Brendon Small has been exposed to various traditions and teachers on the Buddhist path over the last two decades and has attended a number of retreats at the BRC. He is a firm believer in the importance of meditation and mindfulness and enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for practice.
Kugan Naidoo, a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, began his yoga journey at the tender age of ten, learning and practising at the Divine Life Society Ashram, Durban. His love of yoga led him to complete a 200 hr TTC with Yoga Alliance, followed by a 200 hr TTC in Advanced Yoga in Nasik, Maharashtra, India. In 2017 he completed a 300 hr TTC in Restorative and Therapy Yoga, in Rishikesh, followed by a 3 year Iyengar Level 1 Teacher Training Course. In addition, Kugan completed intensive training at the RIMYI, Iyengar Institute in Pune, India, under the leadership and guidance of Geeta Iyengar, Prashanth Iyengar and Abhijata Iyengar. He has led several programmes at schools, gyms and rehabilitation facilities working closely with several organizations as well as the office of the Consulate General of India in Durban. Apart from recording the ‘Yoga For Wellness’, Series 1 and 2 for SABC TV 3, he has led the International Day Of Yoga celebrations in Durban for several years. In 2018, Kugan was diagnosed with a debilitating Auto Immune Disease and was unable to teach, but he used the power of yoga for his transformation and healing journey.
Warren Horsely has been deeply fascinated by Eastern philosophy and practices since childhood. His dedication to personal growth and holistic well-being has led him to train extensively in various martial arts disciplines, including Karate, Kung Fu, and Muay Thai. Among these, he has developed a particular passion for Qigong and Taoist meditative practices, notably the Inner Smile and Microcosmic Orbit techniques. In addition to his martial arts pursuits, Warren has a profound appreciation for nature, which is reflected in his professional role as a landscape and environmental manager. He advocates for a balanced approach to life, emphasizing the importance of harmonizing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. His commitment to integrating these principles into his daily life and work serves as an inspiration to those around him.
Nolwazi Bandezi, a therapist and owner of Neno, a 100% women-owned business located in Morningside, Durban, will be offering treatments such as tension relief massage using a combination of different therapies (Swedish, Lomi Lomi, Myofascial, deep tissue therapy, lymphatic drainage massage) and incorporated is Thai stretch therapy, Reflexology and Ayurvedic Head massage.
