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Hush TeaBar Guided silent tea and mindfulness experiences, co-led by Deaf individuals and persons with lived experience in mental health. At your workplace. In your school.

For your community. The stillness just before dawn. The silence of the park at night. The quiet and calm before a storm. The tranquility when a butterfly rests on a flower. When was the last time you turn down the volume k**b on life to listen to its eloquence in hush? Welcome to Hush. HUSH is a social movement that champions self care, emotional literacy and empathy through the practice of silence and signs in schools, workplaces and communities. Led by the Deaf/hard of hearing and supported by people-in-recovery from mental health issues, as a form of empowered employment, Hush strives to build a resilient, and inclusive society, one sign of emotion at a time. Hush aims to disrupt and bring about change to 2 social issues:

1. To challenge the notion of the daily rush through this silent revolution towards a resilient and inclusive society. Hush is journey of quiet reflection to connect with ourselves, others and the community - led by our Deaf facilitators.

2. To challenge the notion of 'disAbility' by inviting all to rethink the ability of the deaf through a reflective experience of inner awareness where no spoken words are needed. We swop the worlds around to encourage the hearing to step into the shoes of the Deaf. In silence, where is their disability? Who is the disabled one? The Hush Experience is a 4-zone experience - Intention, Reflection, Expression and Sharing. Our primary sustainability model is Hush@Workplace - organisations such as DBS, Google, Medtronic, NUH, Dow Chemical, MOT, Puig, MOE, many schools etc. have brought Hush to the workplace as a unique and integrated responsibility model of employee wellness and community empowerment. Over 38 Deaf persons have been trained as facilitators.

is daring the young to be comfortable with the uncomfortable, starting with signing and silence. They can sign their emotions even if they can't/don't know how to talk about them. We also empower the Deaf through this programme. Rush to Hush with us.

09/10/2026

“Little people with big dreams”

We see a little bit of ourselves in children. Playful, carefree and curious, yet already carrying dreams shaped by the world around them.

They cry when they feel ignored.
They laugh when they are tickled.
They smile when they receive a little gift.

So little they may be, yet their dreams can be so big. 🌱

Give them space to wonder, to explore and to dream. A pause filled with curiosity gives their little minds room to grow, while being nurtured with love and care.

This week’s sign: LITTLE

Two hands form the letter L.
As the hands touch each other, tap twice,
like two little children playing together.

Note: Kok Wah teaches Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) within Hush TeaBar’s programmes. Where clearly indicated, certain visual signs may be adapted for specific mental health conversations or accessibility needs and may not reflect standard SgSL usage.

Learners are encouraged to verify signs with native Deaf SgSL users or qualified SgSL trainers before using them outside the Hush context.



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

“When you teach a child to garden, you show them how to grow their own future.”A garden grows with patience, care and lo...
07/10/2026

“When you teach a child to garden, you show them how to grow their own future.”

A garden grows with patience, care and love. So does a child.

With the right guidance, children learn to grow, explore and find their own way in the world.

They are the little seeds of tomorrow, nurtured by parents, teachers and everyone around them.

Let them grow, but also let them pause. 🌱

A little pause today can give a child space to breathe, feel and simply be themselves.

HUSH❤️Young is a specially curated 4-Zone Journey that helps children build emotional awareness, resilience, and self-care through meaningful experiences and guided reflection. Together, we create a safe space where young minds can pause, connect, and thrive.



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

02/10/2026

“Your children will become what you are; so be what you want them to be.” - David Bly

Children, little angels full of innocence and curiosity. We cannot help but smile as they discover the world around them.

As they grow, we guide them to understand right from wrong, while giving them the space to discover who they are and what feels right for them.

This Children’s Day, let them be free, curious and wonderfully wild. Let them explore, imagine and simply be children. 🌱

This week’s sign: CHILDREN
Two hands open flat, facing down.
Bounce them outwards, like the heads of children growing around you.

A little pause gives children the space to explore, feel and grow. ❤️

Note: Kok Wah teaches Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) within Hush TeaBar’s programmes. Where clearly indicated, certain visual signs may be adapted for specific mental health conversations or accessibility needs and may not reflect standard SgSL usage.

Learners are encouraged to verify signs with native Deaf SgSL users or qualified SgSL trainers before using them outside the Hush context.



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

Happy Children’s Day! 🌱🌈The future of our world rests in the little hands of the next generation.Today, we celebrate the...
02/10/2026

Happy Children’s Day! 🌱🌈

The future of our world rests in the little hands of the next generation.

Today, we celebrate their curiosity, innocence and wonderful imagination, while nurturing them to grow with kindness, courage and care for their mental wellbeing.

Let them explore, dream, laugh and simply be children. Their little steps today will shape the world of tomorrow.

HUSH TeaBar wishes every child a joyful and wondrous Children’s Day! ❤️

May they always have space to grow, play and pause. 🌿



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

We recently brought the Hush Experience to teachers from the Ministry of Education, Singapore Cluster, held at Marsiling...
01/10/2026

We recently brought the Hush Experience to teachers from the Ministry of Education, Singapore Cluster, held at Marsiling Primary School.

In the middle of a school day, teachers from different schools came together to pause, breathe, and reconnect - not through more words, but through silence, simple signs, tea, reflection, and TeaArt.

At Hush, we believe educators deserve spaces where they are not just giving, guiding, managing, and caring, but also being held.
Through our 4-Zone Hush Experience, Intention → Reflection → Expression → Connection, participants were invited to slow down, notice what they were carrying, and connect with themselves and one another in a gentler, more human way.

Thank you to MOE Cluster and Marsiling Primary School for welcoming us into this meaningful space.

Our heartfelt thanks to Hello Flowers SG for the beautiful pre-loved flowers that brought warmth, colour, and life into the experience.

Because before teachers return to holding space for others, they too deserve a moment to be seen, heard, and cared for.
Anthea Ong, Low Kok Wah, Reshiivarma Valamuthu
May you rush to Hush, be well. ❤️

“I'm grateful for my struggles because they make me stronger and change me, and I cherish the feelings I hold for the pe...
30/09/2026

“I'm grateful for my struggles because they make me stronger and change me, and I cherish the feelings I hold for the people and things close to my heart. What I am feeling today is none but blissful.”

Handwritten words can become a quiet form of encouragement, passed on to someone who may need them at a difficult point in their journey.

Over the past four posts, we explored what we struggle with, cherish, hope to change and feel. Now, bring them together and write your own note.

What struggles have you recently faced?
What are 5 things you cherish?
What change do you wish for yourself?
What feelings do you hold for all of these?
Write a note from your heart.
Pass it to someone who may need it.

Teachers, you can create your own meaningful note too, when you take a pause during your HUSH❤️Schools Experience with us. 🌿

Sometimes, a few handwritten words can become someone else’s strength.

HUSH❤️Schools is a pause for those who spend their days nurturing others. Created for teachers, educators, and education professionals, it offers a gentle space to breathe, reflect, and find calm amidst the rhythm of school life.



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

The moonlight quietly reflects upon a pause, serenely beneath the moon.We’re gently spellbound by the invisible ripples ...
25/09/2026

The moonlight quietly reflects upon a pause, serenely beneath the moon.

We’re gently spellbound by the invisible ripples that wash over us as we think of our loved ones miles apart, yet connected by an inseparable bond.

Round is the mooncake, whole and unbroken, a circle of kindness, togetherness and empathy. 🌕🥮

May this moon remind us that distance may separate us, but love always finds its way home.

HUSH TeaBar wishes everyone a blissful Mid-Autumn Festival, with a cup of tea carrying the scent of home, loved ones gathered in warm embrace, lanterns lighting up the streets, and smiles glowing on our faces. 🏮🍵❤️



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

25/09/2026

“Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.”

Teachers share wisdom that shapes who we become tomorrow.

When we achieve something, we remember the teachers, educators, coaches and mentors who encouraged us to step beyond our comfort zones.

This week’s sign: ACHIEVE
Two hands form the letter A.
Held between the head, they rotate twice,
symbolising a sense of accomplishment in the mind.

A pause in daily teaching can make a difference to the mental wellbeing of a classroom. 🌿

Note: Kok Wah teaches Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) within Hush TeaBar’s programmes. Where clearly indicated, certain visual signs may be adapted for specific mental health conversations or accessibility needs and may not reflect standard SgSL usage.

Learners are encouraged to verify signs with native Deaf SgSL users or qualified SgSL trainers before using them outside the Hush context.



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

“I’m feeling…”What are you feeling right now, teacher?Behind every lesson is a teacher who also carries their own worrie...
23/09/2026

“I’m feeling…”

What are you feeling right now, teacher?

Behind every lesson is a teacher who also carries their own worries, hopes and struggles.

Wisdom is not always about having the answers. Sometimes, it is knowing when to pause, breathe and listen to yourself.

Whatever you’re feeling, give yourself a pause too. 🌿

HUSH❤️Schools is a pause for those who spend their days nurturing others. Created for teachers, educators, and education professionals, it offers a gentle space to breathe, reflect, and find calm amidst the rhythm of school life.



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

18/09/2026

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin

A classroom is more than a place to learn. It is a space for students to grow, discover, and thrive.

Students are the canvas of education, shaped by the guidance and care of teachers and educators.

Like a gardener tending to their plants, teachers care for their students with both firmness and tenderness, nurturing them as they grow.

Students study to excel, to gain recognition, and to find their place in academia. Yet behind every achievement are struggles, pressures, and moments when they may feel overwhelmed.

Just like everyone else, they need a pause too.

A pause from their studies.
A moment to breathe, reset, and care for their mental wellbeing. 🌿

Because learning is not only about how much we achieve, but also how well we care for ourselves along the way.

This week’s sign: STUDENT

An open palm becomes a book.
The other hand gently wriggles across the open palm,
like reading and studying with curiosity.
Two hands facing each other, drops down, as a person.

Note: Kok Wah teaches Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) within Hush TeaBar’s programmes. Where clearly indicated, certain visual signs may be adapted for specific mental health conversations or accessibility needs and may not reflect standard SgSL usage.

Learners are encouraged to verify signs with native Deaf SgSL users or qualified SgSL trainers before using them outside the Hush context.



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

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