Forest Therapy

Environmental Medicine

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Forest Bathing

Hi, I’m Nicole, a teacher, educator, and lifelong student of embodied healingShow More

Forest Bathing

I was born and raised in a small town in Poland, surrounded by forests and farmlands. My childhood was a tapestry of outdoor adventures—summers spent in my grandpa’s gardens picking fruits and vegetables, climbing trees with my friends, swimming in the lakes, hiking mountains, camping, foraging for mushrooms, and rescuing injured birds and stray animals. These experiences deeply rooted my connection with nature. In my twenties, I moved to big cities, and my bond with the natural world waned. However, life brought me to the beautiful Tahoe area, where I am now raising my two teenage children. Over a decade ago, after the loss of my father and a challenging separation, I faced a period of profound struggle. It was during this time that I discovered yoga and found solace in nature. The teachings and practice of yoga and the solitude of hiking were my lifelines. These experiences sparked a deep curiosity about the impact of nature on the human mind, body, and soul. I immersed myself in learning and became a certified Nature Therapy Based Interventionist through Somatic Nature Therapy Institute and a Forest Bathing Guide through Alma Oasis. I am also certified Wilderness First Aid. Additionally, I received yoga teacher trainings from Sivananda Yoga Farm and Alaya Palisades Yoga, and I am a certified kids yoga teacher through KAY.Show More

Forest Bathing

I didn't come to this work through a classroom— came to it through the land. Living in the mountains around Lake Tahoe, I started spending time with the plants in a different way. Not just seeing them, but learning them. Harvesting, sitting, listening. That turned into foraging, then into distillation, then into creating medicine I could actually feel working in my own body Over time, this became a practice of slowing down and remembering— how to care for the body, how to regulate the nervous system, how to come back to something real. I've studied herbalism and plant-based formulation, and trained in distillation with Ann Harman, but most of what l offer comes from direct experience working with plants through the seasons, making medicine by hand, and using it in my own daily rituals. This work is inspired by the belief that the body knows how to heal when it's supported properly. Plants, earth, breath, and intention all play a role in that. Whether it's through forest therapy, aromatherapy, plant medicine, or ritual, what l offer is a space for people to slow down, reconnect, and feel supported in their body again.Show More

Ayurveda

Two Little Birds Retreats was founded by Beverly Jane and Nicole Koch, educators and facilitators devoted to creating immersive wellness experiences that blend science and spirit. Since 2016, they’ve been curating transformative retreats rooted in nervous system healing, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and nature-based embodiment—guiding people back into harmony with themselves, each other, and the natural world. Beverly Jane is a multi-talented sound healer, musician, yoga teacher, creative artist, and community builder—a songstress and crafter who weaves art, music, and movement into medicine for the soul. Nicole Koch, a nervous system educator, Qigong and yoga instructor, brings the science-backed structure, philosophy, and embodiment teachings that ground each retreat in deep healing and integration. Together, they embody yin and yang—balancing creativity and clarity, structure and flow—and lead local and international adventures that unite education, restoration, and soulful exploration. Each retreat features a dynamic mix of guest facilitators and experiences, ensuring every journey is rich with connection, creativity, and transformation.Show More