Free your mind: Mindfulness practice of Buddhist philosophy

Sanivarapu, Sravanti

doi:10.4103/0019-5545.192009

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“…At present, there are studies about its efficacy on chronic and terminal diseases. This marks it as effective technique which can help cultivate positive mental health in normal individuals 27 and be an effective instrument regarding preventive medicine and public health.…”

Section: Conscious Breathing Physiology and Molecular Changesmentioning

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Systematic review and effect of conscious breathing on adult attention and learning task

Chávez¹,

Ochoa-de-la-Paz²,

Parodí³

2022

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In recent years, the control of physiological processes has been strengthened, which show metabolic changes that can generate effects at a neuronal level. Our objective is to review what has been described as conscious breathing theory and how this can affect cognitive tasks, which have been described as very affected in adults and which reduce with age. However, we have begun to understand a new phenomenon of andragogic learning, which indicates that the task of learning must be understood differently, and that attention is something that must be understood as something that does not decrease with age but changes. It also seems that conscious breathing tasks can improve this type of task and that it can be beneficial. What has been published suggests that breathing, or at least conscious breathing exercise, improves certain cellular and neuronal capacities and that this can lead to real changes in cognitive tasks in adults.

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Section: Conscious Breathing Physiology and Molecular Changesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Systematic review and effect of conscious breathing on adult attention and learning task

Chávez¹,

Ochoa-de-la-Paz²,

Parodí³

2022

RMN

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“…The intricate interplay between religiosity and pedagogical methodologies necessitates the examination of contextual factors, such as prevailing sociocultural ethos and the assimilation of traditional and religious values into academic frameworks. Considering these complexities, the implementation of MBSR as a technique to augment resilience and reduce stress in undergraduate medical education may be deemed unsuitable due to its historical and epistemological roots in Buddhist philosophy, specifically the Vipassana tradition (Sharf, 2015 ; Sanivarapu, 2016 ). Although MBSR, a secularized intervention paradigm developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn (Noonan, 2014 ), has been meticulously extricated from its religious origins to ensure broader applicability in contemporary psychological and clinical domains, its intrinsic linkage to Buddhist underpinnings might engender discordance within the context of the region's predominant Islamic ethos.…”

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Progressive muscle relaxation in pandemic times: bolstering medical student resilience through IPRMP and Gagne's model

Nair,

Khan,

Naidoo

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundMedical education, already demanding, has been further strained by the COVID-19 pandemic's challenges and the shift to distance learning. This context underscores the need for effective stress reduction techniques in competency-based medical curricula (CBMC).ObjectiveWe assessed the feasibility and benefits of integrating a Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) module—a known effective stress-reducing technique—into a time-restricted CBMC, particularly given such modules often find placement as elective rather than mandatory.MethodsAdapting Gagne's nine events of instruction, a 2-h PMR program was designed and implemented during the pandemic. Twenty participants were engaged on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring adherence to social distancing measures. Feedback was continuously gathered, leading to two post-program focus group sessions. Qualitative data underwent thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke's approach, with study quality maintained by the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR). To gauge adaptability, we aligned the program with various learning outcomes frameworks and explored its fit within CBMC using Bourdieu's Theory of Practice.ResultsThe pilot PMR program was well-received and effectively incorporated into our CBMC. Our analysis revealed five central themes tied to PMR's impact: Self-control, Self-realization, Liberation, Awareness, and Interpersonal relationships. Feedback indicated the program's capacity to mitigate stress during the pandemic. The SRQR confirmed the study's alignment with qualitative research standards. Further, the PMR program's contents resonated with principal domains of learning outcomes, and its integration into CBMC was supported by Bourdieu's Theory. These observations led us to propose the Integrative Psychological Resilience Model in Medical Practice (IPRMP), a model that captures the intricate interplay between the identified psychological constructs.ConclusionThis research showcases an innovative, theory-guided approach to embed a wellbeing program within CBMC, accentuating PMR's role in fostering resilience among medical students. Our PMR model offers a feasible, cost-effective strategy suitable for global adoption in medical institutions. By instilling resilience and advanced stress-management techniques, PMR ensures that upcoming healthcare professionals are better equipped to manage crises like pandemics efficiently.

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Free your mind: Mindfulness practice of Buddhist philosophy

Cited by 2 publications

References 7 publications

Systematic review and effect of conscious breathing on adult attention and learning task

Systematic review and effect of conscious breathing on adult attention and learning task

Progressive muscle relaxation in pandemic times: bolstering medical student resilience through IPRMP and Gagne's model

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