For those looking to engage in a wellness activity but who don’t want to break a sweat, Mind HK’s art exhibition “More Than A Label: I was, I am, I will be” will cast new perspectives on mental health.
Read more about the events below.
Phenomenally Mo
Phenomenally Pink has launched its “Phenomenally Mo” campaign for Movember, to raise awareness of men’s health, mental health and suicide prevention.
It has collaborated with Calibrate Studio to host two donation-based classes for all fitness levels.
On November 16, there will be a strength and conditioning class at Calibrate’s location in Central, and a class on November 19 will feature a 45-minute HIIT (high-intensity interval training) session followed by a 45-minute yoga session at the Happy Valley Sports Ground.
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Fitness studio XYZ is also set to host a yoga class for Movember on November 19.
Other events include the Movember Gala and a throwdown at Central’s Hybrid Gym, in which “Mo Sister” Claudia Leung, whose father was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015, will take part. Look for more details on Phenomenally Pink’s Instagram page.For more information about the Calibrate Studios sessions, click here. To book the XYZ class, visit their website.
Hong Kong Fitness + Wellness Expo (FWE)
Set to take place from November 18 to 20 at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Chek Lap Kok, Lantau, the Hong Kong Fitness + Wellness Expo will feature products and brands to help people live a healthier lifestyle, as well as fitness classes from some of Hong Kong’s most well-known instructors.
At the Yoga Stage, YouTuber Coffee Lam, Siena Tsang, Joey Tang and Victor Chau will be presenting different types of yoga classes, including vinyasa, power and hatha.At the Fit District, there will be one master training class per day run by Nike’s local trainers, as well as other classes that range from dance and animal flow to Zumba and “piloxing” (a combination of Pilates and boxing).
The expo will also host Hong Kong’s first Hyrox, a fitness race that involves eight repetitions of a one-kilometre run followed by one of eight fitness movements – such as a sled push or burpee broad jumps.Expo visitors can also discover new health and wellness brands at the Life-Leisure Expo and relax and chat with instructors at the Gym Village.
Pure 20th Anniversary Vibe Programme
In celebration of Pure’s 20th anniversary, the yoga and fitness chain is offering a new “Vibe Programme” of mood-based yoga and group fitness classes. Said to help participants elevate their emotional awareness, the classes are categorised into five vibe-based themes: blissed, blue, bothered, bold and balanced.
Each category includes a number of fitness and yoga classes – if you are looking to release some intense emotions, try the martial arts-inspired “bodycombat”; to stay balanced and grounded, go for yin practices and gentle flows.
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Those new to Pure can also sign up for one of three special 20th anniversary trial packages. On top of a seven-day unlimited trial and vouchers for Nood Food and lifestyle brand Kurios, the yoga deal includes access to one Vibe yoga class, while the fitness package includes one personal trainer session.
Those looking to try personal training for the first time can buy a HK$3,600 offer for five personal trainer sessions.
A curated set of 20th anniversary products from Kurios is also available at designated Pure locations.
Find more information on Pure’s website.
J Senses In-Wellness – Yoga at Heritage
This November, J Senses will be holding yoga classes on the rooftop of Woo Cheong Pawn Shop, a revitalised tong lau (tenement) in Wan Chai that is over 100 years old. Led by an instructor from Tsim Sha Tsui’s Yoga Ground, the classes and their location combine history and modernity to offer a fresh, if unexpected, setting in which to relax and embrace one’s peace of mind.
Build strength and release tension in classes that target specific parts of the body, like “The Art of Spine” and “Happy Hips”, or go for a gentle morning stretch to increase flexibility. Upon completion of a class, participants will also receive a HK$250 dining e-coupon for J Senses’s restaurants.
Tickets are available here.Mind HK Exhibition “More Than A Label: I was, I am, I will be”
After launching “More Than A Label” last year, mental health charity Mind HK is commemorating the first anniversary of their anti-stigma campaign with an exhibition at Sun Fung Mansion, Central, from November 21 to 28.By shining a light on the real-life stories and recovery journeys of Mind HK’s ambassadors, the exhibition hopes to promote a more positive attitude and reduce the stigma towards mental health conditions.
The exhibit will include artistic 3D-printed installations painted by the ambassadors that reflect their personal mental health journeys, as well as thoughtful letters that the ambassadors have written to their past selves. Mind HK has also created three videos that delve into deeper perspectives about mental health to encourage self-reflection.
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