SIHA Presentation May 3rd 2026 by Karima Berner (from Austria)
From Regulation to Connection - Practices for Calm, Presence and Social Connection
In German, for auto-translation view on YouTube LINK
On 22nd March 2026, SIHA hosted a Zoom presentation which explored pain not simply as a signal of tissue damage, but as a deeply subjective experience shaped in the brain by emotions, memories, and beliefs. The presentation offered a clear overview of different types of pain—including inflammatory, myofascial, neuropathic, and visceral pain—and how they can be distinguished and influenced. Practical strategies for pain modulation - including the important role of the placebo and nocebo effect, movement, temperature exposure, local stimulation and nutritional approaches - were discussed. Besides this, the talk also mentioned psychological and spiritual perspectives on chronic pain: how pain can sometimes act as a signal to slow down, protect or sometimes even punish oneself and how pain can act as a catalyst for spiritual development. This presentation invites a broader, more compassionate understanding of pain—and offers practical and thought-provoking pathways for working with it.
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On 8th February 2026, SIHA hosted a Kejiwaan Zoom meeting dedicated to The Spiritual Journey of Ageing. The session opened with a short reflection from the perspective of Chinese philosophy, which views human life in two phases: a “morning” and an “afternoon” of life. While the morning is characterized by energy, achievement, and social positioning, the afternoon follows different principles as vital energy declines—quality replaces quantity, and wisdom begins to emerge.
This introduction was followed by a Kejiwaan session, exploring the following questions:
• How is my inner experience of ageing at this time?
• How does ageing feel for my body?
• How is my attitude towards ageing?
• How should my attitude be towards ageing according to God‘s will?
Presentation on "Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping & Anxiety"
Freya Davies is a certified trauma informed EFT coach from New Zealand, in this presentation and workshop she shares her experiences about EFT Tapping - a practice that combines gentle tapping on acupressure points with focused attention on our thoughts or feelings. It has been clinically proven to reduce anxiety, stress, and even physical pain, helping people feel calmer and more balanced. Best of all, it’s free, easy to learn, and can be used anytime, anywhere as a tool for emotional well-being.
