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the definition of true beauty…

By Catharine Nicol 14 July 2018 beauty+fragrance, experts+events, fitness, home, meditation, nutrition, retreats, spas, wellness, yoga
the definition of true beauty…

“’Beauty’ is such a loaded word, but true Beauty is the result of an abundance of your own innate life force,” believes Guru Jarat. And I agree. “When that energy is…

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food’s future summit – win this weekend’s hottest ticket!

By catharine 10 August 2017 experts+events, home, nutrition, wellness
food’s future summit – win this weekend’s hottest ticket!

Food, food glorious food! We all love a wonderful meal, but these days it’s not only about which restaurants to hit, it’s about what we should be eating when we…

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Hair secrets uncovered, with Lisa Caddy

By catharine 28 May 2017 experts, experts+events, home
Hair secrets uncovered, with Lisa Caddy

How much do you actually know about the silky tresses that hold the power to make you feel incredibly sexy or the bad hair day craziness that unravels your confidence?…

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tai chi with THE view – on sydney harbour bridge

By catharine 2 May 2017 experts+events, fitness, home, meditation, wellness
tai chi with THE view – on sydney harbour bridge

This morning at crack of dawn, before most people were even dreaming of waking up, 14 Tai Chi instructors, students and fitness influencers were going through their morning sequences. But…

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awakening of… self

By catharine 15 February 2017 experts, experts+events, home, retreats, wellness
awakening of… self

I wrote about Pia Prana Muggerud’s Awakening of Love programme last year – check my post here. It is, in my mind, as much an awakening of self, and above…

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it’s a beautiful world – natural & organic products asia 2016

By catharine 24 August 2016 experts+events, home, nutrition, skincare
it’s a beautiful world – natural & organic products asia 2016

Showcasing the best of the best, from 31st August to 2nd September the third edition of the Natural & Organic Products Asia (NOPA) expo will take place at the Hong…

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free wellness in hk

By catharine 4 March 2016 experts+events, home, meditation, skincare, wellness, yoga
free wellness in hk

It’s not too late to decide to go to this weekend’s IRIS festival. How come? It’s yoga, meditation and wellness, it’s music and arts, and you can just pitch up…

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‘tis the season of awards…

By catharine 15 November 2015 experts+events, home, News, retreats, spas, wellness
‘tis the season of awards…

We’ve just had the results of our own homegrown AsiaSpa Awards, read here for the results, and last week the Mr & Mrs Smith Awards and SpaFinder Wellness 365 Wellness Travel Awards…

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asia’s very best at the asiaspa awards

By catharine 14 November 2015 experts+events, home, News, skincare, spas
asia’s very best at the asiaspa awards

As usual it was an amazing night of glitz, glamour and gold at the white and gold themed AsiaSpa Awards. On the pool deck of the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong,…

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adorable dior

By catharine 5 November 2015 beauty+fragrance, experts+events, home, indulgence, skincare, spas
adorable dior

In all my 18 years in Hong Kong, a few weeks ago was the first time I walked through town with this label in the crook of my arm. Am I…

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go yoga glow flow…

By catharine 4 November 2015 experts+events, fitness, home, wellness, yoga
go yoga glow flow…

Neon-lit yoga, live art and inspirational music is happening at PMQ this Friday 6th at 7.30pm. Jump into your most neon colours and get your yoga glow flow on at Flow…

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a powerful MOT for love and life

By catharine 27 October 2015 experts, experts+events, home, retreats, wellness
a powerful MOT for love and life

Awakening of Love retreat, with Pia Muggerud Is there something missing in your life? Are you unsure if you’re in the right relationship, the right job, the right place, the…

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yoga, meditation and mindfulness – the perfect trifecta, by fé

By catharine 15 September 2015 experts+events, home, News, wellness, yoga
yoga, meditation and mindfulness – the perfect trifecta, by fé

Yoga, meditation and mindfulness make up a beautiful recipe for life-long contentment. They may not be easy, but have faith: they pay back far beyond the time, effort and (possibly) anguish…

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searching for yoga love… weeks 5, 6, 7, 8 and a bit

By catharine 18 June 2015 experts, experts+events, fitness, home, wellness, yoga
searching for yoga love… weeks 5, 6, 7, 8 and a bit

Beachside yoga, aerial yoga with a real yogini, flexibility patience pays off, AYC madness, barre v yoga, and drum rolllll… real honest-to-goodness glimpses of yoga love. It’s finally, really happening!…

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yoga, tunes, spiritual wisdom, soul food

By catharine 8 May 2015 experts+events, home, nutrition, wellness, yoga
yoga, tunes, spiritual wisdom, soul food

36 years of yoga practice, 18 years as a monk, Carlos Pomeda is an insightful, entertaining spiritual teacher. Hear him talk at Nealy Fischer’s next ‘From KEE to Zen‘ evening on…

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searching for yoga love… week 1

By catharine 20 April 2015 experts+events, home, wellness, yoga
searching for yoga love… week 1

Inspiring yoga and sound sleep get my month-long searching for yoga love challenge off to a good start. From gentle, calming lessons to beach fun, aerial yoga and asanas while flying…

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10 of asia’s best retreats during the peaceful year of the goat

By catharine 23 February 2015 experts+events, fitness, home, nutrition, spas, wellness, yoga
10 of asia’s best retreats during the peaceful year of the goat

Goodbye galloping horse, hello harmonious goat! This February marks the start of the lunar year of the green wooden goat (or, confusingly, sheep or ram). Wood is associated with spring…

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10 amazing life lessons from master healer anup karlsson

By catharine 28 January 2015 experts, experts+events, home, wellness
10 amazing life lessons from master healer anup karlsson

Originally from the Uk, Anup is a healer. His talents are wrapped up in titles like life coach and spiritual coach, international speaker and seminar leader, mentor and Reiki master.…

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huge congrats to the winners of the 10th asiaspa awards!

By catharine 25 November 2014 experts+events, home, News, spas
huge congrats to the winners of the 10th asiaspa awards!

The AsiaSpa Awards 2014 was another classic AsiaSpa event – high-octane, super-glam and networking-tastic, with one mad Japanese theme, two floors of champagne-fuelled fun, endless sake shots and the best…

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the french paradox at caudalie, hong kong

By catharine 30 October 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts+events, home, skincare, spas, wellness
the french paradox at caudalie, hong kong

Caudalie’s new spa is a doozy, a sweet satellite of their gorgeous Bordeaux resort Les Sources. Right at the start of super-hip Gough Street, it’s tough to pass the arched…

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