University of British Columbia (UBC), Life Resilience Training Inc., UBC's Science Undergraduate Society, and Hindu Youth for Unity, Virtues, and Action (Hindu YUVA UBC). In March 2024, Life Resilience Training Inc. hosted a transformative mindfulness session at the University of British Columbia (UBC) led by Dr. Ishan Shivanand. This session provided students with valuable insights into Apasmar (अपस्मार)—the disruption of inner awareness—and its impact on various aspects of life. Through this knowledge, participants learned how to overcome internal obstacles and optimize their performance in both academic and personal pursuits.
The event focused on the science of mindfulness and its application in managing stress, improving concentration, and enhancing emotional resilience. Prof. Ishan Shivanand shared practical techniques rooted in ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience to help students achieve peak mental and emotional well-being.
Understanding Apasmar: Prof. Ishan Shivanand explained how mental fog, stress, and anxiety stem from disruptions in inner awareness and how mindfulness can restore balance.
Practical Mindfulness Techniques: Participants were guided through evidence-based meditation and breathwork designed to improve focus and emotional stability.
Empowering Students: The session emphasized practical strategies to integrate mindfulness into daily life, helping students enhance productivity, manage academic pressures, and cultivate inner resilience.
Provided students with scientifically validated techniques to reduce stress and enhance focus.
Raised awareness on the connection between ancient yogic wisdom and modern mental health practices.
Strengthened collaborations with UBC student organizations to promote mental well-being initiatives on campus.
