Day 2: Into the Forest
Breath of the Forest: Yoga Flow
Facilitator: Hemanth Hegde
Begin your day with a gentle yoga practice that encourages mindful movement, breath, and connection with the rhythms of the forest.
Spore Safari: A Fungi Foray
Facilitator: Shroom Sabha Crew
Venture into the forest with experienced mushroom guides in search of some of its most elusive inhabitants. Hone your observation skills as you learn to spot, identify, and appreciate the remarkable diversity of fungi thriving beneath your feet.
From Spore to Market: Commercial Cultivation Roundtable
Facilitator: Snehal Mane (Manegrow Mushrooms) with invited growers
Hear directly from experienced cultivators as they discuss the realities of building mushroom businesses, from production challenges to market opportunities and lessons learned.
Masterchef: Mycoverse Edition
Facilitator: OG Mushrooms
Taste, compare, and experiment with different edible mushrooms while learning how flavour, texture, and cooking techniques transform each species in the kitchen.
Fungal Decay: An Arboriculture Lens
Facilitator: Vhyom Bhatt
Discover the fascinating relationship between fungi and trees through the eyes of an arborist. Learn how decay fungi shape forest ecosystems, influence tree health, and create habitats for countless other organisms.
The Psychonaut’s Toolkit for Safe Journeys
Facilitator: Bala Yeruva
An open conversation on psychedelics, harm reduction, and community care. Explore principles of safer use, integration, and responsible engagement through evidence-based discussion.
Swim Like Mycelium
Facilitator: Partha Varanashi
What can fungi teach us about movement, flow, and connection? Through guided exploration in and around water, this playful session invites participants to experience the landscape differently, drawing inspiration from the branching networks of mycelium and the pathways that connect living systems across a watershed.
Fungal Folklore Zine Lab
Facilitators: Prithvi Kini & M (Fungi Foundation India)
Reflect on your relationship with fungi through stories, memories, and imagination before transforming them into your own handmade zine to take home.
Primitive Mycology: Forage, Clone, Cultivate
Facilitator: Shroom Sabha Crew
Get hands-on with simple techniques that reveal how mushrooms can be collected, cloned, and cultivated using accessible, low-tech methods.
Forest Frequencies
Facilitator: Alt Spaces
An immersive audiovisual experience where artists weave together ambient sound, improvisation, ecological storytelling, and somatic movement into a meditative evening of collective presence and exploration.
Rhythms of the Night
As darkness falls, gather for an unforgettable evening of music, improvisation, and unexpected collaborations. Expect immersive performances, spontaneous encounters, and sounds that carry us deep into the night.