Mind-Heart Connection Through Heartfulness: A Vision for Sustainable Resilience for Pre-Service Teachers

The chapter “Mind-Heart Connection Through Heartfulness: A Vision for Sustainable Resilience for Pre-Service Teachers” explores the role of Heartfulness meditation practices in developing emotional resilience among pre-service teachers. The study investigates how the integration of cognitive awareness (mind) and emotional intelligence (heart) can enhance teachers’ capacity to manage stress, regulate emotions, and sustain professional well-being in challenging educational environments. Using a descriptive cross-sectional research design, data were collected from pre-service teachers through a Likert-scale instrument measuring dimensions such as mind–heart connection, emotional regulation, self-efficacy, and wellbeing. The findings suggest that participants who practiced Heartfulness meditation showed slightly higher resilience levels, with emotional regulation emerging as a key contributor to overall resilience. Although the statistical difference between practitioners and non-practitioners was not significant, the study highlights the potential of Heartfulness practices as a supportive tool in teacher education programs. The chapter concludes that integrating mind–heart awareness and meditation-based practices within teacher training can promote sustainable resilience, emotional balance, and professional growth among future educators.