Evolutionary biology
For 99.9% of human history, nature and the human nervous system were inseparable. Our nervous systems are still calibrated for nature and even a few focused minutes outside can shift cortisol, heart rate, and mood.
Nature-based health research · Made into a daily habit What if you stopped trying to destress
What if you stopped trying to destress
and started learning to regulate?
Guided daily outdoor practices that return your nervous system to baseline. Built on Dr. Tara Tiger Brown's research.
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Research-backed Outdoors Led by a PhD Free to start
The Research
The science behind it
Measured in randomized controlled trials, including Dr. Tara Tiger Brown’s randomized crossover study across Vancouver’s urban forests.
Decades of research
Shinrin-yoku has been studied for decades. Research across Japan and Canada points in the same direction: time in nature supports stress recovery and wellbeing.
Habit science
Short, repeated exposures outperform single long sessions. Ten focused minutes several times a week builds a stronger nature connection than one afternoon hike per month.
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Where do I begin?
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Programs
Sit Daily Outdoors
30 outdoor practices. 10 minutes each. Start any day. One practice arrives by email daily so you never need to log in to get started.
For individuals
3-Day Sit Daily
Try the first 3 practices. No payment, no commitment.
- Practices 1–3
- Setup guide
- Delivered by email
CA$0
Start free7-Day Sit Daily
Seven practices before committing to the full 30.
- Practices 1–7
- Setup guide
- Delivered by email
CA$14
Start 7-day Sit Daily30-Day Sit Daily
The full outdoor program. All 30 practices.
- All 30 practices
- Setup guide
- Written notes + reflections
- Delivered by email
CA$39
Start 30-day practice For facilitators
5-Seat Pack
5 client seats + 1 facilitator seat. All 30 practices.
What clients receive
- One practice by email each day
- No login required for daily use
- Written notes + reflection prompts
CA$175
Get the 5-seat pack10-Seat Pack
10 client seats + 1 facilitator seat. All 30 practices.
What clients receive
- One practice by email each day
- No login required for daily use
- Written notes + reflection prompts
CA$299
Get the 10-seat pack What people say
From curious beginners to weekly regulars
For Organizations
Built for individuals. Available for teams.
70% of employees say their employer is not doing enough about stress. 85% have never used the EAP their employer already pays for. Sit Spot Club gives your team a measurable, evidence-based outdoor practice. 10 minutes, no equipment, any green space.
Free Community Events
Join us in person
Free community sit spot sessions happen in Vancouver led by Dr. Tara Tiger Brown and by nature therapy guides in the Sit Spot Club community. They’re open to anyone, at any experience level.
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