Mind Art Experiential Lab (MAELab) is an innovative space for discovery of creative and integrative interventions through arts, mindfulness and transdisciplinary research to promote mental wellness and enhance quality of life in the different communities.
MAELab is located at Alexandra Hospital and has a flexible multipurpose space for activities, workshops and exhibitions. MAELab hopes to fund creative initiatives that demonstrate the benefits of the creative arts (music, visual arts, performance arts, dance and movement, literary arts, etc.) in the community.
Please visit mindsciencecentre.sg/programmes/maelab/ for the latest information on MAELab
Mind Gym
Housed within the Mind Art Experiential Lab (MAELab), Mind Gym is contemplative space to cultivate mental fitness. It provides training and learning of mindfulness-based interventions as informed by research to improve cognitive functions and strengthen mental resilience.
What is Mind Gym?
Just as how people go to gym to train physical fitness, it is beneficial to cultivate the habit of going to a Mind Gym to train mental “muscles”.
Who is it for?
It is for anyone who is interested in mindfulness practice for mental fitness. We welcome patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, as well as members of public to join!
What do we offer?
Mindfulness programmes offered by Mind Gym are largely based on the secular work of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and other Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) as informed by research. Adaptions are made to cater to the unique needs of different populations Mind Science Centre serves.
Programme types:
Lunchtime Practice (Virtual)
Mindfulness lunchtime practice is open on every Wednesday 1.00pm to 1:30pm (unless otherwise specified). This short half-an-hour session consists of 15 minutes mindfulness practice and 10 minutes group sharing based on the practice. It is catered for busy working adults to take a mindful self-care break in the middle of the day. Complete beginner is also welcomed to join and explore mindfulness experientially (i.e. through practice).
8-week Structured Programme (virtual)
Mindfulness 8-week programme is a structured programme that focuses on the experiential learning of mindfulness. This relatively intensive programme allows participants to learn mindfulness and deepen mindfulness practice in a progressive way. The weekly session is on every Wednesday evening, and participants are expected to attend all sessions (or at least six sessions out of eight) and commit to daily practice of mindfulness. Complete beginner is welcomed to join and learn mindfulness in a structured way.
Half-day Silent Retreat (virtual) - New schedule coming up soon
Mindfulness half-day silent retreat is a block of time (four hours either on a Sunday morning or afternoon) set aside for people who are interested to deepen mindfulness practice and look inside themselves. Participants are expected remain silent during the 4-hour retreat, and there is also time set aside for group sharing based on the retreat experience. Complete beginner is also welcomed to join and explore mindfulness experientially (i.e. through practice).
Please visit mindsciencecentre.sg/programmes/mindgym for latest programmes in Mind Gym.
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