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With four storms swirling near Hong Kong, forecasting the weather is tricky. Here are five healthy ways to unwind this weekend – depending on Mother Nature’s plans.
Maybe a meditative gong bath is in order? Imagine being surrounded by de-stressing vibes while you lie still for an hour.
Doing yoga moves to music and instructions through a headset on a rooftop garden in Central might tickle your fancy.
You could take up the ancient healing art of qigong under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner, join a yoga studio’s anniversary celebration, or kick your fitness level up a notch at an outdoor boot camp.

1. Gong bath with breathwork at Project S Fitness
Looking to relax and unwind this Saturday afternoon? Let sound artist Cheryl Rodriguez immerse you in good vibes with a gong bath at Project S Fitness, in Sheung Wan.
The session will begin with a 15-minute guided breathwork/meditation session, followed by a 60-minute soothing sound sensation.
Wear something comfortable; bring socks if you tend to get cold.
The cost is HK$380. For details and to book, click here.
Project S Fitness, 33-34/F, The Chelsea, 69 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
2. Silent Inside Flow Disco at PMQ

This Saturday afternoon, unwind at a Silent Inside Flow Disco in the Rooftop Garden at PMQ in Central.
Wear glowing wireless headphones and flow to curated music in a yoga practice led by Enting, the Inside Flow instructor at Hong Kong yoga studio The Yoga Room. It starts at 3.15pm and costs HK$200 per person.
Arrive 15 minutes before class to register. Bring a yoga mat and a reusable water bottle.
For queries or to sign up, contact info@yogaroomhk.com, call 2544 8398, or WhatsApp +852 6685 9097.
You can also find details and tickets here.
Rooftop Garden, 4/F PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong
3. Qigong with Cindy Wu
Qigong teacher and Chinese medical practitioner Cindy Wu will lead a workshop teaching the ancient Chinese self-healing practice that combines fluid stretches, mindful movement, breathwork and meditation.
It helps release tension and stress, allowing the free flow of qi – or energy – through the body.
The 75-minute session starts on Sunday at noon; the cost is HK$355. Participants will receive a Sweaty Betty gift and a HK$500 voucher.
Click here for details and to book.
Soho House Hong Kong, 33 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

4. TodayFit Sunday Bootcamp
Amp up your fitness at this outdoor session at Tamar Park, in Admiralty, on Sunday from 10am to 11am.
This weekly bootcamp incorporates exercises and techniques to help boost fitness, strength and endurance, with workouts suitable for all fitness levels including beginners.
Taking part requires a subscription through the TodayFit app. It allows access to various professional-led workouts – from animal flow to Muay Thai and yoga – and the chance to join sports teams and connect with like-minded subscribers at social events.
Download the app here.
More information is available here.
Tamar Park, Harcourt Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong
5. Raj Yoga 4th anniversary party

Visit Raj Yoga’s new studio as the company celebrates its fourth anniversary with a party on Saturday from noon until 2pm.
Meet studio founder and instructor Raj Sharma, who has been teaching for 22 years. Several trial offers and discounted packages are available throughout November as part of the anniversary celebrations.
RSVP by sending a WhatsApp message to Sharma on 9334 0446. For details, click here.
Raj Yoga, 26/F Workington Tower, 78 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
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