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The heartbeat calendar January 2015 (Hong Kong)
Last updated on 19-Jan-15 -– see more listings at heartbeat.com.hk/calendar.htm
Wednesday 14 January 7:30pm
Wednesday 7 January 6:45pm-8:45pm
Pro Bono Legal Services for NGOs with Tze-wei Ng
Nature's Medicine Chest with Anita Cheung
ENQUIRIES : 3904 1072 i-Detox Wellness Centre
1/F, V-Plus Building, 68-70 Wellington Street, Central
Pure, therapeutic grade essential oils are used by health practitioners and health
seekers, Hospitals are using essential oils, one of the earliest form of medicines, to
help pregnant women where pharmaceutical drugs are not appropriate due to their
side effects. Various brands of essential oils will be provided for comparison.
Thursdays 8-22 January 7-8:30pm
Meditation for Beginners with Hersha Chellaram
ENQUIRIES : Green Drinks - [email protected]
Salon Number 10, 10 Arbuthnot Road, Central
An increasing number of law firms and lawyers in Hong Kong are interested in
offering pro bono (volunteer) legal services to support local NGOs and don't know
how to go about finding the right NGO. Likewise, many NGOs have legal needs for
services from research to employment contracts to corporate governance and do
not think of getting a lawyer due to limited time and expense or simply not knowing
how to find the right lawyer. Tze-wei Ng, Hong Kong director for
PILnet(www.pilnet.org), will discuss what to expect from a pro bono lawyer and
what makes a good pro bono partnership.
ENQUIRIES : 6013 7201 Pernilla Haldin
11/F Clubhouse, Branksome Crest, 3A Tregunter Path, Mid Levels
Thursday 15 January 9am-5pm
Learn a simple and practical way to meditate.
The Redress Forum 2015
Friday-Saturday 9-10 January 10am-6pm
Basic Hypnotherapy with Sonia Samtani
ENQUIRIES : 9238 7379 Culture of Consciousness - Sonia Samtani
All About You Centre, Room 1403, Kaiseng Commercial Centre
4-6 Hankow Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Learn the basic fundamentals of hypnosis for self care.
Saturday 10 January 2-6pm
Umbrella Reborn Workshop with Loretta Chang
ENQUIRIES : 6446 1513 - Loretta Chang
Legislative Council Complex, 1 Legislative Council Road, Central
Give a broken umbrella up-cycled from Occupy Admiralty a new life and turn them
into bags and daily items to carry the message of peace with you daily. The
Umbrella Reborn project was created by student volunteers to crowd-fund Hong
Kong screenings of the documentary, Everyday Rebellion, a film about non-violent
resistance by peoples around the world and everyone who adopts a bag is invited
to host a private screening.
Monday 12 January 7-8:15pm
Biotherapy with Ivan Roca
ENQUIRIES : 2861 0360 Redress
The British Council Hong Kong, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Pop-up secondhand clothing shop bringing sustainable fashion out of the closet and
raising funds for Redress
Friday 16 January 4:20-5:20pm
Children's Meditation and Self Expression with Michelle Harris
ENQUIRIES : 9180 0763 Michelle Harris
Meditation classes assist children’s well-being as well as to relax and calm, helping
with anxiety and sensitivity, focus, self-confidence and empowerment. Classes will
also be held on January 23 and 30.
Saturday-Sunday 17-18 January
Animal Communication Workshop with Rosina Maria Arquati
ENQUIRIES : 6089 4727 Animal Talk Ltd - Rosina Arquati
Learn how to connect and communicate with your animal companions and develop
skills to effectively communicate with the animal kingdom in a practical workshop.
As a Reiki Master and the wife of a veterinarian, Rosina works with veterinarians,
combining complimentary therapy with veterinary medicine and other skills to
enhance the healing and recovery of animals.
Saturday 17 January 9:30am-4:30pm
ENQUIRIES : 2581 9699 SOL Wellness
16/F Tin On Sing Commercial Building, 41-43 Graham Street, Central
Anyone can learn how to use biotherapy with reproducible results for many medical
health conditions.
Dolphin Research Trip
ENQUIRIES : 2866 2652 HK Dolphin Conservation Society
Meet at Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B
Join the survey with our research team to observe the natural movements of
dolphins followed by a talk on the threats to the dolphins by HK Dolphin
Conservation Society experts.
Monday 12 January 7-9pm
Meat Free Hong Kong Monday
ENQUIRIES : 6255 3190 Meatfree Monday - Shara Ng
Khana Khazana, 1/F, Dannies House, 20 Luard Road, Wan Chai
Join a group of Cantonese and English speakers gathering Mondays at various
locations in Hong Kong to share herbivorous vegan food, discussion and friendship.
Tuesday 13 January 6-8pm
Mandala Workshop with Katie Flowers & Claire Kirk
ENQUIRIES : 6973 1792 The Vichara Project - Jenny Smith
Vichara, 1/F, 49 Staunton Street, Soho, Central
Create a space of quiet reflection in the heart of the city and learn a creative
practice you can do anywhere to ground, centre and manage stress.
Tuesday 13 January 7-8pm
Introduction to Mindfulness with Julian Chase
ENQUIRIES : 2581 9699 SOL Wellness
16/F Tin On Sing Commercial Building, 41-43 Graham Street, Central
Learn about mindfulness, a practice that is bringing meditation to the mainstream
of medicine and society.
Wednesday 14 January 7-8pm
Introduction to Akashic Records with Gale West
ENQUIRIES : 2537 1373 The Sanctuary
29/F, Unit 2905, Universal Trade Centre, 3-5A, Arbuthnot Road, Central
Contained within the Akashic Records are the records of all creation, including the
path of the individual soul through the history of all its incarnations. Gale is an
international teacher and practitioner who has has served on the national and
international governing circle of Akashic Records Consultants International and has
taught leadership and management in China and the United States.
Saturday 17 January 12-1pm
Introduction to Kefir with Louise Kane Buckley
ENQUIRIES : 2167 7305 The Body Group
14/F, Prosperous Building, 48-52 Des Voeux Road Central, Central
Learn about kefir for your digestive and immune systems and enjoy the benefits on
a daily basis. Fermentation is the naturally occurring process that produces alcohol,
preserves foods and makes them more digestible and less toxic. Fermented foods
contain bacteria that has a positive impact on our digestive system, immune
system, blood sugar balance, skin quality and hormone balance and playing an
important role in reducing inflammation. Become a creator rather than a consumer
and learn a simple method of fermentation for making dairy, almond milk, water
and coconut water kefir.
Saturday 17 January 2-4pm
Hormone Balance with Louise Kane Buckley
ENQUIRIES : 2167 7305 The Body Group
14/F, Prosperous Building, 48-52 Des Voeux Road Central, Central
Learn about kefir for your digestive and immune systems and enjoy the benefits on
a daily basis. Fermentation is the naturally occurring process that produces alcohol,
preserves foods and makes them more digestible and less toxic. Fermented foods
contain bacteria that has a positive impact on our digestive system, immune
system, blood sugar balance, skin quality and hormone balance and playing an
important role in reducing inflammation. Become a creator rather than a consumer
and learn a simple method of fermentation for making dairy, almond milk, water
and coconut water kefir.
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Connections Unlimited tel +852 6628 6153 [email protected]
The heartbeat calendar January 2015 (Hong Kong)
Last updated on 19-Jan-15 -– see more listings at heartbeat.com.hk/calendar.htm
Monday 19 January 7pm
Saturday 24 January 11am-12pm
Healthy Living Dinner
Introduction to Kinesitherapy with Dr P Dmitrii
ENQUIRIES : 9731 8062 - Andy
Urban Health Home Cooking, 89 Caine Road, Mid Levels
ENQUIRIES : 3565 4750 Hong Kong Kinesitherapy Center
18/F CNT Tower, 338 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
Join a Thai dinner with all dishes made using coconut oil, coconut sugar, dairy-free
and gluten-free.
For pain relief without side effects, Kinesitherapy uses specially designed training
machines targeting particular groups of skeletal muscles to improve blood flow and
provide sufficient nutrition and oxygen to muscles and the surrounding skeleton.
Aging and lack of exercise leads to gradual musculoskeletal tissue degeneration
causing pain in shoulder, neck, waist, back, spine and joints due to various reasons
including inflammation and dislocation. Working strain and accidental trauma can
make these conditions more severe. The program is suitable for all people who are
suffering from various kinds of chronic pain and it also be combined with other
medical treatments.
Tuesday 20 January
Mindfulness for Children
ENQUIRIES : 5903 6039 Happy Kids - Janneke Nefs
Urban Living Collective, 202 Ivy House, 18 Wyndham Street, Central
Tailored to different age groups, this group program teaches children skills to
concentrate more fully, to stop and calm down, acknowledge thoughts and feelings
and acquire new ways of dealing with moods and impulses. Courses are conducted
by certified child trainers from the International Academy for Mindful Teaching
(AMT).
Tuesday 20 January 7-9pm
Sunday 25 January 11am-7pm
Hong Kong Holistic Fair
ENQUIRIES : 2504 1333 Reflections
Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 2/F Cultural Activities Hall, 111 Shau Kei Wan Road
A series of 7 weekly workshops to improve parenting skills and create a calm and
happy environment
Visit Hong Kong’s 13th fair devoted to the pursuit of a healthy, spiritual and
fulfilling lifestyle, bringing together therapists, healers and organizations offering
health and well-being, fitness, eco-living, complementary medicine, holistic
therapies, spirituality and personal growth with ideas, expert advice and products
and services for those looking for more out of life. Practitioners may charge a small
fee for their services.
Wednesday 21 January 7-9pm
Monday 26 January 2-4pm
Mysterie of the Bosnian Pyramids with Gale West
Children's Nutrition with Louise Kane Buckley
ENQUIRIES : 2537 1373 The Sanctuary
29/F, Unit 2905, Universal Trade Centre, 3-5A, Arbuthnot Road, Central
Find out about the five mysterious Bosnian pyramids, meditate with the sounds and
tones that were used to realign the energy grids of the Sun Pyramid and learn
about the latest discoveries and how they are changing history. In 2013, Gale was
invited to open the Akashic Records of the Bosnian pyramids.
ENQUIRIES : 2167 7305 The Body Group
14/F, Prosperous Building, 48-52 Des Voeux Road Central, Central
Hormones are the body’s messages and they work together so upsetting the
balance of one will have a domino effect. When conditions are diagnosed and
treated by the modern medical community, they are normally treated in isolation
and often through the use of pharmaceuticals which may not address the
underlying cause. Treating them in isolation is like putting a band aid on a volcano.
Hormones play a role in many conditions and they are very easily balanced with
natural methods.
Parenting Young Children with Marie Marchand and Bernice Lee
ENQUIRIES : 2523 7121 IMI - Integrated Medicine Institute
17/F Kailey Tower, 16 Stanley Street, Central
Thursday 22 January 10am
Honey and a Hike with Louise Kane Buckley
ENQUIRIES : 5416 7755 Loula Natural - Louise Kane Buckley
Meet at Shatin MTR Station
Join a hike to a local farm producing fresh, raw honey
Friday-Sunday 23-25 January
Tuesday 27 January 10:30am-12pm
Gluten-Free Living with Laura Paul
ENQUIRIES : [email protected] Healthy Living Asia - Laura Paul
The Aberdeen Marina Club, 8 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen
Happy In My Skin with Suzanne Bowen
Find out how to take care of yourself and/or your family gluten free. Learn the
benefits, what to have in your kitchen, how to pack lunch and more.
ENQUIRIES : 9606 9460 Living Alive - Kanch Porta Panjabi
Light Stage, 218 Hollywood Road, Central
Tuesday 27 January 7-8pm
Bringing a new movement to Hong Kong, Asia’s first BarreAmped studio launches
with a 3-day wellness event featuring BarreAmped founder and international
fitness personality, Suzanne Bowen. The weekend will be filled with classes, mind
body workshops, demos, healthy food and great conversation promoting general
fitness and well-being. Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Nutritionist from IMI Hong
Kong Dr Benita Perch will discuss Women’s Health, Diet & Moods from a natural
health perspective. Aerial Arts Academy will perform a fusion dance fitness mini
show and demonstration. Delightful treats will be provided by The Herbivores, nood
food and Cali Mex. Move your mind. Move your body. Move your soul. Meet the
teachers at the opening reception on Friday 6:30-9:30pm.
First Aid Homeopathy with Benita Perch and Mina Weight
ENQUIRIES : 2537 1087 IMI - Integrated Medicine Institute
IMI – DB, G02 Office Block Two, North Plaza, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island
Learn about first aid remedies to have on hand at home that you can use within
minutes for accidents, fevers, insect bites, burns and grief among many others.
Understand the basic principles about homeopathy, choosing the right remedy and
how often to take it.
Wednesday 28 January 7-9pm
Meditation with Christine Amala
Saturday-Sunday 24-25 January
ENQUIRIES : 2537 1373 The Sanctuary
29/F, Unit 2905, Universal Trade Centre, 3-5A, Arbuthnot Road, Central
The Yuen Method with Julien Willm
ENQUIRIES : 8193 1868 Star Asia International
Shakti Healing Circle, 701 Glenealy Tower, 1 Glenealy, Central
The Yuen Method protocols are used to uncover issues that cause physical, mental,
emotional, psychological, psychic, and love problems and then to make the proper
corrections. Practitioners learn how to test for energetic weakness and how to
make yourself
During the evening, Christine Amala channels a guided healing meditation,
combined with sacred tones to create a connection with whales and dolphins,
joining in spirit and offering wisdom, presence and love. Each person attending
receives a personal spirit message. The Mother Whale codes hold a high vibration
to assist with your spiritual journey.
heartbeat.com.hk - natural life in the fast lane
Connections Unlimited tel +852 6628 6153 [email protected]
The heartbeat calendar January 2015 (Hong Kong)
Last updated on 19-Jan-15 -– see more listings at heartbeat.com.hk/calendar.htm
Thursday 29 January 6pm
Saturday 31 January 11am-1pm
Gluten-Free Living with Laura Paul
Introduction to Essential Oils with Jenny Ostling
ENQUIRIES : [email protected] Healthy Living Asia - Laura Paul
The American Club, 28 Tai Tam Road, Tai Tam
ENQUIRIES : 2537 1373 The Sanctuary
29/F, Unit 2905, Universal Trade Centre, 3-5A, Arbuthnot Road, Central
Find out how to take care of yourself and/or your family gluten free. Learn the
benefits, what to have in your kitchen, how to pack lunch and more.
For anyone interested in aromatherapy but not sure how to use it in their everyday
lives, this workshop addresses the uses of essential oils along with safety and
contraindications to use healing remedies at home with confidence.
Thursday 29 January 7-8pm
Homeopathy for the Home with Benita Perch and Mina Weight
ENQUIRIES : 2523 7121 IMI - Integrated Medicine Institute IMI - Integrated Medicine Institute
17/F Kailey Tower, 16 Stanley Street, Central
Learn about first aid remedies to have on hand at home that you can use within
minutes for accidents, fevers, insect bites, burns and grief among many others.
Understand the basic principles about homeopathy, choosing the right remedy and
how often to take it.
Thursday-Sunday 29 - 1 February January 9:30am-6:30pm
Awakening the Illuminated Heart with Luka Klancnik
ENQUIRIES : 3689 9379 Inner Space
9A, 37 Fa Yuen Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
Learn methods introduced by Drunvalo Melchizedek to live from your heart and
deepen the path of awakening to our true nature. Join today’s human
consciousness revolution.
Thursday 29 January 7-9:30pm
Saturday 31 January 11am-1pm
Gluten-Free Cooking Class with Ifat Hindes
ENQUIRIES : 2677 7808 Choice Healthy Foods
Breakfast for the family: Chia puddings, French toast flat breads, cashew yogurt,
buckwheat granola and homemade crunchy cereal. All recipes are easily converted
for diet requirements and special needs. Classes are limited to 6 participants and
everyone will share the light meal at the end of the class.
Saturday 31 January 4pm
Shelter Skelter Music and Arts Festival
ENQUIRIES : ShelterBox HK - [email protected]
The Great European Carnival, New Central Harbourfront, Central
An outdoor concert with After-After-Party, The Bollands, Logo, Shepherds the Weak,
Shotgun Politics and Thinking Out Loud in support of international disaster relief
charity ShelterBox. Admission fee to The Great European Carnival includes tokens.
Saturday 31 January 11am-12pm
Introduction to Kinesitherapy with Dr P Dmitrii
Soulfood Social by heartbeat
ENQUIRIES : 3565 4750 Hong Kong Kinesitherapy Center
18/F CNT Tower, 338 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
ENQUIRIES : 8108 7850 HK heartbeat - Kinzie
Linguini Fini, 49 Elgin Street, Central
Join an evening of fun and friendship to connect with friends and make new ones.
We listened to our guests and members who requested a regular monthly
gathering for everyone to stay connected with each other and continue the
conversation, Indulge in delicious, fresh treats and engage in inspired conversation.
Our business members will be on hand to share practical tips, insider tricks, inspired
ideas and learned insights for conscious everyday choices. This is no ordinary event.
It is a gathering of like-minded souls.
For pain relief without side effects, Kinesitherapy uses specially designed training
machines targeting particular groups of skeletal muscles to improve blood flow and
provide sufficient nutrition and oxygen to muscles and the surrounding skeleton.
Aging and lack of exercise leads to gradual musculoskeletal tissue degeneration
causing pain in shoulder, neck, waist, back, spine and joints due to various reasons
including inflammation and dislocation. Working strain and accidental trauma can
make these conditions more severe. The program is suitable for all people who are
suffering from various kinds of chronic pain and it also be combined with other
medical treatments.
Friday 30 January 6:30pm
Clean Food Dinner
ENQUIRIES : 9606 9460 Living Alive - Kanch Porta Panjabi
Barre 2 Barre, 4/F Cheung Hing Commercial Building, 37 Cochrane Street, Central
Private dining experience with vegetarian and gluten-free options
heartbeat.com.hk - natural life in the fast lane
Connections Unlimited tel +852 6628 6153 [email protected]