Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy Scholarship Scheme (YTSS)
& Small Group Classes (SGC)
Yoga therapy is a viable form of intervention and rehabilitation for people with disabilities and special needs. YAMA Foundation provides 1:1 individual adaptive yoga therapy through our Yoga Therapy Scholarship Scheme (YTSS) and group yoga therapy through our Small Group Classes (SGC).
YAMA Foundation is working to promote yoga therapy interventions as an effective early intervention and rehabilitation solution for people in society who need it most. One of the ways we are doing this is by measuring the effects of our yoga therapy interventions with 60 children with disabilities and special education needs (C-SEN). The study took place from January 2021 through December 2023. Study findings suggest that yoga therapy is an effective alternative to conventional therapy.
Fill up our new student intake form to apply for the next intakes of YTSS and SGC. Read below for our eligibility criteria and terms and conditions.
Yoga Therapy Scholarship Scheme (YTSS)
Our Yoga Therapy Scholarship Scheme awards successful applicants with 10 sessions of individual adaptive yoga therapy to improve gross motor planning, social development, self-regulation and mood. Eligible candidates are invited to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who meet all of the following criteria are eligible to apply for this programme:
Must be aged 0-18 with moderate to severe disability or special needs;
Must demonstrate financial or other essential need (e.g., severity of disability or lack of therapeutic support);
Must commit to the full programme and agree to the YTSS Terms & Conditions to participate in the Scheme.
Please note that application does not guarantee placement. We announce placements for the scheme up to three times a year.
Intake Process
Under the scheme, all applications are reviewed by a panel committee and candidates selected for service based on need. YAMA will contact shortlisted candidates by email to confirm the placement.
To confirm placement, shortlisted candidates must complete the following registration process within seven (7) calendar days of notification:
Complete the online registration form, consenting to the YTSS Terms & Conditions.
Pay the programme deposit of HK$2500.
Book a Baseline Assessment Appointment
Once the above registration steps are complete, YAMA will match the participant with a studio venue and teacher. The assigned teacher will then be in touch with the Participant to schedule classes.
Participants must commit to attending all ten (10) yoga therapy sessions as scheduled. All sessions must be completed within the specified programme term (generally 12 weeks). Please refer to the YTSS Terms & Conditions regarding rescheduling of classes.
Upon completion of all therapy sessions, Participants will undergo a Final Assessment conducted by YAMA’s research partner.
Once all conditions have been fulfilled, the Participant is entitled to a full deposit refund.
