Biophilic Presence
Biophilic walking and reflection
This session is designed to shift participants from being passive passersby of their environment to mindful, purposeful participants within a living system. Grounded in the Give Space method, we use the Biophilic Walk to dissolve the perceived separation…
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Wellbeing
Creativity, Innovation Sprints & Design Thinking
Sustainability, Climate, Social Impact & CSR Session
Workshop
Description
This session is designed to shift participants from being passive passersby of their environment to mindful, purposeful participants within a living system. Grounded in the Give Space method, we use the Biophilic Walk to dissolve the perceived separation between the human and the other-than-human world. By doing so, we support individuals and organizations in internalizing and personalizing critical themes - such as sustainability, climate change, and natural capital - integrating them into both better business practices and personal wellbeing.
1.Arrival and Creating a Safe Space
- Centering meditation
- Introduction to the Story of Place - ecological and social knowledge of the site.
2. Biophilic Walk
- Sensory Immersion: A silent, solo walk to amplify receptivity to external world
- Deep Attunement: Observing internal feelings, memories, and thoughts as vital data while grounding through the soles of the feet.
- Shift in Perspective: Changing body posture, eye level, and pace to become aware of layered different worlds existing the same space.
3. Pair Dialog
- Imagine the roots, soil, water systems lying beneath and visualize their relationships to the larger landscape, fostering systemic thinking.
4. Gratitude
- Harvesting: A focused circle to share participants' discoveries. A brief moment of gratitude to ground the experience for integration into daily business and life.
Benefits
- Holistic Resilience: Physical movement and sensory experience in/with nature soothe physical tension and reduce stress, fostering a healthier mind and body.
- Systemic Insight: Shifting perspective from "self" to "habitat" encourages an open mind and facilitates long-term, sustainable thinking.
- Enhanced Awareness: Training both internal and external observation skills - essential competencies for mindful leadership and decision-making.
- Psychological Safety: Boosts team/community well-being and trust by holding a silent, shared space that allows for authentic presence.
- Ecological Literacy: Increases environmental awareness and care through direct biophilic engagement with urban nature, reconnecting participants with natural capital.
Hosted by Naho Iguchi
About the Host
As an ecological artist and systems thinker, I have dedicated my life to inquiring into the theme of the “Human Animal” — a quest to attain wholeness as a living being in a fragmented world.
With over two decades of meditation practice and a Master’s in Organizational Psychology, I guide individuals and organizations to "Give Space" for what truly wants to emerge. I believe that shift happens when we reconnect with the essence of life — whether in nature, the built environment, our work settings, our relationships, or within our own skin.
By activating our Biophilia (innate connectivity to nature) and ecological narratives, I help shift our organizational and personal cultures beyond the Anthropocenter. My purpose is to cultivate environments where we can function not just as "resources," but as vital parts of a living, regenerative ecosystem.
Certifications & Credentials
1. Regenerative & Biophilic Design
-Living Future Accreditation – International Living Future Institute
-Regenerative Design Masterclass – Living Future Europe (3-month intensive)
-Biophilic Design Course – International Living Future Institute
2. M.A. in Organizational Psychology
-Developed an original methodology "Communication Process Design," providing group facilitation, creative meeting design, team building, presentation coaching, and capacity building coaching.
3. Graphic Facilitation and Visualization
-Trained as graphic process facilitator at the Grove Consultants International
-Completed intensive training under the direct guidance of Tomi Nagai-Rothe, with mentorship from founder David Sibbet.
-Developed a signature method "Visualize Your Process," teaching the art of visual thinking to empower individuals and organizations.
4.Meditation Practices
– over 25 years of Zazen (Soto-Zen meditation) and meditation practice
Client Requirements
Readiness for exploring beyond conventional boundaries and a commitment to co-create a space for emergence. Every project is unique, so let’s start with a dialog.
Past Clients
Mitsubishi Estate; Nikken Sekkei Ltd.; Sony; Endemol Shine GmbH; majoy management consulting firms; Japanese creative agancy, UX consulting company, and global manufactuers
Focus Areas
Creative/CultureWell-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching
Location
Berlin, Germany
Languages
German, English, Japanese
Travel Locations
Major European cities accessible by direct train (e.g. Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Wien etc.) (ca. +€400-600)
Corporate Experience
Significant
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
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