What are you doing in February? I hope to hear you say you are going to Envision Festival! Each time I go I feel like I experience it differently and grow a little more. It’s like a conference and a party for people who love the planet, love to learn, love to play, and don’t mind getting dirty. Holla if you are going! and don’t forget your creativity, earth-friendly bug spray, sunscreen, and a headlamp.
The Envision 2016 teaser video showcases the beautiful people, lush environment, and enchanting wonderment from the 2015 gathering. Just push play, and enjoy.
This year, in its sixth installment, Envision Festival has announced another world-class music, yoga, and speaker lineup. With the goal of creating a festival that represents the harmonious blending of many different cultures, the musical acts come from nine different countries, span three continents, and represent a wide array of musical genres.
Music
Headlining acts include a rare Central American performance from England’s forefather of psychedelic electronica Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ Set) and California’s experimental world fusion favorites Beats Antique Live. Showcasing the lineup’s musical diversity, Envision rounds out headline billing with Berlin’s deep house favorite M.A.N.D.Y., the heart melting vocals of Colorado’s Elephant Revival, and a late night reggae set from St. Croix roots legend Midnite (under their current touring name Akae Beka).
Adding to the list of headlining musical acts are the sultry bass sounds of Grouch, Spoonbill, Dimond Saints, The Human Experience, Beat Fatigue and Envision six year alumni, Random Rab, who returns to deliver another world-renowned sunrise set in the jungle. Additionally, Envision is bringing a strong representation of the underground house world with Bedouin, Lee Reynolds from Desert Hearts, Tara Brooks, Atish, and Costa Rican locals Melissa O and Ivan Cespedes. Live band local favorites include Patterns and Sonambulo. See the website for the full lineup with more to be announced.
Yoga, Movement, Workshops
Envision’s emphasis on creating a platform for different cultures to coexist in a sustainable community resonates throughout the entire event as is evident in the new yoga and movement village. It features an inspiring lineup of top yoga instructors, speakers, and educators including the globally renowned and leading wellness expert David Wolfe, as well as international yoga teacher and motivational speaker to millions Rachel Brathen.
Leading yoga teachers also include the founder of the Goddess Yoga Project and renowned instructor Sianna Sherman, pioneer of the One Yoga movement in Trinidad and Tobago Troy Hadeed, and Classic Hatha Yoga master Marcos Jassan. Workshops include accomplished herbalist 7Song, architect of the New Paradigm Astrology Cooperative Kaypacha, and Envision festival co-founder and resident permaculture expert Stephen Brooks. Additional classes range from bilingual language classes and African dance to Tai Chi and biomechanical alignment.
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Envision is a true festival of the future, encompassing a cultural movement, a sustainable permaculture movement, a spiritual gathering, and an appreciation of humanity and the planet.
“I believe that by gathering in community out in nature, we create a rare opportunity for individuals to observe their value systems and inherent human motivations from a new or alternative perspective that is free of social conditioning. At a successful event, participants capture this moment and create from it a forever lasting positive impression.” – says Matt Siegel, co-founder of Envision.
Education
As part of extended efforts to spread Envision’s Core Values, Envision is launching a series of Education Retreats where those who wish to expand their experience beyond the festival may continue to learn and heal.
Be sure to take a look at the newly updated Envision website for festival facts, travel tips, FAQ, and pre/post events for the 2016 gathering.
Envision Festival takes place on the majestic shores of Uvita, Costa Rica from February 25th to 28th, 2016. Click here to get your ticket! A limited number of tickets are still available, producers expect the event to sell out. (It sold out in 2015, hint hint)
