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We share our skills with compassion, that students may realise their unique strengths, and positively contribute to the world.

YAMA Foundation is a registered charity whose mission is to make yoga, art, and meditation accessible to underserved and disadvantaged communities in Hong Kong. YAMA Foundation believes that all people have their fundamental right to feel good in their bodies, feel peaceful in their minds, live colourful lives, and be part of a caring community - regardless of their background or ability. Our mission is to provide equitable access to yoga, art, and meditation so that our students can develop self-acceptance and self-reliance to improve their quality of life. Our outreach programmes serve Hong Kong's most vulnerable communities, including people with disabilities, special needs, or chronic illness, and extend to hospices, prisons, social service organisations, schools, charities, and other non-profit organisations. For more information on the Foundation and its work, please visit yamahk.org.

26/02/2026

Ever wondered what a YAMA Meet & Greet is all about? 👋

It’s your chance to connect with our community and explore all the therapeutic programmes we offer, from group yoga and expressive arts sessions to our personalised 1:1 Yoga Therapy Scholarship Scheme (YTSS).

At our next Meet & Greet, you'll have the chance to chat with our experienced teachers in person. They'll be there to offer guidance and support, helping you take the next steps in joining our programmes, which have been shown to improve physical and mental wellbeing, engagement, focus, quality of life, and overall skills.

🔹 Save the Date: March 14th, 2026

Do you know someone who could benefit from personalised, 1:1 yoga therapy? We’d be grateful if you could share this with them.

The Meet & Greet is by appointment only, so make sure to secure your spot by signing up through our New Student Intake form at www.yamahk.org/ytss (link also in bio).

We can't wait to meet you! 💚

您會否曾經好奇 YAMA Meet & Greet (見面會) 是怎樣的一個活動？👋

這是一個讓您親身與YAMA社羣建立聯繫，並深入了解我們所提供的治療課程與服務的好機會—— 內容涵蓋共融團體瑜伽、表達藝術小組課程，以及我們的個人化一對一瑜伽治療獎學金計劃。

在下一回 Meet & Greet 中，您將有機會與我們經驗豐富的導師面對面交流。導師們將提供專業的指導與支援，協助您踏入 YAMA 課程的下一步。我們的課程已被證實有助於提升身心健康、參與度、專注力、生活質素及整體能力。

🔹 請預留日期：2026年3月14日

您或有否認識一些可能受惠於個人化一對一瑜伽治療的人呢？如果您能把這個資訊分享給他們，我們將十分感激。💚

Meet & Greet 採取預約制，請透過我們網站中的 **新生申請表（New Student Intake Form）**報名，以確保您的名額： https://yamahk.org/ytss-ch（連結見個人簡介）

我們十分期待與您見面！

14/02/2026

Wishing our community a joyous Chinese New Year filled with renewed energy, abundant health, and mindful moments from YAMA! As we gallop into the Year of the Horse, may you find your stride toward lasting joy and wellbeing. Please note that our admin office will be closed from the 16th Feb - 20th Feb 2026. 🐎✨🧧 🌸

YAMA 祝願大家新春快樂！
願我們的社羣在新的一年裡充滿嶄新能量、身心健康豐盛，並在日常中保持覺知與平靜。隨著我們邁步進入馬年，願您穩健前行，奔向持久的喜悅與身心福祉。

行政辦公室休息通知：
本會行政辦公室將於 2 月 16 日至 2 月 20 日休息，期間暫停回覆查詢。
感謝您的理解與支持，祝大家新一年安康順遂 🐎✨🧧 🌸

09/02/2026

What an amazing Chinese New Year celebration this weekend! 🎉 A big thank you to the Harilela Family for hosting us! It was a special moment to reflect on how far we’ve come in the last 10 years and to celebrate our incredible team for the impact they’ve made. Our team is the heartbeat of YAMA, making our work truly meaningful. Here’s to many more years of growth and celebration together!

這個週末的員工團年慶祝真是難忘 —— 衷心感謝 Harilela 家族的熱情款待！🎉這是一個特別的時刻，讓我們回顧過去十年的成長歷程，並一同慶祝團隊所帶來的深遠影響。
我們的團隊是 YAMA 的脈搏，讓這份工作充滿真正的意義。
期待未來有更多歲月，一起成長、一起慶祝。

Image Description:
1) A group shot of the team with a 10 Year Anniversary Cake.
2) Three teachers stand together doing a peace sign.
3) Hersha and Shaman presenting Melo with her award.
4) The team making a love heart hand gesture together.
5) Hersha and Shaman presenting Teacher Pacsy with her award.
6) Hersha holding flowers with Shaman.
7) The team doing a funny heart on head pose.
8 ) A group photo with Hersha and her family by the cake.
9) Three team members doing a thumbs up pose.
10) A picture of the 10th anniversary cake.
11) The team doing a funny heart on head pose.
12) The team cutting the cake yelling “YAMA”!

07/02/2026

Celebrate with us! 🎉 To mark YAMA’s 10th anniversary, we’re thrilled to launch our Accessible Wellbeing Community Event Series.

Join us each month for a unique event designed to empower our community. Each event combines valuable education with experiential wellbeing practices, giving you tangible tools to enhance your wellbeing.

We’re kicking off the series with a vital session: Trauma-Assumed Behavior Support for Yoga Therapists, led by the incredible Cheryl Albright and hosted by Hersha Yoga.

📅Dates:
28th Feb 2026 (Sat) - 9.30am - 5.30pm
1 March 2026 (Sun) 9.00am - 5.00pm
💲Fee: $3,500 HKD
💬Language: English
📍Location: YAMA Centre, 16/F FLK Tower, 157 Johnston Road, Wanchai

✅Register via the QR Code on the slide for the first session or via the link here: https://hershayoga.com/special-workshop

This is more than just an event series; it’s a celebration of a decade of community, growth, and accessible wellbeing.

➡️ Follow our page to stay updated on monthly event details and be the first to know when registration opens. Let’s make the next ten years even more impactful, together! 💚

與我們一同慶祝！🎉 為慶祝 YAMA 十週年，我們很高興推出「無障可及身心健康社羣活動系列」。

加入我們每月的精彩活動，透過結合實用教育內容與體驗式身心健康練習，為社羣帶來力量與支持，讓您獲得可實踐的工具，提升整體身心狀態。

系列首場活動將帶來一個非常重要的主題：
「以創傷為前提的行為支援 —— 瑜伽治療師培訓」
由卓越的 Cheryl Albright 主講，並由 Hersha Yoga 主辦。

📅日期：
2026 年 2 月 28 日（星期六）上午 9:30 – 下午 5:30
2026 年 3 月 1 日（星期日）上午 9:00 – 下午 5:00
💲費用：港幣 $3,500
💬語言：英語
📍地點： YAMA 中心，香港灣仔莊士敦道 157 號馮良記中心 16 樓

✅請掃描圖片中的二維碼，或可透過此處連結報名: https://hershayoga.com/special-workshop

這不只是一個活動系列，更是對過去十年社羣同行、成長與共融身心健康旅程的慶祝。

➡️ 追蹤我們的專頁，獲取每月活動最新資訊，第一時間掌握報名消息。

讓我們攜手，創造更具影響力的下一個十年！

06/02/2026

We're incredibly proud of our cofounder and CEO, Hersha Chellaram, for being named a finalist alongside such an amazing group of women.

These women are recognised for taking significant steps to strengthen the infrastructure that supports Hong Kong’s most vulnerable communities. They strive to develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient systems that promote economic growth and enhance human wellbeing.

Hersha's vision, guidance, and the incredible work she does inspires us every day. 💚

我們為YAMA合創人兼行政總裁 Hersha Chellaram (夏喜善) 感到無比自豪，她與一羣傑出的女性一同入圍決選名單。

這些女性因致力強化支援香港最弱勢社羣的基礎架構而獲得表彰。她們積極建立優質、可靠、可持續且具韌性的系統，促進經濟發展並提升人類福祉。

Hersha 的遠見、帶領與她所付出的卓越努力，每天都在啟發著我們。💚

29/01/2026

YAMA is proud to celebrate our auditor, Blossoming CPA, for receiving the “Caring Company” recognition! 🌟

The Caring Company Scheme recognises organisations that demonstrate a deep commitment to a caring culture and sustainable social development. By assessing governance, data tracking, and positive societal impact, the scheme sets a credible benchmark for corporate responsibility.

We are honored to work with a partner that shares our dedication to continuous improvement and social impact. Congratulations to the team at Blossoming CPA on this well-deserved achievement!

YAMA 很榮幸慶賀我們的核數師 Blossoming CPA 榮獲香港社聯「商界展關懷」認證！🌟

「商界展關懷」計劃旨在表揚致力建立關懷文化及推動可持續社會發展的機構。該計劃透過評估機構的管治架構、數據管理，以及對社會所帶來的正面影響，為企業社會責任建立一個具公信力的基準。

我們很榮幸能與一位同樣重視持續改進與社會影響力的夥伴合作。衷心祝賀 Blossoming CPA 團隊獲得這項實至名歸的肯定！

Image Description:
1) Hersha holds caring company signs smiling.
2) Victor from Blossoming CPA stands holding his award smiling.

23/01/2026

This week, we had an amazing time co-hosting our Accessible Yoga Class at the Henderson Land Community Arena in the AIA Carnival with MoveMEN! 🎪

Brian and Katia guided a calming Hatha session, giving everyone the chance to relax and focus on their mental and physical wellbeing. 🧘🏻‍♀️ Missed it? You can follow along with the videos and try some of the poses yourself! And let’s not forget the amazing dinosaur yoga chairs—such a fun touch! 🦖

A heartfelt thank you to AIA Carnival and Henderson Land 恒基兆業地產 for hosting us and creating a space dedicated to prioritising wellbeing. As we kick off the new year, we know life can get hectic, so don’t forget to carve out time to reconnect with your mind and body. ✨

We can’t wait to bring you more community sessions soon! 💚

我們於本星期友邦嘉年華中，在恒基兆業社區競技場聯合舉辦了共融瑜伽堂，度過了一段非常美好的時光！🎪

課堂由 Brian 與 Katia 帶領，透過一節平靜放鬆的哈達瑜伽練習，讓參加者有機會放慢腳步，專注照顧自己的身心健康。錯過了當天現場活動？沒關係，您仍然可以透過影片一起跟著練習，嘗試當中的瑜伽動作！當然也不能不提那些超可愛的恐龍瑜伽椅，為課堂增添了不少趣味！🦖🧘🏻‍♀️

衷心感謝友邦嘉年華及恒基兆業的支持與安排，為大家打造了一個重視身心健康的共享空間。踏入新一年，我們知道生活節奏往往十分忙碌，記得為自己留一點時間，重新連結身體與內心。✨

期待很快再為大家帶來更多社區課堂！💚

Image Description (L-R)
1- A group photo of Brian and Katia with the attendees in front of the Making Wellbeing Accessible graphic.
2- A shot of the attendees from the back doing the yoga stretches.
3 - A video of Brian and Katia leading a yoga pose.
4 - A shot of the attendees seating on their dinosaur yoga chairs.
5 - A shot of the attendees in a yoga stretch, their arms stretched up towards the sky.
6 - A video of the attendees doing a stretch looking over their chairs.
7 - Brian and Katia on stage in tree pose.
8 - A video of Brian and Katia demonstrating tree pose.
9 - Brian and Katia on stage doing a stretch yoga pose.
10 - The attendees holding dino yoga chair to do a back stretch.
11- A video of the attendees seated doing an “ommm” sound.
12 - The attendees seated lifting their arms in a stretch.
13- Brian standing and Katia seated on a dino yoga chair on stage.
14 - The attendees seated on dino chairs, stretching their legs.
15 - Brian on stage with his arms and legs stretched out.
16- Attendees sat on dino yoga chairs in prayer pose.
17- A shot of the attendees from behind facing the stage.
18- A shot of Katia and Brian seated on the stage.
19- Another shot of the attendees seated in prayer pose.
20- Brian and Katia smiling together outside the carnival.

22/01/2026

Cast your mind back to 2016. That was the year YAMA officially opened its doors, and looking back now as we approach our 10th anniversary, it feels like a lifetime ago. ✨

Since those humble beginnings, so much has unfolded. We’ve moved into our own centre, expanded our outreach across the community, and, most importantly, seen lives truly transformed. While we will always be grateful for the small spark that started it all, we are incredibly proud of the journey we’ve taken since. 💚

We feel so lucky to have had our community—the heart of what makes YAMA so special—with us every step of the way. Here’s to the change that started a decade ago and the impact we continue to make together! 💪🏻

讓我們回到 2016 年。那一年，YAMA 正式開展服務。轉眼間，我們即將迎來 10 週年，回望當初，彷彿已是很久以前的事。✨

從最初樸實的起點開始，這一路走來發生了無數轉變。我們現在擁有了屬於自己的中心，將服務拓展至更廣泛的社區，而最重要的是 — 我們親眼見證了生命被真正改變的時刻。對於點燃這一切的那顆小小火花，我們始終心懷感激；同時，也為這些年來走過的旅程深感自豪。💚

能夠一路與我們的社羣同行正是 YAMA 最珍貴的核心, 我們因此感到無比幸運。
為十年前開始的改變舉杯，也為我們至今仍攜手創造的影響與未來，繼續前行！ 💪🏻

Image Description:
1 - Group photo of YAMA teachers and beneficiaries in front of YAMA's "We are making Yoga, Art & Meditation Accessible" sign.
2 - Hersha showing a Sound Therapy instrument to a smiling beneficiary in a wheelchair.
3 - Hersha smiling helping a beneficiary with a yoga pose.
4 - Hersha at a YAMA booth display pointing to some YAMA booklets.
5 - Hersha showing a singing bowl to a smiling beneficiary.
6 - Hersha smiles with two YAMA teachers at a YAMA booth display.
7 - Hersha performs a foot massage on a beneficiary in a wheelchair, with other teachers also assisting other beneficiaries next to them.
8 - YAMA teachers performing foot massages on beneficiaries.
9 - Hersha smiling with Catrin, a YAMA ambassador.
10 - A YAMA teacher sharing a sound therapy instrument with a beneficiary.
11 - Hersha stands smiling by YAMA's sign "We are making Yoga, Art & Meditation Accessible" with another YAMA teacher.
12 - Hersha leads a seated chair yoga class.
13 - Hersha and Shaman stand holding hands in YAMA t-shirts.
14 - A press clipping of a fundraiser for YAMA.

19/01/2026

This Saturday, we teamed up with The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong for their inspiring “Jockey Club BAMA Chill Club - Perinatal Support Project” to host our Perinatal Yoga classes. 🧘‍♀️

The event was all about creating a safe and nurturing space for mothers to unwind, recharge, and reconnect with their bodies.

Led by Hersha, who is an expert in Accessible Perinatal Yoga, the two sessions featured gentle stretching, mindful movement, and techniques to relieve stress and promote overall wellbeing.

It was heartwarming to see participants leave feeling more relaxed and empowered. Moments like these remind us how important it is to support mental health and self-care, especially during the perinatal journey. Stay tuned for more sessions like this! 💚

本週六，我們與香港心理衛生會攜手合作，參與其啟發人心的「賽馬會 BAMA Chill Club — 圍產期支援計劃」，共同舉辦了產前期瑜伽工作坊。🧘‍♀️

是次活動旨在為準媽媽們營造一個安全、溫柔且被支持的空間，讓她們能夠放鬆身心、補充能量，並重新與自己的身體連結。

課堂由 Hersha 帶領，她是**共融可及產前瑜伽**方面的專家。兩節課堂內容包括溫和伸展、正念動作，以及有助紓緩壓力、促進整體身心健康的練習技巧。看到參加者在課後帶著更放鬆、更有力量的狀態離開，實在令人感到溫暖又感動。這些時刻再次提醒我們，在圍產期旅程中，支持心理健康與自我照顧是何等重要。

敬請期待更多同類型的課堂與活動！💚

Jockey Club Bama Chill Club 賽馬會「順孕無憂」支援計劃

19/01/2026

Ready to unwind and reset? 🧘🏻‍♀️ Join us for a Gentle Stretch Yoga Class at the AIA Vitality Hub on Feb 3rd!

Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned yogi, this class is designed for everyone. Our instructor will lead you through accessible mobility exercises, centering practices, and deeply relaxing stretches to help you find your inner calm.

✨ Improve your flexibility
✨ Promote overall wellbeing
✨ Discover tranquility through movement

Come move with us and start your year with a little extra balance. All levels are welcome! Sign up via the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftcqIUGJB9iOAWG9Q-81TwHxy7B9Ydkfrinys8JblGYv7eRQ/viewform

(P.S. check the sign-up deadlines!)

準備好放鬆、重新調整身心狀態嗎？🧘🏻‍♀️
誠邀您於 2 月 3 日參加在 AIA Vitality Hub 舉行的柔和伸展瑜伽堂！

無論您是初學，還是經驗豐富的瑜伽愛好者，這節課堂都適合您。導師將帶領大家進行易於跟隨的活動度練習、回到當下的專注引導，以及深層放鬆的伸展動作，協助您找回內在的平靜與平衡。

✨ 提升柔軟度
✨ 促進整體身心健康
✨ 透過動作體驗寧靜與放鬆

一起動起來，為新一年注入更多平衡與自在吧！
歡迎任何程度的參加者。

📌 請按此連結報名: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftcqIUGJB9iOAWG9Q-81TwHxy7B9Ydkfrinys8JblGYv7eRQ/viewform
（溫馨提示：請留意報名截止日期）

15/01/2026

Help shape the future of support for kids with disabilities! 🌟 We’re still looking for families to join our yoga therapy research control group. Free assessments, priority access to scholarships, and more!
Sign up today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfueWfB9Ot4Af79TdZaMtNI4C9lYy94oL3L1ZWYzS48_TKEiQ/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnLGBWrjl_9TbkjobM5jjTBGZ6i38Kp85VO5a7IUWKUqHNjiBjeRMu-hm4j6A_aem_dyUv37JbDE_9sc3E-8GNrg

幫助塑造身心障礙兒童支援服務的未來！🌟 我們仍在招募家庭加入我們的瑜伽療法研究對照組。免費評估、優先獲得獎學金等更多福利！立即報名：

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfueWfB9Ot4Af79TdZaMtNI4C9lYy94oL3L1ZWYzS48_TKEiQ/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnLGBWrjl_9TbkjobM5jjTBGZ6i38Kp85VO5a7IUWKUqHNjiBjeRMu-hm4j6A_aem_dyUv37JbDE_9sc3E-8GNrg

12/01/2026

Kickstart your new year by prioritising your wellbeing! ✨

Join YAMA and MoveMEN! for an accessible yoga class at the AIA Carnival.

🧘‍♂️ The Class: A gentle Hatha session led by Brian Henderson, with simultaneous chair-assisted guidance by Katia Bacon. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome!

🗓 Date: January 21st
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: AIA Carnival, Central Harbourfront
🎟 Admission: FREE (First come, first served - limited spots available)

⚠️ Important: All selected registrants must meet at the Carnival entrance by 11:30 AM (map on the form for reference).
Latecomers will need to purchase their own entry tickets. A WhatsApp group will be created on the day for easy coordination.

🔗 Sign up now via the form link: https://forms.gle/ZY9aeGGhScGpWmGc6

以身心健康為首，迎接新一年！✨

誠邀您齊來參與由 YAMA 及 MoveMEN 聯手在「友邦嘉年華」舉行的共融瑜伽課堂。

🧘‍♂️ 課堂內容：
由 Brian Henderson 帶領的溫和哈他瑜伽（Hatha Yoga）課堂，同時由 Katia Bacon 在旁以椅子瑜伽提供輔助指導。

歡迎不同身體狀況、體型與能力的人士參加！

🗓 日期： 1 月 21 日
⏰ 時間：中午 12:00 – 下午 1:00
📍 地點：友邦嘉年華 · 中環海濱
🎟 入場費用：免費（名額有限 - 先到先得）

⚠️ 重要事項：
被取錄人士必須於當日上午 11:30 前於嘉年華入口集合（報名表內附地圖供參考）。
遲到者需自行購買入場門票。
活動當日我們將建立 WhatsApp 羣組，方便即時溝通及協調。

🔗立即透過表格連結報名: https://forms.gle/ZY9aeGGhScGpWmGc6

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