Step Out, Breathe In: Turning Tides

After the longest day of the year (夏至), the tide turns. The light softens. The season shifts — and somewhere within, so do we. Step Out, Breathe In: Turning Tides is an invitation to mark this seasonal turning point with a full day of somatic nourishment at the stunning Lamma East.

Strictly capped at 20 participants.

Who Is This For?

• You're a professional ready to step out of autopilot and into the present moment.
• You're a parent, caregiver, or holder of others' needs, longing for a day of grounded renewal that truly replenishes you.
• You're curious about breathwork, somatic practices, or Chinese wellness traditions — and want a gentle, science-backed entry point.
• You've joined a SOBI retreat before, and feel ready to return to the circle and go deeper.

This is a trauma-informed, inclusive container. All bodies, identities, genders, and nervous systems are welcome. You are never required to share, perform, or push beyond your edge. Participation is always by invitation — to yourself.

What You'll Leave With

More than a day away, this is a somatic reset. You'll depart with:

• A regulated, resourced nervous system — feeling calmer, clearer, and more connected to your body's wisdom.
• Simple, portable tools: breath patterns and micro-practices you can weave into daily life without adding to your to-do list.
• A renewed sense of direction — a quieter, firmer feeling of agency as the tide turns in your own life.
• The felt sense of being held: the quiet confidence that comes from spending a day in a space designed for your safety, your pace, and your truth.
• A zongzi (粽子) made by you!

Your Day Includes

Five curated experiences, each designed to support a different layer of renewal:

• Embodied mobility and playful movement
• Mindful zongzi (粽子) making — a hands-on cultural ritual rooted in Chinese tradition
• Trauma-informed breathwork with live sound healing
• Guided inquiry journalling — reflect on your own turning tides
• Closing integration circle
• (Optional) Ice plunge and beach access

What to Pack

• Comfortable movement clothing
• Water bottle
• Journal (or we'll provide one)
• Open mind + curiosity
• (Swimmers/Towel/Change of clothes if you wish to use the ice plunge or beach)

🍱 Nourishing Lunch A course-by-course menu prepared on-site by Wellbeing Chef Vincent Wong of FuelGood — drawing on Chinese culinary tradition to nourish the body (身), mind (心), and spirit (靈). Thoughtfully crafted to ground, delight, and restore.

🚿 Showers Available Freshen up after your ice plunge or beach walk. Towels not provided.

🚤 Private Round-Trip Ferry Transfer Included Hassle-free, pre-arranged transport from Aberdeen Pier to Lamma East. Pickup 9:30am | Drop-off 5:30pm | Details shared upon ticket purchase.

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Host or Publisher Ember Wellness HK