Some incredible resources for at-home wellness!
With COVID-19 impacting all of us, last week, I talked about the distinction between social distancing and physical distancing…
Why does this matter?
Well, because language matters. The way we speak our world directly impacts how we feel about it; how it lives within us. If we are socially distancing, we are moving against our natural current to connect with other humans. That is not to say, however, that a little extra time and space for yourself right now is not sorely needed for many of us. Instead, it is a reminder that we can stay in touch in all sort of creative ways. Like phone calls, letters, video group gatherings, and other physically distanced ways to support one another.
Okay, enough about all of that. I’m really excited to share some resources I swear by!
Down Dog: First, for those of us looking for some movement while we are at home, the phone and desktop app, Down Dog is offering its premium version FREE through April!!
Why I love it? It allows me to create fully customizable yoga sessions. From type of practice (restorative, vinyasa, chair, ashtanga, hatha…), to length (5-120 mins), to voice, type of music, and “boost” (like, glutes, back strength, flexibility…). It has become a big part of my yoga practice, with expert sequences from an algorithm. How cool!
Google’s Digital Wellbeing: for those of us heading too frequently to our phones for comfort and distraction, try out Google’s Digital Wellbeing App…
Why I love it? Only available on Android, this little app helps hold us accountable to our intentions to limit screen time and check our social media relationship. It has great features like app timers (disabling them after a selected amount of time), screen time counter, “focus mode” which disabled selected distracting apps, and night mode that silences notifications between certain hours. It’s a seriously helpful tool.
Meditation and Social Medicine Gathering: And lastly, our very own, mighty Meditation and Social Medicine Gathering is another great, free resource for you to slow down and connect with me and a group of LIVE HUMANS! I know… wow.
Why I love it? After two weeks, the feedback I have receive is powerful. People have been excited to take a break with others, laugh a bit, lending and receiving support. Please join us as often as you can! If you’ve come before, we will continue using the same Zoom link.
In the meantime, what resources have been keeping your head above water these days?
Love,
Blake