June, 2014 The ART Excel course was conducted for pupils at Centenary School during the mid-term break and many other schools joined in. The ART Excel is a revolutionary concept that supports the overall well-being of children by teaching them a variety of empowering techniques to foster peace of mind, mental clarity and focus, physical relaxation and emotional stability. Activities such as making a new friend each day and random acts of kindness help students to become aware of the needs of others and encourage the integration of human values into their daily lives.
What the children say
“My experience was that I learnt how to clear up my mind. And that no matter you lose or win life is just a game. And that you must laugh and forget. And that I enjoyed being with new friends. This was the best excel ever.” Edith Mlambo (9 years old)
“It was epic. I learnt a lot of things like teaching myself to be humble. I also enjoyed the games and the dancing because it teaches us to work as a team” Quintin Taya (12 years old)
“This was the most lightening course because there were so many new things. There was my favorite exercise which was the sun salutation. This exercise is supposed to increase concentration and relax the mind.” Sibusiso Dube (12 years old)
What scientists say
" ... These breathing techniques have the potential to relieve anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and many stress related medical illnesses. In addition, they may provide new approaches to the treatment of behavioral disorders of children, attention deficit disorder and violence ..."
