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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

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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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.

Former Australian model and actress Elle 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. Photo: TNS

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.

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.

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.

Love.Life team members demonstrate a yoga class at the new luxury health centre, created by Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey, in Los Angeles in the US. Photo: TNS

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.

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

How this game reserve in South Africa sparked our love of safari

Over a decade ago, we had her very first encounter with Africa’s Big Five at Royal Malewane – we paid a return visit to see if the magic still remained

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.

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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.

Let stress and anxiety float away at Float Co. Photo: Instagram/@floatco.hk

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.

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Most public sports and leisure facilities in Hong Kong will be free to use on August 4. Photo: Felix Wong

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.

Cooking from the heart: why making and sharing food has so many benefits

We spoke to the experts about how taking a wholehearted approach to cooking and eating deepens social ties, and encourages greater enjoyment of your food and your company

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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. .

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

‘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.

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Young, active and faced with cancer: 2 survivors on finding their courage

Two young Hong Kong women talk about the shock of their cancer diagnoses – one had blood cancer aged 24, the other breast cancer at 27 – and how they found new strength during their recovery.

Angie Yan celebrating her 25th birthday in Hong Kong, a year after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. While early-onset cancers are on the rise, survival rates for young patients are also high. Photo: Angie Yan

Is your inner child unhappy? Why that is and how to begin healing

Jenny describes how unmet childhood emotional needs saw her inner child cause her stress and burnout as an adult, while a clinical psychologist explains the impact of trauma and how to begin healing.

Trauma experienced in childhood, or parents’ trauma that impacted their behaviour towards their children, may leave an adult’s ‘inner child’ with unmet emotional needs. Photo: Shutterstock

How to prevent a heart attack? Less social media, more nature, says survivor

After a heart attack, a Hong Kong resident took charge of his health – changing his diet, exercising more, taking up yoga and meditating. Now he coaches executives in how to safeguard their health.

Wellness is at the forefront of today’s home design – using AI, art and tech

Health-centric technologies are being used to make self-care ‘a cornerstone of modern living spaces’ – think smart mattresses, and interactive art that can ‘transform you based on your movement, heartbeat or mood’.

6 yoga benefits backed by science, from pain relief to better sleep

Scientific research has found evidence to support some of the many claims for yoga’s physical and mental benefits, including ways it improves athletic performance, relieves pain and boosts heart health.

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Yoga’s many physical and mental benefits have long been touted by its practitioners, and science is starting to reinforce some of their claims, finding evidence it lowers stress, relieves pain and makes you happier. Photo: Felix Wong

How yoga, art and her Buddhist faith helped brain cancer survivor thrive

Two years after brain surgery to remove a tangerine-sized tumour, Elaine Tsang is happy, healthy and cancer-free. This she credits to yoga, Buddhism, positivity and a plant-based diet.

Two years after brain surgery to remove a tangerine-size tumour, Elaine Tsang (above) is happy, healthy and cancer-free, which she credits to yoga, Buddhism, positivity and a plant-based diet. Photo: Sun Yeung

8 ways to boost energy and be less tired: life coach’s advice

From planning your day the night before to creating an energising environment, Malaysian-Chinese life coach Simon Ong shares his tips on boosting energy and productivity and reducing tiredness.

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How Korea’s Space-Out Competition forces participants to take a break

In Korea’s Space-Out Competition, coming to Hong Kong soon, participants sit still and say nothing for 90 minutes, giving them a chance to pause their busy lives and ‘space out’.

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Meditation & Mindfulness
Articles and features on meditation and mindfulness, with a millennial focus, including mental well-being, mental health, lifestyle and health.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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