Verified reviews
Every review below was written by a student who took a course with Almaoasis.
4.83
Specialization
Alma Oasis was created in 2023, brought to life from the shared vision of two individuals captivated by the beauty and mystery of daily life but also by the climate problems and unmet solutions in our society. Our vision is to inspire the environmentally curious and encourage change in individual behaviors to have a positive impact on the earth, however large or small. ‘Alma’ means the soul, reflecting the essence of our being and ‘Oasis’ signifies a flourishing ecosystem in an otherwise arid world. Together, Alma Oasis represents the harmonious coexistence of the human spirit and nature, a place where individuals learn to thrive on a constantly evolving planet.
It was okay, I have to really focus to understand but I got there anyway. Thank you
Some of the information is presented haphazardly and needs editing. Aside from that it is solid and reflects what other similar courses are offering. Do your own research and extra study to round it out and you're good
it is a USA course, so if you live anywhere else (like me) there are a few things that are not relevant. Overall great though, highly recommend.
Informative course, could be more interactive but aware there is more in depth course on this also. Great for being free!
Very informative and well backed up by all the science. Took into account all of the things a practitioner would need to be as helpful as they can be. All I would change is possibly adding more interactive learning exercises more often as it was a lot of reading at once to take in, but all in all great!
Tons of good information in .PDF format.
A great introduction to sylvotherapy
(Pros): Overall, I really enjoyed the course. I appreciate the scope, (quality and quantity), of scientific information that it provides, the thoughtful discussions around the spiritual nature of sylvotherapy as well as scientific, the FAQ's and sensitivity given to the recommended responses to them at the end of module 10, and the quick response time to the questions that I submitted. For these reasons, with some provisos, I would highly recommend this course to anyone who has some understanding and experience of forests/plants, or human physiology, (and related or complimentary areas) and wants to deepen their understanding of Forest Therapy and how to use it. Provisos (Cons): The course uses a vast number of scientific terms when discussing medicinal and therapeutic properties of plants and trees, and their effects on the human body. It would be helpful to have some medical backround or a background in biology to understand these, but given that perhaps many people taking the course will not have this background, perhaps an appendicies at the beginning of the course with a definition of these terms, or at the end of each module, could be provided. This would be very helpul! In addition, in my opinion, the course is not consistantly well written and some information is either mislabelled, or left me questioning whether it is correct. I found this cause for confusion. See exaamples below: Example 1: terms that are initially defined as distinct things, later being used interchangeably, like Forest Bathing vs Forest Therapy (Sylvotherapy). Energy and phytoncides at times being used interchangably in some places and as distinct in other places. Example 2: Incorrect labeling on graphs/charts, as on p. 15 module 6, where Fig. 2 identifies results for " Granzyme A" twice, but as two different values. I'm assuming the second value should be labelled " Granzyme B"? Example 3: Confusing, possibly incorrect information: on page 11, module 6, under "The Lilac, Poplar and Hawthorn Tree" it says "The volatile phytoncides in lilac, poplar and hawthorn reduce the diameter of blood vessels, thereby increasing blood pressure and stimulating the cardiovascular system. " Is this correct? When I researched this I consistantly found that the opposite is true. National Institues of Health, Mar. 5, 2026 for example, states that rather than constricting blood vessel diameter, scientific evidence suggests these compounds often act as vasodialators (widening the blood vessels) and lowering blood pressure and improving circulation. Example 4-the exam: When there can be only one best answer, the wording of each option must be very concise so that there is no confusion about what each option means. For instance, for the final exam where the question asks the reason behind shinrin yoku, I was looking for an answer that indicated that it was to attract the Japanese into the forest to rediscover the benefits of nature, the beauty of their natural environment, and of their forests. The answer that is said to be the correct one says "to attract Japanese into the forest to rediscover the riches of their country." Riches can be enconomic, domestic, cultural, etc. but my understanding is that it was specifially the natural environment and the forests, that shinrin yoku was wanting to attrack them back to. The wording that is used in the supposedly "best answer," is arguable, given the other options. Having said all this, I still hold that the course has a lot to offer.:)
I received this course when I signed up for another one. It is a decent overview of problems and remedies.
A good source of information for basic ailments that are simple to use.
I enjoyed reading this information. However, all this is freely available on the internet.
The course itself I felt was very informational and well organized; however, the quizzes were all mostly short response questions, and I felt that it could have been mixed up more. Overall, I enjoyed the course and was excited to complete it.
Not enough content including Australian plants and indigenous Australians.
There was a lot of great general knowledge presented in a brief and concise way. There were a few things I felt like were incorrect or moments where better graphics or images would help with understanding, but overall I felt like it was a good introduction to natural building in general.
Completing this course wouldn't give me the confidence to be an instructor without a lot of personal experience. I would recommend going into the wilderness and applying all the skills several times before teaching anyone.
A really comprehensive and very enjoyable and eye-opening course. My only criticism is the American-English spelling, which as a UK learner was irritating, which is why you lost a star!
Verified reviews
Browse the certified courses behind these reviews and study at your own pace.
Thank you for subscribing.
