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Fees
Private Classes
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Venue
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Gien's Reflections
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Classes and Courses; Venues & Times
* Note A Saturday early morning yoga class [7-8am] in Kensington will be available when 3 or more students request this
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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. Scroll down to find online paypal option for fee payment
Yoga and Writing Classes
Casual Fee: R85 per class
Monthly: R300 [1 class a week]
Unlimited classes: R550 per month
Art Classes
Casual: R130 per class
Monthly: R420 a month
Unlimited classes: R550 per month
Mother and Child Art Holiday Workshops : R400 per mother and child
Meditation Sessions: no fees - donations are appreciated
Private Yoga Classes
R300 per class
at another venue R450 per class
Private Art Classes R420 a class or R580 at another venue
Corporate Yoga Classes
R300 per class
at another venue R450 per class
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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 Kensington, Johannesburg [near Rhodes Park, Bedfordview, Eastgate Mall area, NOT Randburg]. For more information please contact info@hummingbirds.co.za
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More information about classes
Meditation
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 a little time in discussion 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. Those wishing to join online guided meditations- Gaia Minute Call. Also see Gaia Minute.
Time & Venue :
Kensington: Monday, sunset, 18h00
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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 and two thick cloths, eg face cloths. 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:
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please bring a snack, a drink, and in Winter, a pair of warm slippers
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at home you need; a sketch book, small enough to carry around with you
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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:
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notebook
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pencils: 2h, 2b, 6b
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rubbers: plastic & putty
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sharpener
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A2 cartridge paper pad
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hardboard (support for paper, therefore larger than A2 page)
- masking tape
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plastic drip sheet (or large bin bag - to place under easel and feet while working)
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large old shirt/overall to protect clothing
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black Plaka (water based poster paint)
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2 tins or bottles: for water and for mixing paint
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scissors
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medium or thick brush
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wood glue
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cloth to dab and wipe spills
2nd set of projects:
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3 flat tipped brushes (thin, med & thick)
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3 round tipped brushes (thin, med & thick)
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acrylic paints (eg Reeves). Colours required:
yellow (lemon & cadmium)
blue (ultramarine & cerulean)
red (cadmium & crimson)
black
white (large tube)
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materials from 1st set of projects
Advanced projects:
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Mother and Child Holiday Workshops (or parent and children)
Holiday workshops where mother/parent or friend and children share fun and creative space together.
Time: 10h00-12h00 Fee: R400 for mother and a child
Contact to find about Mother and Child classes and holiday courses.
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Materials required:
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the basics: a drawing book or surfaces to work on, tins for water and palette for paint, cloth to dab and wipe spills, scissors, glue, sharpener, rubber, pencils, paint, brushes, etc
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whatever inspires you! You do not need to go to any great expense- bring materials like a pile of old magazines to cut up and collage, crayons and other existing materials you may have
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acquire materials which look like they'll be fun to play and create with, eg glitter sticks, pastels, koki's, finger paints, etc
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we may sometimes also experiment with other mediums such as clay, etc, but will discuss this in advance
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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
Kensington: One weekend a month, Sat and Sun, 15h00 till 17h00
Note Writing workshops are only available to students attending 2 other classes a week
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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 have also been part of a performance poetry group, Bototso Jesters, which brought out the CD 'purple light mirror in the mud'. I am currently working on two books, one based on my blog writings and the other, a self growth workbook, 'Walking the Labyrinth'. My husband, Gien and I are writing a book together about wisdom and analogies and a film script, 'The Competition'. 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 is also available to corporations and private groups.
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Gien's Reflections
Life is wondrous 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
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