WELLNESS
TIPI VILLAGE is back again in 2025;
Groundswell’s wellness and sustainability program is loaded with free workshops, ocean dips, yoga, mindful crafts, meditation, breath work, coastal clean-ups and everything in between to encourage a healthy lifestyle, mind, body and earth.
The Tipi Village is open Saturday and Sunday- check out the full program below.
For our free workshops and events in Tipi Village, we recommend pre-registering to secure your spot, as spaces are limited for these special experiences.
Please note our no-show policy: if you're not present within 10 minutes of the start time, your spot may be given to someone waiting.
Community SWIM OUT
DATE: Saturday 11 October
TIME: 4:45am - 6am
LOCATION: Scarborough Beach
Join us on Saturday 11 October to kick off Groundswell Festival 2025 with a community swim out as the sun rises. We’ll meet early, so you’ve got time to gather some courage before taking a refreshing plunge into the waves. Stick around afterwards for our official opening and welcome to country at 6am.
LÖYLY SAUNA
DATE: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 October
TIME: Saturday 7am - 5pm, Sunday 8am - 4.30pm
LOCATION: Tipi Village
Loyly Recovery is one of Perth's emerging wellness brands, best known for its mobile saunas. They've popped up everywhere, from the Margaret River Pro, World Rugby SVNS tournament and even had the Australian Wallabies use their saunas.
They'll be returning to Groundswell for a third year, offering 45-minute sessions all weekend. So come down and experience one of Perth's most unique sauna experiences for free.
Sauna capacity: 6 people per session.
Follow @loyly.sauna on Instagram for more or visit https://loylymobilesauna.com.au/
SEA SHEPHERD
BEACH CLEAN UP
DATE: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 October
TIME: Saturday 7:30am - 9am, Sunday 8am - 4pm
LOCATION: Tipi Village
Sea Shepherd Australia is a non-profit marine conservation organisation with the mission to protect, defend and conserve the world’s oceans and marine life.
Sea Shepherd Perth Crew will be taking part in the Ground Swell Festival at Scarborough, hosting a community beach clean-up from 7:30am Saturday, as well as a fundraising and education stall across both Saturday and Sunday in the Festival Hub. Come down to help clean up your local beach, have a chat with their dedicated volunteers, or support our campaigns by purchasing official Sea Shepherd merchandise.
Please bring gloves, wear closed-in shoes, be sun smart, and bring water in your reusable bottle.
Rego link below and join the FACEBOOK EVENT HERE
UNLEASH YOUR
BREATH POWER
DATE: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 October
TIME: Saturday 8am - 8:45am & 2:15pm - 3pm, Sunday 8am - 9am
LOCATION: Tipi Village
Welcome to Unleash Your Breath Power. Where your breath becomes your greatest healer.
Owner and founder, Carolina, created this space to guide you into deeper connection, clarity, and transformation through the power of conscious breathing. Whether you’re seeking relief from stress and anxiety, a path to emotional release, or a tool to enhance performance and presence, you’re in the right place. Reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and awaken your inner vitality. This is more than just breathing, this is a journey home to yourself.
In this session, we’ll breathe into your power together with a mix of somática breathwork, conscious connected breathing and transformative breathwork.
WEAVING THE OCEAN: NET WEAVING WITH ARTIST JOYCE TASMA
DATE: Saturday 11 October
TIME: 8am - 3pm
LOCATION: Tipi Village
Learn about ocean pollution as you join in on this hands-on woven art project for all ages. Add ocean rubbish to a big net to create a curtain of beautiful colours and save rubbish from the ocean.
TAROT CARD READING
DATE: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 October
TIME: Saturday 8am - 2:30pm, Sunday 8am - 4pm
LOCATION: Tipi Village
FEE: from $40 reading
Back for their fifth year running, Gypsy Love Psycic has years of experience reading Tarot — offering insight, guidance, and a moment to connect with the energy around you. Swing by and see what the cards have in store for you. There will also be a fantastic variety of crystals, tarot decks and hand crafted spiritual jewellery by Brooke to explore.
GENTLE FLOW YOGA BY THE YOGA ROOM & PILATES STUDIO
DATE: Saturday 11 October
TIME: 9am - 10am
LOCATION: Tipi Village (Outside)
A gentle, breath-led class that invites mindful movement. Gentle Flow offers time to fully experience each posture and transition with ease—ideal for those seeking a calm, grounding practice with a steady rhythm.
Open to all levels and pregnancy-friendly. BYO mats.
Follow @theyogaroomandpilates for more.
NATURAL DYEING WORKSHOP
DATE: Saturday 11 October
TIME: 10am - 12pm
LOCATION: Tipi Village (Outside)
The Sumner Collective Dyeing workshop is an exploration into old, natural dye materials. In this 2-hour deep dive into the world of natural dyeing, creative Elly Sumner will walk you through the different materials and techniques you can use to dye your own tea towels and tote bags. Equipment & materials supplied – wear something you don’t mind being messy in.
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
DATE: Saturday 11 October
TIME: 10:30am - 11:30am
LOCATION: Tipi Village
This workshop teaches participants a practical understanding of what compost is, and the benefits of making it. We will focus on the Bokashi, and Worm Farm food waste composting methods, a pet waste composting system, and learn how to confidently use them, troubleshoot any issues, and make use of their outputs. Learn how to sort waste and select the ideal system to suit your needs and live more sustainably.
HAND BUILDING POTTERY WORKSHOP
DATE: Saturday 11 October
TIME: 11:30am - 1:30pm
LOCATION: Tipi Village
FEE: $10pp
During this creative and mindful-centred workshop, you will learn all about how to craft your bespoke pieces via three staple hand-building techniques; pinching, coiling and slab work. This “free form” class is all about giving you the skills and licence to create whatever functional ceramic ware you’d like; from egg holders to keep cups, kitchenware and soap holders—you name it!
Please note:
Kiln and glaze firing of 1-2 pieces included. Following this workshop, we will bisque and glaze fire your creation/s.
Please allow a six to eight-week turnaround for your pottery piece/s to be glazed and fired. Once ready, we will organise a collection time.
All student work will be glazed in satin white
Please collect your finished pieces within 4 weeks, or they will be donated
We do not offer postage of any pottery creations. All pottery collection must be collected by participants or a nominated friend or family.
Session is 1.5 hrs in duration
Mini SOUND HEALING
DATE: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 October
TIME: Saturday 1pm - 3pm, Sunday 10am - 3pm
LOCATION: Tipi Village
FEE: $10pp
Zoe is the founder of Kali Collective, a dedicated Sound Healing and Meditation studio in Osborne Park, Perth, born from her own healing journey. Sound healing and meditation transformed her life, bringing a sense of calm, clarity, and joy she never imagined possible. Now, she’s passionate about sharing that with others.
At this event, Zoe will be offering 15-minute mini sound baths — a chance to experience the soothing power of crystal singing bowls and a nervous system reset in just minutes. It’s a taste of the deeper, more immersive sound journeys available at her studio.
REIKI 1:1 SESSIONS
DATE: Saturday 11 October
TIME: 1pm - 2.15pm
LOCATION: Tipi Village
FEE: $30 per session
Experience deep relaxation and healing during a 20-minute personalised Reiki session with Lauren Pilat from Essence of Being. Whether you're seeking stress relief, emotional balance, or a boost of energy, these subtle yet powerful sessions with Lauren are designed to restore and support your mind, body, and spirit.
Let the gentle, non-invasive flow of Reiki energy, and an optional head massage, guide you toward a sense of peace and well-being this Groundswell Festival. Sessions can be done touch-free or hands on, depending on preference.
Club Shakas Communities WA (females only) Surf Session
DATE: Sunday 12 October
TIME: 7am - 8.30am
LOCATION: Amphitheatre
Club Shakas Communities is based on the foundations of getting more women into surfing by making fun the priority and removing the intimidation factors of the sport. It has successfully done this for over 5 years now with communities in Perth and the Gold Coast, where the female beginner surfer always comes first. It doesn't matter if you've never touched a board before, riding waves on your belly or a fully fledged whitewash warrior. As long as you're having fun you're in!
Meeting Point: Amphitheatre
Please note, only softboards/foamies - no hard boards for safety reasons.
Girls Girl Run Club
DATE: Sunday 12 October
TIME: 8am - 9am
LOCATION: Amphitheatre
We’re Girl's Girls Run Club — a supportive and empowering community created by women, for women.
A “girl's girl” is someone who uplifts and celebrates other women — someone who chooses connection over competition, and kindness over pressure. That’s exactly what we stand for.
Everyone is welcome — no pressure, no judgment. Move at your own pace, or skip the run entirely and just join us for coffee! Because the heart of our community is what happens after the movement — the conversations, the laughter, and the friendships that grow over a post-run drink and yap.
We’re so excited to bring that energy to the Groundswell Festival this October in Scarborough. Come walk, run, or simply chat with us.
REIKI GROUP SESSIONS
DATE: Sunday 12 October
TIME: 9am - 9:30am & 9:45am - 10:15am
LOCATION: Tipi Village
FEE: $25pp
Gather with community and share an intimate experience receiving the calming. restorative powers of Yin Yoga paired with Reiki energy healing, offered and guided by Lauren Pilat from Essence of Being. With just 8 spaces available, Lauren will guide the group through long-held, deeply nourishing Yin asanas while providing individual Reiki healing. The intention for these 30-minute sessions are for participants to melt into deep relaxation and leave feeling restored. BYO yoga mat. $25 per person per session.
BACK 2 BASICS YOGA BY THE YOGAROOM & PILATES STUDIO
DATE: Sunday 12 October
TIME: 9am - 10am
LOCATION: Tipi Village
This foundational class is designed to build confidence and clarity in your yoga practice. Perfect for beginners or anyone revisiting the basics, you'll move through essential poses and techniques with clear instruction and supportive guidance.
SCRUNCHIE DYEING WORKSHOP
DATE: Sunday 12 October
TIME: 10am - 11:30am
LOCATION: Tipi Village
FEE: $5
Rivarossa Botanicals is a natural dye studio based in Perth, WA, founded by Carly Catalano. Carly grows and forages botanicals to hand-dye textiles using age-old techniques that honour the natural world. Every piece is thoughtfully made with care, celebrating seasonality, upcycling, and the beauty of imperfection. Through workshops and one-of-a-kind creations, she invites others to reconnect with nature and the stories woven into what we wear.
MEN’S TALK WORKSHOP
DATE: Sunday 12 October
TIME: 11am - 1pm
LOCATION: Tipi Village
This special session unites the shared goals of Men’s Talk and Löyly: enhancing mental and physical wellbeing for Men through intentional wellness practices. It’s a celebration of community, centred around movement, breathwork, and the connections we create. The two-hour experience begins with Breathwork & Connection, guided by Men’s Talk.
This energetic session is designed to boost physical wellbeing, ground the body and clear the mind. Following the movement session, kick the heat up and immerse yourself in a one-hour experience with Löyly Mobile Sauna. Take in the coastline through the scenic view of the cederwood barrel sauna, and have the opportunity to connect organically and build new friendships.
BASKET COILING WORKSHOP
DATE: Sunday 12 October
TIME: 11am - 2pm
LOCATION: Tipi Village
The art of basket making is beautiful and varied. Among the vast variety of techniques is coiling. Coiling is remarkable for its flexibility of materials, whether it’s grasses and natural fibres or waste materials such as recycled clothes, discarded netting, or leftover rope.
Even within the art of coiling there are many different approaches and each one will create different patterns and constructions. The method this workshop teaches is a basic technique that produces a spiral pattern in a mini basket of medium strength.
This is a casual workshop to engage the community, that will predominantly be on the ground (although chairs/tables will be available). There is a lot of teaching at the start, then you can go find a quiet corner and weave away. You are welcome to come and go as you please throughout the 3 hr workshop, but Morgan will always be there to guide you.
Second Season CLOTHing market
DATE: Sunday 12 October
TIME: 12pm - 2:30pm
LOCATION: Tipi Village
Step into Second Season, a secondhand clothing market set against the stunning Scarborough foreshore at Tipi Village- where fashion meets mindfulness.
Discover a curated collection of pre-loved clothing and accessories, giving timeless pieces a fresh chapter while reducing waste and supporting sustainable living. From vintage gems to everyday favourites, Second Season is your chance to shop consciously with style.
Or if you'd rather unwind than shop - immerse yourself in our wellness experience by the water and attend a variety of workshops such as reiki, breathwork and many more.
Whether you come to refresh your wardrobe, recharge your spirit, or both - Second Season is a celebration of community, creativity and conscious living on the foreshore.
Women’s Health And HERBAL TEA BLENDING Workshop
DATE: Sunday 12 October
TIME: 1:30pm - 3pm
LOCATION: Tipi Village
FEE: $5
This empowering workshop will give you a deeper understanding of how your menstrual cycle and hormones truly work. You'll learn how to support your body naturally with tailored nutrition, herbal remedies, and practical lifestyle tips designed to help you feel more in tune with your cycle.
Create a custom herbal tea blend based on the insights shared during the session, crafted specifically for your symptoms and menstrual experience.
This workshop is for you if you:
Experience PMS, mood swings, cramps, or irregular cycles
Suspect hormonal imbalances or feel “off” at certain times of the month
Want to deepen your knowledge of your cycle and learn how to harness your hormones to support your wellbeing
Come as you are - leave feeling empowered, educated, and ready to embrace your cycle with confidence.
ACOUSTIC + ASANA
DATE: Sunday 12 October
TIME: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
LOCATION: Tipi Village
Spend your Sunday afternoon being serenaded by talented Indi Folk Musician Georgina Dacheff as you're guided through a nurturing restorative yin practice by Yoga Teacher Lauren Pilat. Your hour-long heart-led practice includes a calming pranayama that promotes peace and self-healing before melting into supportive yin asana with the intention to deeply relax and let go.
As you slowly move from one asana to another, you’ll be entranced by the melodic soulful sounds of Georgina's original compilations on guitar and piano, set to soften you off into a dream-like state. It will be a relaxed offering with an emphasis on slowing down. BYO mat and any supportive props to assist you in softening into shapes. This is a free offering, be sure to secure your spot.