13/11/2025
#馬來西亞
#正向人不倒翁學校
#姚玉珠指導員
推薦 姚玉珠老師 為 不倒翁學校 健走杖運動指導員。姚老師是一位資深的心理諮商師，在檳城開業數十年，服務過許多病患，認為預防勝於治療，因此與先生陳登福老師一起創辦了正向人生命成長中心，舉辦親子、企業、學校等各種形式的生命成長輔導課程。陳登福老師是老吾老基金會的顧問，長期關注高齡議題，經常往來台海兩岸及新馬各地， 2024年，經由陳秀丹醫師的引薦，率團隊來不倒翁學校體驗健走杖運動，認為很適合同樣面臨高齡人口問題的馬來西亞華人社會。立即決定要將不倒翁引進馬來西亞，到檳城教學，培訓指導員，以及後續到吉隆坡、怡保等大城市推廣。衷心感謝姚老師和陳老師及正向人團隊的認同與支持，幫助不倒翁學校邁向國際。正向人成長中心為不倒翁學校在馬來西亞的正式培訓指導員單位。
以下是姚老師的教學心得：
雙杖在手，健康快樂跟著走
第一次接觸健走杖，是在臺灣不倒翁學校。當時最感動的是，原來一個簡單的工具，竟能成為生命蛻變的媒介。透過雙杖，不只是身體的支撐，更是一種心理力量的顯現。那一刻，我看見健走杖運動不僅僅是鍛煉，更是一種生命教育。
後來，在【正向人】的邀約下，郭健中老師幾次到檳城、吉隆玻的分享與指導，也讓自己對健走杖的認識逐漸加深。健走杖不只是鍛煉的工具，它同時賦予了人們“再一次邁開步伐”的勇氣。身體的改變會帶動心靈的轉變，當人能夠重新站立、能夠走動時，內心便會生出新的希望與自信。
當開始在社區帶領團練後，自己更深切地體會到這一點。曾經有人坐在輪椅上，後來卻能借助健走杖一步步站起，加入大家的行走；也有人由起初的觀望，到慢慢融入團體，最終露出久違的笑容。這些轉變讓我深刻見證：身體康復的背後，其實藏著心理的成長與自我肯定。
讓我更感動的，還有陪伴的力量。有學員的家人，帶著椅子在一旁守候，只為鼓勵他們家人努力的每一步。這份陪伴，不僅給予學員力量，也讓我們所有人感受到愛的支持。一個人的成長，從來不是孤單的，而是在關係中被滋養、被見證。
團練的過程中，我更是看見學員們的堅持。即使天空飄著細雨，他們依舊如期而至。20250824那一場活動，看著學員們陸陸續續在雨中一一抵達現場，更是讓自己特別特別的感動。
感動的是——雨水沒有阻擋學員的腳步，反而映照出一種韌性。那份堅持，讓人更真實地感受到「自己想要什麼」。
感動的是——每一個冒雨到來的身影，都像一份回應，回應的不只是活動本身，更是對自我承諾的兌現。生命中打動人的，是「我說到做到」的力量。
感動的是——學員們的到來，是對彼此的鼓舞。一個人的堅持，或許孤單：但一群人的同行，就成了力量。生命旅程裡，我們都需要這樣的「同行者」。
學員們那份期待與毅力，不只是對健康的追求，更是對生命意義的回應。心理學研究指出，堅持參與運動不僅能帶來身心的愉悅，還能提升自我效能感，讓人更加相信“我能夠”。
我喜歡讓健走杖活動更有趣，會加入歌曲與遊戲。笑聲與節奏，讓健走不再只是運動，而是一種心靈的釋放。快樂，是心理健康的重要養分；而當運動與快樂結合時，便能真正帶來“身心合一”的療愈。
郭健中老師常說：“雙杖在手，健康跟著走。”而在檳城新港河濱公園這些日子以來的團練，讓我想多補上兩個字：“雙杖在手，健康快樂跟著走。”這不是口號，是我所看見的真實畫面。學員們的笑容、家人的陪伴、風雨無阻的堅持，一一都在提醒我——健走杖承載的，不只是身體的步伐，更是生命向前的力量。
健走杖帶來的，是身體的強健、心理的成長，以及生命的連結。我一直相信：無論人生處於哪個階段，都可以重新出發，帶著杖，帶著希望，走向健康，也走向快樂。
生命的價值，不在於走得多快，而在於能否帶著覺知與意義去走。當身體與心靈同時被滋養，健走杖不只是運動，而是一次生命教育的旅程。敢於邁出第一步的人，才有可能看到不同的風景。沒有人能替您走，您得為自己走下去。
邀約您，也歡迎您一起加入：【正向人不倒翁學校】，一起走出健康、走出快樂、也走出生命的意義！
指導員：馬來西亞檳城正向人不倒翁學校——姚玉珠(臨床心理諮療師)
組織：正向人成長中心 POSITIVE2U SDN BHD
電話：011-5782 9148
電郵：p2upositive2u@gmail.com
活動地點：檳城新港河濱公園Sungai Ara Waterfront Penang
活動時間：每週日 7:30am - 9:00am
服務物件：社區組織、企業單位及非盈利團體，歡迎邀請開展健走杖體驗活動與培訓，共同推廣健康與活力的生活方式。
報名連接：https://forms.gle/d6YGLLKKSxMPgWK39
Walking with Two Poles, Walking with Health and Joy
My first encounter with walking poles was at the Taiwan’s Up And Go Pole Walking School. What moved me most back then was realizing how a simple tool could become a medium for life transformation. With the poles, it wasn’t just about physical support—it was also the manifestation of psychological strength. In that moment, I saw that pole-walking was more than exercise; it was a form of life education. Later, through the invitation of Positive2U, Teacher Kuo Chien-Chung came several times to Penang and Kuala Lumpur for sharing and guidance, which deepened my understanding of pole-walking. Walking poles are not merely tools for exercise; they also grant people the courage to “take steps once again.” Physical change drives inner transformation: when someone can stand again and move forward, hope and confidence begin to grow from within.
When I began leading community group sessions, I experienced this truth even more deeply. Someone who once sat in a wheelchair was able to gradually stand up and walk step by step with the help of poles, joining the group. Another, who had initially only watched from the sidelines, eventually joined in and revealed a long-lost smile. These changes made me witness firsthand that behind physical recovery lies psychological growth and self-affirmation.
What touched me even more was the power of companionship. I saw family members bring chairs and sit nearby, simply to encourage their loved ones with every step they took. This kind of support not only gave strength to the participants, but also reminded all of us of the love that sustains us. Growth never happens in isolation—it is always nurtured and witnessed in relationships.
During group sessions, I also saw the perseverance of participants. Even when light rain was falling, they still arrived as planned. On 24 August 2025, I watched them arrive one by one through the drizzle, and I was especially moved.
What touched me was—rain did not stop them, but instead revealed their resilience. That persistence made me truly feel the power of knowing “what I want.” What touched me was—every figure walking through the rain was not only showing up for the activity, but also fulfilling a promise to themselves. What moves us most in life is the power of “I said it, and I did it.” What touched me was—the arrival of each participant encouraged the others. One person’s persistence may be lonely, but a group’s companionship becomes strength. On the journey of life, we all need such “fellow travelers.”
Their anticipation and perseverance were not only about pursuing health but also about responding to the meaning of life itself. Psychological research shows that consistent participation in exercise not only brings joy to body and mind but also enhances self-efficacy—helping people believe, “I can.”
I love making pole walking fun, often adding songs and games. Laughter and rhythm turn walking into more than just movement—it becomes a release for the soul. Joy is an essential
nutrient for mental health; and when exercise and joy come together, they bring true healing of “body and mind as one.”
Teacher Kuo often says: “With two poles in hand, health will follow.” But after these group sessions at Sungai Ara Waterfront in Penang, I want to add one more word: “With two poles in hand, health and joy will follow.” This isn’t a slogan—it’s what I have truly witnessed. The smiles of participants, the companionship of families, the persistence despite the rain—all remind me that walking poles carry more than physical steps; they carry the strength to move forward in life.
Walking poles bring physical strength, psychological growth, and life connection. I have always believed: no matter what stage of life you are in, you can start again—bring your poles, bring your hope, and walk toward health, and toward joy.
The value of life does not lie in how fast you walk, but in whether you walk with awareness and meaning. When body and mind are nourished together, pole walking is not merely exercise but a journey of life education. Only those who dare to take the first step can see different scenery. No one can walk it for you—you must walk it for yourself.
I invite you to join us at the Positive2U Up & Go Pole Walking School—let’s walk toward health, walk toward joy, and walk toward the meaning of life together!
Instructor：Yeow Gaik Choo (Clinical Psychologist)
Positive2U Up & Go Pole Walking School, Penang, Malaysia
Organization：POSITIVE2U SDN BHD
Contact：011-5782 9148
Email：p2upositive2u@gmail.com
Event Venue：Sungai Ara Waterfront Penang
Event Time：Every Sunday, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Target Group：Community organizations, corporate units, and non-profit groups are welcome to invite us to conduct walking poles experience activities and training, working together to promote a healthy and vibrant lifestyle.
Registration Link：https://forms.gle/d6YGLLKKSxMPgWK39
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雙杖在手，健康快樂跟著走第一次接觸健走杖，是在臺灣不倒翁學校。當時最感動的是，原來一個簡單的工具，竟能成為生命蛻變的媒介。透過雙杖，不只是身體的支撐，更是一種心理力量的顯現。那一刻，我看見健走杖運動不...
