education programs

2 Hour workshop

Healing in Nature

Nourishing Your Mind, Body, and Soul

Imagine a practice that not only calms your mind and eases your stress but also unlocks a deeper connection to life itself—welcome to the transformative power of forest bathing. In a world overwhelmed with noise, responsibilities, and anxiety, nature offers a soothing balm. Extensive scientific research shows that time spent in nature significantly reduces stress, anxiety, and depression, while boosting happiness, creativity, and overall mental health. Forest bathing is not just for nature lovers.

2-Hour workshop

Healing Emotional Pain

Loss and suffering touch our hearts in countless ways—whether through the death of a loved one, abandoned dreams, betrayal, or childhood trauma that strips us of our voice, sense of self-worth, and very essence. We may also endure the pain of job loss or failed endeavors, feel the anguish of being marginalized and not belonging, experience a sense of insignificance in our existence, or be haunted by the impact of ancestral traumas on our collective soul. These experiences can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, our loved ones, and the world. In this workshop, participants will engage in the restorative practice of forest bathing, using nature as a gentle, holistic approach to healing emotional pain.

75-minutes

Group: $55 / person [3 or more people]

Individual: $85 USD

Healing Trauma and Finding Peace

Navigating through trauma, healing old wounds, and breaking free from the past can be deeply challenging, impacting not only your physical well-being but also your mental and emotional resilience. Those who have endured such experiences often wrestle with the lasting effects, struggling to find a path towards healing and restoration. While therapeutic interventions are crucial for recovery, nature-based practices contribute an additional layer of peace and well-being. The transformative potential of nature emerges as a valuable and complementary aspect of trauma care. Engaging with the natural world offers individuals a healing refuge, allowing them to reconnect with their inner strength and find joy amidst the complexities of their healing journey.

In this workshop, you will learn valuable techniques, tools, and aftercare practices for achieving lasting relief and inner peace.

2-hours / week

Nature’s Role in Cancer Care

A diagnosis of cancer can be incredibly challenging, affecting not just the body but also the mind and emotions of those affected. While treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are crucial for fighting cancer, they often leave patients and their families feeling drained and disconnected from themselves. This is where the healing potential of nature steps in as an holistic and complimentary approach to cancer care.

Research demonstrates that spending time in natural settings can have therapeutic benefits for cancer patients, including reduced stress, improved immune function, and a greater sense of overall wellbeing. As awareness grows about the importance of an holistic approach to cancer treatment, incorporating nature-based therapies alongside conventional treatments is increasingly recognized and accepted.

During this workshop, you will explore practical methods and aftercare practices designed to provide inner serenity amid your cancer treatment.

2-Hours / Week

Embracing Nature for Heart Health

A diagnosis of heart disease can present significant challenges, impacting not only the physical health but also the mental and emotional well-being of those affected. Treatments such as medication, surgery, and lifestyle changes are vital for managing heart conditions, but they can also take a toll on patients and their loved ones, leaving them feeling fatigued and disconnected. This is where the therapeutic power of nature can play a crucial role as a holistic and complementary approach to heart disease care.

In this workshop, you will learn gain valuable techniques and aftercare practices to maintain well-being and a deep sense of inner calm while caring for your heart.

2-Hour Program

Live Life From The Deepest Realms of Human Existence

"The Art of Feeling Alive" is a transformative workshop designed to reignite your zest for life. Children embody this aliveness effortlessly, always immersed in the present, curious about every sight, sound, smell, and sensation. Imagine how joyful and excited your inner child would feel when given the same opportunity.

This workshop emphasizes the importance of opening oneself to the full spectrum of experiences—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—to capture this vibrant aliveness. Attendees will be encouraged to delve into life’s rich tapestry: emotions, thoughts, soul, and self-expression.

This workshop offers a safe and supportive space for personal growth, rediscovering passions, and unlocking a renewed sense of vitality. Whether breaking free from routine, overcoming obstacles, or simply infusing more vibrancy into daily life, "The Art of Feeling Alive" provides the tools and inspiration to awaken the spirit and embrace each moment with renewed enthusiasm.

6-week course

Learn To Experience The World . . . Differently!

Join us for this 6-week certification course in ecological consciousness where we learn to experience ourselves as less and less separate from the web of life—restoring well-being not only for ourselves, but also for our planet.

Each week’s lesson is designed to bring the human soul into a deeper, more conscious relationship with nature. We explore the threads that connect our natural world with our human psyche, and, in turn, we actualize a world where we all belong.

Join us, and discover your love for learning about nature as you freely walk, explore, and reconnect with all of life.

Time-Honored Knowledge from the Philippines and Southeast Asia

Learn from the living past by connecting to nature today through the teachings of the Philippines' indigenous nature people and their practices. This workshop transcends conventional approaches by seamlessly blending the profound principles of depth psychology with the timeless wisdom of Southeast Asian cultures. This comprehensive approach fosters a holistic understanding of the intricate interplay between inner psychological landscapes and the environment. It draws from diverse cultural perspectives, incorporating their unique relationships with and approaches to working with the natural world to deepen your experience.

Enriched by centuries-old practices deeply rooted in Southeast Asian traditions, this workshop offers a unique synthesis of healing and self-discovery through immersive, hands-on experiences.

Taught by subject matter expert: Gayle Certeza, a distinguished PhD (candidate) from the Philippines.

2-Hour Program

Enrich Your Curiosity

We are not typically taught, or don’t normally pay attention to, how we listen or see. However, when we do pay attention, nature and our conversations with an-other become remarkably richer. Deep listening and deep attention are heart-to-heart interactions that ignite curiosity and awareness. They allow us to see through the eyes of an-other. We shift our awareness to letting go of what we know and surrender to just perceiving for no other purpose than to understand an-other. We listen and observe in order to give an-other a voice, a chance to be seen, to be heard, to feel that someone finally understands their struggle. With humor and deep insights, participants will have a chance to take part in and experience new and fun practices that will help them to sharpen their perception and become aware of previously unnoticed things in Nature and in an-other.

2-Hour Program

How does beauty transform us?

There exists a spiritual essence within us that yearns for a superior diet to achieve its highest development, and this nourishment is found in the heartfelt act of perceiving nature’s beauty. Our soul becomes a receptacle of beauty, initiating a deep metamorphosis within ourselves that extends to the very core of our being. This life-changing experience not only enriches our own life but also becomes a source of beauty that radiates outwards into the world.

Nature is a powerful source of inspiration and transformation. This workshop is a transformative journey into the power of nature’s beauty. Our natural world inspirits our hearts and minds with beauty, awe, and wonder. By discovering the poetic potential of our surroundings, we are lured even further into our curiosity, and invited to reflect on life’s bigger questions. This workshop will awaken a love of life within each participant and provide them with a deeper understanding of how beauty can inspire us to live more fully.

2-Hour Program

Create The Changes That Our World Needs

Animals are often vilified, demonized, and extirpated because historic and narrative fallacies integrate into societal and cultural memories. This happening can be seen as the evolution of a process that takes place across generations. This presentation examines myths that have unconsciously become part of our beliefs as a lens for cultural, psychological, and ecological events. The historical extirpation of wolves in Yellowstone National Park is examined, together with the 2,500-year-old myth of Gilgamesh, in which the protagonist undertakes a journey into the Cedar Forest to exterminate the creature Humbaba.

2-Hour Program

The Heart’s Intelligence

Imagine . . . if you encountered your life experiences in such a way that the first thing you saw was beauty. Beauty before judgment; beauty before opinion; beauty before criticism; beauty before expectations; beauty before reacting . . . How would that change your life experience? How would that change your enjoyment of life and the ability to appreciate its many gifts? 

In this workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the transformative power of adding heart-centered practices to their interactions with nature, to the way they navigate the world, and their role in creating a world in which we all belong.

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Can you sing Ga-Ruck Ga-Ruck with the little green frogs?

Join us on an adventure into the forest where you and your child will discover nature’s magical voices as they invite you to sing along. Can You Say Zizza-Zeez inspires children to listen deeply to nature. Deep listening ignites curiosity, and this curiosity is the threshold to new worlds, captivating discoveries, and an appreciation for our natural world.

2-Hour Program

Discover the Intersection of Nature and Art:

A Workshop for All Ages

Immerse yourself in the beauty, wonder, and boundless creativity of nature through the transformative power of artistic expression. This workshop invites participants, young and old alike, to explore the profound connection between art and the natural world. Artistic expression is not merely an act of creation; it is a powerful tool that can elevate consciousness, inspire social change, and deepen our understanding of the world around us. Art has the unique ability to move the heart, mind, and soul, transcending fixed biases and moral ideals, sparking curiosity, touching hearts, and opening minds to new perspectives. Through this dynamic practice, art becomes a catalyst for ecological awareness and action, inspiring a deep, lasting connection with the environment.

No artistic experience is necessary—this workshop is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level. We will guide you through the creative process, using materials found in nature such as fallen leaves, pinecones, and twigs, to craft a unique and expressive piece of art. As you create, you will find yourself inspired by the natural world, gaining new insights and a greater appreciation for its profound beauty. You will leave not only with a piece of art but with a renewed sense of wonder and a deeper connection to the environment. Join us on this journey of creativity and discovery, and allow nature to awaken the artist within you.

1-Hour Program

The Positive Effects of Nature

Have you ever wondered why you feel more energized while spending time outdoors? Why sitting in the sand by the ocean, hiking through the woods, having a picnic in a park, or swimming in a lake leave you feeling both invigorated and at peace? Mounting scientific evidence is now showing how experiencing nature can facilitate improvements in our overall health and life: our immune system is boosted; oxygen uptake is higher; lung and heart functions are improved; our body produces increased endorphins; and cellular repair mechanisms are more efficient. Building off this evolving scientific literature, physicians are writing prescriptions for their patients to spend time outdoors in green spaces. iRewild’s collaborative expert, Dr. Peter Angood delivers a life changing presentation where participants learn about the science of how nature exposure is beneficial to their wellness and life overall.

1-Hour monthly program

Do you long for conversations touching upon the existential?

In the tradition of the great European salon our iRewild thought leaders lead live or online conversations exploring existential questions that are integral to nurturing a deeper, more conscious relationship with nature in today’s world.

Why existential questions? Existential questions are deep, philosophical questions that concern the very existence of all life on earth. Our conversations are empowering. These gatherings invite you to exchange perspectives, to shape ideas and thoughts together, enriching your inner life and contributing to your work in the world.

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Ecological Consciousness

Join us for this certification course in ecological consciousness. The curriculum consists of 15-weeks during which participants meet and explore the central themes and ideas for tending the soul of the world and cultivating reverence for nature’s intelligence and interconnectedness. We journey through the human inner landscape to understand our own lenses that structure our experiences of the world, and, in the process, we become eco-citizens. This course is designed to be transformative, as it enables us to live in an authentic, creative, meaningful way in a world where we all belong.

Participants work together, with space for participatory exercises, experiential practices, and creative expression, to develop break-through ideas for a final project that participants will take into the community.