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Samahita Retreat: a little paradise

12/15/2017 | Travel

by Delphine In Hong Kong, we live in the fast lane from dusk till dawn, 24/7. Because we want to get the most out of this lively city, do as much as we can, switch from our job to our kids, from our gym to the parties with friends, and because HK never stops. That is, until those long...

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Relax at Lush spa in Mid-Levels!

02/29/2016 | Beauty & Wellness

By Delphine Lush, we have known of the brand for a while now and have always been great fans of its soaps to be cut, their vanilla, caramel and raspberry shampoos... So when we learned of the opening of its new spa right in the heart of Mid-Levels, we ran! Hard Days Night, The Good...

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Chronicle of a Sophrologist: 10 Magical Solutions for Conquering Procrastination

12/10/2015 | Beauty & Wellness

By Aude Mahoudeau-Campoyer Procrastination, the tendency to postpone for tomorrow, what could be accomplished today. Who hasn’t fallen for it when faced with an extensive to-do list or starting a major project? The temptation to postpone work has even been written into popular songs,...

relaxation, sophrology, stress, wellness

Chronicle of a Sophrologist: The Importance of Meditation

11/19/2015 | Beauty & Wellness

By Aude Mahoudeau-Campoyer It has been proven, meditation changes the cells in the brain! Although it would not appear to be the case, the act of having eyes closed and staying calm, in a meditative state, is not just a state of relaxation. On the contrary, it serves to transform the...

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Float on Hong Kong: Relax by floating!

09/11/2015 | Beauty & Wellness

By Vanessa, our Fitness Editor Let’s start by the beginning… What is it floating? Also called sensory deprivation, it is floating in an individual big tank called a DreamPod, filled with epsom salt and magnesium in 34 degrees water (surface skin temperature). This ultimately mimics a zero...

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Partner News: At your best after the holidays

09/09/2015 | Beauty & Wellness

The holidays are over, switch the clocks back to Hong Kong time, prepare yourself to plunge back into work and get the kids ready for school. What if we told you we had a miracle solution to make your return to reality as smooth as possible… with our wild card: essential oils. When...

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Sophrology column: Overcome your Fear of Flying

07/21/2015 | Beauty & Wellness

The odds of winning the lottery are greater than experiencing a plane accident! By Aude Mahoudeau – Campoyer Did you know that more than 30% of the population is scared of flying, mostly due to over mediatisation of accidents that fuels negative emotions towards it. Circumstances...

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Sophrology column - The cocoon, a gift you can listen to!

05/26/2015 | Beauty & Wellness

By Aude Mahoudeau-Campoyer I’ve come to realize throughout my sophrology practice that certain exercises are enjoyed unanimously. Whatever it is you’re going through, these enable each and every one of us to find a sense of peace and rejuvenate. So I wanted to give you the gift of an exercise...

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Sophrology column - Take the pledge to stop complaining!

03/17/2015 | Beauty & Wellness

By Aude Mahoudeau-Campoyer, Sophrologist On average, individuals complain between 15 and 30 times a day. We complain about the kids being slow, our family, our demanding boss or how our spouse never understands us! We protest to the point of becoming breathless and still nothing changes,...

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Chronicle of a sophrologist: “As an Expat Wife, I’ve lost my identity”

01/20/2015 | Beauty & Wellness

By Aude Mahoudeau-Campoyer – Sophrologist Such is the moving testimony of Martine X, who followed her family across the globe and now feels lost and isolated. “Not long after we arrived, I went full throttle to rebuild a cosy nest, find a good school for my kids, and support my...

relaxation, sophrology, stress

Chronicle of a sophrologist: Sophrology at the service of pregnant women

12/02/2014 | Beauty & Wellness

Pregnancy is a beautiful passage in a woman’s life, but it can also be a time filled with questions, doubt, fear, insecurity and anticipation. We might also feel being overmedicated which can bring on extra stress, not to mention the mountain of further recommendations coming from all directions:...

pregnancy, relaxation, sophrology

Chronicle of a sophrologist: Giving your children the urge to learn

09/12/2014 | Family

We do our best to provide a bright future for our children but when faced with their schooling, how can we prioritise? If the desire for knowledge and learning is natural for the child, it can flourish only under certain conditions. Here are 3 stepping stones to help your children develop...

kids, relaxation, school, sophrology, stress

“Chronicle Sophrologist”: Is being able to sleep well just a dream?

05/13/2014 | Beauty & Wellness

Who hasn't had a rough night? There are just times when you can’t get to sleep and by the time you eventually manage to do so, after only a short while, you’re up again, wide awake, with black thoughts slipping into your mind. The hours pass by, depression creeps in, and the reality of a hard day...

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Aude's Sophrology Column: A little help for your teens

03/12/2014 | Beauty & Wellness

How can your children pass their exams? Passing exams means working throughout the whole year however stress and loss of confidence may affect the learning. For some people stress takes up so much space that it prevents them from staying focused and absorbing every little sentence. For...

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What if stress wasn’t so bad after all?

02/14/2014 | Beauty & Wellness

Aude's Sophrology Column* The heart of today’s women beats to the rhythm of responsibility overload, constant anxiety about what may happen, difficulty managing their time which is often linked to the desire to want to do everything themselves. This small daily dose of adrenaline...

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The feng shui master for you!

01/09/2014 | Lifestyle

We know that you have already made a long list of New Year’s resolutions and we have you one more to add on: harmonise your home sweet home! To do this call Geneviève, the one and only French feng shui (pronounced ‘fang choi’ please!) master of Hong Kong. Trained by one of the most well-known in...

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Aude's Sophrology Column!

01/07/2014 | Beauty & Wellness

Hi everyone ! My name is Aude, I am a sophrologist and I now have the great pleasure of writing for Hong Kong Madame every month to share my thoughts, hints and tips with you. Think about these questions: Do you feel like there is something lacking in your life? Do you regularly experience...

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Sophrology: relaxation and positivity

11/12/2013 | Beauty & Wellness

We all suffer from stress once in a while, but when it starts to take over your daily life and prevents you from living normally, it's time to do something. Everyone has their own ways of coping, but we really advise reading today's recommendation to discover a different relaxation technique called...

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Why not try Shiatsu?

01/10/2011 | Beauty & Wellness

However fascinating it may be, we have to admit that we are not true believers in the relaxation methods around. But one of us has agreed to have a go at relaxation for once. Taming, listening to and looking after your body. Put like that it doesn’t sound at all challenging. But it’s not always as...

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