The focus is on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues, rather than just treating symptoms. The body is viewed as a complex, integrated system where imbalances in one area can affect multiple aspects of you health.

It is a holistic treatment that takes into account the interconnectedness of various bodily systems, considering your unique genetic makeup, lifestyle choices, diet, environment, and medical history to create personalized treatment plans.

• Independent practitioners who offer a range of services

What to expect

Instead of solely focusing on managing symptoms, it seeks to uncover and address the root causes of diseases and imbalances, by looking at inflammation, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, or gut health issues, for example.

There is a strong emphasis on the doctor-patient relationship and collaboration. Patients are active participants in their healthcare, and their input is valued when developing treatment plans.

It highlights preventive measures to maintain optimal health or the development of chronic diseases, by noticing, identifying and addressing risk factors early.

Practitioners often integrate various healthcare modalities, including nutrition, lifestyle changes, counselling, supplements, pharmaceuticals when necessary, and complementary therapies like acupuncture or chiropractic care, to create comprehensive treatment plans.

Treatment plans are dynamic and adjusted over time as a patient’s health improves or changes, with regular monitoring and assessments to track progress and make necessary modifications.

It is particularly effective for managing chronic conditions like autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic disorders, as it addresses the underlying causes that conventional medicine might overlook.

Horses are probably one of the most intuitive animals we have the privilege to connect with.

Equine therapy is about the embodied, somatic experience of how to regulate oneself and the animal you are working with. It gets you to set boundaries and to be respectful of the boundaries and wishes of the animal. It gets you to form an emotional relationship that is unconditional and deep.

It is effective with depression, anxiety and other trauma-related symptoms, as well as ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, behavioural ticks, substance abuse, eating disorders, dissociative disorders, and other mental health conditions.

• Independent equine centres with horseriding and training facilities
• The facilitators are trauma-informed and are trained in working with children and mentally & physically handicapped persons
• 1-hour group or individual sessions
• Some facilities accommodate trail rides/outrides

What to expect

The focus is on interaction and co-regulation, and on building a respectful relationship with an animal.

This includes grooming and care; it is about spending time with the horse, walking it, brushing and combing, cleaning and feeding the animal.

Such interactions could be a once-off experience, but often develops into a long-term relationship with these horses that you could visit on a weekly basis.

Where possible, it is an amazing addition to workshops or weekend retreats.

Whether it is about the awe of something so beautiful and majestic, or whether it is the fear of being so close to an animal that kills, their physical presence makes for a lasting impression.

• Independent game farms or wildlife sanctuaries that offer private or group experiences

What to expect

These centres created safe environments for one to view these animals in very close proximity, by oneself, in a tranquil, meditative setting.

It is a self-led therapeutic experience, for you to connect with a wild animal; to just sit in solitude and appreciate the moment.

In line with animal conservation guidelines, it is not about touching or ‘playing’ or entertainment. These are wild and dangerous animals, part of rescue & rehabilitation projects or breeding programs.

The animals include lions, cheetahs, hyenas, tigers, elephants, monkeys or birds like vultures or eagles, depending on the facility.

Where 3-day workshops or weekend retreats are arranged at these venues, you will get the opportunity to enjoy this quietness and connection.

It is when we are lonely that we appreciate the presence of our pets. Sometimes, however, life does not allow us these comforts.

Join our Pet Project and see what a difference it makes to your life.

• A volunteer service where dog & cat owners or shelters, share their pets with you for a while

What to expect

Imagine having someone over for coffee, who brings their dog or cat along for you to play with and cuddle. We all yearn for this kind of unconditional love and acceptance; an experience of joy and hope.

For someone who is unable to care for an animal anymore, this could mean the world. Think for example of the elderly, old age homes, care centres, or someone who just needs companionship for an hour a week.

This could be a meaningful way to add value and purpose to your own life, by offering a service like this.

The brain is an amazing organ, and like a muscle, it can be trained. A very apt description of Neurofeedback is that it is like meditation on steroids.

• Independent practitioners who offer a range of services
• Usually 12 to 20 sessions, depending on your ability to learn

What to expect

Neurofeedback is a conditioning technique that uses brain-controlled computer games to teach you to lower your brainwaves. It is a form of biofeedback that uses EEG technology to read your brainwaves in real-time, giving you visual or auditory feedback by indicating your progress in a game scenario.

The aim of the exercises is to relax your mind, which is more difficult than it seems and can be quite tiring, but the effects have a lasting impact.

Neurofeedback exercises train your brain to function more efficiently. You will be building new neural pathways and leveraging the networks in your brain to improve brain health. It may enhance your memory and focus, decrease impulsivity and anxiety, and help you achieve mental clarity, restful sleep, and improved mood.

It is about being quiet in nature.

• Independent facilitators that arrange and accompany group excursions to beautiful places

What to expect

Even though you start off in the safety of a group, the idea is to be embraced by nature in all its beauty by yourself, with no distractions.

It’s not about taking a challenging walk to get to the other side as quickly as possible. Instead, it is like taking a stroll in silence, sitting down every now and then to appreciate the beauty.

It’s about being mindful and about mentally calming down.

Imagine combining the effect of Nature therapy, and Pet therapy, and Neurofeedback.

• Independent facilitators offering workshops

What to expect

Plant music will open your mind to the incredible unseen world around us. It makes you realise plants as real living creatures, who can communicate and who are responsive to their environment – even to human contact.

Experience the songs of different plants and learn to connect to life in a whole different way.

We explore different ways through which your subconscious can communicate to the outside world.

• Independent facilitators offering group classes

What to expect

Art may include anything from chalk drawings to hand painting, to playing with clay, stacking rocks, sculpting, and even pottery

It allows you to bring out the playfulness and child-versions of ourselves that we keep suppressed when in our adult personas

Our 3-day workshops or weekend retreats give excellent opportunities for these kinds of activities.

What to expect

There is a magical kind of energy that builds when we experience music in groups.

We get to relax and join in, whether led by guitar and singing or by sitting in a circle and all playing our drums in unison.

This is a very popular activity with our 3-day workshops or weekend retreats.

What to expect

The invitation is for you to become aware of the profound journey you are on.  It’s about the opportunity for a deeper connection, insight, clarity and guidance, beyond what you would normally perceive.

Life is an adventure of re-discovering your true self by following the breadcrumb-trail of experiences set out for you. A maze of pathways lay before you. You merely need to choose which one to follow and the experiences you need to experience, because it will shape your world from this point onwards. It doesn’t really matters which road you choose, as there are no “wrong” turns and no rewards. Just different experiences, and all is good.

What if all it takes is having an open mind to consider the possibility of it. What if there is proof and purpose in it all.