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Self care is critical to our social, emotional and professional well-being. We understand now more than ever the impact stress has on our body, our mind, and the way we react. Knowing this, we are offering the opportunity to learn and engage in mindfulness-based practices and techniques to cultivate and foster a community of self-care . We invite you to take time to watch the videos and practice individually, with a loved one, student(s) or with other adults in your life. We are glad you are here!
Self care is critical to our social, emotional and professional well-being. We understand now more than ever the impact stress has on our body, our mind, and the way we react. Knowing this, we are offering the opportunity to learn and engage in mindfulness-based practices and techniques to cultivate and foster a community of self-care . We invite you to take time to watch the videos and practice individually, with a loved one, student(s) or with other adults in your life. We are glad you are here!
More techniques will be released soon, please check back!
More techniques will be released soon, please check back!
Relax your mind and body to release tension that builds up in your muscles. Use this strategy if you have been sitting for a long time or if you are feeling a lot of emotions at one time.
The practice of mindfulness helps train us to be present in the moment, which gives us a break from the worries and stresses of our day-to-day lives and helps us savor the simple pleasures around us.
Yoga At Your Desk- Yoga with adriene
Yoga At Your Desk- Yoga with adriene
SNEAK IN SOME YOGA! Because you are worth it - and we know the tools of YOGA are powerful and sometimes quite simple. Yoga at your desk is perfect for anybody who spends much time working at a computer or in a cubicle. This sequence is ideal for those who want to sneak in a quick yoga break or for those who are in healing and want to practice a little bit of opening with the support of a chair. Practice a little energetic hygiene and deep breathing! Open your heart, your shoulders and relieve tension! You can practice this puppy without sound too! Made with love. Namaste.
5 Minute Meditation
5 Minute Meditation
In just 5 minutes you can reset your day.
Even in-Even Out
Even in-Even Out
Breathing is our body's most natural way to bring ease and calm to ourself. Intentional breathing practices provides a signal to the parasympathetic nervous system to return to a state of calm, safety and regulation. This use of mindful breathing techniques can reduce stress and have positive impacts on our body. Grab a chair, take a seat and give it a try!
StOp Technique
StOp Technique
STOP is a mindfulness based practice that can help you in the midst of challenging emotions or situations. It's a great practice to help you shift out of react mode, pause, and move into the present where you are more able to access your choices. This technique can be used in the classroom or in your personal life anytime you feel those strong emotions beginning to sweep you away.
SPhere Breathing
SPhere Breathing
Pebble Meditation
Pebble Meditation
The Pebble Meditation is a guided meditation using our breath and visualization techniques to bring our body and our minds into a place of calm centeredness. Guided meditations can allow us to get out of our thinking minds and get in touch with our feelings and sensations. It can help us gain a new or different perspective on stressful, challenging or difficult situations. Guided meditations are a wonderful way for us to cultivate and practice self-regulation skills which are directly correlated to enhancing our personal/professional health and well-being.The Pebble Meditation you are listening to today was adapted and expanded from an original meditation written by Dr. Patrizia Collard.
Fostering an attitude of gratitude has been determined to have a profound impact on our health and well-being. Practicing gratitude is a wonderful tool to center ourselves and flood our body, mind and spirit with positive feelings even when the world seems chaotic and uncertain. Practicing gratitude regularly also helps us to cultivate and strengthen our own emotional resilience.
Loving Kindess
Loving Kindess
Metta or lovingkindness is a practice designed to focus on self-compassion and compassion for those important to us as well as compassion for the collective. Music is by Kerani- Fragrant Mountain and Mighty Fortress- Harp 46
Letting Go
Letting Go
This practice is an opportunity for you to sit with your fear, worry, anxiety or anything that is challenging you. You will be able to practice the visualization of letting whatever you are struggling with float away, even if only temporarily. It is a practice you can go back to over and over to help you visualize, accept and release that which no longer serves you.Background music, The Southern Sea by Garth Stevenson
Body Scan
Body Scan
This is a guided body scan practice. This mindful and meditative practice allows you to intentionally cultivate self-awareness and connection with your physical body. Throughout the scan you are focusing on parts of your body for sensations, tingling, tension, holding or pain. This practice has a myriad of benefits including greater physical self-awareness, anxiety relief, increased self-compassion, stress relief and enhanced relaxation. Background music, The Southern Sea, by Garth Stevenson.
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