From Mate to Accessible Community Wellness
About us
We are a wellness collective born from community, evolving into a movement for all beings to find their Flowstate in health and collective well-being.
Our Mission
To create community that empowers you to be yourself, pursue holistic health, and live in the present moment.
Our Origin Story
Yerbana began as a humble idea — share the magic of yerba mate, community connection, and intentional living. We started by offering energizing brews at Seattle markets and local wellness events, creating space for real conversations and presence.
As we grew, we realized our vision was bigger than a beverage — it was about a way of being.
A way of breathing. A way of living. A way of gathering.
A way of finding your flow state.
The Evolution
Today, Yerbana is a collective of community leaders, wellness practitioners, creatives, and professionals working together to make accessible wellness the foundation of thriving people, communities, and organizations.
We create experiences that bridge the ancient and the modern — blending sound healing, movement, nervous system science, and community care into every offering.
This isn’t just wellness for the privileged.
This is wellness for the people.
What We Believe - Our Core Values
🌿 Community First
We believe healing happens in relationship — with each other, with ourselves, and with the earth.
🌬️ Embodied Presence
Breath, movement, sound, and stillness — these are the tools we use to reconnect and reset.
🧠 Science + Soul
We blend modern nervous system science with timeless practices for lasting transformation.
⚡ Flow as a Lifestyle
Our goal is to help you find your rhythm, trust your inner wisdom, and live your fullest life.
💗 Accessibility Matters
From free events to corporate programs, we make wellness approachable, inclusive, and real.
Meet the Team
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Cara Rush - Chief Managing Officer (CMO)
Cara is the steady pulse behind Yerbana’s operations and community experiences. As a Functional Movement Specialist and wellness advocate, she combines expertise with an intuitive understanding of how movement heals. Cara’s leadership ensures every event invites people to reconnect with their bodies, build resilience, and rediscover flow through mindful, heart-centered practices.
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James Tan - Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Founder and visionary, James guides Yerbana with a deep commitment to holistic wellness, community, and presence. Drawing from his expertise in Yoga, Qi Gong, and Sound Healing, he leads with compassion and clarity, creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves and each other.
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Chris Wurden - Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chris is the architect of flow behind the scenes, ensuring every experience is grounded, accessible, and impactful. A breathwork and human energy specialist, he brings together science and spirit to optimize well-being — always with the goal of helping others find their flowstate in life.