What we wear shapes how we face the heat—but so does what’s happening inside. In this restorative workshop led by Physician Chelsea Tan, a TCM physician trained in both biomedical science and Chinese medicine, discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine has long addressed the concept of “heatiness” in the body—why it happens, how it shows up, and what generations before us did to restore balance. We will also explore the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern tools, including Electro-Lymphatic Therapy — a gentle, tech-enhanced modality that supports detoxification, relaxation, and lymphatic flow.

Expect a 30 minute talk and a hands-on ELT trial to experience how clearing stagnation in the body can support cooling and recovery.

How you dress in the heat matters, but how you accessorise can make all the difference. In the world of making and crafting, jade is a material that often gets overlooked—but it actually helps absorb and dissipate heat from the skin rapidly.

In this workshop helmed by HOT BODIES collaborator, TANCHEN, learn all about the cooling properties of jade and make your very own beaded jade and wood tassel bag charm inspired by TANCHEN's Cool Collar, on display at the exhibition.

In this guided workshop led by JULS, discover the magic of photochromic inks—pigments that bloom under sunlight. Experiment with stencils and hand-painting to create your own UV-reactive HOT BODIES tote bag. Watch your design come alive in the sun, revealing UV-responsive art that shapeshifts with the sun. Each participant will get their own customised tote bag to take home—a wearable reminder of how our bodies and materials respond to heat.

Fancy a mocktail, TCM-style? Become your own barista in this workshop with The TCM Chef, a licensed TCM physician and culinary therapist who will teach you how to transform everyday ingredients into cooling elixirs. A powerful way to combat heat stress and keep your body feeling balanced.

Learn about the concept of "heatiness" and become an expert in Chinese herbs as you create your very own TCM-influenced mocktail. You'll also get to bring home a recipe book specially created for HOT BODIES, containing step-by-step instructions for you to recreate these concoctions at home.

What does a cooler future look like when we imagine it ourselves? In this playful workshop for young creators, participants can decorate their own hand-fans inspired by sun, shade, breeze and imagination. Through colour, pattern and storytelling, they’ll explore how simple objects can help us feel good in a warming world, while celebrating the joy of staying curious, creative and climate-ready. Each child goes home with a personalised fan — a tiny tool for cooling down, and a big reminder that small ideas can spark bright, resilient futures.

$5 or FREE with every $25 spend at the Emporium
Please approach our friendly emporium staff to sign-up!

Lace up and level up your Sunday routine with Moom Walk—a feel-good, endorphin-boosting walk from the Asian Civilisations Museum to HOT BODIES at New Bahru. Powered by Singapore’s favourite wellness brand Moom, this guided journey ends with a well-earned cooldown featuring Hydr-Aid mocktails.

Participants can expect to receive exclusive gifts from Moom, HOT BODIES and Skincare Partner Paula’s Choice (worth $80).

Resilience isn't always built in the shade. It's also forged through grit, sweat and outperforming the heat.

In partnership with Fast and Free Run Club (FFRC), join us for a one-morning-only, 45-minute guided run that will start and end at the HOT BODIES exhibition at New Bahru. Cool down with a well-deserved, thirst-quenching drink from the HOT BODIES hydration bar, on the house.

Each participant will also receive an exclusive set of HOT BODIES merchandise worth $40, and a $5 voucher to spend at the HOT BODIES Emporium. One lucky participant will also win a Private Bathhouse session for 2 pax (worth $165) from Hideaway, to be drawn at the end of the experience.

Hot tunes, warm grooves, and that golden hour glow. Look forward to a rotation of DJs spinning at the exhibition every Friday to Sunday from 4pm-6pm. To help you wind down, enjoy 10% off at the Hydration bar during these hours.

Turn sunscreen into a colourful and creative family adventure in this playful workshop inspired by HOT BODIES’ exclusive Jean Jullien collection. Your little ones can choose to transform into one of two heat-adapted animal heroes: the sun-loving Fire Salamander or the shade-savvy Desert Tortoise.

Guided by professional face painters with the support of Skincare Partner Paula's Choice, this face paint party is a fun way to teach kids about sun safety and skincare from a young age. Suitable for 3+.

FREE with every $25 spend at the Emporium
Please approach our friendly emporium staff to sign-up!

How do we condition our body for a world that’s heating up? In this collaboration between HOT BODIES and RANK by CRNK, you’ll get to try your hands at a HYROX Foundation Class that will help build your endurance and strength.

Guided by RANK’s expert coaches, you’ll go through the eight signature stations and cap it off with a 1km run—a taster of the full HYROX experience, soundtracked by a collaborative HOT BODIES x RANK playlist. All attendees will receive a $5 voucher to spend at the HOT BODIES Emporium.

This session is technique-focused with light, scalable efforts, not a workout simulation. Whether you're completely new or just want clarity on race flow and movement standards, this class gives you the confidence and knowledge you need before stepping into full HYROX-style training.

Use this promo code HOTBODIESXRANK20 for 20% off drop-ins for HYROX Classes or Open-Gym throughout the HOT BODIES exhibition from December 6 to December 24. T&Cs apply.

Old textiles, new creations. Through the partnership between OCBC and Cloop, we'll be placing textile recycling bins around New Bahru during the HOT BODIES exhibition period for visitors to give their goods a second life. These will be sorted into over 500 categories and sent for reuse, upcycling, and recycling. Textiles we accept include clothes, bags, shoes, accessories, belts, hats/caps, clean innerwear, toys, plushies, bedsheets, and towels.