Living Habits: Emotional Centredness

17 Sep 2025, 12:00:00 - 13:00:00 (GTM+8:00)
Sanctuary 2 (Level 3 Suntec Convention Centre)

Step into the timeless art of Chinese calligraphy during Impact Week. This one-hour introductory session is designed for the public to experience the beauty, discipline, and mindfulness of traditional brush writing.

Participants will:

– Learn the cultural significance of Chinese calligraphy as an expression of art and philosophy.
– Be introduced to basic brush techniques and stroke order.
– Practice writing simple and meaningful Chinese characters.
– Create their own calligraphy piece to bring home as a keepsake.

This engaging session will be led in Chinese Language, making it especially suitable for learners who wish to immerse themselves fully in the cultural and linguistic experience.

No prior experience is required.

16 Sep 2025, 10:30:00 - 11:30:00 (GTM+8:00)
Sanctuary 2 (Level 3 Suntec Convention Centre)

Step into the timeless art of Chinese calligraphy during Impact Week. This one-hour introductory session is designed for the public to experience the beauty, discipline, and mindfulness of traditional brush writing.

Participants will:

– Learn the cultural significance of Chinese calligraphy as an expression of art and philosophy.
– Be introduced to basic brush techniques and stroke order.
– Practice writing simple and meaningful Chinese characters.
– Create their own calligraphy piece to bring home as a keepsake.

This engaging session will be led in Chinese Language, making it especially suitable for learners who wish to immerse themselves fully in the cultural and linguistic experience.

No prior experience is required.

17 Sep 2025, 15:00:00 - 16:00:00 (GMT+8:00)
Sanctuary 2 (Level 3 Suntec Convention Centre)

Join Mabel Lee Chow at IMPACT WEEK 2025 for a serene exploration of Sogetsu ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. In these immersive sessions, Mabel will demonstrate how ikebana can be a gentle yet powerful tool for inner calm and self-expression. Rooted in Zen principles, her approach invites you to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with nature. Discover how the interplay of line, form and empty space can help restore balance and harmony in your daily life.

16 Sep 2025, 10:30:00 - 11:30:00 (GMT+8:00)
Sanctuary 3 (Level 3 Suntec Convention Centre)

Trace the lineage of Chinese medicine sachets back to the Shang and Zhou Dynasties – where these elegant pouches were used not only for their aromatic charm but also as therapeutic tools in the wisdom tradition of “clothing and crown therapy.” From poetic mentions in The Book of Songs to their emotional symbolism in Dream of the Red Chamber, sachets hold centuries of cultural and medicinal significance.

In this hands-on session, participants will explore the art of crafting herbal sachets from start to finish. You’ll learn to identify common Chinese medicinal herbs, grind them into fine powder by hand, and blend them into custom sachets – all while engaging your senses in the texture, aroma, and intention of the process.

Guided by traditional interpretations and gentle presence, each sachet becomes a vessel of healing and protection. As you stitch and scent, you’ll experience the meditative stillness of creation and the enduring beauty of plant-based wisdom – carried not only in fragrance but in spirit.

17 Sep 2025, 10:30:00 - 11:30:00 (GMT+8:00)
Sanctuary 3 (Level 3 Suntec Convention Centre)

Step into the timeless tradition of Chinese incense culture, an art form that dates back to ancient times. Using natural aromatic materials, this guided experience invites you to slow down, engage your senses, and reconnect with the rhythms of nature. Through appreciating subtle fragrances, exploring traditional incense-making techniques, and practising mindful rituals, you’ll discover how scent can open pathways to reflection, presence, and harmony.

More than an art, the incense ceremony is a journey – one that bridges humans and nature, unites outer beauty with inner peace, and offers moments of stillness in the flow of life. Perfect for those seeking both cultural discovery and personal renewal during Impact Week.

18 Sep 2025, 10:30:00 - 11:30:00 (GMT+8:00)
Sanctuary 2 (Level 3 Suntec Convention Centre)

Step away from the noise and into a space of quiet reflection in Glow Within – a calming, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own glowing paper night light using interlinked, pre-cut four-petal flower templates.

Rooted in mindfulness and sustainability, this 1-hour experience invites you to be fully present as you gently shape surplus paper stock into a delicate, sculptural lampshade. With each petal you assemble, you’ll be invited to slow down, breathe, and translate your thoughts and emotions into form. The repetitive, meditative act of linking shapes into a whole becomes a personal ritual – an expression of light rising from stillness.

Whether you follow a pattern or let your intuition lead, the result is both a meaningful creation and a symbol of emotional resilience. As the final step, light up your piece and take home more than a night light: carry with you a sense of calm, focus, and the quiet power of making something beautiful with your own hands.

16 Sep 2025, 13:30:00 - 14:30:00 (GMT+8:00)
Sanctuary 3 (Level 3 Suntec Convention Centre)

Step into the timeless tradition of Chinese incense culture, an art form that dates back to ancient times. Using natural aromatic materials, this guided experience invites you to slow down, engage your senses, and reconnect with the rhythms of nature. Through appreciating subtle fragrances, exploring traditional incense-making techniques, and practising mindful rituals, you’ll discover how scent can open pathways to reflection, presence, and harmony.

More than an art, the incense ceremony is a journey – one that bridges humans and nature, unites outer beauty with inner peace, and offers moments of stillness in the flow of life. Perfect for those seeking both cultural discovery and personal renewal during Impact Week.

18 Sep 2025, 16:30:00 - 17:30:00 (GMT+8:00)
Impact Sanctuary 3 (Level 3 Suntec Convention Centre)

Discover ShuYi, a transformative life-decoding system rooted in ancient Chinese numerology and the I-Ching. Drawing from the sacred interplay of numbers 1 to 9 and 81 unique combinations, ShuYi offers precise insight into your innate potential, behavioral patterns, and path to destiny.

In just 57 seconds, this system aligns the wisdom of the Eight Trigrams and Nine Quadrants with the right timing, place, and relationships – unlocking clarity on personality traits, emotional tendencies, and underlying life purpose. Through this lens, you’ll begin to understand why certain desires remain unfulfilled, why specific challenges recur, and how to realign with your most authentic self.

Whether you’re navigating personal growth, career decisions, or relational dynamics, ShuYi functions as a mirror, map, and compass – revealing the internal blueprint that shapes your experiences. This session offers more than knowledge; it invites transformation. Walk away with a grounded sense of direction, deeper self-understanding, and ancient insight tailored to your modern path.

18 Sep 2025, 10:30:00 - 11:30:00 (GMT+8:00)
Sanctuary 3 (Level 3 Suntec Convention Centre)

Step into the timeless tradition of Chinese incense culture, an art form that dates back to ancient times. Using natural aromatic materials, this guided experience invites you to slow down, engage your senses, and reconnect with the rhythms of nature. Through appreciating subtle fragrances, exploring traditional incense-making techniques, and practising mindful rituals, you’ll discover how scent can open pathways to reflection, presence, and harmony.

More than an art, the incense ceremony is a journey – one that bridges humans and nature, unites outer beauty with inner peace, and offers moments of stillness in the flow of life. Perfect for those seeking both cultural discovery and personal renewal during Impact Week.

18 Sep 2025, 15:00:00 - 16:00:00 (GMT+8:00)
Sanctuary 1 (Level 3 Suntec Convention Centre)

This heart-centered session invites participants to experience art as a healing modality for both personal and collective well-being. The journey begins with Reiki healing in small groups, offering space to receive energetic support, grounding, and a sense of inner calm.

Following the energy work, each participant is guided to create a mandala – an intuitive visual expression of the blessings, insights, and gifts received throughout the retreat. These mandalas serve as symbolic affirmations for one’s present state and future path, anchoring intention and inspiration.

Once completed, the mandalas are placed around a bigger healing group circle, forming a circle of collective resonance and positive energy. The session culminates in a brief, reflective group sharing, where each cluster offers insight into the meaning behind their mandala.

This experience weaves energy healing, creative expression, and community reflection into a deeply integrative practice of self-awareness and renewal.