Episode 72: Meditation as a Means to Relieve Stress and Improve Academic Performance
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Feeling the constant pressure? Wondering if meditation could be the key to better grades and less stress?
In this episode, our host Arina explores these questions with Sangam Panta, a TLU lecturer, BFM Film Projects Supervisor, and passionate meditation enthusiast, to uncover the reality.
Together, they explore whether mindful meditation truly reduces stress and boosts academic performance — or if it’s just hype. How does it work? Can it make a real difference? They discuss science, stories, and give easy to understand insights that could change how you tackle your stress and studies.
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Team members who worked on creating this episode: Kelli Andermann, Maarja-Marleen Rullinkoff, Eke Rätsep, Arina Sigida, Alina Sova, Annaliise Tamm.
Music used:
Dana Music, Helkimer, Mikhail from Pixabay
Research articles:
Delavari, H., Talebi, M. E., & Delavari, H. (2023). Transforming education: A review of the benefits of integrating mindfulness and meditation techniques in schools. English Education Journal, 14(2), 604–614. https://doi.org/10.24815/eej.v14i2.31992
Kirby, L. A. J., Kornman, P. T., & Robinson, J. L. (2021). Outcomes of “Brain Breaks”: Short Consistent Meditation and Silent Sessions in the College Classroom Are Associated with Subtle Benefits. Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, 5, 99–117. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41465-020-00178-0/Published
Liu, Y. L., Lee, C. H., & Wu, L. M. (2024). A mindfulness-based intervention improves perceived stress and mindfulness in university nursing students: a quasi-experimental study. Scientific Reports, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-64183-5
Pandey, M. P. (2022). Effects of Anapana Meditation Technique in School Children. Nepal Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 5(1), 71–82. https://doi.org/10.3126/njmr.v5i1.44617
Swargiary, K., & Roy, K. (2023). Open Peer Review on Qeios Meditation Matters: Enhancing Learning Outcomes and Well-Being Among College Students. https://doi.org/10.32388/YI83PF.2
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