Health

Breath Water Sound (BWS) Workshop at Bright Haven NPO, Barrydale

From 19–23 January 2026, twenty young participants from Bright Haven NPO in Barrydale took part in a Breath Water Sound (BWS) workshop as part of their daily learning and wellbeing programme.

The sessions created a safe and supportive space for the youth to connect with themselves through breathwork, sound, and experiential learning. Participants shared that the practices helped them feel calmer, more balanced, and more at ease in their bodies. Many reported improved focus and a greater ability to regulate their emotions following the sessions.

An important component of the workshop was learning about the five elements — earth, water, fire, air, and space — and understanding how these elements relate to their bodies, emotions, and the natural world. This exploration fostered deeper self-awareness, grounding, and a renewed respect for nature and inner balance.

Overall, the BWS workshop proved to be a powerful and accessible tool for enhancing wellbeing, emotional expression, and holistic development among the Bright Haven youth.

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Sponsorship of Yoga Mats for Senior Citizens Wellness Program

Recently, IAHV/Art of Living teachers Kamal Nepal and Rakhee Ramgolam, together with dedicated volunteers, facilitated an iKasi Happiness Program in iNanda Township, KwaZulu-Natal, at eLungelo Labadala for a group of senior citizens.

The program was arranged and supported by Xolani Radebe, a certified yoga teacher who has been quietly transforming lives through his selfless service to the elderly in his community. Despite facing personal challenges and currently being unemployed, Xolani continues to serve with unwavering commitment and compassion. His dedication ensures that the seniors in his care benefit holistically from the practice of yoga — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Until recently, the group practiced without proper equipment, using towels and cloths as makeshift mats. Recognising the need for safer and more comfortable practice conditions, IAHV stepped in to donate 50 yoga mats to the group.

This simple yet meaningful contribution has enhanced the quality of their sessions, allowing participants to practice with greater ease, dignity, and support.

IAHV extends its heartfelt appreciation to Xolani for his inspiring service and wishes him and his wellness group continued growth, strength, and impact within the community.

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Smile Senior Citizen In Cape Town

On Saturday, 23 August 2005, IAHV SA Inspired Volunteers under the project Smile Senior Citizens (SSC) hosted 150 senior citizens to a movie morning. We viewed Greytown Girl. Everyone enjoyed their own popcorn and soda, and shared touching stories with each other. It all happened at Cine Centre, Grand West, Cape Town. Thank you, AB Moosa,, the management and staff of Cine Centre.

Smile Senior Citizens does three things. We provide meals and entertainment and bless our senior citizens. Join us in putting a smile on the faces of our senior citizens.

For more information, contact Shirish Soni on 0824198818 or Ruweida Soni on 0733467744.

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Health & Wellness Day in KZN

A Heartfelt Thank you to all the Medical Staff and Volunteers for your time and effort at the Health & Wellness Day on Sunday, 18 May 2025. This was held at the Dr Macken Mistry School, Sea Cow Lake in Durban. The services offered was Blood Pressure and Blood glucose consultations.

The team and flow was amazing. A BIG appreciation to our Doctors for taking time off from their practices, Dr. CE Maney, Dr Kalay Moodley, Dr Bianca Naidoo, Dr Mishka and Dr Avatara Ramkilawan who assisted with all the medical forms and patients. Our dedicated Physio, Mr Satish Raghunandan was also on hands assisting.  Vijaylakshmi Sewnarain our pharmacist also organised Immunity Packs consisting of Fizzy C, Flustat & Painamolfor the winter season.

To the Volunteers a truly BIG appreciation for coming in early to set up, organise the food, fruits and water. To Dearest Sithara, Veena Poken and Previn, your meditations, were truly loved and absolutely a hit. Actually was the highlight for almost all that came…. Meditation replacing Medication.

We made a difference to 53 lives today.

IAHV Project Leader Vijaylakshmi Sewnarain from KZN 

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Smile Senior Citizen – Cape Town

Smile Senior Citizens (SSC) is a project of the International Association for Human Values (IAHV). The project focuses on providing meals, entertainment, and blessings to senior citizens. We partner with various organisations to provide our senior citizens with the best experience.

Together with Seniors Connect, we hosted the Year End Picnic at Wynburg Park, Cape Town, on 30 November 2024. Smile Senior Citizens provided delicious party packs for our seniors. Everyone who attended had a wonderful time, playing games, chatting, singing, and sharing meals.

While we bless all our senior citizens to enjoy the festive season and look forward to meeting them again in the New Year, our seniors also bless each and every one of you and wish that you be happy and healthy during your holidays.

 

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Water Crisis in KZN

There are major infrastructure issues in KwaZulu Natal, specifically in Northern suburbs of Phoenix, Verulam, Tongaat and Stanger affecting water supply to these communities for almost 6 months and ongoing.

500 x 5lt Purified Bottled Water was donated at the Verulam Day Care Centre. Furthermore, on a very wet and rainy Human Rights Day, volunteers distributed another 400x 5l water bottles together with a hot meal a veg biryani and Immune boosters, to an impoverished community in Riet River in Verulam. These families do not have running water in their homes and have 1 tap to service +70 families

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Water Crisis – KZN

Many part of the North Coast in KZN namely Tongaat, Verulum, Phoenix & Chatsworth have been without water since the floods and get supplies intermittently. We aim to supply water mainly to the frail homes and Old Age Centres. With the assisting from a generous donor and Chintz , who made the above seva possible, we delivered 250x 5litres of water to the Verulam Day Care Centre.

Furthermore, on a very wet and rainy Human Rights Day, volunteers distributed another 400x 5l water bottles together with a hot meal a veg biryani and Immune boosters , to an impoverished community in Riet River in Verulam. These families do not have running water in their homes and have 1 tap to service +70 families

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Smile Senior Citizens in KZN

The Smile Senior Citizens (SSC) project run by Mr. Shirish Soni held an event in KZN for the Association for the Aged (TAFTA) on the 15 January 2024. 

The seniors were treated to a very special event. They were served with delicious meals, entertained with music and dancing.

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The Inspiring Heath Science Studies (IHSS) Project at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital

The Inspiring Health Science Studies (IHSS) team spent a heart-warming day at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital on Friday 14 July.

The teams mission was 100% fulfilled.  They served a community in need, learnt and engaged with both patients and medical staff.  The next stop is Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.

The IHSS is calling on grade 10 and grade 11 students to join the team and make a difference to others.

IHSS = A youth –led initiative to make a difference.

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Breath Water Sound in Laingsburg

A 4-day Breath Water Sound Workshop was conducted this week, 13-16 September 2022, with 10 staff members from the Laingsburg Municipality’s Technical Department.

It is evident, especially during this post-pandemic period, that people have been very stressed and are unaware that it is actually due to stress that they are experiencing depression, anxiety and violent tendencies. It was wonderful to observe that through the breathing techniques they were able to reduce the stress and gain clarity of mind to recognise negative tendencies.

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