Exercise is recommended as a method of destressing, while some people find that practicing mindfulness or meditation works. Some of these links refer to exercises, classes and courses which are free or active during the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

30 meditation exercises to try today

• Activities and exercises you can do to help improve your state of mind

Calm

• Meditations, sleep stories, movement exercises, journals, and music

Chen Tai Chi

• YouTube channel offering tai chi classes

Grow.ie: six-week guide on coping with COVID19

• Podcasts, practical resources and information

Headspace: Weathering the storm

• Meditations, sleep, and movement exercises to help you out

Heartfulness

• A simple system of meditation and relaxation which can be easily integrated into daily lives

HeartMath

• A free interactive program for maintaining emotional balance, mental clarity and sustaining resilience during these challenging times

HSE: Free Online Stress Control Classes 

• HSE Health and Wellbeing are offering a free Stress Control programme online over three weeks.  Classes can be livestreamed or be watched on YouTube afterwards

Koru Mindfulness

• Some resources to help us be ready to respond with thoughtfulness and wisdom to whatever comes our way during this uncertain time.

Mindfullness.ie

• Online guided meditations at 12 noon and 8pm daily

Mindfulness Teachers Association Ireland

• Online mindfulness practice sessions

Now and Zen

• Live guided meditations on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30pm

Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief

• Some relaxation techniques to put the brakes on stress

RTE: 3 breathing exercises to help with stress and anxiety

• A few simple breathing exercises that can help to keep you cool, calm and collected

University of Wisconsin-Madison COVID-19 Well-Being Toolkit and Resources

• A list of resources to support well-being during the pandemic that includes meditations, apps and articles

Yale University: The science of wellbeing

• Free (and popular) online course designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits