Listen "4.17 Exploring Mindfulness in Academia with Dr. Steve Haberlin"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Mindful Academy, host Jennifer Askey speaks with Dr. Steve Haberlin from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Haberlin discusses his extensive background in meditation and mindfulness, beginning with his martial arts training in the 1980s, and how these practices have influenced his academic journey. The conversation delves into the integration of mindfulness into educational settings, specifically how Dr. Haberlin incorporates meditation into his classroom to help students manage stress and enhance learning. They also explore the connection between mindfulness and the body, and touch on Dr. Haberlin upcoming book, 'Meta-Meditation,' which addresses the intersection of meditation with modern technologies such as neurofeedback, virtual reality, and AI. This episode offers valuable insights for educators and leaders interested in incorporating mindfulness practices into their personal and professional lives.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:48 Steve's Journey into Meditation03:54 The Benefits of Meditation12:59 Teaching Meditation in the Classroom18:15 Embodiment and Mind-Body Connection26:43 Upcoming Book and Future Insights27:34 Exploring Digital Mindfulness Tools27:47 Neural Feedback and Meditation28:46 Virtual Reality Meditation29:19 Navigating Meditation Technology30:00 Pedal Assist Bikes and Meditation31:19 E-Bikes and Meditation Practice33:31 The Evolution of Meditation Practices34:09 Challenges in Sustaining Meditation Practices37:42 Personalizing Meditation Practices41:56 Meditation for Academics and Professionals43:46 The Timelessness of Meditation50:34 Conclusion and ResourcesResources: Deepak Chopra’s meditation trainingEmily Fletcher and Ziva MeditationMuse neural feedback headbandSteve Haberlin’s books and articles
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