Mind-Body Strategies for Life During a Pandemic

Compiled by #TeamWellness Photo by Harli Marten on Unsplash In a time of so much uncertainty, we’re all needing anchors to keep us grounded and calm. Here is a list of resources to help you relieve stress and worry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

LIVE MEDITATION OPPORTUNITIES

• Team Wellness is hosting a daily Community Meditation Break Monday through Friday via Zoom. Learn more here.

MUSIC/SOUND:

• Luther from Lazerbeak
• Brain Waves app
• Relaxing music
• NPR’s Isle of Calm playlist on Spotify
• Anything from Brian Eno
• For a burst of joy: Stevie Wonder! 

PODCASTS

• Tara Brach
• Thich Nhat Hanh Dharma Talks
• Bliss & Grit

YOGA

• Yoga with Adrienne
• Do Yoga with Me
• Glo
• Yoga Anytime Online

HOME WORKOUTS

• Dumbbells
• Barre
• Alchemy365 Anywhere

MOVEMENT

• Embodied Resilience with Jane Clapp
• Movement and Creativity: Feldenkrais
• Shaking Qigong

MEDITATION

• ​10-Minute Guided Imagery
• Calm Breathe Bubble
• Headspace app
• Progressive Muscle Release

BREATHING EXERCISES

• Triangular Breathing
• 4x4x4 Breathing

HOME SELF-CARE

• Eating on a regular schedule
• Walking outside
• Epsom Salt baths
• Using essential oils: 
  • Calming: lavender, clary sage, jasmine
  • Uplifting: orange, grapefruit, bergamot
  • Energizing: peppermint, lime, eucalyptus, basil
• Worry Coping Cards – good for the whole family!
• Herbal tea: chamomile, lavender and lemon balm are especially nourishing for the nervous system

Please share other resources that are serving you in the comments below. Sending you love from our respective social distances!