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Matija Samec is a forest therapy guide and educator, based in Slovenia and committed to reconnecting people with nature through sensual experiences and therapeutic processes in natural environments.
Rooted in integrative therapy, his work combines different techniques and explores how nature connection can support emotional balance, regulation and a deeper sense of belonging in the living world. As a certified forest bathing guide, wild blue trainer and forest therapy practitioner, Matija facilitates safe green spaces, where individuals can process inner experiences, release worries, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with the living world around them. His sessions often include simple, creative invitations with natural materials that encourage presence, curiosity and joy.
With his work as an FTHub accredited trainer for nature connection specialists, he actively supports other professionals in integrating nature connection and nature-based practices to their professional practice and daily-life.
With great curiosity, he explores the relationship between humans and nature, as well as the profound effects that contact with natural environments has on physical and mental health. He believes that humans are inherently woven into the fabric of life, the community, and the natural world that supports us. To him, nature is an infinite space of expression and impressions, where humanity has evolved over eons. He is continually inspired by moments when he helps others feel this deep connection. His work leads people from the grayness of isolation to the vibrancy of the green thread that binds all living things together. Understanding that true connection also requires clear boundaries, he creates a safe space where participants can explore their emotions and test their limits at their own pace. His approach integrates sensory, creative, and body-centered practices, empathetic communication, neurolinguistic programming, and other methods to craft unique experiences where the inner and outer worlds merge through expression, beauty, and the joy of nature.
BIEN ReThread 2026 workshop: Green Thread of Connection
Each morning, we will explore different pathways to nature connection through simple, grounding practices of observation, movement, and sensory exploration of the environment. These activities will help us slow down and experience how nature can be our therapeutic companion, offering support for stress relief, clarity, and emotional balance. Together we’ll discover practical, accessible ways to weave this green connection into everyday life and create space for reflection, sharing, and quiet integration. By experiencing these gentle threads that connect us to the environment, others, and ourselves, we’ll deepen our sense of belonging within the interwoven tapestry of life.
BIEN ReThread 2025 workshop: Tuning into Nature
Participants will begin the day with a gentle, intuitive practice for connecting with themselves and the natural world. Through sensory exercises, movement, and mindful exploration, they will gradually release inner tension, open space for introspection, and learn how nature can become a therapeutic companion in their daily lives.
