By Rune Engelbreth Larsen

Step into a thought-provoking talk that weaves together nature, culture, and the way we understand our place in the world.

Rune Engelbreth Larsen invites us into a reflective space where history, philosophy, and storytelling meet the living landscape around us. Drawing on his work with topics such as animism, biodiversity, and the relationship between humans and nature, he opens new perspectives on how we can reconnect with the more-than-human world.

Rune is an idea historian, author, speaker, nature photographer, and poet. He has been a member of the Danish Ethical Council and is actively engaged in the Danish Society for Nature Conservation. Through his many books and public contributions, he has become a strong voice in conversations about nature, ethics, and culture.

Join this inspiring session and explore new ways of seeing - and relating to - the world we are part of.

By Jens-Otto Andersen

Join this thought-provoking talk and explore what truly defines the quality of our food. In a time of rising consumption of ultra-processed products, we pause to ask: what is real food and how do we choose it?

Through engaging insights and real-world examples, you’ll be introduced to the concepts of resilience and vitality in food, and learn how both growing methods and everyday choices shape what ends up on your plate.

The workshop is led by Jens-Otto Andersen, a farmer, agronomist, and PhD, who has spent 30 years researching food quality at the Biodynamic Research Association. His work, including a recent international study, highlights how organic and biodynamic foods can offer significantly higher resilience and vitality than conventional produce.

By Birthe Holt

Get a practical and simple intro to get started with growing your own life-giving vegetables and an introduction to the biodynamic, which is food grown in harmony with nature and the universe. Bring some soil from your garden if you're already growing and bring your burning questions.

Birthe Holt is a biodynamic gardener at Hertha Levefællesskab and provides vegetables to the community from the CSA model with the social-economic protected workshop. She has 40 years of experience as a gardener and teacher from the USA, Australia, and Denmark. Sits on the board of the Biodynamic Association.

By Rune Engelbreth Larsen

Step into an inspiring talk on rewilding, biodiversity, and the role of large grazers in shaping the Danish landscape.

Rune Engelbreth Larsen explores what rewilded nature really means and why wild horses and other large animals are crucial for restoring ecosystems and creating more diverse, living landscapes in Denmark.

Rune is an idea historian, author, speaker, nature photographer, and poet. He has been a member of the Danish Ethical Council and is actively engaged in the Danish Society for Nature Conservation, where he has become a strong voice in conversations about nature, ethics, biodiversity, and culture.

By Cathrine Dolleris

In this workshop on forest gardens and permaculture, we will explore how nature’s own principles can be used to create productive, resilient, and biodiversity-rich growing spaces. How does a forest garden work when it mimics the structure of a natural woodland edge while being designed to meet human needs?

Through practical examples and shared reflection, you will gain insight into how the interactions between trees, shrubs, herbs, and the life within the soil form the foundation of this regenerative cultivation system.

Cathrine Dolleris has worked with forest gardens since 2014, when she created her own on Orø, where she now lives a self-sufficient life close to nature. She teaches permaculture and co-founded the Nordic Permaculture Academy.

By Miriam Ariana Kielberg

Join us on the dance floor and experience the joy of folk dance—where simple steps quickly turn into shared rhythm, laughter, and connection. Folk dance has a unique way of bringing people together across ages, cultures, and experience levels. No partner or prior knowledge is needed - everyone can join.

At Positive Trace Festival, we’ll explore folk dances from different parts of Europe -dances that have travelled across borders and generations, inviting us into a living tradition of movement and community.

The session is guided by Miriam Ariana, an experienced musician, dancer, and teacher who has inspired thousands of people to dance - also those who thought they couldn’t. Drawing on her travels and deep passion for folk traditions, she creates an open and welcoming space where everyone can be part of the dance.

By Rune Harder Bak

Step into a calm, flowing practice and experience how gentle movement can create both energy and inner stillness. QiGong is an ancient Chinese movement art that connects body, breath, and mind—helping you feel more grounded, open, and alive.

Through a mix of soft, meditative movements, simple physical exercises, and moments of stillness, you’ll be guided into a state of balance and presence. No prior experience is needed—just come as you are.

QiGong is for anyone seeking more vitality, strength, and calm in everyday life—whether you want to support your health, deepen your awareness, or simply take a mindful pause.

Give yourself the gift of both energy and relaxation, and discover this 4,000-year-old practice that still feels deeply relevant today.

By Birgitte Thorsen Vilslev

Start your day with a gentle and energising yoga flow in beautiful surroundings. As the morning sun rises over the landscape, you’ll be guided through simple sequences that awaken the body and calm the mind.

Through sun salutations and meditative flows, we focus on breath, strength, flexibility, and balance - creating a soft yet powerful start to the day. The class is open to everyone, and all movements can be adapted to suit your level and needs.

The sessions are led by Birgitte Thorsen Vilslev, a teacher at Siala specialising in hatha and vinyasa yoga. She will guide three morning flows during the festival, creating a welcoming space for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Yoga mats and equipment are available- just arrive a little early, settle in, and ease into your morning.

By Maria Wiese

How would it feel to stand stronger in yourself - with nature’s support close at hand?

In this inspiring and hands-on workshop, Maria Wiese opens the door to nature’s medicine cabinet and shares practical knowledge on how plants, herbs, and everyday ingredients can support health, wellbeing, and the body’s natural ability to heal.

Drawing from more than 10 years of experience in Peru and knowledge rooted in both Scandinavian and South American plant traditions, Maria explores simple and accessible ways to work with nature in everyday life.

The workshop touches on topics such as immunity, colds, viruses, stress, fatigue, and natural skincare - while also sharing cultural practices and practical preparation methods that can strengthen the effects of natural remedies.

A grounded and empowering workshop about reconnecting with the healing potential already surrounding us.

Maria Wiese has spent more than a decade working with plant knowledge and natural healing practices in Peru, inspired by traditions from both the Andes and the Amazon. Her work focuses on making practical plant wisdom accessible, grounded, and relevant for modern everyday life.