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THE BRAINERY 🧠

The Forest Family overflows with knowledge.

Each year, the Forest Family comes together to learn from and be inspired by each other. The Brainery is a place where these experiences come alive through workshops and classes taught by the Forest Family, for the Forest Family. Unite through intentional learning at The Brainery through movement, play, crafts, panel discussions, meditation, meet-ups, and more.

Applications are now closed for 2025. Stay tuned for the Brainery Schedule to be revealed soon…


The Brainery Speakers on stage

PRESENTING THE 2025 BRAINERY SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
To Write Love On Her Arms Presents: Shell Affirmations
Presenter: To Write Love On Her Arms
Description: Join To Write Love On Her Arms as we begin Electric Forest through a mental health & crafting experience on positive self-talk and affirmations!

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Kandi Shoelaces
Presenter: Hippie FL1P
Description: Kandi Up your shoelaces! Laces and kandi provided (while supplies last).

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Troll Call!
Presenter: DJSundra
Description: Channel the fairies’ soothing melodies and the trolls’ playful energy as you open your voice and reconnect with the wild. Together, we'll create a symphony of forest magic, where every note brings balance and joy.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Magic Wands with The Instigators
Presenters: The Instigators
Description: Make a magic forest wand with the help of the infamous and hilarious Instigators. Learn techniques for high impact, easy to carry magic raves wand that keep your crew together and add to the magic of The Forest.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Learn GoGo & Flow
Presenters: Moosh & Lo
Description: Come join Moosh and Lo for an inclusive Gogo dance workshop, open to all skill levels! In this session, we'll dive into the fundamentals of Gogo.

8:30 - 9:30 PM
AbunDANCE
Presenters: Abby Carlozzo
Description: A welcoming dance class for all bodies and experience levels that invites you to reconnect with your inner child through playful movement and upbeat dance music. This class celebrates how you feel, encouraging curiosity, joy, and self-expression.

10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What Just Happened? Game Show
Presenters: The Instigators
Description: It's a Game, It's a Show. It's a Game Show!
Come and Witness the Wittiness, You Must See to Believe, to help us all try and put into words....WHAT. JUUUUUST. HAPPENED?

12 Midnight - 2:00 AM
The Great Bingo Revival
Presenters: The Great Bingo Revival
Description: If you know, you know! Join the Rev Rusty Reams, D.J.B.I.N.G.O. and the BinGO-GO dancers for a high energy funk and soul explosion featuring 100% unadulterated bingo! BINGO SAVES!

3:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Brainfreeze Comedy Show
Presenters: Madison Walser
Description: Madison Walser and an ensemble cast brings the late night laughs for The Brainery's first ever stand-up comedy showcase!

THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2025

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Sacred Sound Bath
Presenters: MadyJane
Description: This immersive sound healing workshop uses crystal bowls and other instruments to create a powerful connection between participants, the forest, and the festival energy. Through resonant vibrations, it promotes balance, vitality, and heightened awareness, deepening your sense of connection with the natural environment.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Herbal Tea Mixing
Presenter: Claire Koger
Description: Discover the art of blending herbal teas to create delicious and wellness-boosting brews in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to combine different herbs for flavor and health benefits, making your tea time both enjoyable and nourishing.

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
NARCAN Training
Presenter: End Overdose
Description: Join EndOverdose to learn the basics of harm reduction and the work that they do!

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Find Your Power
Presenter: Glen Smith Jr.
Description: This transformational course empowers you to break free from self-doubt and limiting beliefs through mindset coaching and practical strategies. You'll build unshakable confidence, align your mind and body, and create lasting fulfillment by setting goals that truly inspire you.

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Shuffle 101 with LaLa
Presenter: Lauren Corazza
Description: Master the basics of shuffle dancing and learn a group choreography! Q&A and extra shuffling tips to follow.

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
BioGlitz Glow-Up
Presenter: BioGlitz
Description: During this BioGlitz workshop, attendees will craft custom Glitz blends, learn how to design & apply personalized Glitz designs. You will learn the basics of microplastic harm & prevention - all while having fun!

3:00 - 5:00 AM - LATE NIGHT
Crafter Hours: Button Making
Presenters: The Instigators
Description: Join The Instigators for some late-night crafting fun, make some buttons and have lots of laughs!

FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Kindness Meditation
Presenter: Summer Garbarz
Description: Discover the power of self-compassion through guided meditation, meditation, reflective journaling, and interactive exercises designed to help you soften self-judgment and embrace yourself with kindness. In this heart-centered workshop, you'll learn practical techniques to quiet your inner critic, cultivate self-love, and develop a more supportive inner dialogue.

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Sensory Yoga
Presenter: Denisse Aimar
Description: Tap into your deepest, most embodied Self at The Sensory Experience, a blindfolded yoga journey designed to heighten awareness, deepen intuition, and unlock pure presence and radical self expression. Through intentional movement, breathwork, and the healing power of sound, you'll explore the body’s wisdom beyond sight, surrendering to sensation and the energy of the moment.

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
EDM Yoga
Presenter: McKenna
Description: Flow, sweat, and vibe in this high-energy yoga experience designed for the rhythm of the forest. This class blends strength-building movements, dynamic Vinyasa sequences, and dance-inspired transitions to create a full-body flow that moves with the music.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Sober Support
Presenter: Josh Radakovich
Description: This supportive workshop offers a safe, welcoming space for sober and sober-curious friends to reflect on their weekend experiences and share successes or challenges. Participants can connect openly, receive encouragement, and access helpful resources in a positive, nonjudgmental environment.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Her Forest Presents: Meet the Women of HQ
Presenter: Her Forest
Description: Real talk with the women that make Electric Forest happen!!

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Street Dance
Presenter: Vo Vera
Description: Explore the art of balance through a playful blend of yoga, hand balancing, and breakdance techniques in this all-levels workshop. You'll develop strength, alignment, and control while experimenting with creative poses and movements that bring vibrancy to your practice.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Discord Meet Up
Presenter: Sherwood Shepherds
Description: Meetup and craft with the Discord Family! Located in the Main Street Silent Disco area behind The Brainery!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Spicy Consent 101
Presenter: Aliyah Mara
Description: This workshop offers a thoughtful exploration of the nuances of consent, emphasizing clear communication, respect, and personal boundaries. Participants will gain practical tools to navigate consent confidently in all types of relationships and interactions.

3:00 AM - 5:00 AM - LATE NIGHT
Sethward’s Show & Tell Spectacular
Presenter: Sethward
Description: The ultimate late night insane "wtf did I just stumble upon" Experience. Sethward, the proud record holder for most failed auditions on AGT/Gong Show, hosts a much needed relaxing late night hang. Along with his Television set companion they play original comedy shorts based on suggestions from the audience. USA Today calls it "a comedic version of a car accident, you can't look away."

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Return To Yourself
Presenter: Mystique Awakening
Description: Discover how your body holds more than just tension in this transformative somatic movement workshop designed to release anxiety, stress, and stagnant energy. Through guided movement, breathwork, and energetic recalibration, you'll reconnect with your inner stillness and emerge feeling lighter, grounded, and deeply restored.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Cleanse Your Energy
Presenter: Mystique Awakening
Description: Learn how to protect and recharge your energy in high-vibe environments like Electric Forest with elemental techniques, energetic cleansing, and Reiki healing. This workshop will help you stay grounded, balanced, and open to the good vibes—without getting drained or overwhelmed.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Guided by Grief
Presenter: Jewell Dwomoh
Description: This gentle, supportive workshop offers space to process grief through guided meditation, ancestral-inspired rituals, and reflective writing. Together, we'll honor loss, explore the healing power of grief practices, and create room for emotional release and connection.

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Healthy, Happy Feet
Presenter: Tiffany Lodes
Description: Treat your feet to some well-deserved care with this fun and functional workshop designed to strengthen, align, and support your foundation. You'll learn simple routines to boost endurance, improve balance, and keep your feet happy and pain-free all weekend long.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PRIDE Panel
Presenter: EF HQ
Description: LGBTQ+ artists, community builders, and crew discuss "Joy as Resistance: The Importance of Creating Safe Spaces for the LGBTQ+ Communities." Q&A to follow.

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Sweets Kendamas
Presenter: Sweets Kendamas
Description: Join the official Sweets Kendamas workshop for an interactive session that covers kendama basics, skill-building tips, and a glimpse into its rich history. With live demos, mini-games, giveaways, and possible pro matchups, this all-levels workshop is packed with fun, learning, and plenty of chances to win prizes!

3:00 AM - 5:00 AM - LATE NIGHT
Sethward’s Show & Tell Spectacular
Presenter: Sethward
Description: The ultimate late night insane "wtf did I just stumble upon" Experience. Sethward, the proud record holder for most failed auditions on AGT/Gong Show, hosts a much needed relaxing late night hang. Along with his Television set companion they play original comedy shorts based on suggestions from the audience. USA Today calls it "a comedic version of a car accident, you can't look away."

SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Healing Sound Frequency
Presenter: Yvonne Clark
Description: Join Certified Yoga Therapist Yvonne Clark for a deeply restorative Sound Healing Experience using quartz crystal singing bowls tuned to the "heartbeat of the Earth". This session guides you into meditative brainwave states that promote cellular healing, chakra alignment, and a profound sense of peace throughout mind and body.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Trance Journeying
Presenter: Rizzo Nichols
Description: Explore the power of altered states in this guided trance journey using breath, sound healing, and visualization to access deeper insight and inner wisdom. You'll be gently led into a meditative experience followed by an integration circle, creating space for reflection, connection, and shared healing.

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Rest & Revive
Presenter: Bintu Traore
Description: Rest and Revive is a gentle, all-levels yoga experience that blends slow, intentional movement, breathwork, and meditation to support deep rest and renewal. This class invites you to reconnect with your body, release tension, and embrace stillness as a powerful act of self-care.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Her Forest Presents: Vision Boards with Zingara & Friends
Description: Her Forest invites Forest Family to reflect on the weekend to Vision Boards with Zingara and Friends! All supplies provided, just bring yourself to set intentions and create a visualization for your goals!