Life Management Yoga Centre — volunteer programmes
Life Management Yoga Centre — volunteer programmes

Volunteer

Self Social Care Initiative

30-Hour S.M.I.L.E Ambassador Training (Karma Yoga Principles)

SMILE Ambassador trainees holding emoji cushions at LMYC

Are you concerned about mental health, or do you wish to serve your community?

Fulfill your passion by joining our 30-hour programme to become a S.M.I.L.E. Ambassador at LMYC.

Learn how to practice asanas and pranayama in the most effective ways to achieve meaningful results that help alleviate mental health issues. Discover how just eight Yoga Sutras of Patanjali can transform your life and the lives of others through your volunteer work.

“Use Agentic AI, but don’t forget to S.M.I.L.E.”

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Free training & certification

SMILE Ambassador is a free 30-hour Karma Yoga programme. A HK$2,000 commitment deposit is required and is fully refundable upon 80% attendance. Graduates receive official certification and mentorship support from senior LMYC teachers.

100% waiver on RYT 500 fees

Through this Social Care pathway, students can claim a 100% waiver on RYT 500 fees by offering the following self and social care services:

  • 50 hours — family and friends
  • 100 hours — society (seminars, workshops, group classes for seniors, kids, and corporates)
  • 150 hours — support LMYC (co-teaching, TTC assistance, Chinese translation, marketing, or special skills)

Flexibility & eligibility

Service hours may be completed within a maximum of 3 years. Eligibility for fee waivers and related offers is based on specific criteria and is at the sole discretion of LMYC — Hong Kong.