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I guide people into the woods to remember how to listen — to themselves, to each other, and to the world.
Attention Educators!
Attention Educators!
Climate change is not just an environmental challenge—it’s a psychological one. Research indicates that younger generations are experiencing increasing levels of climate anxiety, a condition linked to heightened stress, uncertainty, and emotional distress (Hickman et al., 2021; Burke et al., 2018). As educators, we must acknowledge the weight of this issue and consider how our schools can offer students not only knowledge but also the emotional resilience to navigate an uncertain future.
One powerful and research-backed approach is Sylvotherapy, or forest bathing, which immerses students in nature to reduce stress, regulate emotions, and foster a deeper connection to the environment. Studies in environmental psychology show that time in nature helps lower cortisol levels, enhance focus, and cultivate a sense of agency, transforming eco-anxiety into meaningful pro-environmental behaviors (Crandon et al., 2022; Léger-Goodes et al., 2022). Furthermore, children influence their families’ climate concerns and behaviors (Lawson et al., 2019), meaning that nurturing a healthy relationship with nature in schools can have a far-reaching impact.
Introducing Sylvotherapy for Schools
I am excited to offer Sylvotherapy for Schools, a structured program designed to:
✔ Help students manage climate anxiety through guided nature immersion.
✔ Support educators in integrating mindfulness and environmental awareness into their curriculum.
✔ Strengthen students’ sense of agency, empowering them to act with hope rather than fear.
I’d love the opportunity to discuss how this program could benefit your school. Would you be open to a conversation about bringing Sylvotherapy into your educational setting?
Thinking About Bringing People in the Wood Together?
Thinking About Bringing People in the Wood Together?
Through mindfulness techniques, participants engage their senses, reconnect with the natural world, and experience the calming effects of being surrounded by trees and greenery. Proven to reduce stress, lower anxiety, and boost mood, sylvotherapy also promotes clearer thinking, emotional regulation, and stronger connections among groups. This practice is designed to foster a sense of peace, enhance focus, and cultivate deeper bonds within teams, schools, and organizations.
Guiding in the forest is not just about leading participants through nature, it’s about helping them find their own path, understand the natural rhythms of life, and reflect on the person they’re becoming. Forest bathing creates a safe, calming space for everyone to explore these questions, to connect with themselves and the world around them, and to begin discovering their true purpose.
Experiences with Woodland Renewal
Experiences with Woodland Renewal
Immerse yourself in mindfulness, nature, and self-awareness through yoga and forest bathing experiences.
Are you looking to reconnect with nature, deepen your yoga practice, or cultivate mindfulness within your team or school community? I offer customized practices that combine the calming power of forest bathing with grounding yoga sequences, creating a holistic experience for mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re looking for an enriching team-building experience, a mindful retreat, or an educational workshop for students, I can tailor the experience to your needs.
Offerings
Forest Bathing & Yoga
Reconnect with the Earth and yourself through mindfulness and movement.
My workshops blend forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku) with yoga to guide participants in a journey of self-reflection and connection to nature. We start with a settling-in practice to center the mind and body, followed by a guided forest immersion walk or outdoor activity. We then transition into a yoga flow inspired by the environment around us, designed to promote grounding and balance. These experiences help reduce stress, increase mindfulness, and encourage self-awareness.
What to Expect:
Introduction & Settling-In: Grounding practices to connect you with the space.
Forest Bathing Walk or Activity: Immersive, mindful connection to nature.
Optional Yoga Flow: Poses inspired by the natural world to nurture your body and mind.
Group Reflection & Closing: Sharing insights and taking time to center ourselves after the experience.
Ideal For:
Corporate teams looking to strengthen relationships and reduce stress.
Schools seeking mindfulness and nature-based learning for students.
Groups or individuals seeking personal development and relaxation.
Custom Workshops
Let’s create an experience that fits your group’s needs.
I offer tailored workshops for teams, schools, and organizations that can range from a one-day retreat to a series of sessions. Whether you’re working with a group of colleagues, students, or a community, I will customize the content to ensure it aligns with your goals and environment. We can choose specific themes, such as building mindfulness, stress relief, enhancing creativity, or fostering collaboration.
What’s Included in the Workshop:
A peaceful environment that encourages relaxation and connection.
A mix of guided forest bathing, mindful practices, and yoga tailored to the needs of the group.
Customizable session lengths to fit your schedule (half-day, full-day, or multi-day).
Gifts and takeaways, including journals, nature-inspired essential oils, and handouts for continued self-care.
Ongoing support with follow-up resources, videos, and meditation suggestions.
Booking & Details
To schedule a workshop, please reach out with your preferred dates and group size, and I’ll help you plan an experience that aligns with your needs. We can discuss travel, lodging (if necessary), and any special requests or considerations.
Contact me to book a workshop or request more information.
A mindful blend of Montessori philosophy, yoga, and nature—where stillness meets movement, and learning unfolds in the wild.
Here’s a glimpse at a story I tell.
Here’s a glimpse at a story I tell.
The Story of the Leaf: A Forest Bathing Journey
Opening Invitation
Before our feet touched this path, before we knew this forest, the world was already being shaped—quietly, steadily—by leaves.
Small. Green. Almost unnoticed.
And yet… everything we depend on began with them.
Today, we step into their story.
The Beginning
Imagine the first leaf.
Unfurling slowly under a warm, golden sun.
The Earth was different then—bare, rocky, unsettled.
The air thick, the ground quiet.
And still… something reached upward.
The leaf’s work was simple, and extraordinary:
to meet the light.
It drew water from below.
It received the sky above.
And in that meeting… it made life.
Not just for itself—
but for everything that would come after.
Movement
Reach your arms slowly upward, like something opening for the first time.
Pause.
Then soften the arms wide, receiving.
The Leaf’s Gift
With each quiet moment of its work, the leaf released something invisible—
oxygen.
A gift the world did not yet know it needed.
And over time, that gift changed everything.
The air softened.
Life expanded.
Leaves became shelter.
Shade.
Food.
A beginning place for countless forms of life.
Breath
Inhale… slowly.
Exhale… just as gently.
Nothing forced.
Just exchange.
The Work of the Leaf Today
And still… the leaves continue.
No rush.
No announcement.
Just steady transformation.
They catch the light.
They move with the wind.
They fall when it’s time.
And even then—they give.
Returning to the soil, becoming nourishment for what comes next.
Each one holds a quiet record—
in its veins, its edges, its color.
Pause
Sit, stand, or simply be still.
Listen for movement.
Feel the ground beneath you.
You are part of this exchange.
Final Invitation
As we walk, let your eyes lift now and then.
Notice the canopy—
how no single leaf does this alone.
Light filters through them,
softened, shared.
If you come across a leaf, you might gently touch it.
Follow its edges.
Feel its structure.
This is quiet work.
But it shapes the world.
Movement
Sway gently, like something moved by the wind.
If it feels right, fold forward into stillness.
Closing Reflection
Leaves don’t rush.
They don’t strive to be more than they are.
And still—they change everything.
They remind us:
small actions matter.
quiet work matters.
cycles matter.
As you leave, you don’t need to take anything with you.
Just notice—
you are already part of this pattern.
Closing
Bring your hands together or simply pause.
Take one breath.
And continue on.
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