You may feel overwhelmed. However, with some planning, you'll discover numerous opportunities to reconnect with nature and explore new experiences. Throughout the city, various groups and instructors are working to help people form a deeper connection with nature for healing purposes. Here are six practices and locations to aid in relaxation.
1. The Hideout
Just a short walk from the Mui Wo pier on Lantau Island, The Hideout (thehideout.hk) is a lakeside retreat where you can enjoy a coffee or participate in regular movement and sound-healing classes in the fresh air. For something more out of the ordinary, try the "Coffee Farm to Cup" workshop, which guides you through the bean-to-cup process, or tap into your creative side with the lakeside Art Escape sessions. Whether you're here for relaxation or creative expression, The Hideout offers a welcome respite from the city.
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These sessions are a shorter adaptation of the association's standard, three-hour program, featuring guided activities that help participants connect with the natural world. Guests are encouraged to heighten their senses, slow down, and align with the natural world's rhythms, ultimately experiencing the profound healing effect of nature. Join one of her regular group sessions or book a private experience tailored to your specific needs.
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3. Island Within
Sound healing and self-reflection. Founded by former film producer Zero Chan, this tranquil retreat offers a serene escape from the chaos of daily life. Spend a day slowing down, reconnecting with yourself and learning wellness practices that you can incorporate into your daily routine.
4. Baba's
This haven, founded by a therapist and an environmentalist sibling duo, offers a range of services and events aimed at promoting healing and connection. These include individual therapy sessions, energy healing, breathwork, and conscious eating practices. Regular retreats are also held in a serene, natural setting on Lantau Island.
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The Kowloon Walled City Park and Botanical Garden, a large ecological sanctuary located on the slopes of Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong's highest mountain, in the New Territories. Established in 1956 to aid local farmers, KFBG has developed into a centre for sustainability education, species conservation, and ecosystem restoration. Visitors can explore its vast grounds on their own through self-guided tours, using itineraries and activities available on its website, or participate in workshops and events focused on nature and mindfulness.
6. Mindful Still Together
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