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News from the wellness scene

GOT SILK? It could be time to upgrade your sleepwear! Local fashion brand Sau Lee has launched a limited edition loungewear collection with profits going to relief support for garment workers affected by COVID-19. The three-piece capsule collection consists of a silk pajama set, camisole & short set, and a kimono robe, with the brand’s signature “Dim Sum” print. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the AWAJ Foundation, an organisation that provides emergency food and healthcare funding to garment workers in Bangladesh. The clothing brand has set a target to raise $77,500 in donations (about US$10,000) which would support around 200 garment workers and their families to eat for an entire month - we’ve never heard a better excuse to splash out on loungewear!

Prices range from US$140-250, find the collection instore at Sau Lee’s PMQ shop or order online. sau-lee.com/pages/sleep-for-relief

MEDICINAL BARK Know a very good boy or girl who could use a little extra wag in their tail? ProVet is a newly launched herbal wellness pet brand specialising in all-natural supplements for cats and dogs of all ages. This homegrown brand was developed by 123-year-old traditional Chinese medicine manufacturer Wai Yuen Tong, using medicinal ingredients like cordyceps, shiitake extract and longan fruits. They offer eight products, all priced around $350, with formulations to support better health in systems like respiratory, bones & joints, or immunity function, as well as more general supplements to boost vitality. Best of all, ProVet has partnered with the SPCA, who will receive part of the proceeds to help fund shelters for abandoned pups.

provet.wyt.com.hk/en

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TWEET ESCAPE If you’ve been struggling to establish your meditation practice, a little bird told us about something new in Quarry Bay... Bird is a meditation studio aiming to demystify the practice and empower people with tools they need for better mindfulness. It offers a range of classes that cover different breathing and meditation techniques, with a beautiful space designed to relax and restore guests with ambient lighting, comfy seating and ample space (5,000 square feet, to be exact!) - perfect for office workers suffering from that Taikoo hustle. The first class is free to try, with monthly passes ranging from $320-$1,600.

2205, 22/F, Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Rd., Quarry Bay, 2813-5599, birdmeditation.com

POD SAVE US Looking for a new podcast to get stuck into? The Collective Conscious Podcast is a women’s wellness podcast from health coach Heanney Banks. This Hong Kong-based former personal trainer made a pivot towards wellness and habit intervention coaching after struggling with body dysmorphia and extreme dieting habits for years. Every episode, Heanney speaks with a local expert about specific topics related to health and wellness, like how to tackle emotional or binge eating, or improving your sleep quality. Catch up on all the episodes released thus far at Heanney’s website, with more planned for release throughout the summer.

heanney.com/podcast

Vegan Nugz Yes, nuggets are going chicken-free in KFC starting this month!

New Hobbies Don’t know what to do with yourself with no holidays on the horizon? Why not learn a new skill? Flip to p.26 for some inspo.

Sunglasses Tan Eye protection is vital, but so is avoiding the “reversepanda.” Remember to slap on that SPF!

Beach Blues Is it just us, or is our coastline trash starting to pile up again? Remember to pick up a bag of rubbish on your next beach trip. The turtles will thank you!