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Dr. Lynette Tan Yuen Ling is the Director of Studies and Associate Director of Student Life at Residential College 4 (RC4), National University of Singapore (NUS). She has been teaching at university for over 20 years both in the UK and locally, where she is at present Senior Lecturer at NUS. Lynette teaches Systems Thinking at RC4 where her module explores the philosophies and work of the Systems Pioneers and empowers students to be humane change agents as they navigate global issues that are critical in the 21st Century.

Workshop Topic:
Walking in Nature for Health and Happiness

This workshop provides the scientific context of walking mindfully in nature – specifically the rainforest. The research that the workshop will be grounded in follows from the National University of Singapore’s Therapeutic Rainforest Program, initiated by the Mind Science Centre (MSC). Participants will engage in activities that will introduce them to Mindful Walking, as well as deepen their understanding of how the rainforest provides therapeutic effects. They will also be shown evidence of the numerous benefits from the findings of the MSC’s Nature and Mindful Awareness Study, which indicated improvements in physical and mental health, social health, interest in nature as well as compassion.