Welcome to our "Oasis of Calm" - Some Suggestions & Guidelines

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Thank you for your care in reading and engaging with these guidelines and suggestions to make our sessions safe, nourishing and sustainable. If you have any questions or ideas to fine-tune this document, please get in touch!

General Agreements
(Co-created with all our participants in March 2019 and revised in July 2025)

• Pacing ourselves - letting our inner compass guide us in what is best for us
• Confidentiality - co-creating a safe space for us all
• Starting on time together - gently landing and aligning with each other
• Listening with our finger tips, ears and hearts - being kind to ourselves and each other
• Self-care not therapy / no substitute for medical care - getting the support we need
  

Before the Session

• Find a quiet, private space to minimize distractions and respect our confidentiality agreement
• Make sure you have uninterrupted time for yourself to attend the whole session
• If possible, use a laptop or pc to see everyone else on gallery view
• Check you have an updated version of Zoom installed and are familiar with the login options via the: (1) Zoom link or (2) ID number: go to https://zoom.us/join and insert the Meeting ID  
• Log on a few minutes early so we can start together and make the most of our time
• You might also want to have some water or a hot drink available to stay hydrated

Communication & Connection

• Save your own name with your device so you appear as such in the Zoom waiting room
• Ideally let Karen know in advance if you need to arrive a little late or leave early
• If others you know would like to join a session, please put them in touch with Karen in advance
• Please keep muted during sessions when not speaking, to avoid unnecessary background noise
• If possible, keep your video on so we can be present to each other as when meeting in person

During the Session

• You may want to follow the holds as suggested or at your own pace - let your body guide you
• Take care of yourself in whatever way is needed e.g. stretching, taking a gentle movement break, keeping hydrated
• Don't worry if it doesn't all 'make sense' straight away - the Art of Jin Shin tends to reveal itself through our own experience over time
• Let your inner compass guide you and feel into what is right for you, rather than taking anything conveyed in our sessions as a given

Last but not least

• Thanks for respecting the group's privacy by not recording the session or taking screenshots
• Keep in mind that the information provided is intended to complement, not replace, the need for medical care and comprehensive professional assistance
• Do let Karen know if there is a topic you would specifically like us to cover
• Your input, ideas and suggestions are warmly welcome to keep improving our sessions
• Finally, be kind to yourself and others when glitches or miscommunications occur

Thank you for bringing your unique presence to our sessions -
and, above all, enjoy the Art of Jin Shin... :-)


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