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"Where movement, deep nature connection and love converge."
WILD LIVING
At Wild Living, TEDx speakers Dr Tahia Devisscher and Damien Norris work with the land to guide deep nature connection experiences.
They blend nature-based therapies and practices, movement that promotes longevity, and personal reflection to promote wellness.
The immersion series for 2026 has concluded and we are grateful that we sold out again this year.
Thank you to everyone who attended Salt Spring Island and Loon Lake immersions. We look forward to supporting your wild journeys.
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NATURE IMMERSION INVITATIONS
Wild Living nature immersions are retreats with a difference. They are science-informed, whole body journeys of personal transformation.
All immersions are intentionally crafted to offer a holistic experience that restores physical vitality and a grounded sense of purpose.
Each immersion is distinct and explore a central theme. Participants experience:
"An incredible retreat! Both facilitators are deeply knowledgeable and truly embody the wisdom they share. I loved the abundant time we spent immersed in nature and the meaningful lessons we learned from it. These four days were truly transformative. I can’t recommend it enough!" Serena Sekhavati, 2025 - Past Participant
The Team
Tahia
"Every life guided by love and respect for nature is a masterpiece worth sharing"
Damien
"Movement is a mode of perception."
Contact Us
We work across science, art, and embodied practice:
Motivational speaking, conferences and presentations
Group facilitation and workshops
Forest bathing (in person or online — for groups of any size)
Life Coaching
Movement education for longevity
Facilitated nature immersions at your venue or event
We create immersions anywhere on the planet, from single day events to week long immersions. Each one follows a method we've refined over years of practice — designed to deepen nature connection and leave participants steadier than when they arrived.
Tahia
"We Evolve As We Love"
I weave 20 years of research in forest ecology, resilience thinking, and nature-based solutions with my passion for teaching yoga and animal flow outdoors.I apply this expertise when creating mindfulness trails, guiding forest therapy walks, and exploring the multiple benefits of urban nature on human wellbeing.I also bring experience in different breathing techniques and yin yoga infused with nature-inspired meditations. My training in nature-based expressive arts, and love for creativity enable me to weave all these practices together to create unique immersion experiences.My intention with nature immersions is to help people come ‘home’ to their bodies and cultivate a meaningful relationship with nature.
My grounded approach integrates experience-based learning, life coaching, and scientific evidence.
Damien
"Movement is the 'thread' that binds us to the world."
I bring 20 years of experience as an elite gymnast and 30 years as a coach, instructor, and nature immersion guide to every Wild Living immersion.Since 2016, I've focused exclusively on human movement and nature connection.I use Parcours, La Méthode Naturelle (the natural method), Animal Flow, Rope Flow, Fighting Monkey Practice, Forest bathing, and Rewilding to create meaningful immersive experiences outdoors.My own journey from competitive sports to human rewilding and wild parcours was shared on the TEDx platform. Watch "It's time to rewild" (below) to gain an insight into my journey and philosophy.
