ABOUT
MANDISA
YOGA & MINDFULNESS COACH
BREATHE:
PHILOSOPHY
BREATHE.MOVE.CONNECT
BREATHE:
ABOUT
MANDISA
YOGA & MINDFULNESS COACH
BREATHE:
PHILOSOPHY
BREATHE.MOVE.CONNECT
BREATHE:
ABOUT
MANDISA
YOGA & MINDFULNESS COACH
BREATHE:
PHILOSOPHY
BREATHE.MOVE.CONNECT
BREATHE:
ABOUT
MANDISA
YOGA & MINDFULNESS COACH
FACTS:
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She is a qualified Civil engineer, 200HRT yoga teacher, and 200HRT Mindfulness coach.
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She is 29 years old
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She is still discovering this thing called life.
HERSTORY:
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From a young age, I have always been someone who is sporty, a free spirit and passionate. Amongst many things, those three got me to study my BTech: Civil (Water) Engineering which I completed in 2012. I had worked in the field prior to and after completing my studies but (without sounding dramatic), it simply wasn't enough for me at the time. I found yoga in 2014 and was in love and have since, been falling in love with life and myself over, and over again.
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The truth is, I'm on a mission to get people connected to themselves again, to wake up to what keeps them alive, to spark that passion/creativity. The best way I know-how thus far, is through teaching yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. I find these practices to be really simple yet extremely effective both on and off the mat. So, I continue to push that mission, one breath, one movement, one connection at a time.
PHILOSOPHY
BREATHE.MOVE.CONNECT
BREATHE: We believe we are breath, therefore we must remember the key energetic force keeping us alive. Through meditation, yoga and mindfulness practices, the various techniques we learn are all about bringing us to the present moment, being here NOW, bringing us to the state we originally are; peace.
MOVE: We believe the human body is born to move in as many directions, even if 10 minutes is all you have. Through lifestyles that have allowed the average human to move less, we need to be reminded of the importance of movement, to keep the joints lubricated, agile and mobile.
CONNECT: We believe we are all connected, everything we ever do in life is too. We expand, we contract, we breathe, we move. Sometimes each happen on their own but, for the most they all occur simultaneously.
"Yoga is the art, the mat is your canvas and your body the paintbrush....what picture are you trying to create?"- Mandisa
WHAT DO PEOPLE SAY?
“For me, it has been a great experience to have started yoga with Mandisa. With only three sessions thus far, I am already feeling more flexible and strong. As challenging as it was and still is, I am slowly noticing my body loosen up. She makes it look so easy.”- Khaya Sibeko,Mineral Resources Manager,Sibanye Gold
“Mandisa is a very strong and passionate yoga instructor. She has a flair for the unusual and in so doing allows one to grow through challenging positions. Her strong yet gentle and caring approach makes for a rewarding yoga session.”- Nicole Cheyne,JSE
“As an aspiring yogi I have had many different and wonderful yoga experiences. I have really been able to go deeper into my practice, thanks to Mandisa. She teaches incredible vinyasa flow, and she really knows how to connect with her students Mandisa takes time to really focus on her passion for yoga, and has so much patience. She is an inspiration to all and has become my yoga Mentor.” – Chloe’ Whitford ,Au pair​
“I really enjoy Mandisa’s yoga classes, they are uplifting, strong and energetic. I have seen a vast improvement over the year in my strength and flexibility. I always feel so much lighter after each class.”-Romy Foltan, Investor Relations Manager, JSE
“Mandisa is by far the most committed and passionate yoga instructor I have come across. Her dedication shows in the way she conducts her classes, she has single handedly made me fall in love with the practice of yoga.”-Buhle Gumede, Entrepreneur
“Mandisa is deeply passionate about her yoga practice and it reflects in her teaching. Her classes provide a powerful balance of physical challenge and mental escapism that a demanding lifestyle requires. Thank you for being part of my journey!”- Yu-Shan, researcher, Wits University.
“Mandisa encourages you to hold poses for just another 2 breaths, to deepen your warrior just a little further, to flow through your vinyasa just one more time. Her unique way of gently guiding a class whilst at the same time challenging you to try a little harder at every pose makes every class an opportunity to look deeper within yourself.”- Frans Labuschagne,Configuration Manager, JSE.
“I started yoga lessons with Mandisa, after I put a call out on a yoga network on FB about wanting yoga lessons, she literally responded the week we published the call out, we met and I knew she was the ‘one’. Yoga, as with most instructor based disciplines is unique in that the students will follow the teacher and that bond is critical to a successful practice for both parties. The first ever lesson I had with Mandisa, I left elated knowing full well that I would be hooked and that I had indeed found the ‘one’…What made it even more magical for me is that Mandisa moved into Maboneng, which added a complete sweetener to the story. Her style is vinyasa flow and what I appreciate about her practice, is that every class is different but retains a sense of familiarity. She is also a teacher who asks her students to push their boundaries so as a student, you sense an improvement not only in your posture and stance ability but , also your mental attitude to ask more of yourself. I’m 100% a complete fan and follower.” – Shruti Nair, Key/creative project manager, Propertuity