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Photo: Tim Durgan for Pexels Here in Hong Kong were lucky to have a myriad of natural landscapes, from islands and beaches to beautiful mountains and forest. Better still, theyre usually no more than 15-20 minutes drive from most neighbourhoods.  Studies have proven that spending time in nature reduces feelings of stress, fear and anger, while increasing feelings of joy and euphoria. So take advantage and take a moment to ground yourself in nature, even if its just a breezy stroll through your...

"To me, in this present moment, wellness is about raising our frequency and finding true alignment on all levels of our being: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. And because we are all interconnected beings, wellness is not just about the wellness of ourselves as individuals, but ultimately, about the wellness of our communities and our natural environment, as well. When we invest in and transform our own wellness as individuals, it naturally creates a ripple effect into the di...

Hong Kongs wellness offerings just keep getting better. This month, Asaya at Rosewood Hong Kong has teamed up with homegrown skincare brand, RARE SkinFuel to bless us with Bare Ritual by RARE, a 90-minute facial using the brands bestselling products to detox and restore your skin. You can even add extras to your session including a neck massage and an eye treatment. Founded by Michelle Chen in late 2019, RARE SkinFuel has been an overnight success thanks to its quality skincare products (all ma...

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Ron Wan & Mildred Cheng “Tell them about your rugs,” Wan teases as he gives Cheng a playful nudge in the arm during a recent visit to Sheung Wan co-working space The Hive. It seems Cheng, who moonlights as a painter, has just purchased a tufting gun so she can turn her trippy artworks, some of them bordering on the erotic, into rugs. “A lot of my personal work is based on psychedelic experiences,” says Cheng, a 27-year-old vegetarian who goes by the alias “I Ride Dolphin” on Instagr...

Witchy Business As more people allow themselves to explore spirituality outside traditional religions, ritual magick (the preferred spelling in these circles) and witchy ways of healing that were once banished to the fringes of society now have people’s interest piqued. These include beginner-level basics like meditation and tarot reading, or more out there concepts such as reiki, aura cleansing, dream reading, moon worshipping or spell casting. “Our lives are so chaotic and so much of mode...

A cross-cultural past The first stop on Ivan’s itinerary is a stroll through downtown Yangon—an orchestra of colour, colonial relics and cross-cultural references anchored by the glistening Sule Pagoda. You’ll find bustling mazes of vibrant Burmese shophouses side by side with colonial British architecture. Structures like The Secretariat and the Balthazar Building have an imposing presence, but while some have been or are being restored—Peninsula Hotels are currently developing the for...

Tatcha Classic Ritual Set Based on the beauty rituals of Japanese geisha, Tatcha’s skincare is designed to deliver baby-smooth skin. The Classic Ritual Set includes four of the brand’s bestselling essentials, including The Rice Polish and The Essence. Photo: Courtesy of Dr Barbara Sturm) Dr Barbara Sturm Serum Discovery Set  From the German skin expert who took the skincare world by Sturm—excuse us, storm—Dr Barbara Sturm’s Serum Discovery Set includes a four-step regime to protect, ...