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$288 /pax (earlybird)

Talking to Trees is an experiential course in learning how to slow down, listen deeply, and relate to the natural world in a more attentive and personal way.

Why talk to trees? Because conversation does not always have to involve words. Trees communicate through form, movement, scent, texture, seasonality, and their relationships with the wider ecosystem. When we learn to observe them more closely, we also begin to notice what is happening within ourselves—our thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, intuition, and inner responses.

Through sensory practices, observation, reflection and guided exercises, participants will explore different ways of “listening” to trees — not necessarily expecting them to speak back in words, but becoming more receptive to what arises when we give another living being our full attention.

Ultimately, talking to trees is also a practice of learning to listen to ourselves. It can help us cultivate deeper presence, self-awareness, intuition, self-trust, curiosity, and a greater sense of connection with life around us.

You do not need to believe that trees can literally speak. You only need to be curious enough to listen.

  • Wear comfortable & airy fabric and cover up the skin well if you are prone to bites. Sandals are good for walking barefoot, and running or walking shoes are good for those needing better ankle support.

    Bring water, umbrella, hat, sunblock and a mat if you have.

  • If blessed by a light passing rain, we will learn to embrace flow, change and play. The program will flow with the weather and be conducted under safe conditions in the absence of lightning. The more open the heart is, the more one will receive the therapeutic effects of the water element.

    However, if persistent thunderstorms are expected throughout the planned duration, you will be notified a day ahead, or at least 90 minutes before the session. You will be able to select another replacement session if it is cancelled.

  • This learning journey is designed adults with a curiosity around trees.

    We will be sitting on the ground and walking some distance (not more than 2km), so a general level of fitness will suffice.

    If you have any physical constraints, please let us know and we will advise and support.

  • ⸙ Ground mats (available for borrowing)
    ⸙ Lesson Notes
    ⸙ Guided recording

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Practical Takeaways

Self Regulation

Learn the steps to slow down your pace, calm your mind, and ease your breathing so you can return to the energetic field of nature.

Sensory Activation

Activate the innate intelligence of your body to increase the sensitivity of your five senses, as well as Intuition (“sixth sense”), Heart sense and more.

Non-verbal Communication

Learn the language of nature through presence and keen observation, and receive information and responses through telepathic means.

Trees as Guides

Tap into the healing and wisdom of trees to support you on stress regulation, emotional release and difficult life questions.

Inner Compass

You leave with a set of tools that help you navigate the noise of the outer world and return to your higher wisdom and the circle of tree mentors.

Course Journey

Outline for 3-hours

♢ Introduction

♢ Grounding Breath & Introspection

♢ Sensory Activation

♢ Body Radar & Finding the “Right Tree”

♢ Tree Connection (1 - 2)

♢ Trees as Mentors - seeking answers & direction

♢ Theory Recap & Tips

♢ Reflections & Story Sharing

♢ Gratitude Mandala

Your Guides

The session will be held at Botanic Gardens guided by Jovena and several elder trees who are gentle and welcoming teachers.

  • Jovena - Forest Therapy Guide

  • Eve - Tree Guide

  • Señorita - Tree Guide

  • Great Banyan - Tree Guide

  • Mother Kapok - Tree Guide

Note from Jovena

Connecting with trees can feel like a peculiar thing in our hyper logical modern world - this was my starting point too. Yet in my first time experiencing forest bathing as a participant, I met a tree that convinced me that there is more to this world than meets the eye. At a time when I felt lost and confused about who I was, the tree unexpectedly gave me a piece of wise advice - “grow towards the light, and share your gifts with the world”. This advice saved me.

How did I hear it? How could I hear it? This mystery stuck with me as I journeyed on as a forest bathing guide, and further encounters with several trees helped me to understand that all beings in the world are sentient - aware, responsive and knowledgeable. It is human arrogance that makes us believe intelligence, emotion, and consciousness belong to us alone, simply because other beings speak in languages we do not readily understand.

I carefully tread the line between reality and spirituality. This course is grounded in ecological knowledge and the natural world, while inviting us to keep an open mind and heart to the possibilities of deeper connection.

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