Staying connected to the natural world is essential to our wellbeing and resilience. Being outdoors, breathing fresh air, feeling the breeze against your skin, sensing the sunlight on your face, listening to birdsong and noticing life, abundance and interconnectivity around us, are critical for sustaining our physical, mental, and spiritual health. This 2-hour forest therapy experience will consist of a series of guided invitations to enhance your sensory connection to the natural world. This immersive experience will be led by Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Tahia Devisscher, PhD. Before the activity starts, the guide will provide an informative talk about the contributions of nature to human health.
Meet the facilitator Tahia Devisscher, PhD
Dr. Tahia Devisscher is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia. She is currently investigating the extent to which greening initiatives in and around cities build resilience to climate change and contribute to human mental and physical wellbeing. Over the past 15 years, Tahia has supported global to local climate adaptation strategies through nature-based solutions. Tahia has an interdisciplinary background and a PhD in ecosystems science from the University of Oxford, UK. She certified as a holistic yoga teacher in 2017, and as a forest and nature therapy guide in 2020. She has a passion for integrating her practice and her research. Since 2021, she has been facilitating wellness and creative retreats in nature.
