Hi, I'm Sara, the heart and mind of Vivi naTUra. I was born in Italy and grew up near the sea until the early 90s when I felt the urge to explore new horizons. So I headed to the United Kingdom, chasing my dream of perfecting my English and living in the country that gave us New Wave and post-punk music, my passion at the time! 31 years later, here I am again in my homeland, with a wealth of academic and professional experience. I've been working in the field of education for about 28 years, serving as a teacher and teacher trainer in various contexts and countries. I work in a way that emphasises a personal and pedagogical approach that's empathetic, creative, and places utmost importance on care and kindness. This approach has developed over many years, mainly through opportunities to work in different contexts with people of various ages, cultures, languages, and diverse perspectives. I firmly believe that life is a continuous journey of growth and a personal challenge to give our best to ourselves, to others, and to the Earth that hosts us.
It may sound like a cliché, but a profound event of personal and ideological change was sparked by the four years I spent working in Mozambique. Since then, the focal point of my personal and professional life has been the pursuit of a fairer and more sustainable lifestyle. I firmly believe that empathy, taking responsibility, a sense of belonging, and connection with ourselves, among us, and with the earth are the threads that weave a network of individuals capable of triggering positive change in their own lives, creating a chain reaction that extends from us to the world. The wonders and challenges of the natural world have been my constant sources of inspiration. It is when I am in nature that I find peace and fulfillment. I founded Vivinatura because I have seen and experienced the transformative power that our relationship and connection with nature can have on us and consequently on those around us and from there, beyond, to distant places.
By choosing to join me, you will choose warmth, openness and professionalism. My career has taken me to different countries, working in various contexts with people from many backgrounds. This has helped me to sharpen my innate ability to connect with people and my curiosity about my fellow humans. My starting point is recognising that each of us is different and unique, with our own needs, desires, and stories to tell. I actively choose to give the time and value you deserve, thus honouring your individuality and making your time with me memorable.
For me, nature is an endless source of inspiration and learning. Every moment immersed in its greatness is an opportunity to reflect, learn, and grow. The connection with nature deeply impacts our well-being, nourishing both body and spirit. Each encounter with nature is a chance to reconnect with ourselves and the surrounding world, enriching life in infinite ways. Join me on this journey of continuous inspiration and learning, where every step is an opportunity to grow and discover our deepest potential.