295. Building Resilient Minds in Education with Ishan Shivanand

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of resilience training for students and educators, featuring insights from Ishan Shivanand on improving mental health through mindfulness practices.

In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Ishan Shivanand, founder of Yoga of Immortals and author of the international bestseller The Practice of Immortality. Together, we explore why resilience training and inner work are becoming essential supports for students and educators navigating rising levels of stress, burnout, and disconnection. Ishan shares how his research-backed, non-pharmaceutical approach blends breathwork, meditation, and cognitive awareness to improve mental health and overall well-being. Our conversation digs into what resilience training actually looks like in practice and why even small, consistent moments of awareness can make a measurable difference in learning environments. We also discuss how schools can integrate these tools in culturally respectful, non-theological ways that support both students and teachers. Join us to explore how building resilient minds can reshape the future of learning. To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.org We unbox: The growing mental health challenges facing students and educators Research-backed resilience training and its impact on learning Burnout, anxiety, and sleep issues in high-performing students…

People in this episode

Guest: Ishan Shivanand

Topics covered

• resilience training
• mental health
• education
• mindfulness
• burnout
• cognitive awareness

Keywords

• breathwork
• meditation
• cognitive awareness
• stress
• disconnection

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Practice of Immortality

Books & works: Learning Unboxed, The Practice of Immortality

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