Heatwave of the Heart – Summer Festival
- 11 Jul 2026
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- 18 Jul 2026
What is the festival about?
- Topics: Creative Expression, Live Music, Sharing/Inquiry
There are summers that tan the skin. And there are summers that melt the armor.
Heatwave of the Heart is not about temperature. It is about intensity. The kind that rises from within and asks you to loosen, to soften, to dare. A gathering where warmth is embodied. Where laughter comes easily, where truth has a pulse, where connection feels alive.
Our days move like living weather.
Active meditations that shake the dust from the system. Inquiry spaces rooted in trauma awareness, where depth is invited with care. Practices for regulating the nervous system so intensity becomes something we can dance with, not endure.
And yes, pleasure. Simple pleasure.
The pleasure of moving freely in your body. To dance with no fear. The pleasure of being seen without performance. The pleasure of shared meals, vegetarian food cooked with love by the Risk kitchen team. The pleasure of sun on skin, of resting in the grass, of spontaneous laughter that interrupts seriousness.
Fun is not an afterthought here. Enjoyment is part of the medicine. Joy is not the opposite of depth. It is one of its doors.
There is silence too. Integration. Space between the waves.
This is a festival, and also a living laboratory. Safety and wildness learning to coexist. Tenderness and fire sharing the same ground.
A collective heatwave. Not to survive. To savor. To surrender to.
Why join this festival?
- Touch workshops grounded in consent and clear communication.
- Breath journeys that open the inner landscape.
- Meditation with live music that turns the room into one breathing organism.
- Creative explorations that let expression spill beyond the rational mind.
- And a lot more.
Snaps of previous festivals
Daily schedule
- 07:30 – Morning Meditation
- 08:30 – Breakfast
- 10:00 – Morning Meeting
- 10.30 – Morning Workshop
- 13:00 – Lunch
- 14.30 – Afternoon Workshop
- 17.00 – Kundalini Meditation
- 18.00 – Dinner
- 19.00 – Evening Meditation
- 20.30 – Evening event
Festival facilitator/s
Festival details
Date
- Start: 11/Jul/2026 @ 08:30 pm
- End: 18/Jul/2026 @ 04:00 pm
Price
Language
English
Accommodation
Single room: 660 DKK / day ; Shared room: 410 DKK / day.
*Prices include food, bed linen & towel with shared bathroom. More details here.
Food
Organic vegetarian cuisine. Gluten free and dairy free options available.
What participants say
"In 2001, I had the good fortune to participate in a seminar on the Inner Judge held by Avikal. During that weekend, a new sound, from somewhere within me was released. A desire to explore what had happened began to move and the taste of a new truth appeared from the depths of the “old” me. Since then, I’ve continued on this path and this has brought me, over the years, an ever increasing harmony with myself and the world around me. At the same time, I feel I am always at the beginning of something new in this art of exploring the vastness of my inner world."
"Avikal Costantino was my teacher in a 3-year Essence training in Denmark. He turned out to be the exact 'right' teacher for me, with his provoking, and at the same time trusting-the-process and staying-one-step-behind-the-shoulder attitude. I love his clarity and find his teachings and coaching to have a perfect blend of new insights, science-based theory, and experience. With heart-warming humour, he led me to the edges of my quite stubborn conditioning, offered me (and still does to this day) a wider view, and a loving invitation beyond its boundaries. I feel deeply grateful for my association with Avikal and his work. "
I had a wonderfull and surprising journey. From having a hard time singing in public to going into a flow of unknown strenght and sharing my voice like I never did before. Getting to show all of me, every aspect of my voice - even new sides I didn't know myself, developed through the processes we went through. I felt seen, not just for the part that people usually see, but for my whole beeing. A sense of being a whole person, even though all of me isn't showing in every situation, is still with me.
This is a highly rexommendable course for both the experienced and less experienced inner journeyer. The workshop leaders are authentic, inspiring and caring.. A perfect combo for a sound journey into the unknown. The process equals unpacking gifts with fellow travelers in a playful way.
Fasttrack to love - through movement and heart connection. This training is the mostt uncomplicated and transformative self development I've ever done. To move and dance what's true in me, is a speedy way to a more healthy and loving life. I became more spaceous and loving just by participating in a few very straightforward and uncomplicated (yet intelligent) excercises, where sharing helps in understanding and integrating I am so grateful of the opportunity to participate in this training. It has given me one of my greatest life opportunities. Opportunities I was unaware of before the training.
FAQs
Is this festival suitable for me?
You are very welcome to ask for more information if you have questions about this festival or just would like to have some support in finding a natural next step on your personal journey. Especially if you are new to Osho or to meditation and/or therapy, it might be nice to have a small chat before deciding to join a process.
Please click on the “Register / Info” button on this page to ask for more information.
You will find some labels at the top of the page, such as: “everyone” or “advanced”, which can give you an idea if it is suitable for you.
What do I need to bring?
We suggest you bring:
- Comfortable clothes for the active meditations, for women a sports bra is recommended for Dynamic Meditation
- Clothes according to the seasons (even in summer the Scandinavian evenings get chilly)
- Inhouse shoes or slippers
- Outdoor walking boots or shoes if you want to explore the surrounding nature
- Swimsuit (we have lakes and swimming pool nearby)
- Notepad and pen
- Your own water bottle to use and refill
- Earplugs if you are a light sleeper
We encourage that you don’t bring too many “distractions” for yourself.
How do I book and pay for this festival?
You can book by clicking the “Register / Info” button on the page.
Then, once we get in touch with you, a deposit must be paid to secure your place. You can pay this by card (Visa, Master, Amex), or bank transfer.
The remaining balance can be paid before the event (card or bank transfer) or upon arrival by card or cash (DKK).
What happens if I need to cancel?
- In case of cancellation up until one week before the start of the festival, a cancellation fee of 400 DDK is charged.
- In case of cancellation within one week before the start of the festival, the deposit is non-refundable.
Can you pick me up from the airport / train station?
Yes! We offer pickups from the nearest airport Billund for 340 DKK, the train station in Horsens for 140 DKK and from the local bus stop in Brædstrup, free of charge. Please let us know in advance, so we can coordinate with our drivers.
For more information click here.
I have more questions, where can I find more information?
If you have other questions please visit our FAQ page by clicking here.
Get in touch to book or find out more information
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