Get energetic The Healing Circle offers individual, 15-minute energy healing sessions on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Healing Circle, 15/F Lucky Bldg, 39 Wellington St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2521 5099 or go to www.the healingcircle.com.hk

She's back Healer Sandra Gonzalez is back in Hong Kong and will hold a meditation on April 18, 7pm-9pm, Healing Circle, address as above, free. Inquiries: 2521 5099 or go to www.thehealingcircle.com.hk

Peace and quiet Public talk by Thich Chan Phap An (right) on Serenity within the Storm. Learn how to remain calm and relaxed during difficult times through Humanistic Buddhism, a belief system that has taken root in the west. April 19, 7.45pm-9.45pm, Wang Gungwu Theatre, P4, Graduate House, University of Hong Kong, English (with Cantonese translation), free. Inquiries: 2241 5019. There is also a retreat to teach meditation, as advocated by prominent Buddhist Thich Nhat Hanh. April 20-23, Wang Fat Ching She, 8 Fat Yip Lane, Castle Peak Rd, Tsuen Wan, English (Cantonese translation at most sessions), free. Download application form and schedule at www.buddhism.hku.hk/news.htm. Inquiries: 2498 1638 or e-mail [email protected]

Skin-deep Learn about the effects of essential oils and their potential use in natural cosmetics. April 19 and 26, 7pm-9pm, Asia-Pacific Aromatherapy, 15/F Lucky Bldg, 39 Wellington St, Central, $600. Inquiries: 9324 3868 or go to www.EarthGirlCreations.com

Chinese signs Basic Chinese astrology (Zei Wei Dou Shou) with Albert Cheung. In this two-hour workshop, Cheung will guide you through the basics. Cheung is a visiting lecturer at the Chinese University and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. April 20, May 11, 7.15pm-8.30pm, New Age Shop, 7 Old Bailey St., Central, $280. Inquiries: 2810 8694 or e-mail [email protected]

Peter Lloyd is editor of www.holistichongkong.com