This study explores how mindfulness can support student-athlete well-being in high-pressure sporting environments. Through interviews, course analysis, and coaching reflections, the research found that mindfulness strengthens personal agency, emotional regulation, and holistic self-identity. The findings informed the development of a mindfulness-based curriculum for athletes and coaches.

This research examines whether integrating yoga into university curricula can improve student well-being and academic success. Through a credit-bearing freshman seminar combining yoga practice, meditation, and coursework, the study evaluates changes in holistic well-being and academic performance, aiming to address the growing mental and physical health challenges facing students.

This research investigates the physiological signature of presence by linking heart rate patterns to states of embodiment and attention. Using movement meditation, self-reports, and continuous heart monitoring, it aims to identify the “heartbeat rhythm” of presence. The findings could support technologies that promote emotional regulation, mindfulness, and human connection.