Into Nature Through the Senses
About this Course
Slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature in the forests of Chiang Dao. Through mindful sensory experiences, create space for greater clarity, balance, and a deeper sense of belonging.
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Into Nature Through the Senses Camps are immersive, nature-based experiences designed to help participants slow down, step away from everyday distractions, and rediscover a more attentive relationship with themselves and the living world.
Set among the forests and landscapes of Chiang Dao, the camp invites participants to use the five senses as gateways to presence, awareness, and connection. Rather than simply learning about nature, you are encouraged to experience it directly through barefoot walks, sensory exploration, quiet observation, natural soundscapes, touch, scent, and moments of stillness.
Through mindful experiences and hands-on sensory practices, participants are invited to notice the world with greater curiosity and openness. By slowing down and becoming more present, you may discover new ways of seeing, feeling, and being—cultivating greater clarity, balance, self-awareness, and a deeper sense of belonging within the natural world.
Structure
DAY 1 - 29 January
Meet in Chiang Mai and transport by van to Chiang Dao
Arrival & welcome, self-introductions
Group Lunch
Campsite introductions, setting up tents
Afternoon nature walks
Group cooking and dinner
Bonfire circle & reflection
DAY 2- 30 January
Self-prepared breakfast
Grounding activities and check in
Introductions to nature connections through the 5 senses and sitting place
Sensory exploration activities (Sounds and sights)
Lunch prepared by the community
Guided mindful walks and sensory exploration activities ( Scent and touch)
Personal nature postcards and final reflections
Group cooking and dinner
Bonfire circle & reflection
DAY 3 - 31 January
Self-prepared breakfast
Grounding activities and check in
Holistic senses connection activities
Lunch prepared by the community
Final reflection
Clean and pack up
Departure at 3pm
Prerequisites
What's Included
All facilitation sessions and learning materials
Accommodation & campsite fees (basecamp model)
Accident insurance (up to USD 5,000)
Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Preparation meeting (online) prior to the program; details sent after registration
Not Included
Travel to/from the meeting point
Visa fees and vaccinations
Personal outdoor equipment (tent, tarp, sleeping bag, mat, clothing, footwear, daypack, etc.)
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About the Organizer
YEP Academy
YEP is a catalyst to foster personal growth and sustainable living mindset.
We are here to increase your awareness of yourself, others, and nature.
We are using Nature as a Learning Field, referring to the concept of using the natural environment as a setting for education and learning.
YEP Academy is driven by a team of diverse individuals who have a passion for nature, outdoor activities, and empowerment.
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