Hush TeaBar

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.

04/09/2026

“Only the brave teach”

A teacher is more than someone who teaches. They are quiet superheroes, brave enough to guide, empower, and inspire, without capes.

Stepping beyond our comfort zone takes courage. So does sharing the wisdom we have gathered, hoping it help students find their way.

This week’s sign: TEACHER
Two hands close like flower buds, moving forward as wisdom is imparted.
As the hands open gently downwards, you stand humbly as a teacher.

Let our hands speak the word “TEACHER”, a quiet tribute to those who guide and inspire us. 🌸



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

Teachers, we may forget some lessons, but we never forget the values you imparted and the wisdom you shared. Your teachi...
04/09/2026

Teachers, we may forget some lessons, but we never forget the values you imparted and the wisdom you shared. Your teachings stay with us, long after we leave the classroom.

Like a candle, you give your light to guide us through moments of uncertainty, helping us find our way with courage and hope.

Behind every lesson is a teacher who also carries their own responsibilities, pressures and quiet struggles.

Today, we celebrate you and all that you give.

Dear teachers, remember to pause for yourself too. In the quiet, may you find the space to breathe, reflect and care for yourself.

Happy Teacher’s Day! 🎓🌸



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

“I’m thankful for my struggles because I would not have realised my strengths otherwise”Finding strength through difficu...
02/09/2026

“I’m thankful for my struggles because I would not have realised my strengths otherwise”

Finding strength through difficult times is never easy.

Sometimes, tears are not a sign of weakness. They are how we release what weighs heavily on us.

Facing a sea of change takes courage, and learning to swim through it takes time.

Teachers face their own struggles too. Yet, with wisdom and compassion, they continue to guide us through ours.

Thank you, teachers, for being there through our challenges, in our studies, our growing years, and our mental well-being. 🌿

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

Before we ask someone to speak, how do we help them arrive?On 26 August, Chat Circles officially launched at grovve , *S...
29/08/2026

Before we ask someone to speak, how do we help them arrive?

On 26 August, Chat Circles officially launched at grovve , *SCAPE. Bringing youths and volunteer Listeners together for meaningful one-to-one conversations.

As Chat Circles’ mindfulness and outreach partner, Hush TeaBar opened the experience with a short Deaf-led grounding practice.

Through simple SgSL emotion signs, reflection and mindful breathing, participants were invited to pause, notice how they were feeling, and settle into the space before entering their conversations.

One reflection from the evening stayed with us. Although the surrounding environment was busy and at times noisy, participants shared that the grounding helped them slow down, become more present and focus more deeply on the person sitting across from them.

That is what this moment was designed for.

Not to teach sign language as a standalone activity.
Not to tell anyone what they should share.
But to create a pause before the words begin.

Pause. Check in. Sign. Breathe. Connect.

Chat Circles is led by Empact, in partnership with Hush TeaBar and The School of Positive Psychology (TSPP), supported by CapitaLand Hope Foundation and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth - MCCY, and is part of the SG Youth Plan.

We were also honoured to have SPS Goh Hanyan join us as Guest of Honour for the launch.

A heartfelt thank you to the teams who made this possible - Keng Hwee, Joey and Fad from Empact; Jana and Stephan from TSPP; and Anthea Ong, Reshiivarma Valamuthu, Low Kok Wah and Lewis from Hush TeaBar.

A special appreciation to Kok Wah, our Lead Deaf Facilitator, for leading the grounding with calm and presence, and to every Chatter and Listener who entered the space willing to listen, share and connect.

This is only the beginning. We look forward to continuing to refine the grounding experience as Chat Circles reaches more communities.

💬 Sometimes meaningful conversation does not begin with the perfect question. Sometimes, it begins with a pause.

28/08/2026

“We pledge ourselves to take a pause”

In the rush of life, we sometimes forget the person who needs our care most, ourselves.

A few quiet minutes can change what we feel, think, and carry forward.

Let us pledge to make space for self-care, to pause amid the noise, and to care for our mental well-being.

A nation that cares begins with people who care for themselves and one another, regardless of race, religion, or ability.

This week’s sign: PLEDGE
An open palm shows sincerity.
The index finger taps the chin, then slowly forms a “P” and rests on the open palm.

A gentle promise to ourselves: pause, care, 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

“A Singaporean Pause”As August comes to a close, we pause to remember who we are, where we have grown, and what makes Si...
26/08/2026

“A Singaporean Pause”

As August comes to a close, we pause to remember who we are, where we have grown, and what makes Singapore home. 🇸🇬

Through the years, we carry memories, challenges and dreams, growing together as one people.

What makes a pause uniquely Singaporean?

Perhaps it is the stories we share, the people beside us, and the little moments that remind us, this is home.

At HUSH TeaBar, we pause over a cup of tea, in silence, reflection and shared stories.

A little pause, a little reflection, a little more Singapore in us. ❤️



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

21/08/2026

A nation is shaped by its people - by our presence, resilience, and the strength we find when we rise as one people, one nation, one Singapore. 🇸🇬

Living, working and playing together may come with challenges, but harmony grows when we listen, understand and care for one another.

When we practise mindfulness, respect each other’s needs, and meet one another with empathy, our community becomes stronger.

Because a pause does not belong to one person alone.
When one pauses, a caring community begins.

This week’s sign: COMMUNITY
Two hands tap each other successively,
twirling each time as a circle completes,
a gentle gesture of harmony all around.

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

What does trust look like when we move beyond the word itself?During our second Hush❤Workplace Experience with Aster Che...
19/08/2026

What does trust look like when we move beyond the word itself?

During our second Hush❤Workplace Experience with Aster Chemicals & Energy, one group chose a single word to sit at the centre of their reflection:
TRUST.

Around it came different perspectives - operations, administration, maintenance - each playing a different role, yet contributing to the same organisation.

That became part of the conversation we wanted to create.

Before asking what an organisation can do for us, there is also space to reflect on:

What can I contribute?
How do I communicate when pressure rises?
How do I support the people around me?
What can we practise together?

Across silence, Singapore Sign Language, tea, TeaArt, personal reflection and team conversations, participants were given space to pause first as individuals before reconnecting as a team.

Because trust is not created by one statement, one department or one person.

It grows through the small ways we show up for one another - listening, clarifying, supporting, taking responsibility and choosing to move forward together.

Thank you Aster Chemicals & Energy for trusting Hush TeaBar to hold space for your teams across these two experiences.

And thank you to Room2f for hosting us, and Hello Flowers SG for continuing to give your pre-loved flowers another life within our Hush spaces. 🌿

Every Hush Experience is co-led by Deaf facilitators, Low Kok Wah and persons with lived experience in mental health Reshiivarma Valamuthu - creating space for different ways of communicating, reflecting and connecting.
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“Pause in a Garden”Beneath the lush greenery, there is always a place to pause.Gardens by the Bay stands as a reminder o...
19/08/2026

“Pause in a Garden”

Beneath the lush greenery, there is always a place to pause.

Gardens by the Bay stands as a reminder of how nature grows alongside us - offering shade, beauty and a quiet moment amidst the city.

In our Garden City, even the trees seem to know when to be still.

Take a pause.
Breathe with the greenery.
Let your thoughts settle gently.

HUSH TeaBar invites you to find your own little garden of calm, over a cup of tea, where a little greenery on your table greets you in silence. 🌿🍵



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

14/08/2026

“A Pause to Celebrate”

A day when you feel good, cheerful, and walk with joyful steps, that is a celebration. 🌟

A moment shared with loved ones, a dream coming true, or simply seeing your hard work pay off, these are the little victories worth cherishing.

The dreams we carry today may become tomorrow’s reality. When they do, pause and celebrate how far you have come.

Singapore, we celebrate your journey, your resilience, and all that you have achieved. 🇸🇬

And as we move forward, may we always remember to pause, breathe, and appreciate the journey together.

This week’s sign: CELEBRATE 🎉
Close your palms and extend your thumbs.
Place both hands beside your head and gently rotate them a few times, like holding sparklers in the air as you celebrate.

Hush on, Singapore. ❤️



Anthea Ong Reshiivarma Valamuthu Low Kok Wah

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