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As we move into 2026, here is the perfect way to start — with a FREE online breathwork workshop designed to help you reset, refocus, and step into the new year with calm and clarity.
This 45 minute workshop will include:
• A warm welcome and brief introduction
• Practical demonstrations of simple, effective breathwork techniques
• A guided, relaxing breathwork session to support nervous system balance

This free online session will be facilitated via Microsoft Teams.
Join the session and give yourself the gift of a grounded, energised start to the year. Register with Gary at [email protected] or via WhatsApp on 0836082194
About the facilitator
Gary Hirson is a certified, internationally recognised Yogalap breathwork facilitator, a COMENSA registered coach, and a SAQA certified trainer. His work integrates breathwork, coaching, and training to support wellbeing, focus, and personal transformation.

The first offscreen club on the 17th of April is just over the horizon and filling up quickly.

“Escape the digital hustle and unwind at La Belue’s Offscreen Club!
Join us for a few serene hours in a cozy, screen-free oasis. Switch off your phone, read, draw, play, chat with new friends, or simply breathe and reconnect with yourself.
Leave behind the pings, traffic, and deadlines – immerse in peace, creativity, and genuine connections.

Bring a book, a game, a pen and paper, or art tools, or just come and sit and enjoy the space.
Ready for a break from the hurry? Come join our community of like-minded souls and find your balance in a digital and alcohol-free space.
Book now by contacting Gary at 0836082194 for further details.
We look forward to welcoming you!

🌟 Play for Adults – A Workshop 🌟
Remember how much fun we had as kids? Playtime was more than just fun; it was essential for our growth and wellbeing. But as adults, responsibilities, workloads, and time constraints often push play aside. It's time to change that!
🎉 Join us for a 3-hour workshop designed for adults to rediscover the joy and benefits of play! 🎉
👥 Limited to 8 participants – so secure your spot now!
During this interactive session, we'll explore:
🔹 What is Play and Why is it Important? 🔹 How to Play Without Feeling Silly 🔹 Reflecting on Your Personal Play History 🔹 Incorporating Play into Your Personal and Professional Life 🔹 Hands-on Play Activities
Why Play?
✨ Releases feel-good hormones and reduces stress ✨ Enhances creativity and idea flow ✨ Builds new physical and creative connections
📅 Date: 26th October 2025
⏰ Time: 9am-12pm
📍 Location: 30 Birkenhead Street, Strand
💸 Cost: R300,00
Don't miss this chance to bring play back into your life and experience its amazing benefits!
👉 Sign up now and let’s play! 👈

For more information or to register, contact us at [email protected] or on 0836082194

About the facilitator
Gary Hirson is a COMENSA registered Life and Transformation Coach and a SAQA accredited trainer. His coaching and training focus consists of Personal Leadership, play, and creativity – combined which leads to a more createful life.

Do you want to work in the film industry and earn R1500 per day?
If so, then this course is for you. ONLY 3 PLACES LEFT
Further Details and Booking can be viewed at https://bit.ly/3zqF6Vo
Or contact me on 083 608 2194 or [email protected]
Production season is just on the horizon and once again I’m facilitating a 5 day intensive course for new, future and exisiting, Driver’s, Runners and PA’s This course can be a platform for existing Driver’s , Runners and PA’s that feel the need to refresh their skills and for total newbies wanting to enter into the industry.
This theoretical and practical course, especially for very inexperienced/virgincrew is that, post this course they will slip seamlessly into the crew set up with an understanding of what’s expected from them.
The course focuses on Photographic Production and Film Production
By the end of this course, you will exactly what you can expect and what will be expected of you when you work in the film production industry.
All attendees will be interviewed by me prior to the course to see if they are suitable for the industry. They will be monitored and assessed by me during the course.
As I’m not affiliated with any Production Company, the course attendees will be given a list of Production Companies and Crew Agencies, in no specific order to contact once they’ve successfully completed the course. I also notify the Production Companies and Crew Agencies about the course attendees with my recommendations.
Past students are now working in the industry as Production Assistants ,in lighting departments and as Production Managers
Candidate requirements:
Code 8 license – unendorsed.
Code 10 License – unendorsed – optional and recommended.
Professional Driver’s permit which includes a police clearance certificate – optional and recommended

When is it good to compare ourselves to others?

This quote by David Epstein is so apt as comparing ourselves to others can leave us feeling short of quality and insecure. However, it is something we do – comparing.

When we’re on the long and winding road of self-development we might not always notice our changes – and that’s why I like this quote, because it asks us to take the time out, have a breather, and notice where we’ve come from.

However, comparing ourselves to others doesn’t have to be all bad.

Instead of feeling insecure because someone does something better than us, set what they’ve done as a benchmark for which we want to aspire.

Instead of focusing on, “I’m not good enough,” why not ask ourselves, or the person we’re comparing ourselves to, “how do I need to develop to do this the way you do?” If we don’t know, we can also ask them and potentially collaborate.

The mind does prefer a positive question as opposed to a negative statement, and it does affect our mood and levels of self belief.

The ultimate though is what can you do today that will make you a better version of yourself compared to yesterday?

FREE downloadable Ebook – “Let’s Talk about Effective Holistic Leadership.”
To receive your copy, click on the link http://bit.ly/2W2QhLl
(Scroll slightly down the link's site page)

For a while now I’ve been speaking about Effective Holistic Leadership and how it can/should form part of our lives.
Now, it’s available as a Free downloadable Ebook.
The content of this book forms part of my “Thriving in Life Leadership Skills Program.”

I hope you enjoy it.

Flash Sale NOW - photographic art!

As the Covid roundabout keeps turning and it's been suggested that we once again work from home. Here is access to a free (no strings attached) online course which includes tips on how to manage to work in your living space. The online program was created by credentialed life coach
🔗https://bit.ly/2zH2tL9