Mindful Awareness and healing Practice
Evidence Science based mind-body practice that focuses on your physical, emotional and mental health.
WHAT IS MAHP
MAHP stands for Mindful Awareness Healing Practice, a structured intervention developed by Dr. Kelli Silva that integrates mindfulness and somatic awareness through breathwork, gentle movement, and meditation. The practice is designed to support nervous system regulation and promote sustainable well-being, clarity, and resilience for individuals and organizations.
MAHP was explored through an 8-week pilot program involving participants affiliated with UC San Diego, where preliminary findings demonstrated improvements in self-reported attention, mood, and physical comfort following participation in the program. These early results support the potential of MAHP as an accessible, integrative approach to enhancing well-being across academic, healthcare, corporate, and community settings.
Where MAHP Makes an Impact
Senior Communities
Senior Communities
Senior Communities
MAHP offers accessible and evidence-informed practices designed to support healthy aging, emotional well-being, cognitive engagement, balance, and social connection. Sessions incorporate gentle movement, breath regulation, mindfulness, and meditation practices tailored to the needs and abilities of older adults, promoting resilience, relaxation, and quality of life
Corporate Settings
Senior Communities
Senior Communities
MAHP helps organizations support employee well-being, stress management, focus, and resilience in today's fast-paced work environments. Through mindful movement, breathing techniques, and meditation practices, participants develop practical tools to improve attention, emotional regulation, and overall workplace wellness, helping create healthier and more engaged teams.
Clinical Research
Senior Communities
Healthcare Institutions
MAHP provides an integrative and scalable framework for investigating the effects of contemplative practices on physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. The program can be adapted for research settings exploring outcomes related to stress reduction, quality of life, attention, emotional health, inflammation, and other biomarkers associated with mind-body interventions.
Healthcare Institutions
Healthcare Institutions
Healthcare Institutions
MAHP can support patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals by providing practical tools for stress reduction, burnout, emotional resilience, and nervous system regulation. The program is designed to complement traditional healthcare approaches and promote whole-person well-being through evidence-informed contemplative practices.
Wellness Retreat
Healthcare Institutions
Individual Sessions
Held in serene, inspiring locations around the world, these retreats combine reflective practices, guided meditation, mindful movement, and connection with like-minded participants. Whether for personal growth, professional renewal, or research-informed wellness exploration, Kai’s retreats offer a transformational journey that nurtures clarity, calm, and sustainable wellbeing.
Individual Sessions
Healthcare Institutions
Individual Sessions
MAHP offers personalized one-on-one sessions tailored to each individual's unique goals, needs, and life circumstances. Whether you are seeking stress reduction, emotional balance, greater self-awareness, support during life transitions, or a deeper meditation practice, sessions are designed to provide practical tools for cultivating res
MAHP offers personalized one-on-one sessions tailored to each individual's unique goals, needs, and life circumstances. Whether you are seeking stress reduction, emotional balance, greater self-awareness, support during life transitions, or a deeper meditation practice, sessions are designed to provide practical tools for cultivating resilience, presence, and well-being.
Through a personalized combination of mindful movement, breath regulation, meditation, and heart-centered awareness practices, clients are supported in developing sustainable habits that nurture both mind and body.
Community and Institutional Partners
United Medical Doctors
UCSD Stein Institute for Research on Aging
United Medical Doctors
Deliver the Mindful Awareness Healing Practice (MAHP) within a medical fitness setting, integrating breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness to support stress regulation, physical comfort, and overall well-being. Facilitate accessible, structured sessions tailored to diverse populations, including individuals seeking support for str
Deliver the Mindful Awareness Healing Practice (MAHP) within a medical fitness setting, integrating breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness to support stress regulation, physical comfort, and overall well-being. Facilitate accessible, structured sessions tailored to diverse populations, including individuals seeking support for stress, mobility, and recovery. Work within a health-focused environment to complement overall wellness and lifestyle goals. Gentle, evidence-informed practices support healthy aging, emotional balance, and physical vitality, while fostering social connection and cognitive engagement.
UCSD Stein Institute for Research on Aging
United Medical Doctors
Working with a community fitness setting, by integrating breathwork, mindful movement, meditation, and heart-centered awareness to support stress reduction, recovery, and overall well-being.
Facilitate accessible and engaging sessions designed to complement physical fitness and promote mental and emotional resilience for individuals of di
Working with a community fitness setting, by integrating breathwork, mindful movement, meditation, and heart-centered awareness to support stress reduction, recovery, and overall well-being.
Facilitate accessible and engaging sessions designed to complement physical fitness and promote mental and emotional resilience for individuals of diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
Work within a wellness-focused environment to support healthy lifestyle habits, mind-body connection, and a holistic approach to health and vitality.
Mindfulness and movement-based practices encourage relaxation, emotional balance, community connection, and sustainable well-being both inside and outside the gym.
UCSD Stein Institute for Research on Aging
UCSD Stein Institute for Research on Aging
UCSD Stein Institute for Research on Aging
Contributed to the implementation of the Mindful Awareness Healing Practice (MAHP), an integrative approach to well-being developed by Dr. Kelli Silva, through pilot sessions involving participants affiliated with the UC San Diego Stein Institute for Research on Aging. MAHP combines breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness to support
Contributed to the implementation of the Mindful Awareness Healing Practice (MAHP), an integrative approach to well-being developed by Dr. Kelli Silva, through pilot sessions involving participants affiliated with the UC San Diego Stein Institute for Research on Aging. MAHP combines breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness to support stress regulation, physical ease, and emotional balance within a research-informed and community-oriented environment.
Ph.D. in Philosophy
Dr. Kelli (Kai) Silva
Dr. Kelli (Kai) Silva, Ph.D., is a Meditation Facilitator, Yoga Teacher, and creator of the Mindful Awareness Healing Practice (MAHP). Her work has been shared in community, academic, healthcare, and wellness settings, with a focus on helping individuals cultivate greater presence, and connection in everyday life.