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Classes and Courses

Class Times

Fees

Private Classes

Corporate Classes and Courses

Venue

More about the Classes and Courses

Gien's Reflections

Classes and Courses; Venues & Times

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Private Classes
If you are new to yoga or are experiencing a particular area of difficulty in your yoga practice or need specific practices for a particular aspect of your health and feel you would benefit from a private yoga lesson, please phone me to make an appointment.

Private classes also suit those who cannot attend group classes at the available times.

All classes and courses are available to private students and groups.

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Corporate Classes

All classes and courses are available to corporations. For more information please contact info@hummingbirds.co.za

See also:

Corporate Yoga classes

Walking the Labyrinth, Self Growth Course

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Venue
Classes are held in Bryanston and in Norwood. For more information please contact info@hummingbirds.co.za

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Fees
Fees are monthly and payable in advance or on the first class of attendance in the month,
or the casual fee will apply.

Casual Fee: R85 per class
Monthly [Unlimited classes]: R550 per month

Mother and Child Art Sessions: R550 per month per mother and one child, R700 for mother and 2 children

Meditation Sessions: no fees - donations are appreciated


Private Classes
R300 per class
at another venue R450 per class

Corporate Classes
R300 per class
at another venue R450 per class

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More information about classes

Meditation
You can find some of my guided meditations here. For those wishing to join the meditation sessions please bring a light shawl to place over your shoulders for cooler weather. In Winter a warm shawl or blanket is required. Wear comfortable clothing, eg a track suit, preferably made from natural materials.

We spend about some time discussing issues about meditation and our experiences and the rest of the time practicing meditation. The length of the actual meditation session depends on the level of the participants experience. Sessions cover various guided meditations, including walking meditation and as participants become more experienced, more silent meditation is practiced. No fees - donations are appreciated.
Time:
Kensington: Monday, 20h15 till 21h15  
Kensington: Thursday, 20h15 till 21h15  
Kensington: Monday, 9h09 till 10h09 - see Gaia Minute for more on this particular session

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Yoga Classes
For yoga classes you need to wear comfortable clothing (eg tracksuit), preferably made from natural fabric. You’ll also require a yoga mat. Please bring a warm blanket for relaxation and dress warmly when it is cold.

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Art Classes

Read more about the classes and Learning to See projects here

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Materials required:

• please bring a snack, a drink, and in Winter, a pair of warm slippers
• at home you need; a sketch book, small enough to carry around with you
• optional: You may wish to acquire a portfolio (large enough to hold A2 pad and your board) and a basket or container for your art materials. Some students acquire an easel so they can practice at home (this simple structure can be made easily by anyone who is familiar with woodwork)

1st set of projects:

• notebook
• pencils: 2h, 2b, 6b
• rubbers: plastic & putty
• sharpener
• A2 cartridge paper pad
• hardboard (support for paper, therefore larger than A2 page)
• masking tape
• plastic drip sheet (or large bin bag - to place under easel and feet while working)
• large old shirt/overall to protect clothing
• black Plaka (water based poster paint)
• 2 tins or bottles: for water and for mixing paint
• scissors
• medium or thick brush
• wood glue
• cloth to dab and wipe spills

2nd set of projects:

• 3 flat tipped brushes (thin, med & thick)
• 3 round tipped brushes (thin, med & thick)
• acrylic paints (eg Reeves). Colours required:
  yellow (lemon & cadmium)
  blue (ultramarine & cerulean)
  red (cadmium & crimson)
  black
  white (large tube)
• materials from 1st set of projects

Advanced projects:

• a greater range of acrylic colours
• canvas
• charcoal
• other mediums you wish to experience (eg pastels, etc)

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Mother and Child Art Sessions (or parent and children)
This is a group where mother/parent and children work together, allowing our creativity to flow. This session is a lot of fun and differs from the more formal training of the art class
on Saturdays. Contact to find about Mother and Child holiday courses.

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Materials required:

• the basics: paper or a surface to work on, tins for water and palette for paint, cloth to dab and wipe spills, scissors, glue, sharpener, rubber, pencils, paint, brushes, etc
• whatever inspires you! You do not need to go to any great expense and can bring materials like a pile of old magazines to cut up and collage, crayons and other existing materials you may have
• acquire materials which look like they'll be fun to play and create with, eg glitter sticks, pastels, koki's, finger paints, etc
• we may sometimes also experiment with other mediums such as clay, etc, but will discuss this in advance
• please bring a snack and a drink

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Writing Workshops
Workshops consist of sharing writing, discussion, constructive criticism, feedback and ‘homework’. You need a book to write in and a pen

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Background I attended writing workshops by author and publisher, Lionel Abrahams for 5 years in the 80's and have had numerous poems published in various online literary websites, literary magazines and several collections. I am currently working on two books, one based on my blog writings and the other, a self growth workbook. My husband, Gien and I are also writing a book together about wisdom and analogies. You are welcome to view my poetry link.

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WALKING THE LABYRINTH; A Personal Journey of Self Growth

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• develop a deeper understanding of self and why I am here
• help express my vision and find direction in life
• look at practices, routines and do a spring clean (of my life) in a non judgmental, caring way
• confirm my commitments and find out why I sometimes tumble from them!
• evaluate how realistic my commitments are
• find practical ways to actualise my commitments
• identify deeply rooted fears and self-sabotaging behavior and patterns
• develop a realistic timeline
• develop ways to measure my journey

In this self growth course we work with a number of tools including recording our dreams, looking at archetypes, discovering mandalas, venturing into our 'dark side', paying attention to our greatest wishes, etc.

This course continues over two weekends and materials are provided

This course is also available to corporations and private groups.

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Gien's Reflections

Life is wonderous and indescribable.
These reflections capture the profundity and gratitude of being alive.

To subscribe to Gien's biweekly sharing of spiritual Reflections click here and type 'SUBSCRIBE' as the subject

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Om Shanti

Anna Varney-Wong