The Pillars Festival 2025, APW Bangsar
Schedule
Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC+08:00Location
A Place Where - APW | Kuala Lumpur, KL

About this Event
The wait is over! The Pillars Festival 2025 is back!
🗓️ 11 & 12 October | 📍 APW Bangsar
This isn’t just another wellness weekend.
It’s a rally for mental health.
It’s a community rising together.
And it starts with you showing up!
Together with @asiapacificuniversity @jalyogamy @quarters.fit @shamantearoom @bblabs.international @wellnessomakase @ommosapiens @ecmetaphysics.holistic @bamcobrand @shi.atelier @dateworksco @papizak @kavinjay @ascent.spaces
Join us for 2 powerful days of transformation where mental health takes center stage.
Why you can’t miss this:
• Learn directly from leading psychologists, wellness experts & changemakers.
• Experience 2 days of workshops, talks, and healing spaces curated for you.
• Be part of the movement to normalise mental health in Malaysia.
🎟️ Tickets are LIMITED.
👉 Secure yours now: https://thepillars.my/thepillarsfestival-2025apw/
Let’s make history together for mental health!
Day 1 - 11 Oct (Sat)
🕑: 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Run for Mental Health: 5KM Community Run
Info: Join us for a 5KM community run led by Quarters to launch The Pillars Festival 2025, in support of mental health awareness.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Healing Pages, a Gratitude Journaling Circle
Info: Take a mindful pause and reconnect with yourself through writing.
Join us for The Healing Pages: A Gratitude Journaling Circle by Kit Ting, clinical psychologist from the Pillars. This is a reflective workshop that nurtures gratitude, healing, and emotional resilience.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mat Pilates Fusion, Core & Align
Info: Designed to strengthen your core, improve posture, and restore balance. Through controlled movements and breath-focused guidance, Sophia from Jal Yoga will lead participants in a practice that cultivates resilience, alignment, and centred energy. Leave feeling grounded, stronger, and more connected to your body.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Art of Mindfulness, a Community Matcha Meditation
Info: Through guided matcha preparation, gentle breath awareness, and mindful sipping, participants will get to ground the senses and set peaceful intentions. Walk away with a lighter heart, greater ease, and a renewed clarity of mind.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 AM
Cultivate a Witnessing Presence: A yogic practice to inner peace
Info: This practice will explore the profound sutra “yogas chitta vritti nirodha” — the stilling of the mind to experience ultimate clarity and self-realisation. Expect a gentle yet grounding flow of Sun Salutations and Hatha Yoga sequences, pranayama techniques to move energy, and guided meditation to cultivate deep inner presence.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Unpacking the Invisible Load of Motherhood, a Motherhood Circle
Info: This session offers space to explore the often-unseen emotional, mental, and physical loads that come with motherhood. Guided by Zi En, a clinical psychologist from The Pillars, participants will be gently led through sharing, reflective dialogue, and collective release practices. The circle is designed to foster connection, validation, and mutual support — helping mothers feel truly seen, heard, and understood.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Root to Rise, Slow Flow
Info: Guided by Wellness Omakase, the session will move with intention and awareness, helping you feel centred, stable, and at ease. Each class begins and ends with a short guided meditation to ground you in body and breath, leaving you calmer, clearer, and more connected.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Finding Inner Calm with Breathwork, Meditation & Sound Healing
Info: A calming, restorative workshop designed to ease stress and anxiety. This session blends breathwork, guided meditation, and sound healing to help you release tension and find balance in both mind and body. Participants will learn practical breathing techniques, experience a deeply relaxing meditation, and unwind with the soothing vibrations of singing bowls.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
The Art of Conversation: Exploring Personality Through Color
Info: A lively, interactive workshop where psychology meets conversation. Participants will start with a fun colour personality test, followed by guided group dialogues and creative drawing activities designed to spark insight and connection. This session is all about exploring yourself while engaging meaningfully with others. You’ll leave with fresh perspectives, deeper connections, and a renewed sense of community.
Day 2 - 12 Oct (Sun)
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Zodiac Moulding Tray Kids Activity
Info: A fun and light-hearted mini workshop designed for creativity and play. In this session, you’ll craft your very own zodiac-inspired creation — a simple yet meaningful keepsake that’s just as fun to make as it is to take home.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Flow to Stillness: Vinyasa & Sound Journey
Info: Experience a full-spectrum journey of movement and sound in this grounding workshop. Esther will guide participants through an energising, breath-led flow, gradually transitioning into the soothing resonance of sound healing. This session is designed to help you awaken the body, release tension, and sink into deep relaxation, leaving you balanced, centred, and restored.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Beyond the Bruises, Understanding the Impact of Bullying, a Panel Discussion
Info: A powerful panel discussion uncovering the often unseen impact of bullying. The session will explore its emotional, psychological, and social effects, while highlighting ways to build resilience, empathy, and supportive communities. Join us for an open, insightful dialogue that encourages awareness and collective action toward safer, more compassionate spaces.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
A Daily Mindfulness Practice Through your Skincare
Info: Discover how your skincare routine can transform into a mindful ritual. This workshop blends the science of skincare with the art of mindfulness, guiding you to slow down, connect with your senses, and bring more presence into your daily moments. You’ll walk away with practical techniques to turn everyday routines into grounding practices that nurture both your skin and your inner well-being.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Turning Emotional Patterns into Power
Info: In this transformative workshop, Lynn guides participants to uncover and understand their recurring emotional patterns. Through guided practices and Soul Blueprint mapping, you’ll explore the deeper “why” behind these patterns and learn how to shift them into strengths. Walk away with clarity, practical tools, and your own personalised roadmap to turn emotional patterns into power, creating space for growth and alignment in daily life.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Not Crazy, Just Asian: A Comedy Panel on Breaking Mental Health Stigmas
Info: Get ready for a night of laughter and real talk as Joanne Kam, Papi Zak, and Kavin Jay bring their bold, hilarious take on mental health in Asian families. Each comedian kicks off with a 10-minute set filled with stories about cultural quirks, family drama, and taboos we rarely speak about.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Sleep as Self-Care: Creating Restful Nights
Info: A calming, practical workshop dedicated to improving sleep and overall well-being. This session introduces evidence-based strategies, reflective exercises, and simple routines to help you create healthier sleep habits.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
A Journey to Love, a Reflection on Love & Relationship
Info: A reflective workshop designed for those navigating relationships or seeking deeper connections. Using tarot as a mirror, participants will uncover hidden patterns, gain new perspectives, and explore how self-awareness can transform the way we connect with others.
Where is it happening?
A Place Where - APW, 29 Jalan Riong, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
MYR 0.00
