guides – HK heartbeat

Breathe easy indoors

High-rise living and windows kept closed to keep out noise pollution add to the lack of ventilation.

Now that we’re moving inside, it’s time to clean up our living space and give our immune systems a break. With the return of remote work and the (more…)

The heartbeat originals

Meet our original members who inspired the birth of HK heartbeat 17 years ago today. “There is a wide range of fun and healthy activities on offer and (more…)

Yoga in Hong Kong

Meet our yoga members. We’ve got plenty of options … naturally. With the recent news that seniors in Hong Kong are discovering the many benefits of a regular (more…)

HK air quality solutions

When the air outside is frightful, indoor air can be delightful — here are some solutions to help clear your air. Poor air quality also serves as a (more…)

HK conscious communities

Doing good to feel good is a shortcut to balance when living a life in the fast lane … naturally. conscious: aware of and responding to one’s surroundings; (more…)

Conscious options for new moms

We have an abundance of resources on offer for women who are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Our members often gather to connect with (more…)

Pioneers of natural Hong Kong

15 years is a long time in Hong Kong — particularly in the world of wellness and sustainability. To mark the 15th anniversary of HK heartbeat I am proud (more…)

Mindfulness and meditation in HK

In the beginning, there was meditation. The HK heartbeat community was born in a casual gathering among friends who met in living rooms to connect and share and (more…)

Welcome to Wan Chai

With plans to catch up at NOPA 2016, we have Wan Chai on our mind. Suzi Wong’s neighborhood is becoming a little hotbed for all things natural and (more…)

Light bites for summer

In the heat of the season, appetites are turning to lighter fare. Our members make it easy for you to keep your cool with fresh bites. The focus (more…)

Connect with conservation

With summer upon us, we will be spending more time relaxing on junks, finding shade, hitting the beach and cooling off in Hong Kong’s great outdoors. Local volunteers (more…)

Breathe easy indoors

New research released this week has revealed indoor air quality that is nearly twice as bad as street-side in Hong Kong. The main culprits are cleaning products and (more…)

Hong Kong resources

When you’re looking for something but you’re not sure what, we’ve got you covered. Our members provide a variety of resources to keep you up to date with (more…)

HK Farmers Markets

Shop local – buy direct – farm to table guaranteed Keeping track of the local markets is as easy as predicting the weather in Hong Kong. We have (more…)

Love and other monkey business

Kung Hei Fat Choi! This Lunar New Year, we are taking a different approach to our holiday guide. Our inboxes are filled with offers of special CNY gift (more…)

Eco Chic Shopping Guide

Start the new year with sustainable shopping in Hong Kong With consumption comes a lot waste. The volume of household waste in the US increases 25 percent between (more…)

The Natural Holiday Guide 2015

Celebrations have begun. Calendars are filling. Travel plans are finalized. Shopping lists are growing. Friends are calling. It is the time of year when we count our blessings and (more…)

South Side Guide

Our mind is on the south side with The Wellness 360 Fair happening in Aberdeen this weekend. Here is a round up of natural options on Hong Kong’s (more…)

Get out in Hong Kong

Enjoy a time out in our great outdoors. Take a breath of fresh air, hit a hillside trail and relax on a spectacular beach — everything is accessible a short distance from (more…)

Central Shopping Guide

Shopping can be fun when you have our handy guide. As designer labels continue moving in and offering street-side rents, many natural businesses have escaped to upper floors, relying on (more…)

Family fun in HK

As we head into the final month of summer, attention turns to school preparations. Since the most of the kids aren’t back in class yet, we decided to (more…)

Get a little dirty this summer

Even if your school isn’t teaching your kids to grow food, the summer holidays are a perfect time to begin with a few simple lessons in gardening right (more…)