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Laugh away your stress at a comedy competition. Join a qigong class for newbies at the Central Harbourfront.
Open up your hips at a class to mark a yoga studio’s anniversary. Watch an artist bind a subject with ropes ahead of a panel discussion on art and intimacy. Or fall in love with yourself again at an evening self-healing session.
There are many facets of wellness to explore in the city this coming week.

1. Comedy HK New Comedian of the Year Comedy Competition 2024
At the end of a work week, there is nothing like having a good laugh to relieve stress.
Head to The Aftermath, in Central, on Friday from 7pm-9pm to see six of Hong Kong’s best new comics – Angus Cheung, Georgia, Anthony Liu, Vanessa Wong, Jimmy Tsim, and Syndhi Ng – compete for a chance to win HK$1,000 (US$128) and become Comedy.HK’s best new comedian of the year.
The audience decides the winner.
General admission tickets are HK$216.
For details, and to get tickets, click here.
The Aftermath, 57-59 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong.

2. Qigong for Beginners at AIA Vitality Park
This free class teaches the ancient Chinese form of gentle exercise and breathing. It aims to help students create positive energy with body movements, breathwork and meditation techniques.
It takes place on Sunday from 2pm-2.50pm.
For details and to reserve a spot, click here. Classes fill up fast; book another in advance if you miss the chance to attend this weekend.
Hong Kong Observation Wheel & AIA Vitality Park, 33 Man Kwong Street, Central, Hong Kong

3. Shan Studios 6th Anniversary Open House
Drop by Shan Studios in Wong Chuk Hang to celebrate this yoga and meditation studio’s special day on Saturday, from 10am-4.30pm.
Take part in the yoga classes of your choice for HK$100 each. Classes include healthy and happy lower back, heart and hip opening, myo yin with therapy balls, and vinyasa.
Prizes are up for grabs at a lunchtime lucky draw.
Click here for details or to book classes.
Shan Studios, 902 Sun Hing Industrial Building, 46 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong

4. Boudoir Conversations: Art & Intimacy
Engage with Hong Kong-based artists Sonia Wong, Shawn Griffin, and Nawa Shishi in a panel conversation hosted by sexologist Mary Foxworth, on Saturday from 6pm-9pm.
Experience the intimacy between an artist and their canvas in a live painting performance by artist and filmmaker Benson Koo, and see a shibari, or Japanese rope bondage, performance by Nawa Shishi.
The event is one of several that aims to explore intimacy with leaders from different disciplines and build an empowered and informed sexual wellness community.

Admission is HK$320. Ticket proceeds will go towards supporting Hong Kong artists, and HK$100 of the price is redeemable against the purchase price of artists’ work.
For details, or to book, click here.
Soho House Hong Kong, 33 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
5. Comfortable In Your Skin
Former journalist Christina Ko, founder of wellness studio Good Peoples, designed this evening workshop “to help you fall in love with the person in the mirror”, yourself.
It kicks off with oracle card readings, followed by a breathwork session.
Then learn intuitive journaling techniques to draw out thoughts from deep inside your mind.
An energy healing session closes the event.
The event takes place on September 19, from 6.30pm-8.30pm. The cost is HK$500.
For details, click here. To book tickets, click here.
PMQ – Staunton, Yuan: S701-702, Block A, Central, Hong Kong
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A qigong class for beginners is just one of the wellness events in Hong Kong this Mid-Autumn Festival. There is also a stress-relievin comedy show, and yoga classes for HK$100. Photo: Weixin

Six of Hong Kong’s best new comics will compete at The Aftermath, in Central, this Friday. Photo: Comedy HK

A beginners’ qigong class at AIA Vitality Park on Sunday will teach students how to create positive energy with body movements, breathing and meditation techniques. Photo: Allevents

Shan Studios' 6th anniversary open house will take place on Saturday. Photo: www.instagram.com/shan.studios

Boudoir Conversations: Art & Intimacy will enable spectators to experience the intimacy between an artist and their canvas, with live painting and Japanese shibari performances.

Hong Kong sexologist Mary Foxworth will host the event this Saturday at Soho House. Photo: instagram.com/maryfoxworth.sexologist/Photography by @joshua.kahan

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Leung Ka-yee with her daughter Ip Man-lee. Before attending Yama Foundation’s yoga therapy sessions, Ip had poor balance and mobility issues. Now she can run and is starting to jump. Photo: Yama Foundation

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The Yama Foundation helps those with special needs and disabilities through its yoga and arts therapy programmes. Photo: Yama Foundation

Elderly people take part in a chair yoga session hosted by the Yama Foundation. Photo: Yama Foundation

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Simsek with his wife and son. Simsek manages his mental health by living more mindfully and at a much slower pace. Photo: Dennis Simsek

Simsek practises mindfulness and finds joy and meaning in everything he sets his mind to. Photo: Dennis Simsek

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Unwind with comedy, attend yoga or qigong classes, heal yourself at a self-love workshop or explore intimacy at show mixing bondage and art


Health and wellness things to do this Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong include yoga and qigong classes, a comedy show, a self-love workshop and attending an intimate show exploring intimacy and art.
