Calming
"Virtual Mindfulness Room"
Welcome all! You're in the right spot for some mindfulness practices. Take a deep breath, check-in with yourself and notice what you need in this moment. If you'd like some calm, see below. If you need something more uplifting, click here.
Included on this page...
Community & Self Resourcing
Breathing GIFS
Calm Music
Nature Videos
Guided Mindfulness Practices
Coloring
Doodling
Gratitude Journaling
community & self resourcing
Shawn Kent, mindfulness mentor, describes "resourcing" as accessing what you already have within yourself and within your community. That could be going for a run/walk, reaching out to a family member/close friend, doing something nice for someone, reading, writing, drawing, dancing or any other healthy practices that you have access to. That being said, there are plenty of activities below if you'd like suggestions. It's totally up to you to choose what you'd like in this moment.
breathing gifs
Breathing gifs sources -- 1: tenor, 2: imgur, 3-5: DestressMonday
Calm music
Recommended Use: Choose music below to play while you work or while you do mindful breathing.
"Weightless"
A song by Marconi Union created with sound therapists to help with relaxation.
jazz
Relaxing jazz background music from Cafe Music BGM.
piano
Relaxing piano music for stress relief composed by Peder B. Helland.
Guitar
Peaceful, relaxing, soothing music from Monoman. Animation by Puuung.
Hip hop
Compilation of lofi beats put together by Will Smith.
Classical
Compilation of relaxing classical music (Mozart, Chopin, etc.) put together by Halidon Music.
nature
Recommended Use: Choose a scene below, set a timer for 1-5 minutes or longer for a mindfulness practice.
Forest
Sounds of the forest from Nature Sounds Channel & Johnnie Lawson.
Mountain Stream
Sounds of a mountain stream from Eric Bartel.
Beach
Sounds of the beach from Lounge V-Relaxing Music & Nature.
guided practices
Recommended Use: Choose from below for a calming mindfulness practice.
Image from Cleveland Clinic
iRest yoga nidra (NEW)
This link has a few introductory practices. "iRest is typically taught as a guided meditation. To try iRest, you don't need to do anything complicated. Just find a comfortable place, either seated or lying down. You can follow the recording with your eyes open or gently closed—whatever feels best for you. Please feel free to try it out and learn to experience a feeling of calm amidst the ever-changing circumstances of life." -irest.org
5-4-3-2-1
A practice to help alleviate anxiety and tap into your senses from AISD SEL.
(3 minutes)
Breathe
Notice your breath with this mini practice from Headspace.
(1 minute)
Square breath
An interactive breathing exercise from MyLife (formerly Stop Breathe Think).
(3 minutes)
Centering & Honoring Elders
Mindfulness moment with movement & music and honoring elders led by Dr. Angela Ward.
(2 minutes)
Respiracion 4-7-8
Una práctica de respiración relajante en español por Upper Ninety.
(2 minutos)
Letting go of negativity
Breathe and letting go of negativity in English & Spanish led by Angela Vera.
Respiración y dejando la negatividad en inglés y español dirigido por Angela Vera.
(2 minutos)
Guided Practice for Beginners
Jessamyn Stanley leads an important beginner practice with tips on what to do with your thoughts. From Yoga Journal.
(10 minutes)
meditación de bondad amorosa
La meditación de bondad amorosa (Loving-kindness meditation) se centra en desarrollar sentimientos de amabilidad, bondad y cariño hacia los demás. From Mindfulness Coaching.
(15 minutos)
loving kindness
This meditation will guide you to a deeper appreciation for self and the world around you. Useful for anyone who desires inner peace as well as general relaxation. From UNH Health & Wellness
(13 minutes)
coloring
online coloring for Kids
Disney has a ton of popular coloring page options.
coloring pages to print
Crayola has a lot of options for all youth and adults.
doodling
Doodling is a great way to relieve stress. You can do any pattern you'd like. You don't have to be a professional artist or any particular age. Anyone can doodle! All you need is something to write with and on. This video shows 24 different patterns being doodles if you'd like some ideas.
gratitude
Gratitude helps us get better sleep, relieve stress and more. Here are a few options for your gratitude writing...
Write a list of 5 people/things you're grateful for and why
Write a letter of gratitude to someone (you choose whether or not to send it)
Write everything that you're grateful for in this moment