An introductory course

Begin Here.

A seven-day journey. Three ways to practice. Find a tree, give it your attention, and discover a way of practicing that fits your day.

Take these lessons at your own pace. You can repeat one, explore them in order, or choose the pathway that interests you. No account, equipment purchase, or completion streak is needed.

A guided beginning · 5–10 minutes a day

Seven days with a tree.

A clear next step for each visit: observation, meditation, gentle movement, walking, and a practice to make your own. Follow the days at your pace, with room to repeat or rest.

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Start here · About 5 minutes

Your First Five Minutes with a Tree

A simple visit with seated and standing options. Begin by noticing what is already there.

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A living connection

Try Tree Hugging.

A gentle embrace, a light palm, or a quiet moment nearby. Explore the practice, its connections to meditation, and what research suggests about time with trees.

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Three pathways

Choose your next practice.

A small beginning

Return to the practice that serves you.

There is no test at the end. Notice what you learn, adapt your next visit, and leave time to be outside. These lessons are new adaptations grounded in the original book, with source references on every lesson page.

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Get to know your tree

One pine. One clear point.

The Tree Library connects individual trees to observation, contemplative energies, and the book’s teachings. Start with Pine: constancy, clarity, and perseverance.