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Tamzin Raoul

Tao now

Lawrence Tse leads a series of four, Friday afternoon workshops on Baduanjin and Taoist forms of qigong. Today, Aug 11, 18, 25, 12.30pm-1.30pm, Helena May, Garden Rd, Central, single class: HK$140 (members), HK$160; all four: HK$480 (members), HK$520. Inquiries: 6055 5387 or 2522 6766, or  e-mail info@helenamay.com

Spirit and polish

Soul meets  style as healer Sandra Gonzalez (right) and fashion consultant Harjeet Virdee lead a four-hour workshop on how inner self-image is projected through dress, speech and body language,  and how to create your own brand. Tomorrow,  2pm-6pm, Healing Circle, HK$400. Inquiries: 2521 5099 or e-mail healcircle@biznetvigator.com

Altared status

Dance Church  is a themed, Sunday-morning gathering devoted to worship through dance, poetry and song (far right). This month's theme is Call of the Wild. Bring water, a journal and comfortable clothing. Sun,  10am-noon, Heavenly Studio, 8/F, 9 Des Voeux Rd West, Sheung Wan, HK$50 contribution. Inquiries: 9190 1005

Flower power

Reiki practitioner Michael Barthaud leads a day of guided meditation and healing. Sun,  10am-6pm, Healing Circle, HK$750. Personalised Australian bush-flower remedy, HK$100. Inquiries: 2521 5099 or e-mail healcircle@biznetvigator.com

Burning issue

Candle-light meditation, in support of the Electricity/Lights Out anti-pollution campaign. Aug 8, 7pm-9pm, Healing Circle, free. Inquiries: 2521 5099 or e-mail healcircle@biznetvigator.com

Detox double

Graeme Stuart-Bradshaw and Anita Cheung lead two detox and de-stress evening workshops. Learn about when and how to detox, proper diet, and stress management. Aug 9, 16, 7pm-9pm, Integrated Medicine Institute, HK$490 (one session), HK$850 (both, plus HK$200 of complementary products), 17/F Kailey Tower,  16 Stanley St, Central. Inquiries: 2523 7121 or 6056 2930 (Anita)

Hands on

Cissy So teaches a four-session certificate course in basic Shiatsu massage, a traditional form of Japanese healing aimed at boosting energy flows. Aug 10, 17, 24, 31, 7pm-10pm, (English and Cantonese), Valerie Demery Natural Therapy Training, Ivy House, Rm 301, 18-20 Wyndham St, Central, HK$2,700. Inquiries: 94394281/ 23282546 or e-mail valerie@vortices.com

Renewable energy

Free healing evenings, aimed at answering personal and wider questions,  by channelling energy. Aug 10 and every Thursday, 7pm- 9pm, bookings required,  Healing Circle, free. Inquiries: 2521 5099 or e-mail healcircle @biznetvigator.com

Retreat treat

Pure Yoga offers an eight-day retreat in Koh Samui, with two, 90-minute practices daily, plus access to holistic healing and fitness centre.  Oct 1-8, HK$15,888-HK$17,888 (includes airfares - discounts  for bookings before Aug 11). Inquiries: 6340 8027 (Alda Lo)

Asana specials

The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong offers a series of summer discount passes and sessions, Aug 14-Sept 22: unlimited (excluding workshops and special events), HK$1,800; lunchtime classes, Mon,  Tue, Thu, Fri, 1pm-2pm, and beginner's classes, Wed, 6pm, HK$100 each or HK$500 for six. Rm 406, New Victory House, 93-103 Wing Lok St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2541 0401 or e-mail info@iyengaryogahongkong.com



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