SOUND & STILLNESS
Sound • Vibration • Rest • Renewal
1. THIRD SPACE JOURNEY SOUND BATH
SESSION START: 10AM | 11AM | 2PM | 3PM
Dato’ Syed Mohammad Gadaffi
Founder, JMD Wellness • TTT • HRD Corp Accredited Trainer
Let the sound soften the noise within.
With two decades of experience conducting sound bath sessions for Malaysian corporate organisations, Dato’ Syed Mohammad Gadaffi brings together sound, mindfulness and stress management to create space for stillness, self-awareness and inner calm.
Through the gentle resonance of sound, slow down, release the pressures of daily life and reconnect with yourself.
LISTEN • RELEASE • RECEIVE • RESTORE
Sometimes, we find clarity not by doing more, but by becoming still.
FOOD & GATHERING
3. FOOD WISDOM DIALOGUE
SESSION START: 10AM TILL 12:30PM
Chef Dr. Naressh Balakrisnan • June Ka Lim • Connie Chew
Traditional Food Wisdom • Macrobiotic Living • Asian Fermentation
What if the wisdom we need to live well has been on our tables all along?
Join three voices from the world of food as they explore the timeless knowledge carried through Grandma’s kitchen, the principles of macrobiotic nourishment and the ancient art of fermentation.
Chef Dr. Naressh brings us back to the roots of traditional cooking. June Ka Lim shares how food, balance and natural rhythms shape the way we live. Connie Chew reveals the beauty of Asian fermentation and the transformation of simple ingredients into living food.
Together, they invite us to rediscover food as more than sustenance — as a connection to our heritage, our environment and one another.
REMEMBER • DISCOVER • NOURISH • CONNECT
Sometimes, the wisdom for living well begins with what we put on our table.
BODY & RENEWAL
Movement • Breath • Awareness • Resilience here
5. SPINE ALIGNMENT
SESSION START: 10AM | 11AM & 2PM
Mei Leng Tham
Certified CAT Trainer • Yoga Instructor • Spine Alignment Specialist
Your body carries you through life. Learn to listen to it.
Mei Leng brings together her experience in CAT training, yoga and spine alignment to help you better understand your posture, movement and body awareness. Discover practical ways to move with greater ease and reconnect with your body's natural alignment.
ALIGN • MOVE • BREATHE • RESTORE
Small changes in how we move can open the way to greater ease.
TRADITION & CREATIVITY
Culture • Expression • Discovery • Renewal
7. MANDI BUNGA
SESSION START: 12PM & 3PM
Ariff & Collective
Tradition • Nature • Renewal • Reconnection
An ancient tradition, rediscovered through a new generation.
Led by Ariff and a collective of young, globally minded explorers, this experience draws on knowledge and inspiration gathered through travel, cultural encounters and shared learning. Together, they explore the heritage of Mandi Bunga, an age-old flower-bathing ritual rooted in global tradition.
Experience the floral ritual beside the river in a natural setting, or take home a thoughtfully prepared flower pack to enjoy the tradition in your own time.
DISCOVER • HONOUR • RENEW • RETURN
Traditions live on when new generations bring them to life.
DAY THREE | SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS
RENEW
SUNDAY · 22 NOVEMBER 2026 | 9AM - 6PM
MANY PATHS. ONE RHYTHM.
Discover new ways to move, nourish, listen, create and reconnect.
Your Sunday wellness playground awaits. Explore a variety of experiences led by practitioners, educators, food innovators and creative explorers. Choose what speaks to you, discover something new, and make the day your own.
2. SEVEN CHAKRA SOUND HEALING
SESSION START: 10AM | 11AM | 2PM | 3PM
Desmond CK
Founder, Kokorone • Sound Healing Instructor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia • Founding President, Malaysian International Sound Therapy Association (MISTA)
Every sound carries a vibration. Every moment of stillness offers a chance to reconnect.
Desmond Wong Choon Kiat, known as Desmond CK, is the founder of Kokorone, a Malaysian sound healing and holistic wellness brand. Through an immersive sound experience inspired by the seven chakras, he invites participants to quiet the mind, deepen their awareness and explore a renewed sense of inner harmony.
LISTEN • SENSE • UNWIND • RECONNECTSometimes, the journey inward begins with simply listening.
4. FOREST FEAST™
SESSION START: 12:30PM TILL 2PM
Chef Dr. Naressh Balakrisnan
Celebrity Chef • Culinary Consultant • Entrepreneur
A table set by nature.
A meal made for sharing.
With more than 25 years of culinary and hospitality experience, Chef Dr. Naressh brings his passion for food to Forest Feast™ — a shared dining experience celebrating traditional food wisdom, the gifts of nature and the joy of gathering around one table.
Beside the river, savour good food, share stories and rediscover the simple pleasure of eating together.
GATHER • SAVOUR • SHARE • NOURISH
Sometimes, the most memorable meals are those we share.
6. COLD PLUNGE & BREATHWORK
SESSION START: 12PM & 3PM
PiyachaiI Teo
Founder, LuxeSpa Wellness • Certified Wim Hof Method
The cold awakens. The breath guides. The mind learns to stay present.
Piyachai Teo brings together guided breathwork and cold-water immersion to invite participants beyond their comfort zone. Explore your response to the cold, practise staying composed under pressure and discover a new perspective on personal resilience.
BREATHE • EMBRACE • ENDURE • RESET
Sometimes, the way forward begins with one breath.
8. THERAPEUTIC ART
SESSION START: 10AM & 2PM
Guat Ling
Artist • University Lecturer • Creative Practitioner
Sometimes, we express what words cannot.
Through a guided creative experience, Guat Ling invites you to slow down, explore colour and form, and reconnect with your imagination. No artistic experience is needed — simply bring an open mind and allow the creative process to become a moment of personal discovery.
PAUSE • CREATE • EXPRESS • DISCOVERYou don’t need to be an artist to discover yourself through art.
FREE ADMISSION
WELLNESS COMMONS PLAYGROUND
Free Admission | 9.00 AM – 6.00 PM
DISCOVER WHAT’S GOOD FOR YOU
Natural Living • Independent Makers • Food • Ideas • Discovery
More than a marketplace, Wellness Commons brings together a growing community of practitioners, makers and innovators exploring different ways to live well.
Meet the people behind the practices and products. Discover natural living ideas, wellness innovations, creative discoveries, wholesome foods and traditional fermentation. Find something new, learn something useful and take a little inspiration home.
1. PRODUCTS & DISCOVERIES
• Wujin 無燼
• Astra Astrology & Healing Crystals
• Let's Shine
• Batisi Bukit Handcrafted Bornean Tuak
• Estria Home Remede
• Graybottle Period Panties
• Mossif3 Pest Repellent
• Shang Yue 尚悦
2. FOOD & NOURISHMENT
• Macrobiotic Bakery
• Xu Yuan
• Connie's Smoked Coffee
• Shang Yue Fermentation
• Tiffany & Group
• Other participating food makers
3. SPECIALIST SERVICES
• Re-Beauty
• Organic Club — Geobiology, Feng Shui and spatial consultancy
• Braincode
DISCOVER • CONNECT • SUPPORT • TAKE HOME
Meet the makers. Explore new ideas. Find something good to take home.
Final vendor participation, product availability and individual experience arrangements are subject to confirmation.
DAY PASS PACKAGE
RM288 EARLY BIRD | RM388 REGULAR PRICE
1. FOOD WISDOM DIALOGUE
9.30 AM – 11.30 AM | DAY PASS PACKAGE
CONNIE CHEW • JUNE KA LIM • CHEF DR. NARESSH BALAKRISHNAN
Traditional Food Wisdom • Macrobiotic Living • Asian Fermentation
What if the wisdom we need to live well has been on our tables all along?
Join three voices from the world of food as they explore the wisdom of Grandma’s kitchen, the principles of macrobiotic nourishment and the ancient art of Asian fermentation.Connie Chew reveals how simple ingredients are transformed through the living traditions of fermentation. June Ka Lim shares how macrobiotic principles, food balance and natural rhythms can shape the way we live. Chef Dr. Naressh returns to the roots of traditional cooking and the wisdom of Grandma’s kitchen.Together, they invite us to rediscover food as more than sustenance — a connection to our heritage, our environment and one another.
2. FOREST FEAST™
12.30 PM – 2.00 PM | DAY PASS PACKAGE
PIYACHAI TEO
Founder, LuxeSpa Wellness • Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor
The cold awakens. The breath guides. The mind learns to stay present.
Through guided breathwork and cold-water immersion, Piyachai Teo invites participants to step beyond their comfort zone in a supported setting. Explore your response to the cold, practise remaining composed under pressure and discover new perspectives on focus, self-awareness and personal resilience.
BREATHE • EMBRACE • STEADY • RESET
3. COLD PLUNGE & BREATHWORK
3.00 PM – 5.00 PM | DAY PASS PACKAGE
CHEF DR. NARESSH BALAKRISHNAN
Celebrity Chef • Culinary Consultant • Entrepreneur
A table set by nature. A meal made for sharing.
With more than 25 years of culinary and hospitality experience, Chef Dr. Naressh brings his passion for traditional food wisdom to Forest Feast™ — a communal dining experience celebrating nature’s gifts and the joy of gathering around one table.
Beside the river, savour good food, share stories and rediscover the simple pleasure of eating together.
SAVOUR • SHARE • CONNECT • NOURISH
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PROGRAMMES
Three days of workshops, experiences and discovery — designed to help you breathe, move, rest and reconnect.Meet inspiring experts. Try new experiences. Eat well. Be in nature. And take a little time for yourself.
