Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong is redefining luxury wellness with the next evolution of YUN WELLNESS, its award-winning urban retreat focused on holistic healing and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Blending ancient wellness philosophies with modern luxury hospitality, the wellness space now centres around energy balance, vitality, and mind-body harmony.

Inspired by the meaning of “蘊” (YUN), which represents depth, inner richness, and natural wellbeing, the experience encourages guests to reconnect with themselves through therapies rooted in TCM principles. From restoring Qi and improving emotional balance to supporting long-term wellness, every treatment is designed to promote a healthier, more mindful lifestyle.

Set in the heart of Hong Kong, YUN WELLNESS combines calming natural elements with personalised wellness experiences, positioning Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong as a leading destination for luxury wellness travel, holistic healing, and rejuvenating spa experiences in Asia.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):  Ancient Wisdom for Modern Lives

A 5,000-year-old system of health that views the body as an interconnected ecosystem, Traditional Chinese Medicine treats the whole body, not just isolated symptoms. TCM focuses on Qi—the vital life force that flows through the body’s meridians—and uses modalities such as meridian work, fascia release, Tai Chi, breathwork, and energy practices to restore balance, energetic harmony and vitality. When Qi flows freely and in balance, the body is healthy and resilient. When it is blocked, depleted, or disrupted, illness and fatigue follow.

At YUN WELLNESS, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of Island Shangri-La’s  key wellness pillars, shaping how the wellness centre understands the body, movement, energy, and recovery. YUN applies TCM principles as a functional framework for modern wellbeing—supporting balance, circulation, regulation, and resilience in everyday life. Wellness is therefore not a single treatment but a lifelong practice –  YUN WELLNESS’ membership programme, with its state-of-the-art facilities, personalised relationships with practitioners, and year-round Masters and Visiting Practitioners Series, reinforces this idea: to build resilience and longevity into the lives of every guest.

Asian Heritage, Modern Mastery

Island Shangri-La Hong Kong has been a beloved part of Hong Kong’s luxury hospitality scene, known for bringing families together for celebrations, dim sum traditions, and memorable occasions. Now, with YUN WELLNESS, the hotel is blending that cultural heritage with modern holistic wellness experiences rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

In Hong Kong, TCM is deeply connected to everyday life—from herbal remedies and meridian therapy to Tai Chi sessions practised across city parks for generations. YUN WELLNESS embraces these long-standing traditions while adapting them to modern lifestyles and wellness needs.

Positioning itself as a leading luxury wellness destination in Asia, YUN WELLNESS offers TCM-inspired therapies, energy healing, and exclusive masterclasses led by international wellness practitioners.

Masters of Qi: A Living Program of TCM and Energy‑Healing Experts

Beyond its resident masters, YUN WELLNESS welcomes a rotating programme of distinguished visiting practitioners throughout the year — specialists in Qi Gong, sound healing, and other disciplines that sit within the broad and vital tradition of healing rooted in Asian wisdom. Guests return for its resident team care and the opportunity to meet world-renowned experts in the wellness field and discover new perspectives, techniques, and healing dimensions. This Master series is part of the Global Wellness Day celebration, featuring transformative workshops led by world-renowned masters.

Master Budiman Handjaja [ 20-27 May, 2026]

A prominent energy healer and Qi cultivation expert known for integrating classical Chinese energy work with modern somatic awareness. The sessions focus on restoring energetic flow, emotional grounding, and deep vitality. At YUN WELLNESS, he will lead a flagship programme of energy-healing retreats and individual sessions and anchor the inaugural Masters Series.

Master Eric Lee [Every Friday and Saturday]

A master of meridian and fascia therapy, and an ongoing consultant to YUN WELLNESS. Combining structural alignment and meridian theory, Master Lee’s work supports mobility, myofascial release, circulation, and energetic flow.

Master Chen Erhu [16 May, 2026 & 27 June, 2026]

Tai Chi supports TCM’s core principle that when the body moves in harmony with nature’s rhythms, it can promote vitality and self-healing. Master Chen Erhu brings a lifetime of Tai Chi mastery to YUN WELLNESS, the session a moving meditation, a martial art, and a powerful form of Qi cultivation.

Master Franz [throughout July 2026]

Renowned intuitive energy healer Franz Polanen Darmasada will be in residence throughout July, offering personalised Energy Healing and Meridian Therapy sessions designed to restore balance, clarity, and deep vitality. Trained across classical Chinese, Javanese, and Southeast Asian healing traditions, his practice focuses on restoring the body’s energetic intelligence through Qi cultivation, breath‑led alignment, and intuitive somatic awareness. By integrating TCM wisdom with contemporary fitness and wellness practices, YUN WELLNESS offers a modern approach—where strength, energy, recovery, and awareness work together to support long‑term wellbeing.

Global Wellness Day [Saturday 13th June, 2026]

YUN WELLNESS will celebrate Global Wellness Day on Saturday, 13th June, with a fun programme designed to restore balance, cultivate joy and support holistic wellbeing. Guests can experience poolside yoga, somatic movement dance, a structural awareness workshop led by Osteopath and rehabilitation specialist, Hugo, personalised wellness consultations, experience meridian‑focused massage trials, and a Reset Breathwork & Sound session.

The lineup reflects and celebrates YUN’s philosophy of harmonising body, mind, and energy. Guided by expert instructors and visiting practitioners, the community is invited to explore joyful movement, mindful restoration, and the foundations of long‑term vitality. Guests can help themselves to healthy refreshments and snacks, as well as access YUN’s premium facilities.

The concept reflects Hong Kong’s rich cultural identity while creating meaningful wellness experiences for today’s travelers seeking balance, mindfulness, and authentic healing traditions.

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