Guided Forest Bathing
Trainer guiding participants for sensory exploration and connection with nature
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks” – John Muir
Guided Forest Bathing is the practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness and happiness. In this session, you will be led by a trained guide through a series of invitations that slow you down, awaken your senses, and support you in building a deep, healing connection with nature in a variety of natural settings, such as: country parks, urban parks or other green spaces. It is gentle and accessible to almost anyone at any fitness level.
Guided Forest Bathing provides you the opportunity for self-reflection, supports you to gain better understanding of yourself and your relationship with others.
At the end of the session, YOU WILL:
- Learn authentic sharing and deep listening
- Enhance your self-confidence and self-awareness
- Develop empathy and self-care
- Appreciate and care for nature and the planet
| GFB1a/23-24 | GFB2/23-24 | |
| Date: | 28 Oct 2023 (Sat) | 18 Nov 2023 (Sat) |
| Time: | Group 1a: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Group 2: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
| Note: The contents of the 2 groups are the same. Participants can choose to join either one of them. |
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| Venue: | Lung Fu Shan | |
| Language: | Cantonese | English |
| Class size: | 10 – 12 | |
| Fee: | Free | |
| Trainer: | Ms. Amanda Yik | |
| Registration: | Register for GFB1a/23-24 |
Register for GFB2/23-24 |
About the trainer:
Ms. Amanda Yik is the founder of Shinrin Yoku Hong Kong, an award-winning and most experienced bilingual Certified Forest Therapy Guide in Hong Kong, the first Asia-based Trainer with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs in the US, as well as an ICF Certified Professional Coach in Transformation. She advocates for incorporating nature time as a preventative and complementary healthcare intervention, and is deeply passionate about promoting regenerative behavioural change that will promote holistic wellbeing for both people and planet.
Singing Bowl Workshop (SBW1/23-24)
Experience the unique sound and vibration of a singing bowl, a musical instrument typically made of metal, to unwind and de-stress at our Singing Bowl Workshop. This healing evening offers a hands-on approach to relaxation, featuring guided meditation and the use of a singing bowl. Join us for an evening of tranquillity and rejuvenation, and leave feeling refreshed and ready for a restful night’s sleep.
Date: 25 Oct 2023 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Venue: CYM105, 1/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre
Language: Cantonese and English
Class size: 30
Fee: Free
Trainer: Ms. Helen Kwok, Registered Social Worker and Certified Himalayan Singing Bowl Practitioner
Registration: Register for Singing Bowl Workshop (SBW1/23-24)
About the trainer:
Helen received her formal training on Himalayan Singing Bowls and Sound Healing at Kathmandu, Nepal with a 3rd generation sound master Swami Chaitanya Krishna. Receiving dance and theatre trainings in early years, Helen integrates embodiment and somatic body-work movement practices into mindfulness and sound healing sessions, facilitating individuals returning the experience of body-mind wholeness and restore emotion awareness. Alongside her years of social work practice on personal growth focused counselling with children and adults, her expertise also includes delivering individual sound healing therapies, mental wellness consultation and sound healing and mindfulness trainings, retreats and team building for groups, institutes and corporates.