Mandala Magazine

Winter 2025

Community

It’s estimated that one in four people will develop cancer at some point in their life, and with that cancer diagnosis comes a lot of uncertainty.

Outreach and Business Development

Integrating wellbeing into diversity and inclusion efforts to create a healthier, happier, and more resilient workplace 

Research

The University of Minnesota Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing's Integrative Health and Wellbeing Research Program is a multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians (think chiropractors, physical therapists, advanced practice nurses), and mindfulness experts with expertise in complementary and integrative pain care.

From the Director

Mary Jo kreitzer smiling with a white backdrop

“There are many things in life we don’t notice or fully appreciate simply because we are too close to view them within a greater context of space and time.” Craig Blacklock begins his essay in this issue of Mandala with this quote and encourages us…
  • Fostering a Healthy Workplace
  • New Series Offers Support and Hope for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
  • Meet the Research Team that Has Your Back
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Mary Jo kreitzer smiling with a white backdrop
Magazine Cover
Mandala Winter 2025 magazine issue cover