Through a combination of imaginative and embodying invitations that explore and engage our extended palette of senses, we will tap into our body’s innate intelligence and invite in the presence and healing power of elements of nature.

 
 
 

How is the experience?

The Online Forest Therapy Gatherings are unique 1-hour virtual circles that utilises core elements of the classic sequence and design of Forest Therapy sessions to support participants to reconnect with nature wherever they are. 

Through a combination of imaginative and embodying invitations that explore and engage our extended palette of senses, we will tap into our body’s innate intelligence and invite in the presence and healing power of elements of nature. You will be guided gently and thoughtfully on a journey that re-wire our internal systems to experience grounding, cleansing, renewal and vitality.

Each session is themed and designed in a way to engage your senses, plug into nature’s omnipresence and create space for listening and sharing, while allowing for as much privacy and freedom as you wish.

Each gathering will include:
1. Introductions and getting to know each other
2. Guided sensory explorations
3. Sharing and discussions
4. Suggested follow-up exercises

I will be indoors, but participants can join from the comfort of their own home, or outside where they have access to a stable Internet connection. Sessions will be held in English on Zoom.

Images of the actual walk

 
 
 

Who is the host?

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My name is Amanda Yik. I am a Certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs, as well as a Certified Professional Coach in Transformation. I founded Shinrin Yoku Hong Kong in 2017 to offer forest bathing, forest therapy and nature connection experiences as an antidote to the stress and hyper-busyness of city life in Hong Kong. I infuse the experiences I guide with yoga, tai chi, mindfulness and embodiment techniques, crafting experiences that support our reconnection with nature, each other, and our inner peace. I am fluent in in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

What are people saying?

From this session with Amanda I realised that Forest Therapy is not only possible in the forest. I went on a journey of opening my senses under Amanda's thoughtful guidance. Slowly I started to relax and notice things that I don't usually notice, and came to a heartfelt realisation of the beauty of ordinary things that I have taken for granted.
Wendy

I was curious how Amanda would bring nature into an indoor environment, in the end I experienced that, and also a return to my own body. It's a special experience!
Meicy

Towards the end I couldn't really speak because I felt so comfortable. Thank you for Amanda's guidance.
CM

I am an experienced mindfulness practitioner but it's the first time I notice my breath and my body in connection with nature. I felt as if I become one with the air around me.
Brenda

I particularly enjoyed moments of movement, which brought me a sense of being in nature.
Michael

 
 
 

Price

  • Each session is US$18 per person

    * Free for medical/clinical staff - please provide some basic details for our records in the form

    ** If you are in financial difficulty but want to join, please send me a message

    *** If you are willing to pay more to sponsor or partially sponsor other participants to join, please also send me a message

  • No. of Participants: For each session, we will need a minimum of 6 people, and we can take a maximum of 12 people.

 

Schedule

Each session will last for around 60 minutes, feel free to join one or more sessions. Contact host for a suitable date.

 

Intrusions

As participants join from their chosen location with Internet reception, the auditory or visual noise intrusions will depend on their actual location. Participants are recommended to find a spot that they feel comfortable in, that offers quietude and some level of privacy to minimise intrusions and distractions.

 
 

Contact Host

 
 

Terms and Conditions: By submitting the form you agree to the following conditions:

  1. To receive a full or partial refund of paid registration fees, cancellations made by you must be communicated to SYHK/Host in writing as soon as possible.

    • Cancellations made within 72 hours prior to the Event will not be entitled to any refund at all.

    • Cancellations made more than 1 week prior to the Event will be entitled to 50% refund of paid registration fees (minus QPI service charges and any money transfer/processing fees).

    • Cancellations made more than 2 weeks prior to the Event will be entitled to 80% refund of paid registration fees (minus QPI service charges and any money transfer/processing fees).

    • Cancellations made more than 3 weeks prior to the Event will be entitled to 100% refund of paid registration fees (minus QPI service charges and any money transfer/processing fees).

  2. SYHK has the sole discretion to cancel any SYHK Event. This may or may not be due to any of the following circumstances:

    • The Event has not received sufficient registrations to meet the minimum number of participants;

    • The weather conditions render the event unsafe or unsuitable (please refer to our Weather Policy); or

    •  Other conditions that render the activity unsuitable in the sole discretion of SYHK.

In the event of cancellation of an Event in the above circumstances, SYHK will arrange for full refund after deduction of any charges to paid attendees/participants within 3 weeks.

Unforeseen Circumstances

3. For your safety, we may be required to change/amend/modify or cancel any Event due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control including, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, equipment failure, site accessibility and suitability of terrain. Where possible we will endeavour to notify you in advance of the Event. In this situation, no refund will be offered.

4. In the event of traffic or other uncontrollable circumstances affecting our arrival to the event on time, we will endeavour to reach a mutual agreement with you however the maximum refund will be 50% of the paid fees (minus QPI service charges and any money transfer/processing fees). No other compensations will be provided.

5. In the event that you request a change to a confirmed activity, this must be done so in writing at least 48 hours prior to the event. It is at the sole discretion of SYHK to approve the change of activity.