Soulfree - LifeStyle and Wellness Programme

Spinal Cord Injury can happen to anyone at any time. It may cause complete paralysis below the line of injury and at present, there is no cure for this condition. When a young person or adult suddenly faces a lifetime of paralysis, they are shattered in mind and body. Added to this, the lack of accessibility, sensitisation and tremendous stigma they face in mainstream society can be extremely shocking and hurtful. This often leads to deep depression and the possibility of losing their will to live. After SCI, "fun" is a word that gets lost completely in the challenges of day-to-day survival.

The Soulfree INSPIRE Centre offers holistic treatments and rehabilitation programs. The Lifestyle and Wellness Program offers various therapeutic options that provide both physical and emotional upliftment in the form of sports, music and art. This programme will offer a chance to bring back some fun and happiness in the lives of those who are made to feel that they have lost everything. Under this programme, we aim to create a full-fledged sporting and entertainment facility specially designed for people with SCI. This will include the following: 1. Table tennis (2 table tennis tables) 2. Badminton, Volleyball & tennikoit (2 courts) 3. One basketball court (half size) 4. Indoor games like carom, chess and others 5. Musical instruments 6. Painting (supplies like paints, canvas et cetera) The total cost of these facilities is estimated approximately around Rs.4,00,000/-.

1) Transformative improvement in self-esteem and sense of self-worth 2) Physical activities can go a long way towards building a sense of well-being 3) Sports and creative pursuits are proven to improve general health and physical fitness 4) Spinal Cord Injury is a life-altering condition but it is not degenerative. Sports and creative pursuits can play a major role in restoring the sense of possibility – that life is not over. Life could be challenging but with different training nothing is impossible. 5) Group activities and team sports build a sense of belonging and improve communications and emotional wellness.