Free your mind and focus on your senses as we learn to calm the chaos we all experience. Biophilic design and nature immersion practices address the human response to natural surroundings, demonstrating that people thrive in nurturing environments. These principles can be applied to our comfort, well-being, and healing, helping us become our best selves personally and professionally. We’ll explore nature connection practices such as forest therapy, alongside an embodiment exercise to understand how we process and experience stress in our physical bodies and its impact on our emotional bandwidth. Learn tools to recognize and manage stressors and take away easy-to-adopt nature-based practices that can help you feel more grounded and authentic.

Nicole Craanen, MFA, NCIDQ, WELL-AP, LEED-Green Associate, ANFT Nature & Forest Therapy Guide

Nicole’s expertise in biophilic design draws from her background in commercial interior design, a Master’s in human ecology, and certification as a Nature & Forest Therapy Guide. She is the founder of The Biophilic Design Institute, where she leads a professional certification program and consults on biophilic projects. Nicole serves on advisory boards for Living Future Europe and the WELL Building Standard, and is also a trained yoga instructor.