Ben Page

5.003 reviews

About the Teacher

Why study with them?

Ben Page is the founder of Integral Forest Bathing and has been guiding Forest Therapy walks since 2015 in collaboration with world renowned arboreta and botanical gardens, universities, cancer rehabilitation clinics, corporate wellness programs and cultural interest groups. Since 2016, Ben has trained hundreds of guides around the world and from 2017-2020, was the Director of Training for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, and was one of the main designers and authors of their training. He has since designed two new courses, The Art and Practice of Story Weaving and Find Yourself In Nature: Find Nature In Yourself. Ben is also the co-founder of Ginkgo Heart Retreats, which offers week-long retreat programs across the globe. 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.  https://integralforestbathing.com/

Customer Reviews

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Ben Knows His Shit
Listen, Ben’s the real deal. You can feel it when he sits next to you at dinner, pours you a tea in the forest, or ravenously eats a salad while being fully engaged in your silliness. Sometimes you find yourself in the presence of people you do not feel worthy of… Ben is that. But then you blink., and he makes you feel right at home.

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The Best Teacher
As a retired educator, I am often very critical of folks who try to teach me. Ben incorporates the best of all methodologies: learn by experiencing what is around you. No criticism, only encouragement. Under his guidance, we experienced the forest in new ways. He made everyone in the group comfortable. No required sharing, but everyone did. His forest "invitations" left open the possibility of saying "No, thanks." The story weaving exercise was surprisingly powerful and, rather than being daunting, empowered everyone to tell their own stories, for some in ways they had never tried before. His gift of tea in the forest ended each experience with a little love. At the end of just two days of sharing, the group had forged a level of caring that was deeply touching. I highly recommend any workshop or writing that Ben Page offers. He is a gifted teacher and guide.

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Forest Bathing with Ben Page
Ben was a superb facilitator, welcoming, caring, deeply knowledgeable about the restorative and healing benefits of nature and graciously sharing of his experience and skills. He brings creativity, art, meditation, humor and self-awareness into the experience.

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