The Department of Psychology, Nagaland University, organised a one-day international workshop on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on October 27, 2026, with Dr Kishor Adhikari, an MBSR trainer from Nepal, serving as the resource person.
Dr Adhikari spoke on the history, theoretical foundations, key components and applications of mindfulness. He explained how MBSR can help individuals train their perception and improve their ability to cope with stress, emphasising that regular mindfulness practice builds awareness and enables people to respond to stressors rather than react impulsively.
Participants also took part in practical MBSR exercises, including body scan, mindfulness of breathing, loving-kindness and walking meditation.
The workshop was attended by faculty members, research scholars and students of Nagaland University, along with participants from other institutions in and around Kohima.