Free Meditation, Mindfulness & Yoga Resources
This can be a stressful time for many, so today we are focusing on ways to take a step back and reconnect with the body and mind.
Meditation & Mindfulness
When someone meditates, their body’s relaxation response helps decrease metabolism, lowers blood pressure, and improves heart rate, breathing, and brain waves. The muscles are relieved of tension and tightness as the body receives a quiet message to relax. Mindfulness, on the other hand, is the quality of being present and fully engaged with whatever we’re doing at the moment — free from distraction or judgment, and aware of our thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them. Identified benefits of mindfulness are decreased stress, enhanced ability to deal with illness, facilitation of recovery, decrease depressive symptoms, and improve health in general.
If you are interested in trying meditation or mindfulness, a couple free apps and listening can be found at:
https://www.headspace.com/covid-19
https://psychcentral.com/blog/1-minute-mindfulness-exercises/
https://www.aurahealth.io/blog/fighting-mental-health-crisis-from-coronavirus
https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/mindful-meditations
https://blog.calm.com/take-a-deep-breath
Yoga
Yoga isn’t just for people who can touch their toes or want to meditate. Different practices can focus on relaxation, strength, or flexibility. Common benefits of yoga include better posture, attention to your breathing, reduced stress, and lower blood pressure.
Some apps are offering free use for a limited time or below is a link to a popular YouTube channel.
https://portal.dailyburn.com/?property=yoga
https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
These skills and practices aren’t just for adults either! Try one alone or with your family or friends.
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