As a former mental health professional with a background in environmental studies and forest therapy, I know that the world deeply needs this program.

After working in the fields of domestic violence and addictions, I saw how nature connection was invaluable to many of my clients.

I created this program through synthesizing current research on how nature connection profoundly shapes our nervous system and brain, offering a blend of somatics, neuroscience, and nature connection practice.

I break down the science into manageable lessons, coupled with experiential practices to give you a full understanding of this field.

If you are interested in somatics, forest therapy, psychology, holistic or alternative healthcare, and have a deep love of nature, this program is for you.

Ecosomatics is a relatively new field that holds an immense wealth of wisdom for holistic well-being - we're just getting started.

Get ahead of the curve and learn the new science that is projected to revolutionize the way we approach holistic health.

Immersion Outline:

There are 12 x 25-35 min classes.

You can work through the program at your own pace, and will have access to this material and any updates for at least 1 year.

Day 1: Introduction to Ecosomatics

Core principles and orientation to the field of ecosomatics.

Day 2: The Nervous System in Nature

An overview of the nervous system, diving into how nature influences our psyches and bodies in ways that increase resiliency, re-pattern nervous system responses, decrease distress, increase our window of tolerance, and wire relationship with nature into our bodies.

Day 3: Nature as Anchor

An overview of nervous system tending with nature, with specific focus on anchoring into safety and co-regulation with nature.

Day 4: Your Brain on Nature

An exploration of how nature affects the brain, including brain wave states, attention restoration, improving cognitive ability and memory, and brain-heart coherence.

Day 5: Contingency and Witnessing with Nature

An overview of contingency as a psychological concept of being seen and understood, and how we can work with nature to expand our capacity of feeling witnessed and held by the natural world.

Day 6: Attachment with Nature, Attachment with Self

Working with attachment dynamics to include the natural world within our sphere of relationships, studying how to cultivate attachment to nature. We explore how to support secure attachment between ourselves and the natural world, and how our connection to nature reveals a complex reflection of the self as a series of relationships.

Day 7: Relational Ecosomatics

Forming depth kinship with nature through studying our embodied response to the natural world, engaging the relational sense, and experiencing the voice of nature through somatic psychology.

Day 8: Navigating Strong Emotions with Nature

Engaging with nature during times of acute stress, grief, and other strong emotions, as supportive practice.

Day 9: Neuroplasticity Basics

An overview of neuroplasticity and how the brain changes and responds to life experiences.

Day 10: Nature & Neuroplasticity: the Brain as a Garden

An exploration of how nature can influence neuroplastic processes, and enhance our ability to create change in our minds, bodies, and lives.

Day 11: Somatic Resourcing with Nature

Supportive practices for nature-led somatic resourcing to navigate our inner landscapes, and cultivate embodied nature connection practice through visualization and nature-guided imagery.

Day 12: Integration, Completion, and Next Steps

Completion of the material, and how to integrate your learning through embodied exploration. Next steps for creating your own personal practice, and/or implementing ecosomatic techniques with your own clients.

Bonus Module: Implementing Ecosomatic Practices with Clients

In this bonus module, we'll talk about how to integrate ecosomatic techniques and practices with clients, specifically for coaching and nervous system education. This will include an overview of:

• Determining scope of practice and licensure
• How to create a container anchored in safety for ecosomatic work
• Determing clients' previous nature connection practices and experience as a guideline for where to start
• Working with both guided imagery and outdoor exercises
• Follow-up to support clients with ongoing ecosomatic exploration

NOTE: this is not a professional certification or training. If you are already working in the capacity of a wellness practitioner (coach, educator, therapist etc.), then you will be able to implement many of these techniques into your existing practice.

Photo credit: Whitney Tfankedjian 

About Robyn:

I am an Ecosomatics Educator with a background in Social Work, Somatics, Environmental Studies, and Psychotherapy/Ecotherapy. During my career, I frequently offered Ecotherapy to my clients, which showed me the powerful potential of integrating nature connection into therapeutic work.

During the last twenty years, I have also spent thousands of hours in direct communion with wild nature across the UK and Canada. This has deeply informed my personal practice and application of this work in a very real way to navigate life's ups and downs.

After surviving cancer in 2025, I knew I wanted to specialize in this area, and gained additional training in Forest Therapy alongside developing the Somatic Nature program.

My mission is to make comprehensive Ecosomatic theory and practice mainstream in today's world as a form of care, as the industrial west starts to wake up to the immense power of nature connection for our healing and well-being.

I am also a single mother co-parenting three sweet daughters, and an avid student of my earth-based ancestral traditions (Gaelic Animism). I live between Grey County, Ontario, and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Learn more about me here

Who is this for?

This course is designed for anyone who has an interest in somatics and nature connection, and may particularly appeal to:

Forest Therapy Guides

Meditation Teachers

Forest School Instructors

Social Workers, Counsellors & Therapists

Somatic Practitioners/Coaches

Holistic Health Practitioners

Those looking to expand stress and anxiety management tools

Is this similar to therapy, or a trauma healing program?

No, this is not a therapeutic program and is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental or physical health condition.

It is an educational program designed to teach students how to connect with nature for stress management, and to develop nature connection practice.

Is this a training program with a certificate?

This program is designed for personal practice and there is no certificate for attending.

However, if you are a somatic coach, wellness practitioner, licensed mental health practitioner, or work with nature connection in some capacity, you will be able to apply some of the teachings and skills learned in your work. Please ensure you are working in line with your scope of practice and licensure.

How long do I have access to this program?

Access is guaranteed for at least one year from the start date. I intend to make it available for many years to come, but cannot guarantee lifetime access.

However, for as long as it is available, you will have full access to the material, plus any updates that are made.

Do I need to spend a lot of time in nature to do this program?

Ideally, spending time in nature as guided in the learning material will be very beneficial for your learning.

If you are not able to achieve this, the program is still doable, and the program does offer other ways to connect with nature if you do not have easy access to natural settings.

How much time does this program require?

Overall, the program offers approx. 7 hours of material, including video classes and guided audio practice.

There is also approx. 5 hours of recommended homework

You can also spend a lot more time deepening into the material practicing the techniques - this is just a baseline.

Are there any live sessions?

There are no live components to this immersion. All content is on-demand.

I am struggling with the cost, what are the options?

After the early bird period is finished (Feb 15th), a payment plan will be available.

What is the refund policy?

If you feel the course does not meet your expectations, a refund is available within four days of purchase.

Is there anything else I should know?

As this course addresses somatic and nervous system practice, there is the chance that personal concerns may arise.

This course is for educational purposes only, and it is beyond the scope of the course to offer personalized therapeutic support.

If you are experiencing distressing personal concerns in relation to any of the material, I encourage you to seek the assistance of a qualified somatic and/or mental health practitioner.

If you have any other questions, I warmly welcome you to get in touch with me here:

natureawakened@gmail.com