Cover Here's where to find the best wellness events this July (Illustration: Chesca Gamboa/ Tatler Asia)

From a complimentary intention setting workshop at The Upper House to sustainable markets, here are the best wellness events to add to your diary this July

Looking for the best wellness events in town? Welcome to our new monthly series where we round up the best wellness events in Hong Kong.

This month, Tatler will be hosting our first-ever wellness week where we’ll be bringing in experts to lead fireside chats at The Upper House, while Hong Kong’s breathwork master, Brain Lai will be co-leading a special breathwork and yoga event with Flowga.

Whether you’re looking for something more active, or if you’re hoping to take it easier this month with a relaxing sound bath class, here are the best wellness events this July 2021. 

See also: 5 Hong Kong Events You Can't Miss In July 2021

1. Tatler Fireside Chat: Keeping In Mind

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When: July 19, 6:30pm to 8pm

Where: Sky Lounge, The Upper House 

What: Tatler will be hosting two wellness-themed fireside chats at The Upper House this month. The first one, Talking Mental, will feature three very special guests: Aaron Robbie, founder of Talking Mental, a digital platform that advocates for mental health destigmatisation; Christine Deschemin, a certified hypnotherapist; and Stacey Monoghan, holistic health and well-being coach. 

In this intimate fireside chat, the experts will discuss the unexpected stress Covid-19 has brought upon our world and daily lives, and suggest ways that will help you better cope with day-to-day stress so you’ll be able to feel more confident about how to move forward in your life. 

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2. The Magic of Manifestation Workshop by Janith Chang

When: July 20, 2:30pm to 4pm

Where: Sky Lounge, The Upper House 

What: As part of Tatler x Lululemon's wellness week events, we'll be hosting The Magic of Manifestation Workshop led by Janith Chang, a yoga teacher, mindfulness practitioner and co-active life coach in Hong Kong. 

Chang will help you identify your goals and answer soul searching questions such as "What do you want to achieve?" and "Who do you want to be?" within the workshop through practices such as meditation and journaling. 

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3. Tatler Fireside Chat: I Am Woman

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When: July 21, 6pm to 8pm

Where: Sky Lounge, The Upper House 

What: For Tatler’s second wellness-themed fireside chat, experts will open up a conversation on some of the most important areas of women’s health and women’s empowerment. Topics such as sexual health, self-pleasure, menstruation and period poverty will be spotlighted, destigmatising these lesser talked about subjects that are often avoided in everyday conversations. 

Joining us for this chat include Olivia Cotes-James, CEO and founder of Luuna, an eco-friendly period company; Petra Greening of We Are Fk, an online sexual wellbeing shop and community; and Sabrina Villard, a shamanic energy healer at Balance Health and founder of V-Healing.

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4. Full Moon Gong Bath by Red Doors Studio

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When: July 24, 5pm to 6:15pm

Where: Red Doors Studio, Wong Chuk Hang

What: July’s Full Buck Moon indicates the time of the year when deers grow their entire set of antlers. Red Doors Studio in Wong Chuk Hang will be leading a full moon gong bath on the night of the full moon to help you reset your goals and achieve your dreams. 

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5. Fire & Ice Workshop by Flowga x Primal Breathwork

When: July 10, 4pm to 6pm

Where: Flowga, Central

What: Lan Kwai Fong’s hippest hot yoga studio, Flowga and Brian Lai of Primal Breathwork will be hosting a Fire & Ice workshop. Guests will first be led through an all-level hot power vinyasa class by instructor Rebecca Jean, followed by Lai’s signature ice bath workshop where guests will learn how to use the power of breath to calm and regulate the body even in extreme temperatures. 

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6. Sound Bath by Gay Games Hong Kong x Malbert Lee

When: July 9, 7pm to 8pm

Where: Fivelements

What: Those who are into meditation and sound baths will undoubtedly recognise Malbert Lee, one of Hong Kong’s most well-known singing bowl experts. This time, he will be collaborating with Gay Games Hong Kong 2022 (GGHK2022) to present a special sound bath session, with all proceeds going towards funding GGHK2022. Melt in your mat and let your mind drift off as you listen to Lee’s magical singing bowls. 

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7. Roller Disco Night by Viewonwon x YiuYao

When: July 9 and 10, from 6pm

Where: 8 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay

What: If you’ve always wanted to give rollerskating a try, Viewonwon and YiuYao will be organising two roller disco nights. While they’ll be there all night from 6pm till midnight, each roller disco session will last 45 minutes to ensure that everyone gets a turn to skate. However, the party doesn’t officially begin until 9pm as that’s when the DJ will begin playing pumping beats throughout the night. 

Don’t own your own skates? Roller skates will be available for rent and purchase on the site. 

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8. Fivelements’ 2nd Anniversary Celebrations

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When: July 10, 10am to 6pm

Where: Fivelements, Causeway Bay

What: Fivelements, Times Square’s wellness destination will be celebrating their second anniversary with a series of special anniversary classes, creative workshops and a sustainable market this July. 

From a tea ceremony led by instructor Resham Daswani, a community chi gong class, dreamcatcher workshop and a sustainable jewellery workshop, you’ll be able to fully immerse yourself in the world of wellness that day. A sustainable market will also run all day as the celebrations go on, with vendors including bespoke chocolate brand, Cacao Chocolate; Garden Hill Vegan Cheese; biodegradable party glitter company, Eco Glitter; sustainable activewear company, Avocado and more. 

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9. Conscious Living with Sonia Samtani by Asaya

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When: July 10, 10am to 6pm

Where: Asaya, Rosewood

What: Sonia Samtani, a practising coach and counsellor who helps people resolve issues such as stress, anxiety and anger will be bringing her expert insights to Asaya this summer through a series of wellness workshops for parents. Her first one will be on conscious parenting where parents will be able to learn how to understand their child’s mental development as they grow, and get insight on how to best develop your relationship with them and nurture them during this process. 

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