Integrating mindful practice into
athletics, workplaces, and communities
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About Village Tribe
Village Tribe was created by Jason Gant to provide individuals and organizations with mindfulness integration, instructional design, and facilitation. Through customized consulting, holistic coaching, and trauma-informed mentorship, Village Tribe brings mindfulness to athletics, to the classroom, to the office, and to your home.
It takes a village to raise a child. And it takes a village to hold an adult. Village Tribe provides tools for inner wellbeing, putting support and resources within reach.
Village Tribe Services
Consulting and Advising
Drive your team toward success with the strategic integration of mindful tools and skills. Village Tribe’s human-centered approach and expert guidance rooted in trust, transparency, and mutual respect will help you develop unique solutions to transform your organization.
Individual and Group Coaching
Embark on a transformative journey toward self-discovery and accomplishment. Village Tribe provides customized coaching for athletic teams, organizations, families, and individuals with a focus on breathwork, mindful movement, and guided meditation. Learn more about Village Tribe’s coaching group beginning September 2023.
Holistic Mentorship
Village Tribe’s holistic mentorship programs are designed to create lasting positive change in the lives of first generation, low-income, and underprivileged students. With comprehensive support and community building, students are empowered to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Experience Design
Whether you’re looking to develop a retreat, program, or workshop, Village Tribe designs mindful experiences for health and wellbeing. With mindfulness at the heart of the process, every experience is designed to help participants connect with themselves and with the present moment.
“I define mindfulness as awareness of mind, body, and surroundings with an attitude of curiosity and kindness. We can integrate more mindfulness into our lives by intentionally accessing the breath. With awareness, attitude, and mental skills, we can focus our minds and bodies to make healthy choices.”
About Jason Gant
Jason Gant—also known as Coach Paz—is a mindfulness consultant specializing in institutional development and integration of mindfulness into athletics, workplaces, and communities. With over a decade of experience as a global learning designer, coach, and mentor, Jason helps athletes, corporations, and young people design more mindful lives.
Jason holds degrees in Public Health, Behavioral Health, and Global Entrepreneurial Management, and specializes in helping his clients integrate emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and comprehensive strategies for wellbeing into their lives. Jason has worked with diverse clients around the world, from college athletes to corporate executives to neurodivergent youth. He is a certified instructor of the global mindfulness platform Search Inside Yourself, a mentor with Inward Bound Mindfulness Education, and is the Behavioral Wellness Coach for the Oakland Spiders.
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“Jason brings so many tools to the table—deep mindfulness expertise, off-the-charts emotional intelligence, and empathy and solid communication skills.”
— David Cherner, CEO of YOL
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“Jason’s voice, cadence and tone helped me feel comfortable and secure. I felt safe and cared for and open to practice.”
— Mindfulness workshop participant
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“In addition to having a broad scope of knowledge on mindfulness and how it affects professionals, Jason is an effective public speaker and led a room of 100 people with his inherent sense of calm.”
— Brian Dorsey, Chief Culture Officer at Sellers Dorsey
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"Our experience with Jason Gant as employees at Center for Youth Wellness was truly transformative. He expertly guided our team in integrating mindfulness practices into our work in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) screening and prevention. His compassionate approach created a safe space for us to learn and grow, fostering self-awareness and emotional well-being. The session positively impacted our team dynamics and organizational culture, enhancing communication and resilience. We highly recommend Jason for any organization seeking to cultivate mindfulness and compassion in their work environment."
—Bre Gentile, Safe & Sound
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"Jason worked with our student athletes on the men’s basketball team for a number of years. Our players as well as the entire coaching staff found Jason’s mindfulness sessions and techniques to be extremely beneficial. Jason’s meditation exercises helped our young men gain powerful insights which then were applied into their day to day lives on and off the court. It truly helped all of us understand what mindfulness is all about."
— Jamaal Cannon, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Chabot College
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"Jason has been a wonderful addition to our Wellness services at Rafiki. His native San Francisco roots, grounded poise, and commitments to sharing his gift with others are truly supreme. Jason goes the extra mile to ensure he understands the needs of his clients and has many tools to tailor to their needs. It is evident that he embodies mindful practices in his own life because working with him is easeful. Our clients rave about Jason's workshops and are eager to attend the next one. You will not regret working with Jason to bring stillness and peace to your life."
— Chelsea S., Mental Health Coordinator at Rafiki Coalition for Health & Wellness
Village Tribe Clients include:
“With training, we can strengthen our mental muscles. Then when we miss that shot, it’s not the end of the world. We feel our feet on the floor. We’re able to feel connected and grounded. And we have the awareness of how to connect mind and body so our thoughts don’t take us off the grid.”
