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Meditation & Mindfulness
Articles and features on meditation and mindfulness, with a millennial focus, including mental well-being, mental health, lifestyle and health.
Yoga instructor Samrat Dasgupta demonstrates Bhramari pranayama – or humming bee breath – at the Prana Yoga studio in Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So
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How does humming help you reduce stress? Expert tips on yogic breathing

Humming stimulates the vagus nerve and has other health benefits, and is the base of the yogic breathing technique ‘humming bee breath’.

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Health benefits of mugwort and its role in TCM and Japanese herbal medicine

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How does 71-year-old yoga teacher look so much younger than her age?

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Could magic mushrooms help us live longer? What Bryan Johnson’s test showed

Johnson’s conclusions after taking magic mushrooms are backed by findings that psychedelics could extend life by rewiring the brain and more.

Recent research suggests psilocybin, the psychedelic found in magic mushrooms, could prolong life by improving mental health, reducing oxidative stress and improving DNA repair responses. Photo: Shutterstock
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This 93-year-old yoga teacher’s classes are packed every day

At 93, yoga teacher Salomon Delgado has no intention of retiring. His secret? Being a pescatarian, meditation and hugging – every day.

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Why, for these cancer survivors in Hong Kong, ‘healing isn’t a solo journey’

Gallivanting group Travel with 4 Jai will share how they turn illness into strength at Eaton HK’s Consciousness Festival starting November 8.

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Is there as much bliss to be found in a city walk as in one in nature?

Researchers are finding a lot of benefits to walking in urban areas – history and good architecture can provoke ‘a kind of soft fascination’.

Commuters on the Millennium Bridge in London in March 2025. Researchers are finding that city strolls can be just as good for your mental health as walks in nature. Photo: AFP
On Our Radar

Yoga, ballet and kombucha: the festival helping Hongkongers slow down

Hong Kong Ballet dancers, scientists and local artists converge at Eaton HK’s Consciousness Festival to explore the art of self-care.

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Is this the future of medical spas? Behind Canyon Ranch’s US$500m Texas resort

Women’s wellness often focuses on weight loss and appearances – but there is a shift towards empowerment and ‘health as a lifestyle choice’.

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A rare disease left him stumbling. Now yoga helps him stay balanced

Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 affects 52-year-old David Lee’s coordination and speech, but Iyengar yoga has given him a new lease on life.

Hong Kong mutual fund executive David Lee uses props to do an Iyengar yoga pose. With regular practice aided by a teacher, yoga is helping slow down the progress of his neurodegenerative disease. Photo: IYCHK
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What does the future of wellness look like? Luxe communities you can live in

Wellness real estate – building communities with homes integrating all aspects of wellness, from green spaces to farms to spas – is booming.

Fahid Island – a residential island just off the coast of Abu Dhabi dedicated to wellness and longevity – is one of the futuristic projects in development in wellness real estate. Photo: Aldar Properties
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Diagnosed with ADHD at 35, she now fights for awareness in Hong Kong

Amanda Fok is the founder of Let’s Talk ADHD and ADHD Awareness Week, at which adults can get free ADHD assessments on October 25 and 26.

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Could a grandparent’s trauma affect your health? Ancestral healing explained

Experts say inherited trauma – passed down through generations – can be helped through ancestral healing practices to improve well-being now.

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‘I did not worry’: breast cancer survivor shares her story of love and faith

Aarti Pathak was diagnosed with breast cancer weeks after losing her mum. She shares her survival story, which she wrote about in a memoir.

Pathak, with a new mane of curlier hair, exhales on her way to a writing retreat in Bangalore months after her treatment for breast cancer ended in 2023. Photo: Aarti Pathak
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8 Pink October events in Hong Kong for breast cancer awareness and funds

Events this year include the annual Pink Walk from The Peak, an art jam that comes with a breast exam, wellness workshops and Dress Pink Day.

Nearly 2,000 “pink walkers” gather at The Peak to join the Pink Walk charity event organised by the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation in 2024. This year, the event will be held on October 19. Photo: Elson Li
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Feeling down? How ‘museum therapy’ can ease stress and depression

More doctors are prescribing free visits to museums and art galleries to counter a range of mental issues.

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Rare cancer then divorce: entrepreneur’s amazing recovery from rock bottom

A rare bone cancer and his marriage’s end left Douglas Bray in despair. Now, he competes in some of Hong Kong’s toughest fitness events.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend September 5-7

From a coffee rave to art to a Korean fashion brand’s new Hong Kong store, there’s a lot to keep you busy this weekend.

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No Coffee’s pop-up at East Hong Kong in Tai Koo will be held from September 1 to 30 November. Photo: No Coffee
Fame and celebrity

Not just Dua Lipa: 12 celebs who love yoga, from Jessica Alba to the Beckhams

Dua Lipa can do a headstand on a paddleboard, but these stars are great yogis too, from Matthew McConaughey to Gisele Bündchen.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend August 29-31

From a wellness day with an Olympian to a branded fashion warehouse sale, there is plenty to get up to this weekend.

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Doctor battled breast cancer then menopause. But she found love along the way

Menopause expert Lisa Larkin talks about lifestyle changes and drugs to help with menopausal symptoms, and how good things can always happen.

Lisa Larkin with her husband Arthur Pancioli. The pair met when Larkin was in hospital in New York, waiting for her first round of chemotherapy for breast cancer. Photo: Dr Lisa Larkin
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend August 15-17

A celebratory Indian feast, a thrilling Japanese animated movie and a 12-hour yoga workshop are among our recommended events this weekend.

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A still from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle. You can catch the Japanese box office phenomenon at Hong Kong cinemas this weekend. Photo: Aniplex
Fashion

US streetwear brand fuses hip hop, mental health and ‘healing’

After his mother died, Jonanthan ‘Quest’ Brown dove into spirituality to overcome his grief. Now Heal, Homie is helping others do the same.

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From Disney to drug overdose, how this addict turned his life around

Hong Kong-based James Gannaban reveals how discovering yoga and becoming a teacher helped him recover after hitting rock bottom.

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How burned-out finance worker escaped ‘wheel of suffering’ with meditation

Ahead of his Hong Kong wellness residency in August, Open studio’s Manoj Dias reveals how meditation and mindfulness turned his life around.

Manoj Dias overcame his anxiety through Buddhist meditation and philosophy. Now, he helps others find mindfulness. Photo: Instagram/manojdias_
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Health benefits of frankincense, including its cancer-fighting potential

Containing anti-inflammatory compounds, frankincense may slow tumour growth in some types of leukaemia and help treat other diseases.

A bottle of frankincense essential oil. Research shows the aromatic resin could be used to fight cancer and other diseases. Photo: Shutterstock
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Novak Djokovic reveals his health secrets – how he stays in peak form

Tennis great Novak Djokovic talks about his ‘X-factor’ gluten-free diet, prioritising sleep, and the one health item he ‘can’t live without’.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Jennifer Aniston’s rumoured new beau, hypnotist Jim Curtis

Curtis turned to mindfulness to deal with chronic pain – now he uses the skills he’s developed to help others, including a surprisingly long list of celebrity clients.

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