HINOKI Forest Bathing Terms & Conditions

Clothing and Equipment

Please note: you may get cold even in summer!

Please wear long trousers and tops with sleeves and walking shoes or similar with good grip and ankle support ideally waterproof. Your body temperature can significantly reduce as we move slowly in the forest during forest bathing walks and stop regularly so bring extra layers of clothing and a coat. Please also bring water and sun protection if required, and any food or medications you might need. There will be a guided meditation so also bring a waterproof rug (a large bin bag will do) or a foldable chair if being on the ground will not be suitable for you.

Our guides reserve the right to refuse participation in the session if you are not wearing appropriate clothing. This is for your own safety.

Weather

We run Forest Bathing sessions in all weathers, with the exception of high winds or extreme cold. There are additional benefits of doing a session in wet weather (all will be revealed by your guide) and often the tree canopy protects participants from inclement weather. However, if the session is cancelled we aim to give you as much advance notice as possible and rebook the session on an alternative day.

Possible risks

Forest Bathing involves breathing deeply, walking slowly through a wooded area, standing and sitting/lying.

Potential physical risks of doing Forest Bathing are associated with the walking and breathing exercises, and certain natural hazards (e.g. roots, branches).

Forest bathing can be emotional activity; you may find that certain emotions surface during the exercises. For example, your understanding of yourself or your relationship with the environment. This is a normal reaction and happens when our bodies relax and release tension.

Medical conditions/medications/pregnancy

We advise those who are in the 1st trimester to abstain from our events.

If you have any medical conditions, are on a prescribed medication, or have any concerns, please, see your GP and inform him/her about attending. If you currently experience or have a history of serious health issues (including mental health issues, operations, medical procedures, seizures, implants, special needs), please, inform us so that we can look after you properly.

Minors

Our events are currently for adults 18+. However, we do run sessions for younger groups/families from time to time, see our website for details.

Refund Policy

Please, note that we only refund events no later than 7 days prior to the start of the event. If you cancel more than 7 days before the event then you will be refunded in full, less any associated booking fees. No refunds will be issued in case of non-attendance. If we have to cancel the event for any reason you will be offered an alternative date or, if a suitable date cannot be arranged, a full refund.