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Free Class: The Magic of Tracking
Recording available if you can’t make it live
Holistic Tracking means tracking with our whole being: Mind, Body, Heart and Spirit. It also means that what we absorb from experiencing the animals' stories on the land enhances all aspects of our human lives. Come discover the magic of this ancient art that activates the full capacity of our senses and cognitive abilities like nothing else can!
In this 2hr free session you will get an introduction to the Elders of Tracking the powerful holistic tracking methodology I was and continue to be mentored in by master tracker Jon Young.
The session will also serve as an intro to my upcoming 9 week online course called Tracking as a Way of Life and will give you a good idea of how I teach and facilitate. The free event will closely mimic the sessions in the 9 week course and will include teachings, a field exercise done together in real time and an opportunity to share your stories in a connective container.
In both the free event and 9 week course, I'll be focusing on the playful, embodied and intuitive aspect of tracking rather than the rigorous scientific aspect.
“Tracking is the doorway to awareness and awareness is the doorway to spirit”
-Grandfather Staking Wolf
“Tracking is like dancing because the body is happy…”
-San Bushmen Hunter in The Great Dance
NEW Online Course: Tracking as a Way of Life
9 Week Course Starting Tuesday January 21, 2025
Cultivate your full sensory and cognitive potential through the art of Holistic Tracking in this 9 week live online course. This playful, embodied and soulful approach to tracking will deeply enrich your experience of modern life as well as your time in nature.
NEW Online Course: Tracking as a Way of Life
9 Week Live Online Holistic Tracking Course
Cultivate your full sensory and cognitive potential through the art of Holistic Tracking in this 9 week live online course. This playful, embodied and soulful approach to tracking will deeply enrich your experience of modern life as well as your time in nature.
“Tracking is the doorway to awareness and awareness is the doorway to spirit”
-Grandfather Staking Wolf
“Tracking is the doorway to awareness and awareness is the doorway to spirit”
-San Bushman Hunter in The Great Dance
Our Vision & Mission
Our vision is to help create a cultural shift that realigns human beings with the natural rhythms of the wondrous planet we live on and the mysterious universe we are a part of. We believe that people who connect deeply with nature and community are much healthier and happier while having a positive impact on the planet's ecosystems.
We work with parents who are committed to integrating nature connection into their family's everyday life and raising their children in the most natural and connective way possible. We also work with individuals who want to go deep on the journey of connection to nature, spirit, self and community through the art of holistic tracking.
We believe that we become who we are through the relationships we tend. Much depth of relationship to the more than human world was lost when we stopped being hunter-gatherers. We no longer tend these relationships as a direct physical survival need, yet they are essential to our spiritual survival. This is why we teach ancient skills and wisdom in modern times.
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And Learn In Person!
We're are returning to the land of the lək̓ʷəŋən People known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations; as well as the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations also referred to as British Columbia after a powerful 3 years in Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia, Canada). Most of our programs will run in the Greater Victoria area.
Sharing the skills and wisdom with our local community is really important to us! We will also occasionally travel to teach in other parts of Southwest BC and Canada.
Check out our in-person events page for upcoming special events.
About Arnaud
After two decades of teaching ancestral skills and facilitating deep nature connection, I've had time to distill what I feel is essential for people to effectively find their way back to an important ancient bond with the Earth and their own sense of vision and purpose. I've mentored many people on a transformative journey to living joyful and meaningful lives deeply connected to the natural world, to themselves and to their communities.
Jon Young, global leader in Deep Nature Connection, interviews Arnaud on the topic of deep nature connection and cultural norms. Arnaud shares a personal story of how to bring healthy culture back for himself, his wife Kristyna and son, Nolan. He discusses the importance of and his commitment to cultural momentum in connecting people to nature and to each other.
A good culture connects people to themselves, others, and the natural world, while fostering awareness of ancestors, the unborn, and mystery.
- Jon Young
How To Get Started
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Just Curious? Join our mailing list and get your free toolkit
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Interested in joining one of the mentoring communities or working with Arnaud one on one but still have questions? Book a free 20 min discovery session.
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Want to start learning more at a low cost from anywhere in the world? Check out our online courses
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Ready to make a commitment to nature connection and natural living for your family with support and guidance? Join the Natural Families Network
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Want to get to know your natural surroundings like the ancient hunter-gatherers did? Check out the Tracking as a Way of Life Live Online Course or the Holistic Naturalist and Tracker Training
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Need extra support or guidance on a specific aspect of your journey? Book a Private Mentoring Session for yourself or a small group (up to 3 people)
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Prefer learning in-person and happen to be where we are or have the ability to travel there? Check out our in-person events
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Are you wanting to take your Forest School to the next level by applying the 8 Shields model? Go to our 8 Shields training and consulting page.
Testimonials...
“Arnaud's prompts and questions can be simple but the results are profound.”
Alice Whitehead, Educational Assistant
CONTACT
The call to this path is often deeply felt yet it can be hard to explain or rationalize. If you are feeling a pull and still have some questions, feel free to contact us.