Between torrential monsoon rains and scorching sunshine, the Hong Kong summer has been pretty unforgiving this year—however, there’s a stellar selection of yoga classes, fitness programmes and new vegan dining options around Hong Kong to distract us with. Check out the wellness events in Hong Kong and beyond to check out this August…
Wellness Events In Hong Kong…
August 2, 9, 16, 23: Run Our City Running Coaching Programme
This four-week running programme in Kowloon Bay Sports Ground offers professional coaching and a supportive running community to help runners of all levels improve their running skills, fitness knowledge and endurance. The four-week programme is HK$380, and you can sign up here: endurancecui.active.com
August 3: Grow your own Garden With Garage Greens
This isn’t a one-time, one-day event, but a three-month programme that promotes urban farming in Hong Kong’s densely populated city spaces. Garage Greens has a fourth-floor, 2000-square-foot roof garden in Wan Chai where members are invited to tend their own vegetables. The programme features twice-monthly workshops with expert farmers from Rooftop Republic, along with community classes in cooking and seminars on sustainability. The programme runs until October 31 and culminates in a farmer’s market where participants can sell their vegetables if they choose. The programme costs HK$800, and there are limited spots available—sign up by emailing heiyue.pang@thegaragesociety.com.
August 4: Maximal Concepts Counterbalance Wellness Workshops
Maximal Concepts, the F&B brand responsible for dining establishments like Mott 32 and Brickhouse, introduce the second in their wellness workshops series. Hosted at Flex Studio Central, this event offers an alternative to the traditionally indulgent Hong Kong brunch with a one-hour Yin-Yang yoga session led by Victor Chau and a seasonal brunch at the new Mercedes Me. Get your tickets from counterbalance.floktu.com.
August 10: New Moon Sound Meditation Class
The New Moon has always had significance in spiritual practices and represents a time to reset intentions. Enjoy a 60-minute sound healing meditation with gongs and singing bowls, which use vibrations to help alleviate tension in the body and mind. The class is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Sign up here at eventbrite.hk.
August 10: Soul Yoga Flow at Flex
At Flex Studio’s new Central location, change up your Friday night with a sunset yoga session the Flex rooftop terrace to a Rhythm and Blues Gruv Music playlist with Rebecca Jean Wong, followed by snacks, drinks and refreshing cocktails from Vita CoCo and MJS Foods. The class and after party is HK$488 per person: for more information and booking, email central@flexhk.com.
August 11: Pure Playground @SummerFest Hong Kong (RESCHEDULED: August 17)
Part of Pure Yoga’s #YogaForAll series, the annual Pure Playground is an afternoon of fitness fun at Central Harbourfront Event Space. Join in community yoga classes, group fitness circuits, wellness workshops and enjoy healthy food and drinks. Bring your own mats, towels and water—there’s no need to sign up, just turn up. More details available on facebook.com.
August 14-16: Yoga Master Class with Marysia Do
The Midweek Magic series features three events at Pure Yoga Hutchinson House with Marysia Do. The three 90-minute classes—High Flying Flow, to improve your handstands; Hip Opening and Arm Balancing; and Liquid Spine, to improve backbends—can be done on their own or as a series, for students to improve their practice or for teachers who want to deepen their knowledge. The class is open to Pure Cardholders and non-members. Find out more details and sign up on facebook.com.
August 16: Rooftop Zumba at The Hive
Join Ron Sampaga for a full body Zumba workout on Hive Central’s rooftop terrace. Open to all, the class is free for Hive members and HK$50 for non-members, which also includes a drink. Sign up and grab your spot at pelago.me.
August 25-26: Numerology Weekend Workshop
Learn the foundations of numerology over a two-day, 12-hour course. The workshop will include yoga numerology, teaching participants the 11 Kundalini yoga energy bodies, how to explore their own birth charts, how to read chart position changes over time, and how to apply numerology to your everyday life. Sign up here: eventbrite.hk.
Coming Up…
September 1: ImpactHK’s Fundraiser Summer Pool Party (sign up now)
September 1-9: Women’s Festival Hong Kong (buy tickets now)
September 1-2: Yoga Weekend Mentorship Programme with Victor Chau (sign up now)
September 22-23: IRIS: Your Wellness Escape tickets now on sale.
December 13-16: Phase 1 tickets for Wonderfruit are now on sale.
