Feeling melancholy, stressed, isolated, depressed, or confused?

Join the Bearapy Support Group to find encouragement & inspiration, De-stress and experience self-awareness through creative means.

Life is not all rainbows. The world expects us to smile and be brave. Yet there are times when we need a boost of inspiration and comfort, a safe environment to unleash our concerns with no fear of judgment and biases from society.

The Bearapy Support Group provides a platform for sharing doubts and worries, and to encourage each other to release stress, explore creativity, and continue to improve self-awareness.

This Group will be:

-Open to men and women, aged 21 and above

-Open to any nationality, ethnicity, and religious background.

-Conducted in English -The Group will belongs to all participants and will be a closed group, (i.e. no walk-ins, to protect the confidentiality of the Group)

-The Group will be facilitated by Noch Noch Li and guest speakers may join from time to time.

-Please note that this Group is not medical therapy.

GROUP MODERATOR INTRODUCTION 

Noch Noch was an overachieving banker and created Bearapy through an unexpected collection of Snuffles toy bears during her challenge with clinical depression, leading her to self-reflection and creative expression as she recovered. She also writes during her free time and her writing has been published in Forbes Women, South China Morning Post, Women of China and other websites.

For more information, questions, or registration, please email nochnoch@bearapy.me.

You can read more about Noch Noch on NochNoch.com

And read about her Bears at Bearapy.me Join Nochnoch's sharing on:

Date 1: Thursday January 16, 7pm - 8pm Date 2: Friday February 21, 7pm – 8pm

Date 2: Friday February 21, 7pm – 8pm

When life throws unexpected challenges at you, how do you channel the fear and pain towards something constructive? Noch Noch will share her journey from depression, burnt out and stress, to newfound creativity and outlook on life. Come find some inspiration to face the challenges in life. This is also an information session for those interested to join the Bearapy Support Group, facilitated by Noch Noch, and she will answer any questions you will have.

Date: Friday February 21, 7pm – 8pm.

Date rescheduled to Friday, March 14, 7-8pm.  30

30 rmb | person Venue: Kocoon Spa at Taiyue Suites. Registration: 132 416 960 21  or marketing [at] kocoonspalounge.com[hr]

Venue: Kocoon Spa at Taiyue Suites. Registration: 132 416 960 21  or marketing@kocoonspalounge.com

About Noch Noch Li Brought up in Hong Kong and Australia, Noch Noch was a young, overachieving executive for an international corporation. After seven years of living the life she dreamt of, or so she thought, she suffered a serious stress-related depression that turned her life upside down. As she battles with depression, Noch Noch is on a quest to be the wake-up call for others in similar plights through her blog, NochNoch.com, where she jots down her reflections on living with depression and self-awareness. Her writing has also been published in South China Morning Post, Forbes Women, Women of China, The Charitarian, Black Dog Tribe, Life Hack, and other websites. She is also the creator of Bearapy, a form of play therapy aimed at adults, developed through an unexpected collection of Gund Snuffles bears during her years in clinical depression. Her aim is to help others in transition from depression recovery to becoming the persons they want to be.

Join us in Kocoon's intimate setting, for a Reiki share, Nov 9 & 16. 

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm

Place: Kocoon spa's new space in Sanlitun South

Facilitator: Begonia Read Begonia's Biography

Price: 50rmb | person- Cash payment only

Rsvp REQUIRED:  132 416 960 21. community[at ] kocoonspalounge.com 

Send us an email if you would like to be updated of the next sessions!

We recommend each participant to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance, to relax and settle. In order to ensure the quality of the meditation environment and for respect of all the participants, we will not be able to accept late arrivals.

Check out Time Out 's review of the reiki private session at Kocoon spa

What is a Reiki Share? 

About Reiki

Reiki is a way to active the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Reiki works along the same principles as qigong, acupuncture and other Asian healing techniques.  Treatments work to remove blockages and release toxins.  Reiki creates a type of meditative or hypnotic state that in turn stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system.  The parasympathetic nervous system controls the activities which occur when the body is at rest and is healing and processing.  Reiki helps relax muscles and the functioning of internal organs.  It improves digestion and aids with energy levels and sleeping functions. In Chinese medicine this is described as stimulating the central nervous system.

Reiki addresses problems energetically, which includes the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual sides of any issue.  Reiki can help with a wide ranging of problems, from anxiety to muscular pains and chronic ailments. It is also a wonderful way to promote overall well being. Reiki is a technique for relieving tension and stress and improving quality of life.

We recommend you to read this prior to the session: Reiki Q & A

Dalida Turkovic shares simple and effective ways to experience mind-body connection for increased confidence, focus and health.

These meditative standing, sitting and lying practices help you focus on energy centers in your body and connect with the present  moment to experience stillness, peace and relaxation no matter where you are and what you are doing.

Co- Founder of Small Steps Coaching and Dao Leadership, Dalida Turkovic, executive wellness coach, lives and works in Beijing for over 20 years. In her work and life she uses practice of Neijia, yoga and meditation to help her clients connect with resourceful states when dealing with set backs and changes at work and life.

The general format format:

1-Q&A about the practice

2-Relaxation/Connecting with the present moment

3-Various mindfulness/meditation techniques: standing, sitting or lying positions

4-Sharing and meditation homework

Is it the same topic / theme each time?

"It's not the same unless I have a group of people who haven't attended the previous session. The content will depend on the questions people have and the needs of the group."

Is there any pre-requisite? 

"The duration and type of practice will depend on the level of the group: Absolute beginners will require some time to cover the basics of the posture and purpose of meditation."

It is so easy to make your own lip balm ,why buy some low grade products with synthetic ingredients?  The real luxury is to make your own product and put in everything best. For our lip balm, we used: 1 part beeswax for 1.5 parts sweet almond oil, and 0. 5 part shea butter.

 We use shea butter for an extra moisturizing and nourishing ingredient but if you don't have any you could just use 2 parts sweet almond oil.

If you like a softer finish, use 3 parts of oil, but I personally find it a bit too oily. Melt everything in a double boiler, make sure all the beeswax has dissolved in the oil. Turn of the heat, then add a few drops of essential oils. I would use 15-20 drops for this quantity of ingredients. The blend will start to harden fast, thus pour it immediately and as fast as you can in the little containers. For this step, I use a Gongdaobei for tea.

 Let it sit in a cool and dry place, and within 30 minutes it should be fine, reaching its final texture and color! 

Providing you with great service is at the heart of all our actions and we would love to know how we can make you feel more comfortable, more relaxed, more delighted each time you visit! Thank you for taking 2 minutes to help us serve you better.

I'm experimenting now with Whipped Body Butter. I have dry cracked feet and itchy skin…no cream is moisturizing enough for Beijing, thus I decided to make my own!

The real luxury is to be able to make your own product, whether it's a cream, lip balm, or toothpaste, and be able to put in everything best!

I will not publish the portions for now, as I am still testing the balance of each ingredients. So far what I can tell is I used:

- Sweet almond oil

- Coconut oil

- Shea butter

- Peppermint essential oil

- Tiny bit of beeswax

If you would like to try it, we offer a Moisturizing hand & foot mask treatment  ( 80 rmb for hands or Feet, 120 rmb for both ) using this Peppermint Whipped Body Butter at Kocoon spa in our Sanlitun South branch.

My next batch will incorporate some Cocoa butter, as I just received some from USA! Stay tuned...

This is how it looks like for now, a smooth and silky white chocolate ice cream! 

Receive the best facial skincare service at Kocoon spa!

ELEMENTAL FACIALS

Product Line: Elemental Herbology from UK

Our luxurious, solution driven spa treatments work to minimize the effects of seasonal, lifestyle, dietary, hormonal and environmental change, developed by Kristy Goodger, who combines her extensive knowledge of facial and body therapy with a genuine passion for promoting health and optimum well-being. Elemental Herbology treatments consistently deliver outstanding results.

Kocoon Signature Facial by Elemental Herbology | 90 min, 880rmb

Includes a back or legs relaxation

This transformative facial combines healing botanicals, vitamins, and marine extracts to feed the skin and restore equilibrium, while creating a more vibrant and healthy complexion. Totally bespoke, we customize and tailor the facial to address your skin’s needs. Incorporating deep cleansing, exfoliation, detoxification, and nourishment, this treatment replenishes the skin giving you immediate and long lasting results

Recommended by Louis Vuitton Guide 2014

“The Elemental SKIN FASTING” | 80 min, 580rmb

Stop skin eruptions in their tracks! For skin that requires an urgent purge, we employ cooling and clearing deep-cleansing actives, a dead-cell buffing enzyme peel, sebum-quenching aromatic compresses, extensive extractions, toning thermotherapy techniques, lymphatic drainage, and an ultra-purifying, pore-purging mask to leave your skin clean and clear. Includes: facial compresses, purifying cleanse, facial radiance peel, face, neck and shoulder massage with purifying facial oil, facial detox clay based mask, application of radiance boosting cell food, a small amount of soothing Oil Free hydrator.

“Diamonds and Pearls” | 80 min, 580rmb

When you need to look fabolous, fast! Using premium botanicals this SOS facial will dissolve dead cells and brighten your complexion, while aromatic compresses and a cell-plumping facial massage with an energizing aromatherapy balm and an icy de-puffing cucumber mask will leave your complexion positively radiant.

“Plum and Supple” | 80 min, 620rmb

TLC is for dry and depleted skin. We restore hydration by using a nourishing balm to cleanse and polish, before moving into hydration overdrive. To restore balance, we feed your skin with essential oil tonics, an ampoule of cell-plumping actives, thermotherapy massage, rose infused floral waters, age-defying collagen, and reparative botanicals. This facial is guaranteed to leave your skin dewy, moist, and supple, perfect for après flight / morning-after facial.

Recommended by Cityweekend's editor-April 2014!

“Kocoon’s Gentleman”* | 75 min, 520rmb

Tailored to the specific needs of men, we will deep cleanse, shed dead skin cells, steam, extract, and nourish the skin to help protect against environmental damage and the effects of razor burn. We also reduce dark and puffy eyes to leave your skin clean, clear, and vital.

Reviewed by City Weekend in November 2013 

ELEMENTAL HERBOLOGY ADD-ONS

“Add on" is giving extra care to an area that needs a little more attention. Each add-on designed to act alone or as a prescriptive booster to any treatment.

Aloe Vera Cold Stone Facial Massage | 20 min, 200rmb

Only as an extension of a Facial

Bring your skin to life with this skin softening medicinal plant! Aloe Vera has moisturizing properties that can aid in the reduction of inflammation and decrease the appearance of acne scar tissue.

Aloe Vera Cold Stone Eye Contour Massage  | 15 min, 150rmb

Only as an extension of a Facial

Revitalize the eye area and reduce puffiness with this targeted hydrating treatment! We use light colored stones to increase the power of this therapy because lighter colors retain cooler temperatures longer.

Eyes and Lips Treatment | 20 min, 285rmb

Only as an extension of a Facial

This is a targeted treatment focusing on the sensitive skin around the eyes and lips, helping to reduce lines, puffiness, and dark circles. A combination of “super foods” with Elemental Herbology’s signature lifting and drainage techniques will visibly improve skin’s elasticity and firmness. Highly recommend as a “post flight” treatment.

“Swan's Neck” | 20 min, 320rmb

Only as an extension of a Facial

Don’t let your neck give away your age! This unique treatment combining Elemental Herbology’s signature lifting techniques with powerful anti-oxidant exfoliation, will help to keep your age a secret…who said the fountain of youth does not exist.

Eyes, Lips & Swan’s Neck  | 45 min, 550rmb

Don’t let your neck give away your age! This unique treatment combining Elemental Herbology’s signature lifting techniques with powerful anti-oxidant exfoliation, will help to keep your age a secret…who said the fountain of youth does not exist.

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Kocoon's TIP: For best result, we recommend to not make up right after your facial. Your pores are open and you don't want to clog them back! Your complexion will be looking so clear and creamy that you won't need to wear any makeup to have that shiny glow![hr]

RESERVATION:

Kocoon spa@ The Opposite House: 137 179 434 06

Add an extra 100rmb and take a swim in the stainless steel indoor swimming pool of The Opposite House, enjoy the state of the art workout facilities. Booking time is the time your treatment will start, if you wish to shower or use facilities, please ket us know in advance.

Kocoon spa@ Taiyue Suites: 132 416 960 21

Wechat:  Kocoon_spa