Craft A Life—And Livelihood—Aligned With Nature
Professional training for those called to share nature-based practices with confidence and clarity
Welcome to Inner Forest School
Welcome to our corner of the worldwide web, a place where you're supported in exploring wild landscapes within and around you—then guided to bring these practices into your communities.
At Inner Forest School, we help people who feel called to share meditation, guided imagery, and nature-based practices with others—who want their work to reflect their values, their intuition, and the wisdom of nature.
Here, you'll learn to create experiences that honour both your wise inner nature and the natural world around you. Nature becomes your co-teacher—a guiding and grounding force for both personal and professional life.
2026 Trainings
Inner Nature Writing™ Facilitator Course
June – August 2026
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Nature Meditation Teacher Certification
September 2026 – January 2027
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Guided Imagery Teacher Certification
On-Demand · Self-Paced
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Join a Free Community Meditation
Get to know us and meditate with others in this community.
Every Tuesday, we host free 30-minute meditations—20 minutes for practice, 10 minutes for optional sharing—to cultivate connection and strengthen our practice. All are welcome!
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20 Nature Writing Practices
Digital downloadA collection of 20 nature-based practices, each with carefully crafted writing prompts, designed to deepen one's connection to nature and to self. For both personal and professional use.
$27
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Emerging from the Chrysalis: Meditation & Writing Workshop
WebinarAn Inner Nature Writing™ workshop to help you recognize and release what you've outgrown–and to spread your wings into a new phase of your life journey.
$11
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Nature Meditation Teacher Certification Course (Autumn 2026)
CourseCraft a career aligned with the wisdom of nature, deepening your own sense of meaning while offering peace, connection, and insight to your students. Begin your journey of becoming a Nature Meditation Teacher.
$979
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Inner Nature Writing Facilitator Certification
CourseA self-paced certification course to help teachers and facilitators lead insightful creative writing sessions using nature as a mirror.
$797
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Guided Imagery Teacher Certification
CourseBecome a certified guided imagery teacher with this self-paced, entirely online program designed to enhance your confidence and credibility in leading guided visualization.
$497
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Connect With Your Inner Wisdom
CourseDevelop greater inner alignment, self-trust, inner clarity, and inner peace by deepening your connection to your inner wisdom.
$97
What People Say About Us
“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... 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... Thank you Gillian. Truly, from one facilitator to another, I am full of gratitude for your teachings and generosity.”
Deborah G.
“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. If this speaks to you and you're curious to learn more, I can't recommend reaching out to Inner Forest School enough.”
Husna K.
“My initial exposure to Gillian’s meditations–her Morning Peace & Compassion and Evening Peace & Gratitude Prayers–was through Insight Timer. I was so taken with both of these that I spent time transposing them so I could read them during savasana for the yoga class I was teaching. She 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.
“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.
Meet the Founder
Gillian Florence Sanger
Gillian is a Writer, Meditation Teacher, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Coming to Peace Facilitator. Beyond that, she is a dreamer, seeker, freethinker, and bridger of gaps. Her work is inspired by the untamed magic of the natural world and the profound mysteries of the psyche and soul.
Gillian has 10+ years personal experience with mindfulness, meditation, and guided imagery and 6+ years professional experience writing hundreds of guided meditation scripts for successful clients. She is an assistant trainer for the Mindfulness Exercises Meditation Teacher Certification Program, supporting individuals on a journey of sharing mindfulness with others.