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Staple of relaxation videos and Buddhist rituals, Himalayan singing bowls and their special magic

On a cool spring night, Tsang Man-tung leads 100 people in a guided meditation exercise on a Hong Kong rooftop. Waving his arms theatrically, he strikes a bronze-coloured bowl held in one palm with a wooden mallet held in the other. As he directs participants to close their eyes, direct their focus inward, and practise long, slow breaths in and out, the background roar of air conditioner units and a busy road below seems to dull; external stresses melt away. Improve your mental health by...

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