About UMI
Mindfulness is the practice of focusing your attention on the present moment, with compassion and non-judgement.
We believe that through gentle, mindful and conscious activities- all children can thrive.
What began as a pilot programme in a Johannesburg pre-school in 2021, has now expanded into seasonal classes in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Accra. Running from 1 month, 3 months, 6 months to up to 1 year- impacting over 100 children.
We are a mobile club! Meaning, our expert teachers come to your school or fitness studio. Our program has been specially designed for Pre-schools, Primary schools and High/Secondary schools.
Our online club is coming soon, so you’ll be able to join anytime, from anywhere.
The sessions follow a curriculum with clear objectives and outcomes. Our curriculum follows Bent On Learning, an organisation that uplifts youth through yoga and mindfulness education in the classroom. To date, they have served over 22,000 kids in New York City schools.
Our approach is inclusive, we work with teachers and advisors who are experts in neurodivergent fields of study. In cases where we may not have the expertise, we refer schools or parents to service providers who are better suited to meet your child's needs.
About the founding teacher
Thank you for being here.
’m Tiisetso, founder and teacher at Umi.
I saw a gap in the market for African children to receive more support for their emotional, physical and mental health needs. Support that would be easy to integrate and implement at home or school. An extra pair of hands to support parents and teachers.
After running pilot programmes in well-resourced and under-resourced areas in South Africa, more parents and teachers began enquiring about Umi… and so here we are, expanding and lending a hand.
We believe it takes a village-of parents, teachers and organisations like Umi- to raise children who will thrive in the world.
Qualifications
I have completed studies in Mindfulness for children, Mindfulness based groups, and I'm an Internationally Certified Yoga teacher- who has been taught by teachers from the UK, USA and Africa. I’m also qualified in Communications Management and Business Administration and have worked in the Marketing sector for over a decade.