Steven is originally from Belgium and came to Africa in 2004 through his job at an international trading company (first in Nigeria and then South Africa). During an extended holiday in in 2009 he was introduced to different styles and practices of yoga. Upon his return to South Africa he continued to practice yoga regularly and really started to experience its many benefits to stay balanced and healthy while having a busy traveling and work schedule. Steven loves the vinyasa flow style of yoga with a good amount of action and intensity in the classes and its always changing sequences depending on the focus and inspiration of the instructor. In 2013 he completed his yoga teacher training, promptly quit his corporate job after 12 years, and started Yoga Works to share the benefits of yoga and mindfulness with lots of people and to organise fun yoga events in and around Johannesburg (on rooftops, in art galleries, in the park,…) Expect fun and creative sequences focussed around a central theme per session, accessible to all levels of yogis who enjoy a bit of challenge and surprise. Steven loves inversions and arm balances and always offers lots of opportunities to go upside down or to try out some more challenging poses. Other important elements of his classes include funky playlists, lots of hands-on adjustments and precise instructions for safe alignment. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a basic human capacity. The capacity to be present. It means the mind is fully attending to what is at hand – what you’re working on, the person you’re talking to, the surroundings you’re moving through. For the mindfulness programs we work together with Mindful Revolution, our partners in corporate wellness programs. corporate yoga programs, Johannesburg, yoga works, headstand, salamba sirsasana corporate yoga programs, Johannesburg, yoga works, reclining hero pose, yoga works Why Mindfulness in the workplace? Mindfulness is a way of paying attention that is accessible to each and every one of us. The benefits include increased focus and creativity and reduced stress and anxiety, helping you to manage the demands of a modern lifestyle. Mindfulness combines the best of ancient wisdom and modern science into a set of simple practices that can be learnt by anyone. The benefits of mindfulness have been scientifically proven, and recent advances in neuroscience mean that we have a much better idea of their positive impact on the brain. Based on Google’s ground breaking ‘Search Inside Yourself Programme’, the FIERCE Mindfulness Programme is a 7-week introductory programme for busy working people who are looking for ways to reduce their stress and increase the amount of access they have to peak performance states.