Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT)

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

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Hong Kong

Amanda Yik is the Founder of Shinrin Yoku Hong Kong, the first Asia-based Trainer with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides & Programs (ANFT), an award-winning and the most experienced bilingual forest therapy guide in Hong Kong. Amanda is also an ICF Certified Professional Coach for Transformation, and a seasoned group work facilitator.


Since 2017, Amanda has focused on promoting Forest Bathing and Nature Therapy in Hong Kong by holding regular public sessions and serving a wide spectrum of clients, including the corporate sector, NGOs, universities and educational institutions. To date, Amanda has designed and led over 400 guided Forest Bathing sessions, workshops, lectures and training. She is a Guest Lecturer at the School of Public Health and General Education at the University of Hong Kong, General Education of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the School of Social Science at Baptist University.

As a Trainer of emerging forest therapy guides, Amanda has trained over 120 guides based in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan and Mainland China.
Amanda shares her experience generously with the local and international media and has spoken at local and international conferences on the application of forest therapy in the unique
environment of Hong Kong. She is also active on social media educating the public about the values and development of Forest Bathing and Nature Therapy.

Amanda graduated from the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law (LLB (Hons), 1st Class Honours and PCLL) and Faculty of Social Sciences (MSocSc in Corporate Environmental
Governance). She has worked as a practising solicitor and later as an advocate and researcher for corporate social responsibility at an NGO. Surviving critical illness in 2014 allowed her to
experience the deep healing power of living with awareness in the embrace of nature. Tapping into her decades of combined experience in yoga, tai chi and mindfulness practice, she crafts
bespoke sensory experiences that support busy urbanites to reconnect with nature, and find peace in our fast-paced life. She is also advocating 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. 

About Shinrin Yoku Hong Kong

Shinrin Yoku Hong Kong is a pioneer in advocating for nature and wellbeing in Hong Kong by promoting the practices of Forest Bathing and Nature Therapy. We introduced the now popular
practice of Shinrin Yoku, also known as Forest Bathing, to Hong Kong in 2017 and has continued to contribute towards elevating this practice to a widely known holistic wellbeing modality.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw a surge in the need for a simple and powerful tool for the public to manage mental health and emotional wellbeing, and our effort to promote
spending time in nature as a self-care and self-development practice has benefited many.

Apart from offering regular open-to-all Forest Bathing and Nature Therapy sessions, we collaborate with numerous cross-sector organisations to bring the healing benefits of being in
nature to a wider audience. Our clients include the corporate sector, NGOs, universities and other educational institutions. To date, we have offered over 400 guided Forest Bathing
experiences, Nature Therapy sessions, workshops and talks in Hong Kong and overseas.

We also provide customised training programs to organisations who are interested in bringing Forest Bathing and Nature Therapy into their service porfolio.


Website: www.shinrinyokuhk.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/shinrinyokuhk/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shinrinyokuhk/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shinrinyokuhongkong

Certified Guide:
Yes
Training Received From:
Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT)*
Language(s):
English
Mandarin
Yue Chinese
Other
Title / Role:
Founder, Certified Guide, Trainer
Certified Trail Consultant:
Yes

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

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