This episode we welcome Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, a Registered Pyschologist, who specializes in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR). Which is a highly respected program within the medical community for dealing with stress, pain, illness, and the demands of daily life. It was developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School - Division of Preventative and Behavioral Medicine.

Kasim is also a Laughter Yoga Instructor where he teaches a weekly class at SFU and also does laughter Yoga teacher training, check out his website for details. We get into meditation, floating, and what a Mindfulness Practice is.

Kasim's website: http://www.drkasimalmashat.com/what-is-mindfulnessmbsr.html

Kasim's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kasim_Mindful

Kasim's TEDxSFU talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ

Kasim's Laughter Yoga Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4Pukcx78v4

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