Programmes for Adults

As many as 1 in 6 South Africans suffer from anxiety, depression or substance-use problems. 
Take some me time to manage the exhausting work and home demands and increase self-care and compassion and through Mindfulness, Yoga & Changemaker programmes.
(Available in Johannesburg)
Reference: http://bit.ly/2wgq7YC

Mindfulness
8 week mindfulness based stress reduction course
Learn practical stress reduction strategies in 8 sessions of mindfulness, yoga and guided reflection. This course includes weekly 2.5 hour classes, supported by home practice guidelines and an exclusive full day immersive retreat.

​The course has shown clinically relevant reductions in medical and psychological symptoms across a wide range of medical diagnosis, including chronic pain conditions and anxiety or panic. it is suitable for anyone who wants to:
- Cope with stress
- Increase self compassion
- Manage difficult emotions and situations​

​SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, 18:30 - 21:00
2nd May - 20th June
Retreat Day on Sunday, 10th June, 10:00 - 17:00 

VENUE
16 Lynton Road, Morningside Manor, Sandton, Johannesburg ​

PRICE
R4,800 per participant
ONE DAY MINDFULNESS RETREAT
Even a holiday can be stressful. Treat yourself to a day to pause, breathe & heal.  Disconnect and immerse in self-care. Develop present moment awareness of your body, breath, thoughts​ &​ emotions and explore your current stress and mindfulness levels. Learn about your personal stress triggers & indicators, and explore tools that you​ ​can use to be less reactive and more responsive in stressful situations.

​SCHEDULE
Sunday, 10th June, 10:00 - 17:00

​VENUE
TBC (Johannesburg)

PRICE
​R1,125 per participant
WEEKLY MINdfulness CLASSES
Take a break from your 'whirlwind' schedules!
Manage stress, cultivate self-care, increase self compassion using Mindfulness strategies.
Suitable for those who have completed the MBSR course or have previous Mindfulness training.
SCHEDULE
TBC 

VENUE
Sandton, Johannesberg

PRICE
R800 per participant per month
(Only 8 spaces available)
BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS PROGRAMMES
Reference: ​https://www.washington.edu/ima/classes/mindfulness/what-is-mindfulness/

Yoga

​YOGA & MINDFULNESS SCHOOL PROGRAMME VOLUNTEERS
Do you have previous experience with Yoga and/or Mindfulness and a keen interest in working with children? 
Assist us with our NPC school programmes with learners in Jeppestown, Alexandra and Kensington

Changemaking 
Our Changemaker programmes are in partnership with the the UN endorsed  Design For Change curriculum framework that is enhancing student-led inquiry and citizenship in 60 countries around the world!
volunteer at a changemaker catalyst Lab
At the Changemaker Catalyst Lab, your learners, educators & volunteers will join other groups from higher and lower resourced schools around Johannesburg, to develop 21st century skills and lead community change by using the 4 Design Thinking steps: 
Feel - identify issues they wish to address in their local community
Imagine - brainstorm solutions
Do - design action plans and take action 
Share - write & publish stories of change on the international I CAN School Challenge digital platform and articles on the WeCan24 platform.

You can volunteer at any of the upcoming Labs on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.
​CHANGEMAKER STARTER RESOURCE PACK (SELF-LED)
Get started with the Changemaker magic! Sign up for your Starter Resource Pack and take Design Thinking skills to a group of learners in your community.
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