September is upon us, which means plenty of awesome autumn action, from the return of our favourite yoga festival to pool parties abound. Check out the best wellness events in Hong Kong this September.
September 1-9: Women’s Wellness Festival
Nine days of unique and empowering panel-discussions, skincare workshops, film screenings, live music, holistic wellness offerings and more. Take a look at what to look out for at Hong Kong’s First Women’s Festival
September 1-30: Guava Pass Sweat Parties
The fitness app is celebrating its third birthday in a suitably sweaty fashion with “Sweat Parties” around Hong Kong at some of the city’s best boutique gyms. Better still, you can join in the fun for free: check out the schedule and sign up here.
September 1: ImpactHK’s Fundraiser Summer Pool Party
Have fun for a good cause: ImpactHK is throwing its first Summer Splash pool party with DJs, dancers, cold drinks and delicious food at a private villa on Bowen Road. All of the funds raised are going directly to support those in need, with 90% to ImapactHK for Hong Kong’s homeless, and 10% to Project Happiness.
September 1-2: Yoga Weekend Mentorship Programme with Victor Chau
For yoga teachers looking for a little more direction, help to improve their skills or careers, or just a community of like-minded people, join The Weekend Mentorship Workshop which has helped more than 50 yoga teachers in Hong Kong.
September 4: Acro Yoga Training at TRYBE
Led by Vee ad Alex from TRYBE Hong Kong, take your acro skills to the next level with this performance-based nine-week course. Running from September 4th to October 30th, you’ll have the chance to try out your new skills on the stage of The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. No partner needed: sign up here.
September 8: Women’s Five 5KM Training
Women’s Five 5KM run training kicks off on September 8th with a HIIT class in Tamar Park. Begin as you mean to go on, and join in with your fellow 5K runners to get ready for the race on October 7th. Find out the details of the HIIT event and the rest of the training programme here.
September 8: Intuitive Eating Workshop
All About You Wellness Centre is hosting a one-day workshop to help you reprogramme the way you think about yourself and how you eat. The workshop will cover how to discover what your body wants to eat, investigating and releasing negative behaviours, and how to make new habits stick. Sign up here.
September 15: W Hong Kong Summer Crush Pool Party
Take a dip in the highest outdoor pool in Hong Kong, and enjoy an evening of DJs and dancing on the W Hong Kong’s 76th-floor wet deck. Get your tickets here.
September 21: Shamanic Journey
Red Doors Studio introduce an evening geared towards helping you on your Shamanic journey, a way of attaining an altered state of consciousness. Practiced by cultures around the world for thousands of years, it’s one of the most ancient forms of meditation. Try it out and sign up here.
September 21-22: Food’s Future Summit
This two-day event of talks, workshops, film screenings and panel discussions focuses on one of today’s key issues: sustainability in food and farming, and the impending worry of global food shortages. Keynote speaker Josh Tetrick, CEO of JUST, will discuss the new food revolution of animal-free protein alternatives and nourishment that helps people and the earth. Get your tickets here.
September 22-23: IRIS: Your Wellness Escape
IRIS: Your Wellness Escape is back for the second time this year for your autumn dose of yogi goodness. Expect plenty of yoga, pilates, meditation, and holistic wellness classes, all at Central Harbourfront. Tickets are on sale now.
September 23: Race The Peak
Try something a little different on your Sunday morning, and race seven kilometres uphill to the top of the Peak. Whether solo, a family or just the kids, there’s a race category for everyone. Sign up by September 9th.
Check out other races in Hong Kong.
September 30: Himalayan Singing Bowl Meditation
Immerse yourself in meditation on the full moon with Ray of Aura and FLOAX Wellness Club. We love sound’s soothing and healing properties, and this 90-minute session features the Himalayan singing bowls, with seven metal types that help you rebalance. Sing up here.
Coming Up….
October 7: Women’s Five 5KM Run
November 10: Spartan Race Sprint and Super returns to Kam Tin Country Park
December 13-16: Phase 1 tickets for Wonderfruit are now on sale.
