Available September 28 – October 4, 2026
Note: Contact the Teaching and Learning Center to view this week’s session, send email to [email protected]
In this 20-Minute Mentor, Steve Haberlin offers practical, science-backed mind-body techniques—such as breathwork, meditation, and movement—that help faculty reduce stress and restore focus. You’ll explore methods like box breathing, heart coherence meditation, and energy-based movement, along with realistic ways to integrate these short, sustainable practices into your daily routine. With just a few mindful minutes each day, you can calm your mind, boost your energy, and strengthen your wellbeing—both inside and outside the classroom.
After viewing this Magna 20-Minute Mentor, participants will be able to:
- Define mind-body practices and explain their physiological and psychological benefits
- Demonstrate basic techniques such as box breathing, heart coherence meditation, and movement-based exercises
- Identify common barriers that prevent consistent practice and analyze ways to overcome them
- Develop a personalized plan to integrate short, effective mind-body practices into their daily routine
- Evaluate the impact of consistent practice on stress management, focus, and overall wellbeing
TOPICS COVERED
- Understanding the science and benefits of mind-body practices
- Exploring key techniques including breathwork, meditation, and movement
- Identifying common barriers to consistent practice
- Applying simple strategies to integrate mindfulness into daily academic life
- Building sustainable routines to reduce stress and enhance resilience