Awakening of Memory – One Day Breathwork Event with Jhon Kwano and Andrew McAulay

“One hour of breathwork is like one night of dancing in the jungle!”

– Jhon Kwano

Learn about indigenous wisdom and experience the power of the breath in this one-day transformative workshop with tribal elder, Jhon Kwano and fellow Breath of Bliss™ facilitator, Andrew McAulay. 

New Guinea is one of the most bio-culturally diverse places on Earth and Jhon’s people still live as their ancestors have for thousands of years, in harmony with nature. In the morning, Jhon will share about his life’s journey from the ancient to the modern world and the insights he has gained along the way. He will talk about the importance of an indigenous worldview and how he was impacted by his discovery of contemporary breathwork.

The workshop will be an opportunity to dialogue with Jhon and it will culminate with a powerful breathwork ceremony in the afternoon.

About Breath of Bliss™

Breath of Bliss™ is a transformational practice that infuses you with aliveness using breath, movement and sound. Benefits include integration of blocked energy/emotions, access to the unconscious mind to shed limiting beliefs and patterns, greater feelings of compassion and connection to yourself and others, and expanded states of consciousness.

Andrew began exploring breathwork as part of a journey of healing from cancer and, together with Jhon, became a breathwork facilitator in 2017.

KFBG 70th Anniversary – Awakening of Memory

The Breathwork event is part of the celebrations marking the special occasion of KFBG’s 70th Anniversary. It integrates a wider series of activities curated to deepen our connection with the Earth.

Guided by the theme ‘Awakening of Memory’, these gatherings call us to remember our place within the greater community of beings. This anniversary is an invitation — to return, to remember, and to share the stories that bind us to this living landscape of KFBG’s mountain and the Earth itself. It is about how we live in the present and the future we shape together — deepening the dialogue between people and nature, and carrying this shared legacy forward in an ever-changing world.

Facilitators

Jhon Kwano

As an elder from the Lani tribe in the highlands of New Guinea, Jhon Kwano is from the last generation of his people to receive traditional initiation. He was identified from an early age for the role of Messenger, sharing the message of his tribe with outsiders and reporting back with what he has seen in the outside world. He is the only one known to be playing this role outside of Melanesia. As such, he is authorised to represent not only the Lani, but also other cultures in both New Guinea and the rest of Melanesia.

Andrew McAulay

Andrew was born in Hong Kong and educated in England. After spending some time in a meditation centre in his early 20’s, he returned to Hong Kong to help transform KFBG’s mission from agricultural aid to nature conservation and holistic education. He has chaired the KFBG Board since 1999 and also chairs the Board of KFBG's sister organisation, Partnerships for Community Development (PCD). Andrew loves to spend time in nature and continues to practice and teach meditation, as well as breathwork. He has also published two books of poetry and most recently, the ‘Little Fish’ storybook.

Event Details

Date: 18 March 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 09:30 - 17:30  

09:30 - 10:00  Registration

10:00 - 10:30  Opening circle

10:30 - 12:30  Jhon’s talk + dialogue

12:30 - 14:00  Lunch

14:00 - 16:30  Breathwork ceremony

16:30 - 17:30  Sharing & closing

Timings are approximate

To ensure a cohesive experience for all participants, you are invited to attend all activities during the programme. We are unable to accept applications from people who can only participate partially.

Venue: Kadoorie Centre (adjacent to KFBG)

Language: English

Target Audience: Aged 18 or above

Fee: HK$960 per person, including guided activities, a light vegetarian lunch and refreshment

Application: CLICK HERE

• Please submit the online application form on or before 1 March 2026 (Sunday).

• Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Payment is not refundable, unless the event is cancelled by KFBG or due to bad weather.

Enquiry:

Please email to Ms Jamie Ngai at jamie.ngai@kfbg.org, or Ms Natalie Ng at natalie.ng@kfbg.org

Terms & Conditions:

Upon submission of your application and payment, you are deemed to have accepted all Terms and Regulations of this retreat, and the guidelines below:

Kadoorie Centre Rules and Regulations 

KFBG Visitor Guidelines

In case of any dispute, the organiser has the right to the final decision.