Ben Page (bio written by Manuela)

Who is Ben Page? This is a difficult question to answer succinctly because he is so many things. He is deep and complex and is one of the most amazing human beings, a rare combination of an extraordinary mind and a tender heart. Ben is wonderfully eloquent when he shares his ideas and effortlessly captures the attention of those who listen. Challenging the status quo is part of his nature and in doing so, he supports people in their growth in ways I had never seen before. He is probably the best listener I have ever encountered and through that listening, he makes it safe enough for people to be brave in their own vulnerability. Despite his depth, he can be funny and silly and brings an ease and lightness that makes it easy to smile and fall in love with life. Ben loves cats, adventures, and music; he is now exploring a new passion of DJ’ing as a modality for supporting people in somatic awakening and rediscovering the joy of life. His heart and deep reverence for this planet has taught me patiently what it means to love unconditionally, and this has cracked my own heart open time and again.

Ben Page is a Forest Therapy Guide, council carrier, DJ, creator of Story Weaving and the author of Healing Trees: A Pocket Guide to Forest Bathing, The Wild Garden and The World In My Pocket. His work focuses on the philosophical ethic of non-striving and self-love as a gateway to inner peace and compassionate action. Ben holds a B.A. in religious studies from Carleton College and an M.A. in human development and social change from Pacific Oaks College.