Participants stepped onto burning coals to confront their fears head-on during a Positive Mental Advisor (PMA) workshop at Blackhorse Brewery in Magaliesburg on September 5.

The event was aimed at testing visitors’ mental strength through fire walking.

According to PMA founder James Wardlaw, the foundation’s philosophy is to help participants develop a mindset to overcome adversity and face life’s challenges.

“Through expertly crafted team-building games, powerful motivational sessions and strategic staff development, we construct a foundation of resilience and unity. We are here to build more than a team; we are here to build a legacy of powerful, enduring success for your company,” said Wardlaw.

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He added that the experiences aim to ignite the soul of attendees. From fire walking to team-building, every session is designed to break down barriers, build confidence and create crucible moments where individuals find inner strength.

The organisation’s main exercise is fire walking – a practice used worldwide as a rite of passage, a test of faith or courage, and a way to purify participants or ensure a good harvest.

Positive Mental Advisor will host a second workshop at Vat ‘n Biki in Sterkfontein on September 12 and it will be free of charge.