Above & Beyond | Group Therapy Weekender 2023 | Experience

Experience

Group Therapy Weekender returns to The Gorge for celebration of music, community and connection.

We are so excited to share the full programming for this year's Group Therapy Weekender. Explore some of the experiences we have on offer below, and check out the full timetable here.

Program Highlights

CRi pres. Friends in Secret
Friday July 21 | 11pm - 2am
Camp Anjuna
CRi hosts the first after hours of the weekend and welcomes his Friends in Secret for a special b2b set.
CRi pres. Friends in Secret
Daybreaker Experience
Saturday July 22 | 10am - 1pm
Camp Anjuna
A global community of morning dance party starters hijack our Saturday morning. Expect yoga and meditation plus mayhem, dancing and a few surprises. Do not miss this!
Daybreaker Experience
It's a Beautiful World - anamē Live Podcast
Saturday July 22 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Camp Anjuna
A live recorded podcast where anamē explore all the aspects of putting on an event like Group Therapy Weekender with Anjuna's Head of Events Annie Norman.
It's a Beautiful World - anamē Live Podcast
Club Quarantine with Gabriel & Dresden (Silent Disco)
Sunday July 23 | 1:30am - 4am
Camp Anjuna
A festival staple since the dawn of wireless headphones. Gabriel & Dresden bring Club Quarantine to the Camp Anjuna Silent Disco.
Club Quarantine with Gabriel & Dresden (Silent Disco)

Keep the Party Going

Afterparties, secret sessions, and more ways to enjoy the music.

Secret Album Listening Session - Artist to be announced
Saturday July 22 | 1:30pm - 3pm
Anjunafamily Dome
A beloved artist from our Anjunafamily has an album coming out soon, and this will be your opportunity to hear it before anyone else. Who will it be?
Power Fusion Yin Yoga with Fitzjoy
Sunday July 23 | 10am - 11:30am
Anjunafamily Dome
Part time tour manager, full time yogi, Fitzjoy strikes the balance between power and yin in this 90 minute yoga class.
Leena Punks b2b Amy Wiles (Silent Disco)
Sunday July 23 | 12:30am - 1:30am
Camp Anjuna
Leena & Amy kick things off at the Camp Anjuna Silent Disco.
How to DJ with Subset
Sunday July 23 | 12pm - 1:20pm
Anjunafamily Dome
Your DJ career starts here. Join Subset to learn the basics!
Anjuna HQ Closing Party
Monday July 24 | 12am - 2am
Anjunafamily Dome
Join some familiar faces from Anjuna HQ as we close this year's Group Therapy Weekender at the Anjunafamily Dome.

Get in with The Instigators

The Instigators are back with a weekend full of amazing activities that inspire creative, gratitude and connection. Programming highlights include:

Anjunafamily Meet & Greet with The Instigators
Friday July 21 | 6pm - 8pm
Anjunafamily Dome
Start off the weekend by meeting old friends and making some new ones through The Instigator's icebreakers.
Totem Making 101 with LazerPantz
Friday July 21 | 8pm - 10pm
Anjunafamily Dome
Lazerpantz gives a tutorial on how to make a totem that stands out from the crowd, literally!
Instigators Parasol Decorating Party
Saturday July 22 | 11am - 1pm
Anjunafamily Dome
Keep cool with your very own hand-decorated parasol.

Make an Impact

Get involved with your community.

Climate Canvas with Anjunafamily DJs
Friday July 21 | 10pm - 2:30am
Anjunafamily Dome
Visualize the positive impact of taking climate action in the here and now. Head over to the Anjunafamily Dome to envisage the future through the eyes of the Anjunafamily.
Secrets of the Gorge
Saturday July 22 & Sunday July 23 | 12:30pm - 2pm
Anjunafamily Dome
Build your Anjunafamily Oasis at the Gorge through this XR Scavenger Hunt. Discover four Augmented Reality markers placed around the venue - find them all to complete your journey and explore the Oasis in Virtual Reality.
Become a Climate Defender
Saturday July 22 | 11am - 3pm
Join members of the Anjunafamily in a collective art experience. Together, you'll create a mixed-media art piece to visualise your thoughts about climate change. Explore your role as a climate defender and caretaker through artistic expression, and collaborate with Anjunafamily members to create art that embodies the environment.
Envisioning Future Festivals
Saturday July 22 | 3pm - 4pm
Camp Anjuna
The future's not set in stone, so what does this mean for cultural events and festivals? You're invited to unpack this question with Professor John Fernandez, Director, MIT's Environmental Solutions Initiative in conversation with Annie Norman and Dave Dresden.
A State of Anjuna
Sunday July 23 | 11:45am - 12:45pm
Camp Anjuna
What does the future of our community look like? How can we do things better? What do you expect from us as we look ahead? Come and make some suggestions to a few friendly faces from Anjuna HQ.

Wellness Activities

Whether you're testing out your acrobatic skills or taking a break with a sound bath, these sessions will help you find balance at The Gorge.

Daybreaker Soundbath
Sunday July 23 | Saturday July 22 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Anjunafamily Dome
Tap into your inner sound with this immersive session.
Breathwork with Daybreaker
Sunday July 23 | 1pm - 2pm
Camp Anjuna
Breathwork practices to help you recalibrate, go in and access your deepest self.
Daybreaker Acro Workshop
Sunday July 23 | 5pm - 6pm
Anjunafamily Dome
Music festivals bring amazing opportunities for love & connection. Join Daybreaker for a welcoming & playful acroyoga class! This experience will add a whole new dimension to your festival vibes as we dynamically support each other in taking yoga poses from the Earth up into the air. Brand newbies welcome!
Glam Bar
Friday July 21 | 4pm - 8pm
Saturday July 22 | 2pm - 6pm
Sunday July 23 | 2pm - 6pm
Anjunafamily Dome
The festival salon. Come by for complimentary face paint, braids with extensions, and bio glitter before you hit the dancefloor!