[Online Experience] Hawaii Forest Bathing & Virtual Nature Walk with Local Guide

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Highlights

Enhance both your physical and mental health from your backyard, a local park, a quiet room, etc.

Safely take part in a therapeutic Japanese healing technique by virtually connecting with nature

Facilitated by Hawaii's very first certified forest therapy guide

Enjoy a quiet and meditative experience brought to you from the rainforests of Hawaii

It is said to reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure, and strengthen the immune system

Overview

Oahu

1.5 hour(s)

Available Sun, Thu

Pick-up not available

What to expect

Join a live online nature therapy session and connect with people from around the world, as well as the beauty of nature, all from a green space near you. Guided by Hawaii’s first certified forest therapy guide, take part in this virtual experience!

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Standard Package

USD 25.00

Forest Bathing Hawai‘i is owned and operated by Phyllis Look, Hawai‘i's first certified forest therapy guide trained by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). She is also certified in Wilderness First Aid and a certified forest therapy trail consultant. Phyllis has guided more than 150 forest bathing walks.

Overview

Morning

1.5 hour(s)

Available Sun, Thu

Without pick-up

Inclusions: Guide / Online experience

Schedule

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07:45

Log into Zoom meeting room

08:00

Virtual Forest Bathing & Nature Walk (75 mins)

09:15

End of virtual tour

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Notes

Restrictions

If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
People 16 years old and above can participate in this activity.
Taking screenshots, recording the tour, and/or distributing the content for secondary use is prohibited.

Other requirements

Please make sure to install the Zoom app on your mobile or desktop device before your activity. You will also be able to join through a web browser. The URL for the Zoom meeting room will be sent to you by e-mail once your booking is confirmed.
Zoom Requirements:
1. Computer, smartphone, or tablet device
2. Internet connection speed of 1.5 Mbps or higher
The meeting link and password will be sent to your email one (1) hour prior to the activity
Select a quiet, safe, and familiar location.

1. It can be outdoor, like a park or trail open to the public, or your own backyard.
2. It can be indoors and inside your home. Try to find a space where you can get some fresh air and a view of the natural world like a potted plant or the sky outside a window.
3. It can be a mixed indoor and outdoor space like a balcony or patio.

Required items to bring & attire

Dress appropriately for the weather and the terrain, for moving slowly, and possibly for sitting on the ground
Fully charged mobile device with an internet or data connection
Headphones or earbuds
Water

Additional notes

The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
All listed lesson times are in Hawaii Standard Time (GMT -10). Please schedule your lesson accordingly.
Refunds will not be issued if you are unable to attend the online activity due to internet connectivity or similar issues.
VELTRA and the activity provider are not responsible for any issues with the Zoom website or app. You will need to contact Zoom directly should you encounter any problems with their program.
A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent in advance, and please be aware of internet security so the link is not compromised.
Instructions for Zoom, including video guides, can be found here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us
You are free to join or leave the activity at any time, but refunds will not be issued if you leave before the activity has concluded.
Audio and video interruptions may occur depending on the quality of the internet connection.
During the Zoom Call:

1. Practice group etiquette by keeping your audio on mute unless invited to share. In the bottom left corner of your screen, there is a little microphone icon. Click on it to mute or unmute yourself.

2. You may be invited to type into the chat window what you are noticing.

3. Be prepared to commit fully to the forest bathing experience and refrain from answering texts or emails. Plan on staying on the call for the entire duration.
Further details about what to expect and how to prepare for the walk will be sent
immediately after booking in a confirmation email from Forest Bathing Hawaii.