What is Forest Therapy? Forest Therapy is a slow guided walk that includes mindfulness, sensory and creative experiences.

During this group session, we walk less than 1.5 kilometers on gently undulating trails. You will be guided through the forest and invited to take part in a series of slow, quiet activities that engage your senses and creativity. This practice encourages presence and mindfulness, allowing for a deeper connection with nature. The pace is gentle and allows everyone space to engage at their own comfort level. Each session is unique, shaped by the season, weather, natural surroundings and those present.

The session is suitable for participants 16 years and above.

Time: Please arrive early so we can start at 10am. We will finish at 12pm in the forest, 15min walk back to the start point.

Where: Sanatorium Lake, Macedon Regional Park

Parking: Lions Head Road car park, marked with a wooden parks Victoria sign labelled Sanatorium Lake.

Toilets: The closest toilets are at Days Picnic ground, on the left as you drive to the meeting point.

Meet: At the boom gate near the car park.

Wear: Comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes for the outdoors and suitable to the forecast weather conditions. These tracks can sometimes get muddy and we usually continue in light rain.

Please bring: In a daypack: a water bottle, any medication. We are mostly in the shade and do not walk fast, your body temperature is likely to drop so a warm layer is advised.

What's supplied: All materials needed for the session, odourless insect repellent, a small square of yoga mat to sit on and light refreshments towards the end of the session.

History of Forest Therapy: Forest Therapy is a contemporary practice that originated in Japan, where it is called Shinrin-Yoku (immersion in the atmosphere of the forest). It was established as a preventative health practice and is now practiced in many countries around the world. Research shows that this 2 to 3-hour guided wellbeing experience has many benefits including: improved mental and physical health, reduce stress levels, regulate pulse and blood pressure and elevate mood.

Terms and conditions: are available via my website: https://carolynshurey.com.au/

Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions or concerns.