Yoga has been around for a super long time, and there are lots of different ways to do it. But the common goal is to break free from suffering. Each school or tradition might have its own style, but they all focus on blending your body, mind, and breath to reset your energy and lift your consciousness.
We assume you've likely heard of or even practised yoga. However, are you familiar with the mindfulness movements within yoga postures? Interested in learning more? Join us as we delve deeper into the world of yoga in this Cultural Immersion Programme.
In the philosophy of Chinese medicine, the constant interplay of yin and yang, those complementary opposites, is what maintains balance. According to this perspective, nature itself is like a canvas where yin and yang blend into everything. Any disruption in the flow of qi—whether it's too much, too little, or blocked—can lead to health issues. The solution, as guided by this ancient wisdom, involves restoring the harmony of qi. In this process, an acupuncture practitioner, acting like a skilled conductor, inserts needles into specific points along the meridians. These acupuncture points are like gateways to the complex network beneath the skin where the energy pathways are located.
This age-old practice, steeped in history, presents a picture where the movement of qi follows winding paths of healing, embodying an enduring quest for balance. In this cultural immersion program, we will delve into the principles of acupuncture and acupressure as observed in Traditional Chinese Medicine, exploring how the people of Penang have practiced these traditions both in ancient times and in the present day.
D’HOME MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (PERSATUAN MINDA D’HOME) is an NGO established in Penang in 2004 and was officially registered on 10 March 2006. It is managed by an elected committee comprising of mental health professionals and other volunteers committed to the care and support of mental health in the community.
The panel of advisors includes psychiatrist and medical doctors from both the public and public hospitals. Most vital of all is that our consultancy services are at no cost to those who need our help most.
It all began with one man’s vision who dared to dream in making a better tomorrow by building a better world to those who are unfortunate. His mission was to give hope and meaning in life to those who are desperately in need of hope. Dato Seri Leslie Lee Kim Guan, Executive Chairman of New Bob Group of Companies is the man behind this dream. With his experience of more than 40 years as caregiver in attending to his older brother who suffers from schizophrenia, he has wide knowledge in understanding how detrimental mental illness is like.
Mission
•To provide support, guidance and education for caregivers and families;
•To improve the quality of life who suffers from psychiatric disabilities;
•To develop their social functioning skills thereby increasing and enhancing their rate of successful rehabilitation and reintegration into society;
•To create awareness for better understanding of mental health issues through educational programs, talks and seminars and workshops.
1.Cultural Preservation: Engaging in Senaman Melayu helps preserve and promote traditional Malay culture. These exercises may have been passed down through generations, contributing to the cultural identity of the Malay people.
2.Physical Fitness: Many traditional Malay exercises involve physical movements that promote flexibility, strength, and endurance. Engaging in these activities regularly can contribute to overall physical fitness.
3. Mental Well-being: Traditional exercises often include mindfulness and focused movements. Practicing ‘Senaman Melayu’ may have mental health benefits, such as stress reduction and improved concentration.
4. Community Bonding: Some traditional exercises are performed in groups or during communal events. Participating in these activities fosters a sense of community and social connection, which is essential for mental and emotional well-being.
5. Traditional Martial Arts: Some Senaman Melayu activities may include traditional martial arts techniques. Learning and practicing these martial arts not only contribute to physical fitness and self-defense skills but also instill discipline and focus.
If you are interested in experiencing a Malay massage, it's recommended to seek out a reputable spa or wellness center that specializes in traditional or cultural massage therapies. In IPPT, a group of specialists and trained practitioners in Malay massage has been providing services since 2014 in the form of therapeutic massage targeting conditions such as acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, rehabilitative massage therapy for post-stroke patients and other relevant medical conditions, through the Integrative Medicine clinic.
Medical Entrepreneurship – Integrative Medicine Clinic
This unit began as an integrative medical clinic at AMDI USM, commencing operations in 2013. Initially, it provided health counseling services to patients with diabetes and other chronic diseases requiring the use of herbs and nutritional advice. At that time, the clinic was led by two medical doctors, each with a PhD in herbal medicine and epigenetics, respectively.
Then, in early 2014, traditional Malay medicine was introduced into the integrative medical services. The goal at that time was to integrate traditional treatment into modern medicine to assist stroke patients and those with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. The approach aimed to help patients reduce the use of pain relievers and their side effects while improving the mobility of stroke patients.
In January 2022, the clinic underwent an upgrade to become a unit, and there were three medical doctors and five trained practitioners, including medical assistants, rehabilitation nurses, and medical technologists. They provided services at the clinic every week on designated days from 8:10 am to 5:00 pm.
With the increasing number of patients each year, conducting scientific research on Malay traditional treatments presents a significant opportunity. Two lecturers from USM have successfully obtained grants from the Ministry of Higher Education in the field of Malay medicine. Currently, only Malay cupping therapy, traditional Malay massage (therapeutic type), and traditional Malay exercises are applied in patient management. In the near future, it is expected that other treatments such as acupuncture and traditional Malay postpartum massage can be added to these services.
In addition to clinical services, the clinic has also received training placements from final-year clinical pharmacy students from USM for the module on traditional and complementary medicine.
Medical Entrepreneurship – HERBagus Sdn. Bhd.
Herbagus has set up an agrotech division in northwest of Malaysia to grow and process geographically ideal natural herbs. We provide the highest quality herbs and herbal products at a reasonable price.
Herbagus have their own specialized farm to produce commonly-used raw herbs and niche demand for research. Herbagus naturally-grown herbs are oven dried which is suitable to cater for herbal tea products, cosmetic and healthy drink and functional food supplement.
Herbagus are vertically integrated herbal supplier and producer. They offer product ranges In raw and fresh herb form, dried, grinded, fine powder, sachets, juice, puree, cordial upto extracted form.
Homestay near the Tree Top Walk, Sungai Sedim, Kedah
