.
Qi-Yo blends Qi Gong and Yoga, preserving their essence while creating a fluid, structured practice. Qi Gong refines energy dynamics, while Yoga strengthens posture and mobility. This approach enhances breath efficiency, nervous system regulation, and movement quality. A key focus is neural mobilization, improving coordination and reducing restrictions for greater ease and adaptability. By integrating these elements, Qi-Yo balances energy and biomechanics, offering a connected and effortless movement experience. It’s a comprehensive practice for those seeking both physical and internal awareness.
Tamara Miler integrates psychology, neuroscience, and embodied practices like yoga, Qi Gong, and meditation, focusing on the connection between the body, emotions, and mind. The way we move, think, and feel is shaped by physiological, neurological, and emotional systems influenced by our environment. Recognizing patterns in nervous system responses, habits, and adaptability helps refine them to better support current and future needs. Through her work, she provides practical tools to enhance balance, energy, and mental clarity, helping individuals connect with their authentic way of being.
Communication extends beyond words - our bodies are constantly expressing, sensing, and adapting. This workshop explores how the body communicates: internal (sensations, emotions, thoughts), external (physical, social, and environmental interactions), and their impact on consciousness. Through movement and awareness, we uncover how non-verbal signals shape perception, relationships, and self-understanding. By reconnecting with our body’s natural intelligence, we cultivate psychological flexibility, presence, and authentic expression.
Movement is a powerful tool for self-exploration and well-being, shaping not only the body but also the mind. With a background in dance, sports, acrobatics, and mindfulness, Anže explored how different movement disciplines influence psychological flexibility and the way we navigate life. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Kinesiology, his focus is on how movement impacts adaptability and self-awareness. By creating spaces for exploration and growth, movement becomes a way to cultivate authenticity, resilience, and deeper self-acceptance in an ever-changing world.
Movement is a part of us. It is an expression of the body, freedom, playfulness, and exploration. Through movement, we discover our roots and awaken a sense of connection with nature and ourselves. It’s about more than just gaining strength or flexibility - it’s about how we feel when we free our bodies from expectations and surrender to the flow.
Primal movement includes natural motions we’ve performed unconsciously since childhood: crawling, quadrupedal movement, deep squats, and other ground-based forms of movement.
The focus is on sensing the body and allowing movement to flow naturally, restoring strength, softness, and a deep connection with oneself.
Tine is a passionate explorer of movement, sensation, and breath.
He has always sought ways to approach life differently, to see it through his own eyes - free from limitations and societal habits. Where others asked, "Why?" Tine’s inner voice always said, "Why not?"
As a teacher of natural movement, he inspires people to rediscover the free mover within - one with limitless potential, waiting to be awakened and expressed in a way that is unique to each body.
Awaken your body with natural and energizing movement. This session combines calisthenics, mobility, and animal flow to enhance strength, flexibility, and coordination. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced mover, this practice will help you feel strong, agile, and deeply connected to your body.
You will learn simple breath and movement techniques to cultivate a sense of calm, strength, and balance. The practice supports mind-body awareness, improving energy, focus, and overall well-being. You will also gain practical tools that you can integrate into daily life anytime, anywhere.
Koen Vaessen is a certified personal trainer and breathwork instructor from the Netherlands. Passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and build lasting strength—physically, mentally, and energetically. His approach blends functional movement, calisthenics, and ancient breathwork practices, offering simple, effective tools to improve energy, focus, and overall well-being.
At Guardians Festival, where deep conversations, transformational experiences, and high-energy activities take place, it’s essential to stay grounded, balanced, and connected to your body. Koen’s workshops provide the space to breathe, move, and reset so you can fully enjoy and integrate your festival experience.
In this workshop, we will explore the connection between the body, breath, and mind through Qi Gong and Kung Fu. With the help of gentle movements, breathing exercises, and basic techniques, we will build strength, flexibility, and inner balance. The goal of the workshop is to improve physical well-being, calm the mind, and deepen the connection with oneself. It is suitable for all experience levels.
Andrej Zupančič is a dedicated teacher of Qi Gong and traditional Shaolin Kung Fu.
In his teaching, he emphasizes mindfulness, inner peace, and balance, creating a welcoming environment for students of all levels. Through gentle movements, breath control, and meditation, he helps develop physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual growth.
In Kung Fu, he focuses on strength, flexibility, and vitality, teaching practical techniques, forms, self-defense, and breath control, which improve both physical fitness and mental well-being.
With dedication, he guides his students on the path to discovering their full potential.
In this workshop, we will explore the connection between the body, breath, and mind through Qi Gong and Kung Fu. With the help of gentle movements, breathing exercises, and basic techniques, we will build strength, flexibility, and inner balance. The goal of the workshop is to improve physical well-being, calm the mind, and deepen the connection with oneself. It is suitable for all experience levels.
In his teaching, he emphasizes mindfulness, inner peace, and balance, creating a welcoming environment for students of all levels. Through gentle movements, breath control, and meditation, he helps develop physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual growth.
In Kung Fu, he focuses on strength, flexibility, and vitality, teaching practical techniques, forms, self-defense, and breath control, which improve both physical fitness and mental well-being.
With dedication, he guides his students on the path to discovering their full potential.
At the beginning of the ecstatic dance practice, Manca will guide an embodiment practice, focusing on feeling and connecting with our primal body. The embodiment practice transforms into Ecstatic Dance, an inner journey, an authentic moving practice where we can experience presence and ecstasy. It creates a direct connection between body, mind, and spirit, allowing us to merge with ourselves. During the dance, we are fully present in our body and space. Through movement, we discover our unique expression and free ourselves from the causes of movement and thinking that no longer serve us.
Manca explores the depths of her inner world through movement. Her journey is filled with a love for dance, contact improvisation, embodiment, and yoga, where she expresses the connection between body and spirit through movement. In recent years, she has deepened her spiritual practice, sensing energies that transcend the physical and reach into subtle realms. With her presence and knowledge, she frees people from old patterns of thinking, movement, and perception of their own bodies and the world around them. Her mission is to awaken true freedom and joy of being in others.
Through guided dance, we will open all seven directions (East, North, West, South, Mother Earth, Great Spirit, Heart) in a ceremonial space, following the tradition that originates from the Moon Dance.
The dance will guide us in opening fragments of ourselves on all levels – physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual.
We will connect with Life as something greater than ourselves, while also anchoring deeply into the awareness that everything is already within us.
Awakening the sacredness of Life through dance, movement, music, and connection with nature.
Kahani Cosmica is a sacred space where women return to themselves, to their full expression through dance, rituals, and sisterhood. We honor the beauty of life, the interweaving of endings and beginnings, where death and creation coexist.
In this space, feminine and masculine energies find balance, dancing together in continuous harmony.
We tell the stories of Life and the Universe, flowing through us like waterfalls. Each month, we return them to Mother Earth, infused with our blood as a sacred offering. Through them, we heal one another - simply because we allow ourselves to share.
This space is held by dancers, creators, and choreographers Eva Skledar and Manca Langus.
You are invited to a unique workshop where you will explore a deeper connection with your body through self-massage, conscious touch, and free movement. Martina will guide you into the world of Conscious Touch® and relaxation, while Barbara will lead you through dance and movement for free expression.
The combination of these two practices will allow for tension release, the opening of flow, an energy boost, and a deeper connection with yourself. Connect body, mind, and spirit, and let movement lead you to a state of inner harmony.
Ecstatic dance is a freeform, expressive movement practice where you let go of judgments and dance without words. We warm up through the earth elements, tuning into our heartbeats and making every cell of our body smile. As you continue to explore your body’s natural rhythm, you’ll release tension and deepen your connection with yourself and others. This safe, non-verbal space fosters personal freedom, creativity, and joy. Join us for a liberating journey of self-expression, as you move, flow, and celebrate through dance! No experience required—just bring your authentic self.
Vlatka Bašić has been dancing since birth, passionately surrendering to her body’s natural flow. With a background in contemporary dance, she now shares her wisdom as a dance and yoga teacher. Through improvisation, Vlatka explores the concept of movement channeled through the body, rather than controlled by the mind. Her practice is a healing journey, where the connection to music becomes so deep that the beats almost seem visual. This organic movement fosters a space of self-expression, connection, and transformation.
Through free work and observation, as well as gathering elements for painting directly from nature, we will explore inner feelings and find inspiration in the colors, textures, and shapes of the natural world. The workshop offers a space for personal growth, relaxation, and deepening the connection with the environment, turning art into a meditative experience that opens the doors to intuition.
Adna Lainšček is an artist and certified Art Life mentor who combines painting, intuitive creation, and therapeutic approaches in her work. Her art tells stories filled with emotions, symbolism, and mysticism. Through innovative workshops, including forest therapy, she guides participants toward inner calm and creative expression. Her mission is to inspire, heal, and help people discover their creative power.
Let’s forget all the learned expectations about painting. Creativity is not something that is only accessible to a few talented individuals. Creative energy is the fundamental building block of the universe and is responsible for everything we see around us and feel within ourselves. In this Creative Alchemy workshop, we will connect with our inner silence through a short meditation and breathing techniques, entering the present moment.
Accompanied by live music, we will allow our intuition to guide us through sensations and intention into colors and lines. We will surrender to the creation process and observe how a unique reflection of our boundless inner landscape unfolds on the canvas before us. To conclude, we will explore the interpretations of these inner reflections together. You are warmly invited to this alchemical journey!
Klemen Orešnik is from Škofja Loka, a curious soul and researcher of creative potential, which he believes exists within each of us. After powerful mystical experiences 10 years ago, he fell in love with the incredible diversity of nature and our deep connection to all of creation. These revelations led him on a path of personal growth, mysticism, and creative expression, through which he reconnected with himself and found the inspiration to translate the intangible spheres of existence into tangible products. Through various media, he creates under the brand SuryaRay Lab of Creative Alchemy, where he aims to infuse the magic of life into our hearts.
In this workshop, we will awaken our creative energy and create with ethically sourced natural feathers. You will have the opportunity to craft magical feather creations that will support and empower you on your journey.
We will create:
We will surrender to intuition and together bring magical feather creations to life.
Teja discovered her love for creating with feathers in her teenage years, and since then, this love has been growing and evolving. In addition to creating, her goal is to share her love and knowledge with others. That’s why she will share the magic of creating with feathers with us, and together we will awaken our creative energy. In a creative circle, she offers a space where you can express yourself creatively and discover your creative energy and the magic of feathers. You are invited to experience the magic of creating with feathers!
Dreamcatchers are sacred objects that open powerful energetic portals. They connect you with your being and awaken your spiritual dimension. In this workshop, you will be guided through a deep ritual of dreamcatcher creation, activating the flow of sacred energy that leads you through the process. Each dreamcatcher is made from natural materials, with a crystal woven into its web, assigning it a specific purpose. The intention of the workshop is to create a powerful energetic tool that supports you in a specific area of your life where you currently need a shift and guidance.
Anja is a bit of a scientist, a bit of an artist, but above all, a seeker of spiritual truths and dimensions of existence. She is a great lover of crystals and has found the greatest joy in creating since childhood, as it fills her heart. She adores nature, where she always reconnects with herself. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with those close to her. Her desire is to bring clarity, sacredness, and love to this planet. In the dreamcatcher-making workshop, she shares this vision of unconditional love with you, so you can bring this magic into your own world.
The panel discussion on the theme The Path of Building Community brings together experts who will share their insights and experiences with us. Katja, Petra, Marko, and Manuel will explore the actual process of building communities, the importance of relationships, and the systems that support their development. They will discuss how communities are not only about physical space but also involve connection, co-creation, and the search for common values that enable sustainable development and harmonious interactions among members. This will be an opportunity to exchange ideas and explore new approaches to building stronger and more connected communities.
Anja is a bit of a scientist, a bit of an artist, but above all, a seeker of spiritual truths and dimensions of existence. She is a great lover of crystals and has found the greatest joy in creating since childhood, as it fills her heart. She adores nature, where she always reconnects with herself. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with those close to her. Her desire is to bring clarity, sacredness, and love to this planet. In the dreamcatcher-making workshop, she shares this vision of unconditional love with you, so you can bring this magic into your own world.
The roundtable on the topic of Mastery of well-being brings together experts and individuals with profound life experiences, such as Tamara, and Grega, who will share their perspectives and knowledge on biohacking, human functionality, and tools for achieving optimal well-being. They will discuss various approaches to self-healing, how to optimize physical and mental capabilities, and how to develop sustainable habits that support inner balance. This roundtable will be an opportunity to seek answers to questions on how to achieve health and vitality in the modern world, and which methods and techniques can assist us in creating a more refined and balanced life.
Anja is a bit of a scientist, a bit of an artist, but above all, a seeker of spiritual truths and dimensions of existence. She is a great lover of crystals and has found the greatest joy in creating since childhood, as it fills her heart. She adores nature, where she always reconnects with herself. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with those close to her. Her desire is to bring clarity, sacredness, and love to this planet. In the dreamcatcher-making workshop, she shares this vision of unconditional love with you, so you can bring this magic into your own world.
The workshop will be divided into two parts. The first part will be a theoretical introduction and an opportunity to get to know each other, followed by a visual presentation of the renovation of Hiša Virstan and the sharing of best practices. Then, we will dive into an experiential exploration of natural materials, where we will get to know the materials used in natural construction with our eyes closed.
At the end, we will gather in a circle to share our experiences of exploring materials through touch and conclude the workshop.
After the workshop, we will open a space for a two-hour free consultation session for quick architectural/construction advice.
Vesna and Jošt are the creators of House Virstan, where they are sustainably restoring vernacular architectural heritage – their home. Professionally, they are engaged in architectural design and civil engineering through Mitra Studio, as well as business and personal coaching under the name Zet Happer. They are developing their ancestral estate based on permaculture principles and exploring life.
Parenting From Within: Building Resilience in Yourself and Your Child
Parenting isn’t just about raising strong children—it’s about raising yourself first. Our kids don’t learn from what we say; they learn from how we live. When you develop self-awareness, emotional honesty, and make choices aligned with your values, you create a foundation for your child’s resilience. If you are emotionally grounded and handle life’s challenges with calm and clarity, your child will instinctively follow that example. True resilience starts with you—because raising strong children begins with raising yourself.
Sara Isaković, the most successful Slovenian swimmer, won a silver Olympic medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, marking the peak of her career. She has found her calling in exploring the brain (U.S. Navy SEALs, Marines, Olympians) and working in the field of performance psychology. With a degree in neuropsychology from Berkeley and a master's from San Diego, she helps athletes, pilots, musicians, and business professionals achieve top performance and develop mental resilience for optimal execution in high-pressure moments.
Blood Rites and Feminine Seasons - unlocking feminine and motherhood creative and leadership potential
The Blood Rites and Feminine Seasons workshop presents what blood rites are, their significance for women and life growth, how they connect us with nature and the menstrual cycle, what supports us during these transitions, and how we can heal past transitions through new ones. We will explore each season, focusing on summer and autumn as opportunities to unlock creativity and leadership. What can we do in our 20s and 30s to support this process? What practices and resources can help us prepare? The workshop includes reflective questions and a short meditation.
Irena Jamšek Halas is a healer of women's roots and a nurturer of holistic women's health through all seasons of life. She is dedicated to studying the birth of a woman and her identity in different life stages, as well as providing practical support during transformative transitions—especially the journey into motherhood and later, the transition through menopause. She is a manual body therapist specializing in women's health, a facilitator and coach, a prenatal and postpartum preparation guide, a birth and postpartum doula, and a leader of women's circles and experiential workshops.
Birth of a Mother - untold dimensions of pregnancy, birth and beyond in relation to our identity shaping and creativity blueprint
During the workshop, we will talk about how when the baby is born, so is the mother, and what the arrival of a child and childbirth mean for a mother’s body, psyche and identity. We will explore the often overlooked energetic and spiritual aspects of childbirth, which, through the unconscious, influence the physical part of birth, the transition into motherhood and its integration into a woman’s identity (matrescence).
Since women give birth to more than just children we will also talk about how our own births, time in the womb, and the first months after birth shape our creativity blueprint. The workshop includes reflective questions and a short meditation.
Irena Jamšek Halas is a healer of women's roots and a nurturer of holistic women's health through all seasons of life. She is dedicated to studying the birth of a woman and her identity in different life stages, as well as providing practical support during transformative transitions—especially the journey into motherhood and later, the transition through menopause. She is a manual body therapist specializing in women's health, a facilitator and coach, a prenatal and postpartum preparation guide, a birth and postpartum doula, and a leader of women's circles and experiential workshops.
If we want to be the Guardians, as the festival is called, paying attention to the way we raise and educate children is crucial. Children create the future, and their minds and emotions also shape the way and content of learning. If we desire a better future, the upbringing and education of our descendants must reflect this. Therefore, we have prepared a workshop on homeschooling, which allows children to fully develop their potential. The workshop will be led by Mateja De Laat, a pioneer of homeschooling in Slovenia, and Katja Tomšič, the founder of the alternative family association Naš plac. First, we will discuss the legislation that defines homeschooling, followed by a conversation about its advantages and challenges, which will also include the principles of nature-based learning. In the second part, we will present a good practice example of creating a community where homeschooling parents provide their children with a more free and beautiful learning journey.
I am a mother, author, researcher, historian, and lover of all living things. For the past 15 years, I have been homeschooling my children. Throughout this journey, I developed the concept of Natural Learning, which takes a holistic approach to education and teaching.
I was one of the main initiators behind the creation of a website dedicated to homeschooling and the connection of parents and children. I am the author of two books, numerous popular science articles, and two scientific papers. I have participated in two GHEX conferences and have appeared in various media outlets to introduce homeschooling to the Slovenian public.
Katja Tomšič is an academic designer who allowed motherhood to guide her toward creating natural solutions for families with preschool and school-age children. In this spirit, she and her husband founded the alternative family association Naš plac in 2020, located in Volčji Potok. Katja is also active in the field of visual arts, developing methods that enable individuals to express themselves creatively and freely. She is a devoted advocate of natural living and a passionate lover of the Slovenian mountains.
Experiential workshop on herb gathering and preparing natural herbal medicine.
I will introduce plants that can be gathered from meadows or forest edges, and from them, we can prepare additions to our diet or store them for the winter months to support our immune system (in the form of pesto, tea, tincture, macerate, etc.). Herbs are an unlimited source of creativity, so I will share many ideas for their use and recipes with you. Returning to nature slows down our life pace, and through this workshop, you will see your green surroundings in a completely different light. A walk in nature can become a trip to the market of nature, where a flower grows for every ailment.
Dunja Perko revives the sacred medicine that has traditionally been present in the Slovenian region. Herbs were placed in her cradle, as her great-grandmother taught her about herbal gathering from an early age. She returned to the use of herbs when facing her own challenges. She personally explored the therapeutic benefits of deadly nightshade and fly agaric. She further deepened her knowledge by studying the use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes. In her work, she integrates transactional analysis, traditional Chinese medicine, Tesla metamorphosis, and various shamanic healing techniques. Recently, she has dedicated herself to janzu (holistic water therapy).
The lecture will focus on the attention disorder known as ADHD/ADD. The aim of the lecture is to approach the diagnosis from a different perspective, where the focus is not on the problems and negative traits, but rather on finding possible solutions and discovering strengths through understanding. The topic will be presented through personal experience of living with ADHD, as well as work in elementary schools in this area. We will touch on the medical perspective and pharmacological approaches, with an emphasis on non-pharmacological, natural approaches.
The speaker will be Matic Novak, MSc in Health Promotion, who works with children diagnosed with ADHD/ADD in elementary schools and through the association Blue Heroes. He is also active in the Institute for the Development of ADHD Potential, which focuses on research and educational work in this field.
At a time when modern society is facing an increasing mental health crisis, a loss of meaning, and alienation, more and more people are turning to ancient sacred medicines. In this panel discussion, we will explore their potential in healing individuals and communities, fostering spiritual growth, and restoring balance between humans and nature. Together with experts and practitioners, we will discuss experiences, scientific research, and the ethical and cultural aspects of using these powerful tools in the modern world.
Anja is a bit of a scientist, a bit of an artist, but above all, a seeker of spiritual truths and dimensions of existence. She is a great lover of crystals and has found the greatest joy in creating since childhood, as it fills her heart. She adores nature, where she always reconnects with herself. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with those close to her. Her desire is to bring clarity, sacredness, and love to this planet. In the dreamcatcher-making workshop, she shares this vision of unconditional love with you, so you can bring this magic into your own world.
Avtentičnost nas kliče nazaj h koreninam in naše slovanske korenine so zelo močne. So pa drugačne od tega, kar se v tem času in prostoru podaja kot resnično. Marsikatera "strupena" rastlina je prav zaradi te oznake postala "prepovedana" in posledično zavita v tančico skrivnosti, stigmatizacije in tabujev in izgubilo se je marsikatero vedenje. Volčja češnja in rdeča mušnica sta le dva taka primera svete medicine. V okviru predavanja bom predstavila njuno uporabo v terapevtske namene in za potrebe osebne transformacije. Volčja češnja pomaga pri prizemljevanju. Mušnica pa odpira nova znanja.
Dunja Perko oživlja sveto medicino, ki je bila tradicionalno prisotna v slovenskem prostoru. Zelišča so ji bila položena v zibelko, saj jo je že prababica poučevala o nabiranju zelišč. K uporabi zelišč se je vrnila, ko je imela svoje izzive. Sama je preizkusila terapevtske koristi volčje češnje in rdeče mušnice. Izkušnje je nadgradila s študijem uporabe psihadelikov v terapevtske namene. Pri svojem delu integrira transakcijsko analizo, tradicionalno kitajsko medicino, tesla metamorfozo in različne tehnike šamanskega zdravljenja. V zadnjem času se je posvetila janzuju (celostnim terapijam v vodi).
This meeting is a living exploration of our humanity, feelings, emotions, and how consciousness reveals itself in the present moment. We will explore the boundaries and possibilities of the body, mind, and spirit. It is a space where we deconstruct ingrained patterns and connect with others on a vibrational level. Approaches such as somatic tracking, constellations, and energetic processing are used to support personal growth, self-trust, and authentic expression. Each session is a co-created experience, shaped by the unique vitality of the group or individual.
Žan Perko is a somatic therapist, teacher of authentic movement and contact improvisation, interdisciplinary artist, and facilitator of group processes, focused on personal growth and embodied awareness. With experience in psycho-somatic integration, energy work, and group dynamics, he creates safe and transformative spaces where individuals can explore connection, boundaries, and conscious presence. Žan's work is aimed at guiding people toward deeper self-understanding and authentic expression.
Forest therapy for adults offers an escape from everyday life and an opportunity for deep relaxation. Through mindfulness, creativity, and connection with nature, participants discover inner peace, strengthen intuition, and balance emotions. Silent observation, gentle movement, and artistic expression help release stress and encourage personal growth. The forest becomes a space for reflection, inspiration, and reconnection with oneself.
Adna Lainšček is an artist and certified Art Life mentor who combines painting, intuitive creation, and therapeutic approaches in her work. Her art tells stories filled with emotions, symbolism, and mysticism. Through innovative workshops, including forest therapy, she guides participants toward inner calm and creative expression. Her mission is to inspire, heal, and help people discover their creative power.
Forest therapy for children offers a safe haven where the noise of everyday life gives way to the quiet embrace of nature. Through mindfulness, creative expression, and genuine connection with the forest, children gradually enter a state of deep relaxation. In this space of gentle observation, playful movement, and artistic exploration, tension is released, emotions are balanced, intuition is strengthened, and a sense of inner peace begins to blossom. The forest becomes a sanctuary of inspiration, a place for reflection, and a bridge to deeper connection with oneself.
Adna Lainšček is an artist and certified Art Life mentor who combines painting, intuitive creation, and therapeutic approaches in her work. Her art tells stories filled with emotions, symbolism, and mysticism. Through innovative workshops, including forest therapy, she guides participants toward inner calm and creative expression. Her mission is to inspire, heal, and help people discover their creative power.
This is a hands-on, exploratory workshop focused on natural dyeing and a journey into the invisible. Each child will create their own unique, ritual cloth. They can later use it on a personal altar, place it somewhere special, or even sew it into something meaningful.
We’ll be using the Japanese technique tataki zome, also known as eco-printing. With small hammers, we will imprint fresh flowers directly onto fabric.
Due to the use of hammers, the workshop is suitable for children aged 6 and up.
Romana Brina is the creator and founder of Brinas Studio, a natural dyeing atelier where she explores the intersection of color, nature, and sensory experience. After several years in the corporate world, she followed her deeper calling and became a self-taught natural dyer.
Her work is rooted in the exploration of new ways to apply natural dyes, textures, and pigments, revealing the unpredictability and beauty of natural materials.
Her workshops are a sensory, experimental journey into the world of natural pigments and the invisible realms that emerge through the process.
Every month, she also hosts the Colors & the Invisible Children's Academy at her studio.
"Colors and the invisible" is a research-experiential workshop on natural dyeing and a journey into the unseen. Each participant will dye their own unique, ritualistic cloth. If desired, it can later be used on an altar, in another special place, or even sewn into something else. We will dye using the Japanese technique "tataki zome," also known as eco-printing. Using hammers, we will imprint flowers onto the fabric. Alongside the dyeing, we will observe inner processes and address any creative blockages that may arise.
Romana Brina is the creator and founder of Brinas Studio, a natural dyeing studio where she explores the interplay of color, nature, and sensory experience. After a several-year career in the corporate world, she followed her deeper calling and became a self-taught natural dyeing expert. Her work is based on exploring new ways of applying natural dyes, textures, and pigments, revealing the unpredictability and beauty of natural materials. Her workshops are a sensory, experimental experience of discovering the world of natural pigments and the unseen that emerges in the process.
We’re offering a workshop for 20 participants to create and take home a candle made by them, for them. But hey — this isn’t just a candle. It’s a ritual of oils, waxes, textures, and intention that awakens the senses. Scents (if desired), textures (you can use it on your body), and of course, the beauty of fire — the great father of all.
Rosa and Alexandra are the founders of CocoBee, a Slovenian-Venezuelan brand that creates natural candles and body care rituals inspired by both their cultures. Raised in Venezuela by their Slovenian grandmother, they blend the softness, warmth, and rhythm of Latin America with the calm, minimalism, and intentionality of Slovenia.
Join me for a magical macramé workshop where we will create colorful, unique macramé pendants and amulets with crystals!
Children will make their special pendant through simple macramé knots, weaving in a chosen crystal – their supportive friend. Crystals carry unique energies that can inspire, calm, or empower them.
During the creative process, we will develop fine motor skills, encourage creativity, connect with materials and crystals, and discover a meditative state through knotting. Each child will take home their unique amulet, which they can wear as a talisman of good luck, and we will also energetically cleanse the crystals.
See you on the macramé adventure!
Lea Kunaver is the creator behind Soluna Art, a brand offering handmade macramé decorations and jewelry infused with healing crystals. She leads beginner and advanced macramé workshops, guiding participants into a world of creativity, patience, and intuition.
She finds inspiration in mythical figures and stories, ancient traditions, and life philosophies. Dancing with forest fairies, hugging trees, running with wolves, and wandering through remote hills are all part of her everyday life.
Lea weaves the mysticism of Nature into her macramé creations, each knot carrying deep symbolism and heartfelt presence. All of her pieces are handmade and unique, and she often creates custom designs with the intention that each piece tells its own story and holds its own power.
With gentle, child-friendly paints and skillful brushstrokes, we bring smiles to little faces and open the door to a world of imagination. Face painting is a beloved attraction at our festival, where children's faces are transformed into little works of art. Each design is unique and created with love, to brighten their day and awaken the magic within.
The workshop consists of two parts.
The first part is theoretical, where we will learn about resins and herbs, their purpose, where and how to use them.
In the second part, we will move into the practical section, where we will try different incenses (resins and herbs) and learn their usage methods (space, body, and soul cleansing).
At the end, we will gather around for a cup of tea.
Each participant will also receive a gift that they can use immediately after the workshop. Please bring a notebook and pen, as well as a water bottle.
Žiga uses original music to help people awaken joy, courage, faith, and hope in every cell of their being. With his ever-present smile, he brings peace and happiness into any space. Through water cleansing actions that he leads around the world, he raises awareness and connects the unconscious hidden parts of us with the reality we see before us. He leads fire circles aimed at quality socializing, connection, reverence, conversation, singing, and dancing. He writes inspiring/zen stories for both young and old. He organizes nature expeditions (Pristine Journeys), teaching people how to collaborate with, learn from, and respect nature. He became enchanted by incense from a young age, when fire took him under its wing and began teaching him. Currently, he dedicates more and more time to working with divine presence and exploring spiritual journeys that have a global impact.
Nevrotransformative breathing is a technique that has powerful effects on the physical, emotional, mental, and energetic levels. With deep relaxation of physical tension, you will also be able to release emotional blockages during the breathing work. Therefore, it’s not unusual if you find yourself crying, laughing, or feeling vitality, joy, relaxation, calmness, and contentment during the guided session. No prior knowledge is required.
For this breathing session, I’ve chosen the theme "Shine of Light," where love will be activated within us, and we will enter the portal of pure light. At the beginning of the session, we will connect and share how we feel, creating a safe and supportive environment for our further processes. The music will be live. Žiga Miklavc will accompany us with instruments (drums, flutes, bells, rattles, didgeridoo...) and will support us during the integration phase, allowing you to fully disconnect and reset deeply.
Lili Gavrilović is an experienced therapist who has spent the last 20 years refining her knowledge in Ayurveda, traditional Chinese massage, reflexology, Yumeiho, breathing techniques, yoga, somatics, body unlocking therapy, and spiritual journeys.
She is a pioneer of the Dearmouring method in Slovenia, passionate about how it combines therapeutic modalities of the body, mind, and energy. As she developed into a strong therapist, she went through many layers of healing, which gave her the ability to hold space for transformations occurring on both individual and group levels in her work. She is the founder of Lili Studio, where she has dedicated her life to bringing inspiration, support, healing, and change into people's lives.
She works on multiple levels, always with loving presence and without judgment. She is the creative leader of the Lili Studio workshops, which are fluid and powerful, where individuals can reconnect with their essence and fundamental beauty. She works from a place of deep love and empathy, teaching people not only how to nurture their essence but also how to spark change in others and offer true compassion to those less fortunate. Currently, she is dedicating more time to working with divine presence and exploring spiritual journeys that have a global impact. Above all, she is a creative and joyful person who demonstrates every day that she lives her truth.
In this workshop, you'll learn how breath can connect your body and mind, helping you feel more grounded and in control. Through techniques like deep yogic breathing and alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana), you'll discover how to calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and improve focus and clarity by regulating your breath. You'll also learn how to balance your energy levels, whether you need grounding or an uplift, and enhance emotional resilience for better self-regulation. This workshop is for anyone seeking calm, tension release, and a deeper connection with themselves—whether you're new to breathwork or experienced. In a fast-paced world, your breath is your anchor. Join us to reset, recharge, and take that balance beyond the festival.
Koen Vaessen is a certified personal trainer and breathwork instructor from the Netherlands. Passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and build lasting strength—physically, mentally, and energetically. His approach blends functional movement, calisthenics, and ancient breathwork practices, offering simple, effective tools to improve energy, focus, and overall well-being.
At Guardians Festival, where deep conversations, transformational experiences, and high-energy activities take place, it’s essential to stay grounded, balanced, and connected to your body. Koen’s workshops provide the space to breathe, move, and reset so you can fully enjoy and integrate your festival experience.
Breathing is a wonderful practice that takes you deep within yourself and helps you find inner healing and the healer within. Through various techniques of energy movement and bodily sensations, we achieve a deep connection with the body. All of this is supported by instruments such as the shamanic drum, crystal bowls, and other ceremonial instruments. Breath opens you through sound, which accelerates cellular healing through vibrations. You must feel the breath and completely surrender to it, as it benefits not only your body but also your energetic body. Through breathing, we purify the body by delivering oxygen to every cell, while also clearing energy blockages from our field. In this way, we ensure that we are filled with pure and beautiful prana, which is all around us, and we use it through the breath. Our ancestors gathered in circles, breathed together, and connected through breath, which led to harmony between their hearts. We breathe together, as one big heart.
Dejan is a mystic and explorer of the unknown, hailing from the serene hills of Haloze. In his workshops, he combines his inner journey with creations that he shares with others. Breath means everything to him. His deep connection with nature and plants has given him even greater insight into himself, leading him onto a mystical path of breath and medicine.
Every individual has the capacity to create space for ease of being and joy. The key lies in learning how to work with oneself, rather than against oneself, while maintaining curiosity and acceptance. The workshop is an invitation to explore oneself through shadow work, somatics, and methods of integrative psychotherapy. In this 120-minute workshop, through bodily experience and inner insight, the opportunity will open for recognizing the unconscious and understanding how to use it for the benefit of oneself and others.
Viktoria is a somatic practitioner and researcher of inner worlds. Through somatics and shadow work, she helps people deepen their connection with themselves and recognize unconscious patterns. Her work is based on bodily experience, inner connection, and the integration of shadows. She believes that the paths leading individuals to personal joy are as numerous as the people in the world. At the same time, she trusts in methods that encourage a person to step onto their own authentic path of growth.
Dream Creator nudi duhovna putovanja, festivale, retreatove, ceremonije i ritualne proizvode koji bude ono što vam je zapisano u zvijezdama.
The company unites heartfelt creators who, with great dedication and love, craft sacred objects and ritual items in Slovenia. At the festival, you can explore a selection of handcrafted treasures at our exhibition spaces - dream catchers with crystals, space sprays, ceremonial feather fans, ritual incense chalices, smudges, pendulums, ritual lights, kimonos, and ritual packages.
Guardians Festival is proudly organized by Dream Creator.
Create a personalized star map – a unique map of the night sky from that unforgettable moment.
We have developed an online platform connected to global space agency databases, allowing for an exceptionally precise rendering of the positions of stars, planets, and constellations. You can also order your star map at the Guardians Festival.
A star map is the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one on any special occasion— the birth of a child, a birthday, a wedding, an anniversary, the launch of a business, moving into a new home, and more.
Mayarula is primarily a natural rejuvenating skincare line for the face and body, created by Master of Pharmacy Darja.
All products are handcrafted with love and carry the CosmEthically Active and Organic certifications, guaranteeing their effectiveness and premium organic ingredients.
A special highlight of the collection is the unique room sprays infused with crystals. With a refined selection of essential oils, they create a harmonious atmosphere, elevate the energy of a space, and support you whenever you need it. The aroma line also includes Mayarula aroma jewelry – clay jewelry that can be scented with essential oils, allowing you to enjoy delightful fragrances that gradually release throughout the day.
Mayarula encourages a deep connection with nature and oneself.
Solspel creates jewelry for empowered women who dare to shine their light. Crafted with raw crystals and high-quality metals, each piece is designed to honor your highest potential and align with your current intention. Every piece is handmade with love and attention, featuring handpicked stones that make each creation truly unique.
Founded by designer Spela, Solspel collaborates with a team of skilled Balinese artisans who have passed down the tradition of silversmithing for generations. Spela believes in giving back, donating 5-10% of profits to an orphanage in Indonesia. One of Solspel’s recent contributions helped fund surgery for a young man whose hand was severely injured in a motorcycle accident.
By choosing Solspel, you choose yourself—and a more connected, compassionate world.
Theias Art will share with you her unique creations made with cruelty free~ethically sourced feathers. She creates feather jewelry, hair accessories, dreamcatchers, smudge fans and other magical feather creations made to empower us on our journey. Each creation is quality made with lots of love and care.
Theias Art mission is to share the beauty and magic of feathers and to remind us of the power feathers hold and how much lightness and magic they can bring in our lives. Come and find out more and feel the magic of feathers. You will also have the opportunity to create your feather creation at Theias Art workshop, where she will share her love and joy for creating with feathers with you.
The purpose of our brand is to create beautiful and versatile pieces of clothing made from entirely upcycled materials - we are sourcing vintage silk sarees (traditional indian garments) and giving them a new life by converting them into flowy and comfy, unisex and freesize kimonos, dresses, jumpsuits, pants and other pieces of clothing - Therefore each piece is made from unique piece of material. The fabrics were already worn by Indian women before they made it into our collection and because of the upcycled nature of the fabric, there can be minor imperfections which give the garments unique character and soul. Revently we also started working with organic, raw cotton - we created a beautiful collection in earthy tones, suitable for dancing, yoga and other movement practices.
I am Živa, a certified yoga teacher specializing in sound healing, guided meditations, cacao ceremonies, and women's circles. I invite you to visit my booth at the festival. I will be happy to present to you how you can reconnect with yourself and improve your well-being through yoga, sound healing, and drinking ceremonial cacao. You will also be able to buy pure ceremonial cacao from Ecuador from Cacao Laboratory, tibetan singing bowls and some other products that can support you in your everyday life. Join me on the path to a more relaxed and fulfilled life.