The Buzz: The traditional Jamu postnatal massage originates from 17th century Indonesia, but in Hong Kong, we’re just learning of the benefits of belly binding. We trialled Restoring Mums’ five-day, 45-minute Slimum Tummy at home. In addition to reducing excess fat and gas around the middle, Jamu treatments are meant to support new mums’ natural healing so they … [Read more...]
Test Drive: Vegan Meal Delivery from The Raw Circus
The Buzz: It’s already hard enough to get to the gym, let alone prep three meals a day. Hong Kong’s first raw and vegan meal delivery service, The Raw Circus, is a healthy solution to this classic health hurdle. We tested their three-day Raw Gourmet meal plan. The Food: Each day’s delivery arrives between 7 and 9am and the Gourmet Plan includes three square meals, a snack, a … [Read more...]
Test Drive: Yoga at Santi Space
The Buzz: Hidden away on Lockhart Road, Santi Space is a friendly boutique yoga studio with a relaxed, earthy vibe. Small but serene, this peaceful oasis in the middle of bustling Wan Chai offers several classes, from standards like flow and yin to more prop-heavy practices like aerial and alignment. We opted for a Basics class. The Class: Even if you’ve practiced for a while, … [Read more...]
Test Drive: Postnatal Yoga at The Yoga Room
The Buzz: The Yoga Room in Sheung Wan has always been popular with yogi mums for their regular prenatal and Mum & Baby classes. But they’ve only recently added postnatal classes to their schedule. Music to new mummy ears! The Class: At eight weeks postpartum, this was our first time back on the mat. We were looking for a class that would ease us into yoga. Classes are … [Read more...]
Test Drive: Postnatal Jamu and Slimum treatment by Restoring Mums
The Buzz: The traditional Jamu postnatal massage originates from 17th century Indonesia, but in Hong Kong, we’re just learning of the benefits of belly binding. We trialled Restoring Mums’ five-day, 45-minute Slimum Tummy at home. In addition to reducing excess fat and gas around the middle, Jamu treatments are meant to support new mums’ natural healing so they can get back to … [Read more...]