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The Power of a Collective Pause
Explore how students are using simple mindful breathing practices to navigate stress, stay grounded, and support their classmates.
Summary: Classrooms often are confronted with difficult topics that can leave students overwhelmed and anxious. In this episode of The Science of Happiness, we highlight how college student Evelyn Mata brought calm to herself and peers during an Immigration Studies class through simple collective breathing practices.
How to Do Box Breathing:
Sit comfortably: Find a quiet spot and focus on your breath, keeping a relaxed posture.
Inhale (4 counts): Breathe in slowly…
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