The 2022 Wellness & Lifestyle Awards are just around the corner, and we want to hear from YOU! Liv Media is on a mission to discover the very best in Hong Kong health and wellness. Whether it’s leaders in a health-focused field, wellbeing warriors, sustainability pioneers, or simply an exciting new company doing things a …
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If you’re not planning to travel this summer (and let’s face it, between the scramble for quarantine rooms and the risk of being carted off to Penny’s Bay, who can blame you?), why not book a Hong Kong wellness staycation instead? These healthy stays will have you feeling rejuvenated in no time. What pandemic fatigue? …
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Treat yo’self! Get spring- and summer-ready and support small businesses, with these 9 awesome local spa and beauty brands. These Hong Kong beauty brands and salons are all doing amazing things, from clean skincare products to next-level beauty treatments that are the height of self-care. Sozo Hair Design This Japanese hair and beauty salon in …
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It’s time once again to honour the most inspiring women in Hong Kong, with Liv Magazine’s Women of Wellness 2022! Following the immense success of Liv Magazine’s inaugural Women of Wellness campaign last year, we are thrilled to return in 2022 with an open call for nominations. Running from March 8-23, we want to identify …
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An inspiring female leader in the often male-dominated hospitality industry, Cecilia Lo combines her twin passions for art and wellbeing at the helm of K11 ARTUS, an inspiring residence in Tsim Sha Tsui. She shares with Liv on what inspires her to create a sanctuary for art lovers and wellness enthusiasts in the heart of …
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Check out some of these cold-weather spa treatments in Hong Kong, perfect for addressing winter’s most common skin and health concerns. Lymphatic drainage therapy With common colds, the flu, and other illnesses abounding in winter, everyone can benefit from a little immunity boost. Lymphatic drainage therapy encourages the movement of lymph, our body’s germ-fighting fluids, …
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Looking for some inspiration on where to get personalised gifts in Hong Kong? These local companies offer customisation services on everything from T-shirts to tumblers, barware to bags. We’ve rounded up our favourite spots on where to get personalised gifts in Hong Kong – and there really is something for everyone. Photobook Hong Kong Curate …
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A-Team, assemble! This month, Rosewood Hong Kong’s luxury wellness concept, Asaya, is pulling out all the stops to bring together a star-studded cast of Hong Kong’s most popular health and wellness guest practitioners. Nike master trainer Utah Lee and celeb Insta- yogi Victor Chau are both slated to teach as part of the November event …
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After more than 62,000 votes cast across 50 categories, the results of Liv Magazine’s Wellness & Lifestyle Awards 2021 are in! We are thrilled to honour more than 150 of Hong Kong’s top people and brands. Meet some of our WLA winners and learn more about their work and what’s next for the future of …
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The September JENG! Box has just dropped and we couldn’t be more excited by the goodies inside! As always, every JENG! Box contains more than $1,500 worth of self-care products, but costs just $480. They also make amazing gifts! Want one? We bet you do. Shop online now! A gourmet protein bar and Smart Choc …
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Looking to stock up on high-quality nutrition and healthy snacks from the US? Nature’s Village, one of Hong Kong’s best-known health food stores, is celebrating healthy treats from America at its Tsim Sha Tsui outlet, which also happens to be the largest health food and sports supplements store in Hong Kong. Organized by Food Export, …
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Faced with the prospect of yet another summer spent grounded from international travel, everyone needs some options for how to holiday at home this year! Here are some retreats in Hong Kong and other wellness-oriented options around town to check out. Bliss Body Retreats Located on a private eco-luxury farm in the New Territories, Bliss …
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Ever thought about splurging on a staycation retreat right here in the city? Check out The Happiness Factory and its seasonal retreats at The Peninsula! It’s looking to be another staycation summer this year, so we’re super grateful that here in Hong Kong we have the option to escape without having to leave the city! …
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How does Hong Kong stack up when it comes to its climate action policies? Speaking with local government, action groups and eco-activists, Liv Magazine investigates. Hours after being sworn in as the new President of the United States, Joe Biden issued an executive order to rejoin the Paris Agreement. The move to return to the …
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Ever thought about hiring a Hong Kong health coach? Trained in nutrition and wellbeing, these woman can help get your diet back on track for a healthier and more energetic lifestyle. Bust-A-Rut Using a combination of nutrition, fitness and mindset, Hong Kong health coach Angela Hancock empowers clients to show up in all areas of …
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Struggling with winter allergies? Do you suffer from a streaming nose and itchy eyes? Do you find that your allergies get worse during the winter months? You’re not alone. Try alleviating them by investing in an organic, natural mattress from Heveya. With all of us spending more time at home due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, …
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with a little heart-opening, self-love yoga, which nurture both your body and mind! These seven heart-opening yoga poses are effective at opening the heart chakra (located in the chest) which is believed to be the energy centre of love, compassion, humanity and safety. When this chakra is activated, it helps …
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As the therapist slid her latex-gloved thumbs under my top lip, a thought kept playing over in my mind: “It’s just so bizarre to think that someone’s had their hands in Meghan Markle’s mouth like this.” I was at Sense of Touch, the only spa in Hong Kong to offer Buccal massage. Beloved by the …
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This year has been tough on us all but for elderly family members, it’s been particularly devastating. With Hongkongers unable to visit their relatives’ homes out of an abundance of caution, parents have to get creative so children can stay in touch with grandparents, aunts, uncles – anyone who could use a little long-distance love! …
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The Hong Kong government has been teasing us with “travel bubble” rumours for months. But things may finally be coming to fruition; starting November 22, flights will depart between Hong Kong and Singapore, officially launching the world’s first quarantine-free “air travel bubble.” How will a Singapore-HK travel bubble work? Travelers would take a mutually recognised …
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A local Hong Kong brand, natural beauty purveyors ZeroYet100 have won fans across the city for their all-natural, zero-waste skincare. Recently named Best Skincare Brand at the Wellness & Lifestyle Awards, Liv speaks to founders Sheetal Avlani and Anita Patel about their journey and their expansion plans. What does this award mean to you? Sheetal …
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This holiday season, why not #SupportLocal with these Hong Kong Christmas gift ideas? We’ve rounded up our favourite products from our partners to provide you with some gifting inspiration. Blessed Crystal Pendant Drop Necklace from Kooki B Make it personal this Christmas, with an engravable necklace from minimalist jewellery line Kookii B. Their Blessed Crystal …
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Hong Kong might not be the first place that comes to mind when planning a scuba diving trip, but you might be missing out. In fact, Hong Kong is home to over 90 species of coral – that is more than the entire Caribbean combined – and at least 300 species of fish. It’s not …
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Serving you eco-friendly vibes and conscious collaborations, Po House is a new sustainable lifestyle platform that we’re pretty pumped about! The brand’s first venture opened last month with the opening of Mother Pearl, a plant-based boba tea and snack stall on Lyndhurst Terrace that opened to rave reviews. The first of its kind in Hong …
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Scroll down to enter our Sleep Ritual Giveaway, worth $4,000! While we can control a lot when it comes to our wellbeing, a good night’s sleep can be so elusive, no matter how hard we try. If you have trouble falling asleep, why not create a nightly sleep ritual to get you in the mood …
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There’s nothing like getting a bouquet of beautiful blooms to brighten up a tough day. GIFT FLOWERS HK is an online florist specialising in stunningly beautiful bouquets, boxed flowers and creative floral arrangements. With more of us spending time at home and avoiding close contact with others, GIFT FLOWERS HK is a great way to …
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If you’re expecting a baby, chances are you’ve tried out various pregnancy apps to help keep track of your bump. If you haven’t already, give Pregnancy Tracker a go! This app has more than 1.5 million active users each month and is one of the most popular Health apps in the world. Click here to …
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Looking to buy CBD in Hong Kong? Read this first for a beginner’s guide to CBD, and where to shop for it. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed some serious buzz around CBD and its rumoured potential uses for wellness, including anxiety, depression and pain relief. But what is it, how …
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