MINDFUL-Gym for UPM Medical Students

This was presented on behalf of the Department of Psychiatry at the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia (UPM) on 1/6/2011. Participation in the 4-week MINDFUL-Gym program (N = 53) was significantly associated with reduced level of stress (GHQ & PSS), increased level of mindfulness (MAAS), and higher marks in the end of psychiatric posting exam. Slides can be downloaded from HERE. Happy MINDFUL-Gyming.

KL Buddhist Mental health Association

 BMHA website - HEREhttp://www.klbmha.com/

MINDFUL-Gym: UPM Medical Students

MINDFUL-Gym Relaxation REST-Shop

8-week MINDFUL-Gym organized by

KL Buddhist Mental Health Association (BMHA) & Kasih Foundation

1-day MINDFUL-Gym workshop at

8th Malaysian Chinese Counseling Conference - 2010

MINDFUL-Gym sharing at Teluk Intan Buddhist Society - 2010

When is the most important TIME?

And NOW is the time for?

As a DOCTOR...

To Treat, To Cure & To Heal...

As a TEACHER...

To Teach, To Educate & To Inspire...

As a STUDENT...

To Learn, To Practice & To Share...

Relaxation Response & Biofeedback

BMHA's talk at Turning Point Wellness Center on 27/11/2010. Click HERE for access to the power point slides with notes.

Discussion points:

- What are the physiological changes associated with ‘Jhana’? Relaxation Respose vs. Jhana ?

- What are the differences & similarities between samatha meditation & relaxation response?

- What are the differences & similarities between mental cultivation (bhavana) & relaxation response?

- Relaxation Response (Herbert Benson) & Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (Kabat-Zinn)