Melinda Asztalos
Ghent University, Belgium
Biography
Melinda Asztalos (Hungarian/Belgian) has completed 12 years university education including Master in Kinesiology and Revalidation Sciences/Specialization in Rheumatological Rehabilitation (1999,University of Oradea), Master-after-Master in European Physical Education, and PhD in Sport- and Movement Sciences/Exercise Psychology (2010,Ghent University). As a hired expert, she provided scientific advise for health policy development at the Flemish Health Ministry. Her research and publications explore the various facets of the relationship between physical activity and mental health (particularly stress-related issues). She developed a concept of mindful movement, published in a groundbreaking article (PSE,2012) and created a novel system of human development -The 3M System- that aims for greater kinaesthetic-/self-awareness, and conscious, biomechanically harmonious movements, fine-tuned by an inward focus of attention, which support the recognition of the changeable and the steady aspects of the body-mind connection, thereby facilitating the centredness which fosters physical, mental and emotional health, and personal and professional breakthroughs.
Abstract
Abstract : Mindful movement - Physical activity that facilitates the realization of the mind