Mindfulness/ Exercise and Meditation:
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Please note: I support meditation as the research proven tool it is to promote overall physical and mental health. I do not promote any particular method or philosophy and do not endorse any products or methodologies here. Any posting of books, videos or techniques are NOT meant to diagnose or cure mental illness and I receive no monetary or other gifts for listings made here. My intention is to curate options to make it easier for you to find practices that support your wellbeing.
Research
5-min mindfulness audio induction alleviates psychological distress and sleep disorders in patients with COVID-19
The benefits of meditation and mindfulness practices during times of crisis such as COVID-19 NCBI
Benefits of meditation NIH
Resources
3 minute meditation Deepak Chopra 3 minute
Santa Cruz area yoga and mindfulness teacher Hannah Muse Yoga
Learn transcendental meditation Santa Cruz TM
Top Mindfulness YouTube Channels Top Mindfulness channels
Exercise and activities for kids https://www.gonoodle.com
Free mindfulness webinars https://www.nceft.org/our-services/mindfulness/
Fitness Apphttps://www.pwc.com/us/digitalfitness
Invite code: LRNALL
IOS:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digital-fitness-assessment/id1075788200
Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pwcec.digital_fitness
Free Yoga Classes https://yogacorefit.com
City of Cupertino exercise classes via zoom https://www.cupertino.org/our-city/departments/parks-recreation/recreation-classes-and-activities/live-classes?mc_cid=263e8c38d5&mc_eid=b52a6de30b
Debbie Allen Dance Classes https://dada-prod.herokuapp.com/event/5e80d096676cf20d00ce6fe1
Emotional wellness podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/checking-in-with-susan-david/id1504596643
Kid-friendly workouts — choose from Strength for Kids, Agility for Kids, Flexibility and Balance for Kids, Warm-Up for Kids, Cool down for Kids, Stand Up and Move for Kids, OR create your own custom kid workout. https://app.sworkit.com/collections/kids-workouts
At home OT, PT, and ST resources designed to build skills in children through movement and play. https://www.theottoolbox.com/
Educational brain breaks to help students review essential literacy and math skills, while getting in some exercise. Find over 900 videos to help your child keep learning at home and burn off some extra energy. Our site is best used for ages 4-8. https://fluencyandfitness.com/register/school-closures/
Free at-home kids yoga lesson plans https://littletwistersyoga.com/online-store/
Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. https://www.gonoodle.com/
GoNoodle: Good Energy at Home https://www.gonoodle.com/good-energy-at-home-kids-games-and-videos/?fbclid=IwAR0j1b7L8vOE3tJwmxp4t6SeVi3Au1FbrjEsIPAWmQ7OIU0jyUokVLygd68
Movement and mindfulness https://www.gonoodle.com/
Free Meditation App https://insighttimer.com/meditation-app
Comic Kids Yoga https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Exercise The Body Coach TV https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
Exercise classes https://www.areyoushining.com/
Exercise for kids
https://youtu.be/7U_k-774Si8?fbclid=IwAR2l0xZf14nsSBbEflztYyKKtB715gF0Yym-VHro7yZmOlUia_JbYVOop4Q
PE classes
http://www.lasvegasymca.org/virtual-homeschool-pe/
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