I wanted to congratulate the latest SoulKids Mentors who started their training last weekend.
We have a fantastic team of motivated individuals who are all keen to first learn more about themselves and their own lives/ motivations/ desires/ loves /beliefs / conditionings / fears/ limitations ....
and then to move on ... grow ..... and ultimately to " walk the talk" by supporting SoulKids and children everywhere to be the best they can be!
We are a truly international group with participants from the following countries:
Singapore, England,Holland,India,Switzerland, France, Japan, Malaysia,Canada,Norway,and the Philippines!
We welcome everyone with love and gratitude into the team ...and already we are all leaning " WE are SPECIAL " just the way we are !
Thankyou for the FUN , ENERGY and PASSION shown during the training!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
SoulKids are talented individuals!!
Look at this beautiful painting " Indian Beauty " by ARJUN - one of our SoulKids - aged 11.
He is so talented and we are all SO ..SO.. SO.. PROUD of him and his ability.
Arjun - you are SPECIAL and you ROCK !!!!
When asked where his inspiration came from this is what he wrote...
I draw my inspiration from the world I live in and the world that I observe. There are many inspiring things in daily life like the landscape, people, nature, flowers & animals. I am also observing how people look, think and interact with their environment.
For this painting, my inspiration came from the Indian-Himalayan countryside where cows graze happily and mountains stand tall, where frogs do wonderful acrobatics and children skip along. In this picture two women have come to the riverside to bring water home to their families. A flock of swans migrate from wintry lands in search of warmer places.
This painting reminds me that we human beings are but only one of the many species on this planet earth. And if we live harmony with nature then we have a spiritual experience and we live in balance and happiness.
Arjun Chatrath
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Our Mentors are Special too !!
Meet Eng Heng and Sharon....2 wonderful Soulkids Mentors.( in the centre,pictured with founders- Vikas Malkani and Sally Forrest)
Their comments show that they receive so much from giving to the Soulkids !
Sometimes in life we just think about what can we GET from life...here are wonderful examples of people who focus on what they want to GIVE ...and then as a result get so much !!
In SoulKids, we believe you are never too old to grow and learn and that you can learn from everyone and anyone !
The children on SoulKids teach us many amazing things and we are so grateful to be a part of it !
If you want to be part of the SoulKids Mentor training programme contact us on soulcentresingapore@yahoo.com.sg or visit the website at www.soulcentre.org.
From Sharon.."SoulKids has been a great experience for me. I was able to teach the children life skills and to reach out to more children.
From teaching the children, I have learnt to be better myself in whatever I do. I feel joyful because the feedback and testimonials of the children and parents show me there is positive transformation."
From Eng Heng " Besides learning how to reach out to children, SoulKids has been an eye-opener for me in my personal growth.
With each training class, I have learned to know myself better and to grow to be a better person.
My experiences of seeing children transform and grow positively has truly touched my heart. The testimonials from them and their parents further bear evidence of the benefits they have gained."
Thanks to the wonderful SoulKids Mentors like Eng Heng and Sharon, for making a difference in the lives of so many children!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Step Out of your comfort Zone
During SoulKids , the children are given the opportunity to grow by doing things they do not normally do....they relish the experience to "Step outside their comfort Zone"
More pics and comments....
Maybe we should do a class for ADULTS...how many of us try new things daily? Or do we stick to the safe/known/routines of life.....
My daughter is more open, attentive and listen and also speaks more confidently. It's amazing. For within a day she is able to shift her beliefs and confidence level. She enjoys every moment and is looking forward for the second day as it's learning through fun way - Mary, mother of Eunice Tan, 9
Our Latest SoulKids graduates
Another fun, action packed SoulKids class was held this weekend- 21/22 June 2008
Enjoy the pictures and comments which sum up the wonderful experience had by all.
The Mentors gave their all ...and are now recovering !
The children have boundless energy and love getting involved in the games and storytelling...learning many valuable life lessons along the way.
SoulKids makes a difference in children- so please do connect to register a place for your child !
We are also looking for more like minded Mentors to take the programme further ( Singapore and global) so again please connect if keen !
Enjoy the pictures and a few snippets from the last class....
I like the games and stories at SoulKids. The room is a very good environment to learn in. SoulKids ROXS ! - Bryan Leong, 10
I enjoy the class - Teddy Wyrley-Birch, 8
I enjoy the class - Eunice Tan, 9
I really like the stories and enjoy it here - Alfred, 7
I like SoulKids because it is fun! - Tan Kah Keng, 8
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
"SoulKids offers children the opportunity to learn LIFE SKILLS in a fun environment.
Our highly trained Mentors are totally committed to meeting the needs of each child.
We know that every child is SPECIAL and so we bring out the best in each and every child.
We offer a very high ratio of Mentors to Children, so each child gets one-on-one attention.
The children LOVE SoulKids. They always want to return!
We provide a fun learning environment and also a celebration over lunch!"
Our next class is held on 21/22 JUNE 2008, for children from 6-11 years of age.
Contact Sally for more details
soulcentresingapore@yahoo.com.sg
" Max has been great since SoulKids. He has much more of a quiet confidence about him now."
Neeta O'keeffe, mother of Max O'keeffe, 9
" Barathan has shown slow but steady improvement in being more vocal."
Kalaiselvi, mother of Barathan, 10
Kalaiselvi, mother of Barathan, 10
" I'll do my best to change my attitude to be as good as possible "
SoulKid Lim Kah Keng, 8
SoulKid Lim Kah Keng, 8
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Soulkids was a great experience and an opportunity for me to learn to control my mind, my feelings and my emotions. I used to be a bit hot tempered and a bit soft in the mind. I used to get picked upon often and I used to be a bit afraid of bullies. during soulkids, i learnt to strengthen my mind and to always face my fears. I also realized that everyone is special in their own way. Through all the lessons learnt at Soulkids, I have become a more self aware and self confident person. i am conscious that my words affect people and my thoughts affect me. I am grateful to Vikas & Sally for teaching me on how to live a positive life.
- Arjun, 11 years old
Friday, May 30, 2008
Testimonials
“I really liked the activities you held, making me confident, cheerful and not to look down on myself. I’m really looking forward to another SoulKids class. Thank you – I AM SPECIAL !!!”
Constance Young (aged 11)
“My 8 year old daughter was rapt. She came back ruing the fact that the workshop had finished so soon. Her only refrain was “mum we were having soooo much fun; why did it have to end?”
Shruti Somani, mother of Sudeeksha (aged 8)
“The program emphasized on building leadership qualities in children. It combines leadership with awareness and I know these young people will definitely turn out to be very successful people and fantastic human beings.”
Brijinder Singh, parent
“I earnestly believe that if there is anything a parent can give to their child, it is self belief and that is exactly what my child received by attending the classes conducted by Mr. Malkani and his team.”
Namrata Suri, mother of Parul (aged 7)
“Your program is fantastic, the effects tremendous. The kids do not need to be pushed by mothers to go to the class!”
Mrs. Bakshi, mother of Aman (aged 12) and Raman (aged 14)
“I can’t believe the change that I have seen in my daughter since the class. She has started to react to things in a very positive, optimistic way and I think all thanks go to Mr. Malkani and his team”
Mother of Rochelle Khanna
“If your child is suffering from a dip in self confidence, get his confidence levels surging with Vikas Malkani’s self confidence SoulKids workshop”
Hindustan Times Newspaper, India
“The confidence skills imparted at the workshop are superlative. The emphasis laid on believing in one’s own inherent abilities is a very positive reinforce. I personally appreciate the stress laid upon building a people-orientated positive personality.As a result of doing this workshop, my daughter expresses herself more confidently and makes a conscious effort to overcome her own fears and not to accept defeat in any sphere of her life. I am sure these qualities will help her go a long way”
Gaurav Wadhawan, father of Parul (aged 7)
“The program is very effective. It has shown her how to be a good leader and successful in life, and most importantly to be a good human being. I suggest to all parents that their child attends. Start them as young as possible and watch them grow into effective leaders and very good human beings.”
Mona Monga, mother of Devika (aged 11)
Founders of SoulKids
Vikas Malkani, the chief Visionary of SoulCentre and the creator of SoulKids, is internationally renowned as a top contemporary teacher who teaches life skills to bring out your highest potential.
He is also a best selling author of many books on the subject.
He is an expert who is dedicated to transforming the lives of children, individuals and corporations worldwide.
Vikas Malkani’s programs empower individuals to enjoy efficient, abundant and stress-free lives.
Almost every major newspaper and magazine in Singapore has written about him and his revolutionary work. His articles have been carried by mainstream lifestyle magazines and his books are available worldwide.
Sally Forrest is the Managing Director of SoulCentre.
After 17 years in the corporate world in the UK, Sally decided that the time was right for her to give more to others and so left her career and tirelessly worked to open an Orphanage in Thailand.
This is now fully operational and has been authorized by the government to take 50 children.
Her latest project is to expand SoulKids to reach children worldwide, to help them develop strong self-beliefs and ethics, and so grow into responsible, sensitive, tolerant adults.
Sally is a qualified pharmacist and has a business MBA.
He is also a best selling author of many books on the subject.
He is an expert who is dedicated to transforming the lives of children, individuals and corporations worldwide.
Vikas Malkani’s programs empower individuals to enjoy efficient, abundant and stress-free lives.
Almost every major newspaper and magazine in Singapore has written about him and his revolutionary work. His articles have been carried by mainstream lifestyle magazines and his books are available worldwide.
Sally Forrest is the Managing Director of SoulCentre.
After 17 years in the corporate world in the UK, Sally decided that the time was right for her to give more to others and so left her career and tirelessly worked to open an Orphanage in Thailand.
This is now fully operational and has been authorized by the government to take 50 children.
Her latest project is to expand SoulKids to reach children worldwide, to help them develop strong self-beliefs and ethics, and so grow into responsible, sensitive, tolerant adults.
Sally is a qualified pharmacist and has a business MBA.
The Origin of SoulKids
SoulKids was created by Vikas Malkani, the founder of SoulCentre and a best-selling international author.
Vikas is a teacher of life skills, having inspired countless individuals that have come to him, to live life fully and to live to one’s highest potential.
Having worked with many adults to understand their challenges in life, he noticed that many of the issues adults faced stemmed from childhood beliefs.
He dedicated himself to developing a program that would work with changing the beliefs that children carried about themselves, about what was possible and about what they could achieve.
As such, SoulKids was developed in 2003 and has since been successfully expanding in many countries due to numerous requests from parents and schools.
SoulKids was brought to Singapore in November 2004 by SoulCentre, founded by Vikas Malkani (India) and Sally Forrest (United Kingdom).
Due to overwhelming demands for more classes, Vikas Malkani embarked on a SoulKids Mentors Program in early 2007, to empower and train Mentors who carry his ‘energy and spirit’ to be able to benefit as many children as possible with the SoulKids training.
Vikas is a teacher of life skills, having inspired countless individuals that have come to him, to live life fully and to live to one’s highest potential.
Having worked with many adults to understand their challenges in life, he noticed that many of the issues adults faced stemmed from childhood beliefs.
He dedicated himself to developing a program that would work with changing the beliefs that children carried about themselves, about what was possible and about what they could achieve.
As such, SoulKids was developed in 2003 and has since been successfully expanding in many countries due to numerous requests from parents and schools.
SoulKids was brought to Singapore in November 2004 by SoulCentre, founded by Vikas Malkani (India) and Sally Forrest (United Kingdom).
Due to overwhelming demands for more classes, Vikas Malkani embarked on a SoulKids Mentors Program in early 2007, to empower and train Mentors who carry his ‘energy and spirit’ to be able to benefit as many children as possible with the SoulKids training.
The Power of SoulKids
SoulKids is unique because we teach life-skills such as independence, discipline, teamwork and self-awareness.
SoulKids is supra-academic as we supplement traditional academic training - we are targeted towards making the child a better person.
The children are nurtured to develop a healthy level of self-esteem that arises from within them and is not dependent on external possessions or events.
This confidence and sense of responsibility is then channeled to creative pursuits.
SoulKids works in making the child whole and complete by giving them a better understanding of themselves, how their minds work and how they are responsible for their own action.
The result is that children experience an increased sense of self-awareness and self-esteem.
In short, SoulKids is different as it works with the inner-child, creating transformation from within.
Once children are different from the inside, the results naturally show in other aspects of their life.
Children who have undergone the training find the program to be extremely enjoyable and entertaining.
While having fun, they learn the lessons that allow them to live a successful, happy and joyful life.
Some of the qualities that SoulKids aims to bring out in every child are:
Parents have the opportunity to interact with the Officially Certified SoulKids Mentor after the course during an interactive session, to learn how to supplement their own parenting ability and support the learnings and new skills seen in their own children.
SoulKids is supra-academic as we supplement traditional academic training - we are targeted towards making the child a better person.
The children are nurtured to develop a healthy level of self-esteem that arises from within them and is not dependent on external possessions or events.
This confidence and sense of responsibility is then channeled to creative pursuits.
SoulKids works in making the child whole and complete by giving them a better understanding of themselves, how their minds work and how they are responsible for their own action.
The result is that children experience an increased sense of self-awareness and self-esteem.
In short, SoulKids is different as it works with the inner-child, creating transformation from within.
Once children are different from the inside, the results naturally show in other aspects of their life.
Children who have undergone the training find the program to be extremely enjoyable and entertaining.
While having fun, they learn the lessons that allow them to live a successful, happy and joyful life.
Some of the qualities that SoulKids aims to bring out in every child are:
- Discipline & Dedication
- Self Effort (Being Action oriented)
- Responsibility
- Confidence ( Self-Esteem instead of External Esteem)
- Creativity
- Positive Thinking
- Gentleness (Kindness)
- Faithfulness
- Patience
- Peace and Inner Calmness
- Joy (Happiness)
- Love (Compassion)
Parents have the opportunity to interact with the Officially Certified SoulKids Mentor after the course during an interactive session, to learn how to supplement their own parenting ability and support the learnings and new skills seen in their own children.
What is SoulKids?
SoulKids is a specially designed experiential program targeted at children aged 6 to 16.
It aims to transform children in very short period of time.
The inner beliefs and thought patterns of children are explored and positive changes made.
Training techniques include games, play, exercises and stories to develop a myriad of skills.
The program is aimed to help children step into the world as complete, confident individuals.
Classes are conducted in 2 different age groups (6 to 11 & 12 to 16 years).
The children get opportunities to mix with other children of different ages where they learn to work as a team, understand to lead and to follow, and work with people who are not like them.
The 2 full-day class is usually held over the weekends and we also have weekday modules that work from Monday to Friday, each session being of 2½hrs duration.
There are also special classes for companies and groups where a 1 day intensive program is taught.
Teaching techniques also include positive self-talk, developing self-reference, connecting with the senses, nurturing stillness, building confidence, facing their fears and learning team skills.
The SoulKids program is available in 3 different specialized modules.
1. Self–Confidence
2. Creativity
3. Awareness Quotient
In all the 3 modules, apart from the specialized training given on the chosen subject, children become aware of how their mind works and how they are responsible for their action.
By working with children of different ages and in teams, they learn what it means to be an effective leader and a supportive team-player. They become aware of the need to communicate effectively with one another.
SoulKids is a transformational program and some of the life skills they learn are the following.
They learn to strengthen their self-belief and increase self-confidence.
They become aware of how their mind works and how they are responsible for their actions as well as to take action to achieve their desires .
Through working and playing with their peers and in teams, they learn what it means to be effective leaders and supportive team-players .
They become aware of the need to communicate effectively with one another, and hone their communications skills .
They become aware of their own unlimited potential and to break free from mind-sets which restrict them from greater achievements .
They become aware that they have the ability to create what they want in life and to take responsibility and action towards achieving their goals and desires.
They learn to learn from everyone and everything all the time.
Life/Nature is the greatest teacher and learning and improving becomes a way of life.
They emerge with a better understanding of themselves and become a better person through this program.
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