TGIF: JindaFit Training, Healing Crystal Bowls, Great Wall Hike
The weekend is here! Time for fun, relaxation, and recharging the ol' batteries ahead of *gulp* Monday morning's alarm clock. Luckily enough, there’s plenty of fun stuff to keep you occupied over the weekend that doesn't necessarily involve getting blitzed. Our weekend roundup offers you some of the best.
Jan 9: Tastes of D’Dose Coffee Modern Brew Course
Join The Hutong's newly launched modern D’Dose coffee brew course hosted by their partner Cafe Culture who will be sharing some of the best coffee the world has to offer. In this class, you will learn to improve your home coffee preparation technique as you better understand different types of equipment and methods, including the chemistry behind the brewing process. Cafe Culture's professional team has chosen the single-origin roasts and the very best blended coffees from the 2019 Australia Golden Bean Championship to go into their D'Dose collection series. Seven different coffees from all over the world and roasted by the best roaster. RMB 488. 10am-1pm. The Hutong
Jan 9-10, 16: JindaFit Kocha Training
Become an instructor for one of Beijing's most upbeat workouts, JindaFit, in this three-day training session. JindaFit is a full-body dance workout based on African moves and rhythms created by D’Jack Tchinda through many years of experience as a professional fitness instructor and DJ. The training will be held at a location in Beijing and online, and there are also options for those who want to learn how to teach kids. RMB 1500. 10am-5pm.
Jan 9: Jinshanling Great Wall Hike
Shake off the cobwebs with an invigorating hike along the Jinshanling Great Wall, one of the more challenging sections of the restored Great Wall. You'll hike past watchtowers and sweeping passes, which should make for some good photo opportunities. Price includes transport and English-speaking guide. RMB 300. 8am-9pm. Jinshanling Great Wall
Jan 9: Hand in Hand 3D Modeling Art Course
"Hand in Hand" is a practical course about artistic creation carried out by British artist Charlie Dutton at BACA Art Centre. Participants can complete the artistic expression of hand shapes by creating a 3D plaster modeling with their relatives, loved ones, or friends. In this course, participants will learn the skills of making 3D modelings such as mold making, gypsum pouring, and demoulding. In the end, they will create their own art pieces, which can be a unique 3D gypsum hand model or a precious gesture with their cherished ones. RMB 280. 2-4pm. BACA Art Center
Jan 10: Healing Crystal Bowl Spa
Melt away the stress with a heart-opening, soul-healing sound therapy session. You will be invited to lie down and rest as you receive the sounds and vibrations of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls including those infused with rare and precious minerals such as ruby, amethyst, rose quartz, lapis lazuli, and tourmaline. This powerful therapy is thought to move energy through the body to achieve an altered state of consciousness similar to deep meditation. RMB 85. 3.30-5.30pm. Guo Yi Hui (16 Liangmahe Nanlu)
Jan 10: Sip & Paint With Nadia
Flex your creative muscles and learn how to paint a beautiful picture of the symbol of the upcoming new year, a happy ox — no previous painting experience required! Sip on a selection of tasty wines from Cheers while you paint. RMB 298. 2-5pm. Cheers Central Park Plaza
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Images: Max Van Den Oetelaar (via Unsplash), Nathan Dumlao (via Unsplash), Conscious Design (via Unsplash), Alessia Scorza, courtesy of the organizers, Pxhere
