Jacques Borg

Practice of zazen meditation within the production units of GE Power (+ formerly Alsthom). The group of 10 participants consists of people from different divisions and various socio-professional categories.

Previously, I gave a conference on meditation and neuroscience (influence of meditation on brain function), including the historical aspects of zazen and its energetic effects (described according to traditional Chinese medicine criteria).

Among the benefits obtained, we can mention:

*fostering benevolence within the team, freeing oneself from judgment (of oneself and others),

*fully expressing one's skills

*reducing the effects of stress, optimizing performance in one's job,

*improving attention and concentration skills.

*being in harmony with oneself, one's environment, one's commitments, and strengthening team cohesion.

Following these sessions, an article was published in the company newsletter.

Practice of zazen meditation within the psychiatry department of Colmar hospital (Dr. Guingand and Meyer). The group includes patients and members of the healthcare team. Sessions last 1 hour and include seated practice and kinhin walking.

Recent literature (mainly Anglo-Saxon) describes the interest of meditation practice in psychiatric or psychological disorders, particularly those related to stress. For example, the meta-analysis published by Goyal et al. in JAMA (2014; 174(3):357-368) describes the positive effects observed in patients suffering from depression, anxiety, addiction, or anorexia. The neurobiological mechanisms involved in meditation are described by Mohandas, E (Mens Sana Monogr. 2008; 6(1): 63-80), particularly at the level of the prefrontal and parietal cortex.

My activity as a University Professor - Hospital Practitioner allowed me to transmit fundamental and clinical knowledge to medical students. To follow their progress and encourage them during difficult times.

I also led a research team in the field of neuroscience (neurodegenerative diseases). The challenge was to combine fundamental data with clinical applications.