March Madness is, thankfully, behind us, and we can look forward to a far more zen April—in more ways than one. The return of Hong Kong’s biggest outdoor wellness festival, IRIS, means you can join in with mass meditation in the heart of the city, and with Earth Day just around the corner, we’re looking forward to the events focusing on sustainability and zero-waste. Check out Compare Retreats top wellness events in Hong Kong that you won’t want to miss.
April 5-7: Rugby Sevens
Hong Kong’s sporting event of the year needs little introduction. Teams from across six continents will gather to play for the Rugby Sevens Cup, and defending champions Fiji will be back fighting for the title for the fifth year running. Find out where to watch the games here.
April 7: Ashtanga 101 Beginner’s Workshop with Pure Yoga
Ashtanga yoga is a more modern practice than other yoga styles, which focuses on perfecting a set sequence of positions before moving on to the next set. Pure Yoga will be hosting a workshop led by KPJAYI Certified Ashtanga Yoga Instructor Clayton Horton covering the fundamentals of Ashtanga Yoga and techniques for posture refinement to correct breathing and alignment. The workshop will run in two sessions and is open for both member and non-members of Pure. Tickets here.
April 10: How to Simplify Your Life by Reducing Your Waste
With zero-waste on everyone’s minds, French entrepreneur Fanny Moritz will be speaking about waste reduction and how it leads to improvements in personal health and wellness. The session will end with a deliverable including all the websites, books and apps you’ll need to kickstart your zero-waste journey. Register here.
April 13-14: The Conscious Festival by Green is the New Black
Asia’s first festival dedicated to sustainable living is back with over 70 eco-friendly brands and entrepreneurs coming together to redefine what it means to live consciously. The Conscious Festival will be taking place at Kerry Hotel and has a line-up of live music, screenings, workout classes and more. Check out who will be there and sign up here.
April 13: Restore, recharge and rebalance at Gecko Yoga Academy
If Ashtanga Yoga at Pure left you wanting more mat time, Gecko Yoga is hosting a session combining aromatherapy (think, your favourite essential oils) and combined restorative and Nidra yoga (just 20-minutes of Yoga Nidra can be as restful as three hours or sleep). A great way to slow down, this event is beginners-friendly and you can take away the techniques you learn from this restorative practice to try at home. Learn more here.
April 13: Forest Medicine Walk by Kembali
Before Hong Kong’s summertime makes outdoor activity virtually impossible, Kembali will be leading guided, intentional therapy walks through Sai Kung’s lush jungle parks. Reconnecting you to nature and the self, the walk will take place in the morning followed by a tea ceremony with leaves foraged from the walk itself. Learn more here.
April 14: Plastic Free Seas x City Rugby Beach Cleanup
Hong Kong City Rugby Club are leading a beach cleanup in collaboration with Plastic Free Seas to help keep Hong Kong’s public spaces neat and natural. Taking place at Chi Ma Wan, the cleanup will go on during the afternoon with a first come first serve quota. Learn more here.
April 24: Barre and Bubbles by Flex Studios
For a pick me up, swing by Flex Studios and take their Xtend Barre class followed by a cheeky post-workout treat. We can never say no to a bit of bubbly and our rélevés are sure to be on point(e)! Book a spot here.
April 27: 3 Islands Trail Race Lamma to Lantau by Run2Gather
If running and exploring the Hong Kong’s different islands sounds enticing, Run2Gather’s 3 Island Trail Race covering Lantau, Lamma and Hong Kong Island has you set. This quirky event is both a month-long ‘virtual’ race for participants to complete the three legs of the journey at their own pace between April 1-30, as well as the actual ‘Race Day’ where all three legs can be run together. Find more details here.
April 27: Pherform Nutrition Workshop
Retreating in the city has never been easier. As part of Pherform’s series on nutrition, the city’s first all-female gym will be hosting information sessions on healthy eating and dieting, answering all the age-old questions about ‘feeding your macros’ and protein supplements. Sign up here.
April 27: Senior Dog Wellness Workshop by Paws in Motion
Incorporating wellness into our routines often means making sure your loved ones are well taken care of too. Paws in Motions are making sure our canine pals don’t get neglected with sessions on animal rehabilitation with a focus on mobility and movement. Sign up here.
April 27 and April 28: IRIS: Your Escape
Rounding off the month of April is Hong Kong largest fitness and wellness festival. Fitness enthusiasts and experts come together for a weekend of workouts and workshops. The festival’s lineup includes some of Hong Kong’s biggest fitness instructors as well as a marketplace of healthy goods you’ll definitely want to check out. There’ll also be plenty of yoga, Pilates, HIIT, acrobatics, cardio, and self-defense workshops, so if you’ve been slacking during the month you can probably pack four weeks of workouts into a weekend. Get tickets here.
