Become a Nature-Based Facilitator.
Belong to a Living Community.
Train, write, and gather in a nature-inspired space for inner work, creative practice, and connection—whether you're building a professional path or simply looking for a place to root.
Inner Forest School is dedicated to offering quality professional development courses of depth and integrity.
Explore our certification pathways.
Nature Meditation Teacher Certification
Learn to guide others into grounded, present-moment awareness through nature-based meditation practices. This certification offers the skills, tools, and confidence to lead a range of practices that will guide your students back home to belonging in nature–no matter where they are.
The course runs from September 2026 to January 2027.
Inner Nature Writing™ Facilitator Certification
Learn to guide others on inner journeys that harness the power of guided imagery, awaken the wisdom of nature, and enhance personal insight through writing and reflection. This certification offers a clear, creative framework for facilitating experiences that support regulation, build awareness, and invite thoughtful inner exploration.
The course runs from June 2026 to August 2026.
Guided Imagery Teacher Certification
Develop the skills to lead others through imaginative inner landscapes that support insight, ease, and wellbeing. This certification course explores the power of guided imagery and how to use it in mindful, effective ways to support the nervous system, deepen awareness, and cultivate connection to a dynamic inner realm of infinite wisdom and potential.
This course is on-demand. Begin anytime.
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Join a free community class.
Explore our free community sessions, held virtually. Join us for a live group meditation, or if you’re a creative or wellness professional, dive into your work in a quiet, shared space with us.
Creative Co-Working Sessions
Brew a cup of tea or coffee, bring your journal and pen or computer, and Zoom in for a co-working session–where you're invited to work on anything creative. Plan your next workshop, write some poetry, work on designing your homepage... whatever you want to create, sink into deep work on it. We'll open with a short, grounding, intention setting practice and close with a short check-in to see how the hour has gone for everyone.
Live Community Meditations
Settle into a comfortable, quiet place and join us for a 20-minute meditation–followed by 10 minutes for optional sharing. You'll be guided through a practice that could be mindfulness-based, imagery-based, or both, led intuitively by Gillian. All are welcome; no experience necessary.
What People Are Saying
“What a journey this certification has been! I remember clearly when I first came across [the Nature Meditation Teacher Certification Course] with Inner Forest School. It truly felt like the universe heard my calling and placed this opportunity right in front of me... The teachings throughout this course have deepened my relationship with the natural world in such a meaningful way, helping me move from simply being in nature to truly feeling like a part of the Earth.”
— Husna K.“Gillian's nature meditation scripts inspire and sooth. They are a rare combination of depth, insight, and accessibility.”
— Jim E.“Gillian has an uncanny ability to connect the listener to both their own inner world and the external world that surrounds us in the most gentle way. As one who has spent an inordinate amount of time in nature, Gillian’s “Inner Forest” makes me feel an even greater interconnection with all living things... It has been a blessing to know that Gillian and I have this opportunity to share some of our short time on earth together.”
— Mark V.“I’ve recently started the Nature Meditation Teacher Certification Course, and I’m already deeply and positively touched by it — even after just a few lessons. Gillian’s authentic perspective and depth of wisdom feel truly precious. I’m receiving so many insights and so much inspiration, clarity, and that will certainly enrich both my personal practice and my teaching.”
— Alona K.“When I found Gillian I knew instantly her teachings were for me. I now regularly attend her beautiful online circles and am so excited she is running an online retreat in Nov. Her offerings are gentle and supportive and I always feel more regulated and at ease after listening to one of Gillian's meditations. I use the insight timer offerings regularly. Her autumn and letting go practices are very timely just now and her short compassionate based prayers are beautiful. Thank you Gillian. Truly, from one facilitator to another, I am full of gratitude for your teachings and generosity.”
— Deborah G.“Gillian brings a wealth of expertise, experience and heart to her offerings. I am gaining so much from the Nature Meditation Training course and highly recommend it.”
— Janelle C.