From Mate to Accessible Community Wellness
About us
We are a wellness collective born from community, evolving into a movement to make wellness accessible to all…
So that all beings may find their Flowstate in health and collective well-being.
Our Mission
To build accessible community driven wellness 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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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.
Contact James: James@yerbana.com
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Chris Wurden - Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chris is the architect of flow behind the scenes, ensuring every Yerbana experience is grounded, accessible, and impactful. A breathwork and human energy specialist, he bridges science and spirit to support well-being—always with the intention of helping others connect to their deepest selves, inner strength, and innate power. Having overcome debilitating asthma, panic, and nervous system dysfunction himself, Chris turned his greatest challenge into his greatest strength—and now shares that path of transformation with others.
Contact: Chris@yerbana.com
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Cara Rush - Chief Managing Officer (CMO)
Cara is the steady pulse behind Yerbana’s operations and community experiences, ensuring each offering is grounded, inclusive, and thoughtfully crafted. A Functional Movement Specialist and wellness advocate, she blends expertise with an intuitive sense of how movement heals and empowers. Cara’s work is rooted in the belief that mindful, heart-centered movement can reconnect people to their bodies, build resilience, and create lasting transformation from the inside out.
Contact: Cara@yerbana.com