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Meditation and how to find balance

Explainer | Do you feel sad during autumn and winter? Why that could be

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that can last for months. Ways to fight it include using light-therapy lamps.

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5 wellness events in Hong Kong and Macau this weekend, November 8-10

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5 wellness events this weekend in Hong Kong, November 1-3

31 Oct 2024 - 11:27AM

5 ways to be happy and expert tips on how to achieve them

Psychoanalyst Carl Jung’s five ‘pillars’ for a happy life include good physical and mental health, satisfying work, and social connections.

27 Oct 2024 - 7:45AM

Social connections provide support, reduce feelings of loneliness, and promote a sense of belonging, which all help us feel happier. You can strengthen social connections through acts of kindness, a psychologist says. Photo: Shutterstock

These people are hooked on open water swimming in Hong Kong. Here’s why

Two open water swimmers describe how group open water swimming is great for improving health, and why Hong Kong is the perfect place for it.

27 Oct 2024 - 7:51AM

5 wellness must-dos this weekend in Hong Kong, October 24-27

Feeling anxious? Join a support group. Yoga sessions help you relax and recharge, while a serial marathoner leads a free running class.

24 Oct 2024 - 5:21PM

5 wellness events in Hong Kong this weekend, October 18-20

How active do you want to be this weekend? Pick from a historic walking tour, toddler’s play and yoga, a women’s self-defence class and more.

17 Oct 2024 - 7:30PM

Worshippers burn incense sticks at Che Kung Temple, Sha Tin, one of the historic sites included in a guided tour offered this weekend in Hong Kong. It’s a way to stretch your legs. Photo: Eugene Lee

Why 70 people sat and did nothing for 90 minutes in Hong Kong

The International Space-Out Competition seeks to highlight how sitting still and doing nothing can improve mental health and lower stress.

13 Oct 2024 - 11:17AMvideocam

Singaporean beat breast cancer by mixing holistic and conventional medicine

Integrative cancer care helped Singaporean Isabel Galiano survive. Now a cancer coach, she is convinced it benefits the patients she helps.

12 Oct 2024 - 1:15PM

5 wellness things to do this weekend in Hong Kong, October 4-6

Meditate through dance, relax at a sound healing workshop, attend a strength training class or yoga with brunch, or work on your handstands.

3 Oct 2024 - 3:44PM

A sound healing session at Hong Kong yoga studio Be Earth. Photo: Be Earth

5 wellness things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 20-22

Join a gong gathering to mark the International Day of Peace, join a gala fundraiser for a charity’s new centre, catch a film and more.

20 Sep 2024 - 11:15AMvideocam

Join Red Doors Studio for a meditation session and a gong bath, one of five wellness activities we recommend in Hong Kong for the September 20-22 weekend.
Photo: Red Doors Studio

‘Painting healed me’: breast cancer survivor who was hit hard by chemo

Battling breast cancer and chemotherapy side effects, Lipi Srivastava discovered a talent for art that proved to be an effective therapy.

14 Sep 2024 - 11:21AM

Do you do deep squats? How they benefit your body and mind

From increasing flexibility to strengthening the pelvic floor, deep squats – known as malasana in yoga – have many benefits, experts explain.

20 Sep 2024 - 10:48AMvideocam

5 Mid-Autumn Festival wellness events in Hong Kong, September 13-19

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.

12 Sep 2024 - 5:15PM

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

Charity dreams of opening arts and yoga therapy centre in Hong Kong

Yama Foundation offers yoga classes and arts therapy to people with special needs. It hopes a fundraiser will end its need to rent premises

7 Sep 2024 - 7:45AM

Hong Kong charity Yama Foundation helps vulnerable communities through its yoga and arts therapy programmes. It hopes to open a permanent well-being centre in the city. Photo: Yama Foundation

5 wellness things to do this weekend in Hong Kong, September 6-9

Celebrate Ikigai yoga and meditation studio’s anniversary, relax with a book or board games, get pro running tips – depending on the weather.

5 Sep 2024 - 5:45PM

Supermodel Elle Macpherson shares her holistic approach to breast cancer

Macpherson reveals in her new book Elle how she refused chemo and radiation therapy, opting instead for holistic therapies, after being diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago.

4 Sep 2024 - 6:45PM

17-year-old’s story highlights Gen Z’s struggles with ADHD

Jasmine Chan had long shown symptoms of ADHD – the third most common mental health diagnosis for Gen Z – before proper recognition saw her get the treatment she needed.

18 Aug 2024 - 7:45AM

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is the third most common mental health diagnosis for Gen Z. Illustration: Eunice Tse

Explainer | What is hot Pilates and why was it ‘love at first stretch’ for a Hongkonger?

Hot Pilates, done under infrared lights or in a heated room, is a new exercise trend adopted by celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez and Dakota Johnson.

17 Aug 2024 - 7:15AM

Health centre? Spa? Social club? Love.Life is all 3, for US$750 a month

Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey wants to ‘change the way people think about health and wellness’ through luxury health centre, Love.Life. The first is open in California, with plans to take it global.

16 Aug 2024 - 5:34AM

5 wellness things to do this weekend, August 16 to 18 in Hong Kong

From yoga and reiki sessions to tango and pickleball, and from gong baths to guided spiritual journeys and a beauty and wellness expo, here are some events to relax, recharge and rejuvenate yourself.

15 Aug 2024 - 3:01PM

From yoga and reiki sessions to tango (above) and pickleball, from gong baths to guided spiritual journeys and a beauty and wellness expo, here are some events to relax, recharge and rejuvenate yourself. Photo: Orotango Dance Studio

Learn fencing’s physical and mental health benefits in a Hong Kong class

With Hong Kong in the grip of fencing fever, a two-time Olympian with a fencing school shares why the sport is good for mind and body. We list his and four other fencing schools in the city that run classes.

11 Aug 2024 - 4:49PMvideocam

Hong Kong fencing coach Lau Kwok-kin, a two-time Olympian. Photo: Hong Kong Fencing Master

5 wellness things to do this weekend August 9-11 in Hong Kong

There are plenty of things to do this weekend if you are in Hong Kong, from trying your hand at a round or two of fencing to zoning out in a sound bath to an easy, 8km hike with a group.

8 Aug 2024 - 1:31PM

5 wellness and fitness things to do this weekend Aug 3-4 in Hong Kong

Have a spare couple of hours this weekend? Read on for five wellness and fitness events you can take part in, from free sports and recreation programmes to yoga with mindfulness meditation.

1 Aug 2024 - 1:15PMvideocam

Explainer | Are you afraid to be happy? How to recognise cherophobia and deal with it

An irrational fear of being happy, known as cherophobia, has prevented IT worker Eden Morales from enjoying good times in his life, but he is working to overcome the condition.

26 Jul 2024 - 7:38AM

An irrational fear of being happy has prevented IT worker Eden Morales (above) from enjoying the good times, but he is working to overcome the condition, known as cherophobia. Photo: instagram.com/edenmorales

5 wellness and fitness things to do this weekend July 20-21 in Hong Kong

Yoga with your kids or outdoors, hot Pilates, a group run, walk or chat in aid of a good cause, or try some simulated Olympic sports – there are plenty of chances to get active in Hong Kong this weekend. .

19 Jul 2024 - 3:28PM

Simulated road and track cycling that allows visitors to understand the determination and perseverance an athlete needs to compete is one of several fitness and wellness activities you can try in Hong Kong this weekend. Photo: HKSI

Single and childless in South Korea

9 Jul 2024 - 4:16PM

‘Selfish’? South Korean YouTuber promotes single, childless life

Seen Aromi encourages her 200,000-plus YouTube followers not to feel guilty about being unmarried and childless, but has drawn backlash in South Korea, which has the world’s lowest birth rate.

10 Jul 2024 - 4:32PMvideocam

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Meditation and how to find balance

Mindfulness is at the core of living a healthier, happier life. It boosts awareness and compassion while easing stress and inducing calm. Here’s where you’ll learn where to get your Om on and discover the latest news on finding inner peace and the benefits that ensue.

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9 September, 2024