An introductory evening to the topic and practice of Inhabiting our Ecological Selves. Hosted by Wild Minds, a collective of nature guides and systemic practitioners who offer in-depth processes of connecting to our wild nature, within and without.

In this session we will explore:

- The philosophy of Deep Ecology and its real life applications

- Deep Time and our place in the story of Life

- Connecting with our own Ecological Self

- Processes to expand our ecological empathy

- Learning about ceremony and longer nature immersions to support the cultivation of our inner worlds

The evening is open to anyone with a curiosity around nature connecting and relating, or around the role of humanity in the world right now.

The evening is especially suited to those active in the areas of human-nature relations, personal human development, conservation and / or environmental awareness.

All are welcome.

There will be the opportunity to share with like minded individuals, and to build towards a community of practice around nature centered activities, all aimed at cultivating healthier nature relations.

We will also give a flavour of deeper offerings to come in 2022.

The Zoom link will be sent to you upon registration.

Contribution: 25 EUR/ 20 EUR/ 15 EUR as per your means (or indeed more if you want to support the collective in establishing widely accessible offerings going forward)

Refund Policy: We can offer a refund of 80% when you cancel 5 days prior to the event. If you cancel in the 5 days prior, refunds are not possible.

Your facilitators:

Sophie Vandenkerchove

Sophie is a lover of the wild - within and without. She has followed training as a Wilderness Rites of passage Guide at the School of Lost Borders in California. Beside that, she has been practicing Zen meditation in the Korean tradition for several years, and has received initiation into Druidry and Celtic Shamanism.

Sophie grew up in the forests of the Belgian Ardennes, where she nurtured a strong connection to the land of her ancestors as a kid. After roaming wild places in the cities, she moved back to her village with a strong dedication to offer her life to the well-being and healing of this land. Out of this, Chamai came into existence: a nature-based learning centre in Belgium, where she offers residential workshops and experiential journeys in and with Nature.

In her work, she always interweaves the power of ceremony with her soulful love for nature and people. She is passionate about pilgrimages, solo time in nature, silent retreats and all those experiences that bring together a good balance of adventure, presence and gentleness.

Carolin Goethel

Carolin is a community weaver and facilitator. Drawing on her anthropological studies, her work in leadership education and her passion for deep ecology, she’s developed a varied toolbox to support other humans to deeply connect to themselves, each other and their natural environment.

The profound experience of her own vision quest sparked her desire to guide others on this journey. She has since then been studying eco-soul centric philosophies and practices with the Animas Valley Institute. Carolin has always been inspired by indigenous ways of being and seeks to infuse her work with the values of interconnectedness and reciprocity.

Jenny O’Hare

Jenny is a Deep Ecologist who has come through a journey of Earth Sciences and Ecological Conservation to focus more deeply on the intersection of the human psyche and soul with the rest of the living world. What is the relationship that is constantly playing out, and how can that relationship become ever more reciprocal and nourishing? She has completed Nature Resonance trainings, a fellowship in Spiritual Ecology, and holds certification in both Eco-Therapy and Solo Nature Experiences.

Her own relationship with the living world has always been her ultimate sense of belonging, and she is passionate about inviting others into, and sharing in that belonging.