Forest Therapy ~ Forest is For Rest

Forest Immersion or Shinrin-yoku is simple practice of being with the forest. Just slowing down, breathing in the trees, and letting nature recalibrate your nervous system.
The forest does not ask anything of you.
It simply receives you.
And in that receiving, you remember how to rest.
This is not escape — 🍃it is Return to your natural resting state. 🍃
A return to your body, your breath, and the quiet language of the Earth.
Because truly…
🌳 Forest is for Rest.
And there will be a guided meditation and sensory attunment activities.

Meeting Points
Option 1 by train
10:20 AM Waterloo Rail Station's Ticket Office
to buy groupsave train ticket 1/3 off. See the photo below for train timetable and bring cash if you wish to get grouosave train ticket.

Or

Option 2 by car
11:42 Oxshott Station

Start: 11:42 Oxshott Station
No waiting for late comers please.

Finish: Oxshott Station ETA 5PM

Walk : appx 5 to 7 miles required

Break: appx 30 mins with no toilet facility, please bring your own pack lunch.

Cost : Free
Optional cash contributions are welcome in appreciation of the energy, time, costs incurred, and space provided. Please give what feels aligned and true from your heart.

What to bring: pack lunch, sufficient water, picnic mat, cash for groupsave train ticket and a backpack. Please wear waterproof hiking shoes and dress appropriately to current weather update.

• GROUP RULES
• 🌲 1. RSVP & Attendance
  Events are for members only. Please RSVP only if you genuinely intend to attend, and kindly avoid repeated no-shows or late cancellations (less than 24 hours), as this may prevent others on the waiting list from joining.
  Members on the waiting list may only attend if approved by the event host.
• 🌲 2. Presence Matters
  The organiser reserves the right to prioritise members who are punctual, consistent, and show genuine interest in the group’s purpose. This space is intended for those who value depth, sincerity, and a heartfelt connection with Nature.
• 🌲 3. Mutual Respect & Boundaries
  This is a non-judgmental and emotionally safe space. Please respect personal boundaries, avoid giving unsolicited advice, and offer presence with kindness and sensitivity. Aggressive or disrespectful behaviour is not acceptable.
• 🌲 4. Respectful Conduct
  Please refrain from loud conversations, disruptive behaviour, or the use of intoxicants during events. Smoking or vaping is not permitted. This helps maintain a peaceful and considerate atmosphere for all.

✨ Final Note
This group is for those who value respect, commitment, and shared intention. Members who repeatedly disregard these rules, disrupt the experience for others, or show a lack of care for the space will be gently but firmly removed.

• DISCLAIMER
• By joining this group, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. 🍃 This is a free, informal, and peer-led community gathering offered for the purpose of shared wellbeing and connection with nature.
2. 🍃 Although the facilitator is professionally trained and certified in forest therapy, this event is offered voluntarily, not as part of any business, commercial service, or professional therapy practice.
3. 🍃 All participants must be 18 or older and are fully responsible for their own safety, health, and wellbeing throughout the event. Outdoor environments do carry inherent risks, and participation is entirely voluntary and undertaken at each individual’s own discretion and risk.
4. 🍃 The organiser, guides, or event hosts accept no liability for any injury (including personal injury or fatal accidents), illness, loss, damage, or disputes that may occur before, during, or after the event.
5. 🍃 You are encouraged to carry personal accident or travel insurance if you feel this is appropriate for your needs.
6. 🍃 Please assess your own physical and emotional readiness to participate. If you have any medical or psychological conditions that may affect your experience, it is your responsibility to manage them appropriately and/or seek advice in advance.
7. 🍃 All event descriptions — including timing, distance, pace, and attendance — are approximate and may change due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, terrain, transport, or access.
8. 🍃 Occasionally, photos or short videos may be taken for motivational, reflective, or educational purposes. If you do not wish to appear in any media, kindly inform the organiser before the session begins.
9. 🍃 By joining this group , you agree to honour the Countryside Code,
   🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code-advice-for-countryside-visitors
   Please respect all natural spaces, and take responsibility for your own conduct during the event.
10. 🍃 Participants are encouraged to be aware of their responsibilities under the CROW Act (Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000) when enjoying nature.
    🔗 UK Government Guidance on Open Access Land and the CROW Act:
    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/open-access-land-management-rights-and-responsibilities