Exhale Fest
Talks on mind training and on opening the heart.
Public speaking for event organisers
A wellbeing speaker for festivals
David Oromith is a Buddhist teacher and meditation guide based in South Wales, with a background in mental health services. He gives talks, workshops and guided meditations at wellbeing festivals, often to people trying meditation for the first time.
David guides with warmth, honesty and humour. There’s no jargon and no pressure to be spiritual or anything other than who you are, so his sessions work for people who have never meditated and for those who have practised for years.
“What a calming human. Everyone needs to experience David at least once in their life.”
Participant
Why festival audiences connect with David
David came to Buddhism at eighteen, through his own experience of depression and anxiety. He talks about it openly, and uses everyday examples like traffic, family and work, so people new to meditation can relate what he teaches to their own lives.
A festival session with David usually pairs a short talk with a guided meditation, so people leave having tried a practice they can use at home.
What people say about David
Calm
“He’s such a calming presenter and a joy to listen to.”
Honest
“The bravery shown by David was amazing.”
Relatable
“What David talks about and teaches relates to real life.”
Down to earth
“Compassionate, funny and down to earth.”
Welcoming to beginners
“This was my first experience of meditation and I couldn’t have felt more at ease.”
What David offers festivals
Talks
30 to 45 minutes
A talk for a stage or tent, usually with a short guided meditation.
Workshops
90 minutes
A smaller, more interactive session with practices people can take home.
In conversation
60 minutes
A conversation with a host, for festivals and book events.
David is happy to bring his books to sell and sign.
Topics David speaks on
Festival sessions are shaped to your programme. Subjects David often speaks on at festivals:
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Kindness, joy and gratitude
- Relationships and attachment
- Happiness and wellbeing
- Emotional balance
- Anxiety
- Mind training
- Forgiveness
Talks that suit festivals
Festivals David has spoken at
Kidwelly Wellbeing Festival
Talks on mind training and on emotional awareness and balance.
Samadhi Fest
Samadhi’s own festival, where David gave the keynote on bettering ourselves to better our world.
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Download speaker kitQuestions from festival organisers
Does the audience need any experience of meditation?
No. David’s sessions are made for people who have never meditated, and work for experienced practitioners too.
Is it religious?
David draws on the Buddhist tradition, but the talks and practices need no belief. He can make a session fully secular if that suits your festival.
Can it work in a tent or outdoors?
Yes. A microphone and speaker help. Noise from other stages can be a challenge for meditation, but David adapts the session to the setting.
How long is a session?
From a 30-minute talk to a 90-minute workshop, to fit your programme.
Can you sell or sign books?
Yes. David is happy to bring his books to sell and sign.
Do you travel?
David is based in South Wales and travels across the UK. International in-person bookings are considered case by case.
What does it cost?
It depends on the format, so get in touch for a quote. Reduced rates are available for charity and community festivals.