Health and Wellbeing: Exercises, Classes and Courses
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