Wellbeing
Building Better Mental Health and Well-Being (Outdoors)
6 days
Daniela Luz
Set in the idyllic surroundings of Ferragudo Beach in the Algarve this unique and immersive training is designed to support teachers in reconnecting with their well-being through nature, mindfulness, and daily wellbeing practices. Blending outdoor and indoor experiences, breathwork, reflective rituals,mindfulness and yoga, the course invites educators to restore their nervous systems, expand emotional resilience, and build a sustainable wellness routine that can be brought into school life.
Building Better Mental Health and Well-Being (Outdoors) emphasizes the healing power of the natural environment, helping teachers manage stress, prevent burnout, and foster a more positive and grounded mindset. Whether walking barefoot on the sand, practicing yoga by the sea, or engaging in reflective sharing circles, participants experience first-hand the transformative impact of nature-connected living.
Important Information About the Structure of Our Trainings
Our trainings are thoughtfully designed to provide both collective learning and space for personal integration. Each course is structured around a common core of 30 hours, with 3 hours of guided group sessions each morning. In the afternoons, participants are invited to complete 2 hours of self-paced, asynchronous tasks that are specifically tailored to the focus of the course they are enrolled in.
Please note that some of these trainings may be delivered in parallel with other programs under the same overarching theme, meaning that while participants share the morning sessions as a collective group, the afternoon practices and assignments are uniquely designed for each course’s objectives.
These asynchronous tasks might include reflection exercises, creative assignments, or the development of a practical resource that links the morning content to the core topic of your specific training.
This blended model ensures a rich learning journey that supports both deep connection with the group and individual autonomy, empowering each participant to embody the teachings in a way that resonates with their path.
We kindly ask you to embrace the structure with presence and commitment, knowing that this combination of shared experience and personal practice is a powerful container for transformation.
Learning Outcomes
Participants to the course will learn to:
Understand the benefits of nature and its impact on mental health and well-being.
Learn and practice outdoor mindfulness and breathwork techniques.
Develop effective strategies to manage and reduce stress.
Build emotional resilience through movement, meditation, and reflection.
Integrate nature and mindfulness into school teaching routines.
Create a personalized well-being plan that supports long-term mental health.
Programme
Building Better Mental Health and Well-Being (Outdoors)
This course is an invitation to come back to yourself through the mirror of nature. A gift of presence and peace, empowering you to be a source of clarity and calm for your students, your school, and your own life.
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Day 1: Introduction to Nature and Well-Being
Morning Sessions:
Welcome & Course Overview: Nature and mental health insights
Sharing Circle & Group Dynamics: Exploring personal intentions and expectations
Walk & Beach Yoga: Grounding in the natural environment
Outdoor Pranayama: Breathing practices for calm and clarity
Self-Paced Tasks:
Journaling: “What part of me longs to reconnect with nature?”
Practice: Repeat today’s breath technique and write down what shifts
Reflection: Draw or write about your current relationship with well-being
Creative Task: Design a classroom ritual inspired by today’s walk
Day 2: Stress Management through Nature
Morning Sessions:
Nature as Medicine: Using the outdoors to regulate stress
Role-Play: Practice using grounding tools in outdoor situations
Group Dialogue: Shared stories around coping mechanisms
Self-Paced Tasks:
Journaling Prompt: “Where do I carry my stress—and how does nature support me?”
Practice: Grounding walk with mindful pauses
Creative Expression: Sketch a 'stress landscape' and a 'peaceful landscape’
Reflection: Write a list of nature-based stress reset tools
Day 3: Building Resilience with Outdoor Activities
Morning Sessions:
Resilience-Building Movement & Partner Activities
Guided Meditation on Inner Strength
Emotional Resilience Workshop: Practical resilience rituals
Case Study Exploration: Stories of nature supporting growth
Self-Paced Tasks:
Journaling: “What does emotional resilience mean to me as a teacher?”
Activity: Identify your top 3 resilience-building practices
Reflection: Compose a letter to your future resilient self
Practice: Repeat today’s resilience meditation in your own rhythm
Day 4: Integrating Nature into Teaching & Creating a Sustainable Plan
Morning Sessions:
Outdoor Creativity: Group design of nature-based classroom rituals
Comprehensive Yoga Practice: Breath, movement, stillness
Classroom Integration: Using nature for focus and emotional support
Guided Body Scan Meditation: Grounding and awareness
Self-Paced Tasks:
Journaling: “How can I bring more nature-based awareness into school life?”
Resource Creation: Design a weekly classroom nature moment (real or symbolic)
Poster Design: “Our Classroom Wellness Corner”
Reflection: Practice today’s yoga flow at your own pace
Day 5: Creating a Sustainable Well-Being Plan
Morning Sessions:
Outdoor Yoga & Movement
Group Sharing: Insights, growth moments, and shifts
Discussion: Integrating well-being tools in schools and teams
Final Circle: Gratitude, Intention, and Integration
Closing presence circle on the boat or beach
Self-Paced Tasks:
Journaling: “What inspired me in this course and in life—and how will I carry this forward into my daily school routine?”
Action Plan: Write your personal well-being map (home + school)
Reflection Letter: “What I want to remember when I feel disconnected”
Design: Your own ‘Daily Reset Ritual’
Day 6: Boat Visit – Integration in Nature or Nature Walk
Visit to the stunning Benagil Caves
Presence, contemplation, shared silence
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Course participants will receive training and engage in exercises designed to develop their skills as trainers. The provision of additional materials or resources will be determined based on the course structure and the instructor’s approach to meeting the learning objectives
Course package content:
Services and activities included in the course package are those described above. Please note that accommodation, transport, and meals are not provided.
Cancellation & changes:
Common sense prevails when it comes to cancellations, which are analyzed on a case-by-case basis.