Many perceived challenges may not be real obstacles but rather a sign of burnout. If we can allocate time and space to return to our inner selves and care for ourselves, our bodies and minds can be restored. This allows us to have clearer thoughts, greater tolerance, a broader perspective and discover more possibilities.

You are invited to spend a day of healing through yoga, meditation and self-reflection practices, in the arms of Mother Nature, so that you are ready to face the ups and downs in your life.

Facilitator

Janet Lau Janet is a column writer and a published author of many books in Chinese, namely Living with Yoga and Mindfulness, The Darkness and Light of Life and The Spirituality of Relationships – the Relationship with the Self. Besides yoga teacher training, workshops and retreats, she is also a guest lecturer for the Master of Buddhist Counselling programme at the University of Hong Kong and Chan Academy. She has had the honour to present at TEDx and to lead yoga on a retreat hosted by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

Date
Session 1: 11 May 2024 (Saturday)
Session 2: Stay tuned, will be announced soon!

Time
9:30am to 5:30pm 

Venue 
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Language
Cantonese

Target Audience
Aged 18 years and above

Fee
HK$900 per person
*Including tutor fee, vegetarian lunch, programme fee, admission fee, pick up and drop off shuttle bus service at Kowloon Tong Station or Tai Po Market. 

Note
Payment is not refundable after acceptance, unless the retreat is cancelled due to inclement weather, under-enrolment or other reason.

Application
Please CLICK HERE to submit your online application form on or before 27 April 2024.  
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Feedback from previous participants

• ‘My body feels incredibly relaxed, my thoughts have subsided, and my inner self is calm. I'm grateful for making the choice to take care of myself.’

• ‘Janet's sharing has allowed me to accept different aspects of myself from another perspective. I become aware of the inner child within me, taking care of and listening to them. It also reminds me of the importance of daily practice.’

Enquiry
Contact Ms Holly Ho at 2483 7111 / Ms June Ngan at 2483 7112 during office hours or email to holly.ho@kfbg.org.

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• Group Guided Tours: Led by trained environmental interpreters, the content includes experiential and hands-on activities. We encourage a passion for nature, conservation and ecology by nurturing an appreciation of the natural world.