Retaining a physical, emotional and mental balance is integral to good wellness, and Hong Kong’s wellness scene is taking steps to achieve that. This month, it’s Earth Day on Sunday 22nd of April, so we’re thinking about sustainability more than ever before: the good news is, with Conscious Festivals and zero-waste pop-ups, it’s easier than it’s ever been. Check out the other wellness events in Hong Kong you don’t want to miss out on this month.
April 6-8: Hong Kong Rugby Sevens
Where the world meets Hong Kong: the biggest sporting event of the year is back. Rugby Sevens will kick off on Friday 6th and run over the weekend. If you haven’t got tickets, then you can still enjoy the games from the village or Hong Kong’s local bars.
April 12: Urban Mums by Urban Hatch
For mums-to-be, Urban Hatch is hosting a prenatal evening with midwife Sofie Jacbos to help with concerns, worries, and offer tips and tricks to make your birthing experience the best it can be. The session will focus on movement and exercise for during and after pregnancy, nutrition before and after birth, and how to retain mental and emotional balance.
April 14: Spartan Race
Hong Kong’s fourth Spartan Race is back for another mud-filled day of military-style assault course challenges. Expect monkey bars, sandbag carries, and burpees galore. It’s not too late to sign up if you want to test your fitness – or, just head along as a spectator and cheer your friends and family across the finish line.
April 19: To Eat or Not to Eat
Launching a six-part series of wellness lectures related to aging and dieting, the first of the seminars features guest speaker Joelle Bradford, a Naturopathic Doctor with a Bachelors of Science in Clinical Nutrition who will discuss the myths surrounding intermittent fasting and how to nourish your body correctly.
April 20-22: The Conscious Festival by Green Is The New Black
Green Is The New Black is the latest eco platform to join Asia’s booming wellness scene. Aiming to raise awareness to #LiveMoreConsciously, they are bringing the Conscious Festival to Hong Kong over Earth Day weekend to educate with an industry-day ‘Unconference’ on April 20th, and motivational talks and exhibitions from some of Asia’s best innovators in sustainability and conscious living with an open marketplace hosting over 70 green, eco and sustainable brands on April 21-22.
April 24-30: Four Seasons Masters of Wellness
The Four Seasons Hong Kong continues with its Masters of Wellness series this month with Shaylini Somani, a Reiki practitioner using Reiki healing therapy to help release imbalances and blockages and to find balance in the body and soul.
April 26: Food For Thought: How To Do Good By Eating Better
This panel discussion organised by 178 Degrees is aimed to raise awareness of consumer choice and trends and its impact on environmental issues. Joining the panel is Peter Find, the Executive Chef of The Ritz-Carlton, who will perform a culinary demonstration using sustainable New Zealand salmon. The event is free for WeWork members.
April 28: Women’s Five 5KM Run
Women’s Five is hosting their annual 5KM race at the end of April, the run through Aberdeen Country Park is a scenic sprint open to all abilities. Additionally, Women’s Five offer support in training for the race to help you achieve your fitness goals: their schedule includes yoga, meditation and of course, running, so that you have a like-minded wellness community to support you in your journey. Sign up by April 9th for the full five-week training programme and race, or organise your own training and register for the race only.
Wellness News
Kayla Itsines Is Coming To Hong Kong
Kayla Itsines announced on March 24th she’ll be heading to Hong Kong for work in the upcoming months. Fans of the Sweat app should watch this space!
Caelum Green Pop-Up in Pacific Place
Opening on April 13th 2018, Hong Kong’s favourite athleisure brand will unveil a new pop-up shop in Pacific Place. At the heart of the pop-up shop is the intention of constructing a new, visionary, and tailored experience for customers using integrated technology to show the best of the brand on and offline. There are three exclusive brand collaboration products available at the store: an organic cotton pillow cover with Creative Pillow, handmade earbuds with Le Pom Pom, and sustainable soy candles with MAME.
Pure Yoga Open 2 New Locations
Two new Pure Yoga studios are opening in Kowloon – Grand Century Place and Millennium City 5. Existing members can benefit from the ‘Good Karma’ friend referral programme, while new members can check out the free trials available online. Additionally, don’t miss Pure Yoga’s outdoor community event on April 28 with Anjan Kundu: the session runs 10-11.30am beside the Hong Kong Observation wheel as part of their #YogaForAll event series.
Sustainable Pop-Up By Now
On April 18th, head to The Hive Kennedy Town for Now’s No Waste Pop Up Store to stock up on reusable and compostable goods. More details here: eventbrite.com.
Jumeriah Opens The Maldives First Ice Rink
If you thought the Maldives was all sunshine and beaches, think again. Jumeirah Vittaveli just opened the first ice rink in the Maldives, and inaugurated it with a celebrity performance by Russian Olympic Gold medallist Evgeni Plushenko.
Fresh Spring Menus
In addition to their new collection of eco-friendly wines, Le Bistro Winebeast has launched a new spring menu, which uses fresh seasonal ingredients and sustainably-sourced seafood – eating with a good conscience is getting easier every day. lebistrowinebeast.com
Avocado Spring Menu at Verde Mar
Everyone’s favourite green fruit has become the star of the show at Verde Mar, with a new spring wellness menu that celebrates all things Avocado. Think wellness avocado shakes, avocado-bun burger (with a meat or veggie pattie), vegan avocado ceviche, and the classic avocado salad. verde-mar.com
Coming Up…
May 13: District Race Hong Kong
Beyond Hong Kong…
April 2-8: Bali Spirit Festival | Use the code THEVIBETRIBE for USD$50 discount for Abundance Pass and 6-Day Spirit Pass | balispiritfestival.com
April 27-May 1: Hot Yoga Retreat with Missy & Noy | Pure Yoga host a 5-day yoga retreat at Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui, Thailand | pure-yoga.com
24 Hour Races: Dates are being announced for races all over Asia by 24HourRace, in a bid to end Human Trafficking. Check out which cities it’s coming to – including Hong Kong | 24hourrace.org/upcoming
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