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Dragon Guide of the Forest
A Certification Program in Yasei Shinrin Yoku, Sacred Fire, Night Sky Practices & Ancestral Nature Connection
There Are Forest Guides…
And Then There Are Dragon Guides.
Some people enter the forest to relax.
Others enter to listen.
A few discover that the forest is not silent at all.
They begin to notice patterns… stories… pathways… a deeper conversation taking place between landscape, ancestry, fire, stars, and self.
The Dragon Guide Training Program was created for those people.
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This immersive certification experience from Wildcraft Forest School is designed to train a new kind of guide—one who helps others rediscover relationship with nature through Yasei Shinrin Yoku, sacred fire practice, ancestral mapping, storytelling, and the shared Star Map that links humanity across the Earth.
This is not traditional forest therapy.
This is not wilderness survival.
This is something older.
And something entirely new.
What Is a Dragon Guide?
A Dragon Guide understands that nature is more than scenery.
A Dragon Guide recognizes that throughout history, forests were places of initiation, fire was a teacher, and the night sky served as humanity’s first map.
Within the Dragon Guide practice, participants explore a structured five-session framework that blends:
- Forest Therapy and Nature Connection
- Sacred Fire and Firelight Practices
- Star Maps and Cosmic Relationship Studies
- Ancestral Mapping and Story Work
- Nature Communication and Reflective Practices
- Wildcrafted Objects and Symbolic Practices
- Seasonal Awareness and Elemental Traditions
- Personal Discovery and Guiding Techniques
Dragon Guides learn to create meaningful experiences that help participants engage with landscape in ways that are imaginative, reflective, and deeply memorable.
Why the Night Sky Matters
Every culture on Earth once looked upward.
Different languages. Different landscapes.
Yet the same stars.
The Dragon Guide Program explores how the shared sky shaped stories, identity, seasonal living, and humanity’s relationship with place.
Working primarily within the northern latitudes (45°–60° North), participants learn how to incorporate sky awareness, evening experiences, and symbolic navigation into guided nature experiences.
The result is a powerful practice that combines:
- Forest + Fire + Story + Stars
A format unlike conventional wellness, coaching, or nature programs.
Your Journey Through
the Dragon Guide Program
Session One — Enter the Story
Begin your journey into Yasei Shinrin Yoku and discover the origins of the Dragon Guide path.
Explore:
- The Story of the Dragon
- Building Relationships with Nature
- Creating Your Book of Secrets
- Prime Meridians and Star Mapping
- Mother Tree and Stewardship Studies
Session Two — Fire and Ancestral Connection
Develop deeper practices that connect landscape, reflection, and personal meaning.
Explore:
- Dragon Meditation and Activity Practices
- Dragon Veins and Energy Mapping
- Nature Communication Methods
- Sacred Fire Practices
- Ancestral Relationships and Mapping
- Understanding and using Codes and Signs
Session Three — Hidden Layers of the Forest
Enter traditions of symbolic ecology and deeper observation.
Explore:
- Plant Spirit Traditions
- Shadow Biodiversity
- Plant Guilds and Symbolic Relationships
- Ceremonial Practices and Nature Ritual
- Ecstatic States and Journey Practices
Session Four — Vision and Story
Bring your discoveries together into a practice that can be shared.
Explore:
- The Spirit Tree
- Vision Quest Concepts
- Expressing Your Story
- Understanding Life Cycles
- Finding and Maintaining Sacred Forest Spaces
Session Five — Becoming the Guide
Complete the Dragon Guide experience and prepare to bring your practice into the world.
Develop:
- Program Delivery Skills
- Experience Design
- Group Facilitation
- Ethical Practice
- Certification Completion
Who Is This Program For?
This training requires no prerequisite experience.
Ideal for:
- Forest Therapy Practitioners
- Nature Guides
- Coaches and Wellness Practitioners
- Meditation and Mindfulness Facilitators
- Educators and Retreat Leaders
- Artists, Storytellers and Seekers
- Dragon Lovers
- Anyone drawn to ancient wisdom, stars, forests, and deeper connection
Whether you plan to guide others or simply deepen your own relationship with nature—this program opens a rare path.
Program Format
Choose the format that works for your journey.
Immersion Option
- Two immersive 3-Day In-Person Camps
- Additional online support with downloadable lessons
Distance Learning Option
Complete the entire certification online through:
- Downloadable lessons
- Guided videos
- Live conferences
- Independent field experiences
Training begins within 5 days of registration for both programs.
Certification
Upon satisfactory completion, participants receive:
Certified Yasei Shinrin Yoku Dragon Guide
Issued by Wildcraft Forest School.
Investment
$1,900 CAD
Includes training materials, online access, guided instruction, and certification.
This is more than a course.
It is an invitation into a new relationship with forest, ancestry, story, and sky.
Your path begins when you enter the forest after dark.
Dragon Guide Training Program
2026 Dragon Camp Dates
- May 1-3
- June 16-18
- August 11-13
- Autumn Program to be announced
- Camp attendance includes glamping accommodation.
You may also register by Interac or
Wells Fargo Transfer. Send us an email and we will send you instructions.
- Retreat Accommodation is Included
If you have questions please email us or call 250.547.2001
REGISTRATION
Yasei Shinrin Yoku Dragon Guide Certification Training
Semester Program including Camps.
Cost: $1900.00 (Canadian Dollars)
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