Tahia is an Assistant Professor at the UBC Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship, and the co-founder of Wild Living. She has a PhD in ecosystem sciences from the University of Oxford, and her current research looks into ways forests and other greenspaces in and around cities support human well-being and build social-ecological resilience to climate change. She is also a forest and nature therapy guide, holistic yoga teacher, and animal flow trainer. Combining her passions, Tahia facilitates immersive experiences in nature to help people reconnect with the natural world, restore mental fatigue, and feel inspired to design greener lifestyles and organizations.
Tahia’s SVI Virtual 2026 Session: Seasonal Elements Flow: A Grounding Movement Meditation
In this early morning session, Tahia will guide you through grounding, nature-inspired movements that thoughtfully integrate breathwork, mindfulness, and gentle self-regulation practices. You will take part in a four-directions moving meditation, orienting to the space and connecting with the qualities of the four classical elements (air, fire, earth, water) and the four seasons, using imagery and sensation to guide pacing, energy, and inner reflection. The session will also include gentle tapping as an invitation to arrive in the body, and to encourage balance and release. These integrated movement practices will support ease, circulation, and a calm nervous system. By the end of the session, you will feel energized, more focused, and comfortably grounded to start your day.