Glasgow Vegan Summer Festival

🔘12:00pm

Indian Head Massage

This is a powerful treatment that focuses on the head, neck, and shoulders — the areas where we tend to hold the most tension.

This practice:

Helps release physical and mental tension

Promotes deep relaxation and well-being

Stimulates vitality by improving circulation and energy flow

During this 90-minute journey, you will first balance your energy through stretches, meditation and self-massage, helping you ease into relaxation.

Then, you'll have the opportunity to practice with a partner and learn a sequence you can use on each other.

Come so you can share this beautiful practice with friends and loved ones!

With Suzy Berry

🔘2:00pm

Introduction to Transmission Meditation

Transmission Meditation is a form of group meditation and service to the world in conscious cooperation with the Masters of Wisdom. It is a combination of two yoga: Karma Yoga or Yoga of Service and Laya Yoga or Yoga of the energies or chakras. It consists in transmitting spiritual energies in high potency for the benefit of all humanity and the planet. It is a dynamic group service activity that provides nourishment to ourselves and our spiritual paths as to the whole world and its own evolution towards perfection through the expansion of our consciousness

With Share International

🔘11:15am

Vegan Fashion: Sustainable Materials and Ethical Practices

Elena is an Italian sustainable stylist based in Edinburgh, dedicated to promoting ethical, inclusive, and vegan fashion. With over a decade of experience in the fashion industry, she has studied and worked across both Italy and Scotland, developing a deep understanding of conscious style and sustainable practices.

Elena is passionate about making fashion accessible and enjoyable for everyone, while also encouraging kinder choices for animals and the planet. During these workshops, participants will explore sustainable materials, discover ethical brands to support, and learn practical ways to embrace more responsible fashion habits, helping to create a fashion industry that is more positive, inclusive, and sustainable for all.

Instagram: yellowsoulstudio

🔘1:00pm

Fighting the fight for animals

Amidst drone threats and approaching Russian forces, Nowzad's founder Pen Farthing and a small team of volunteers set out to help Ukraine's people to get their animals to safety.

With a rabies break-out, Nowzad's volunteer vet Dr Lachlan Campbell and team had an urgent task to vaccinate, neuter and sterilise over 100 cats and dogs, often under challenging conditions.

Vijay, who also volunteers for Animals Asia joined the team to help in Ukraine in May and will share her experiences with you.

With Vijay Kritzinger

🔘2:00pm

Balance from Within: Gut Health, Hormones and Thriving on Plants

Dive into the connection between gut health and hormone balance, and how vegans can support both naturally. Includes insights into emerging solutions like GLP-1 supporting supplements and how they fit into a holistic lifestyle.

With Anne Davies

🔘3:00pm

Vegan Nutrition for Everyday Living

Discover how simple, nourishing vegan choices can support your health every day. Join CNM for an inspiring talk exploring practical nutrition tips, balanced plant-based eating and everyday wellbeing. Ideal for anyone curious about vegan living or looking to build healthier habits with confidence. 

With Ruth Lewis-Robertson, CNM Edinburgh Director of Study