Hong Yan (Helen) was born in GuangZhou China in 1968, and has resided in Singapore since 1999. She is a counsellor and instructor at Xinling Lotus Qigong Association, specialising in women’s health and well-being. She was appointed as a health ambassador by the Health Promotion Board in 2012, and has gained a vast amount of experience and knowledge in physical and spiritual well-being throughout her career. Helen was also a skilled masseur that was awarded with a certificate in spa services from the Singapore Spa Institute, this has equipped her with good knowledge of the human body and its acupoints. Her experiences strengthened her practice of the Xinling Lotus Qigong, a Qigong practice that combines the study of physical and spiritual health to enhance one’s well-being.

Before stepping down to be an instructor, Helen was the vice president of the Xinling Lotus Qigong Association and is reputable in the community. In Singapore, she is the most familiar with the practice, lessons, and the training of Xinling Lotus Qigong, she has a deep understanding of the methods and practices of Qigong and how it relates to the enhancement of the human body.

In 2018, she obtained an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from London School of Business and Finance at the age of 50, as she firmly believes in continuous self improvement, this will help her in her mission of spreading awareness on Xinling Lotus Qigong, and in turn contribute back to the society.