Mindfulness, Meditation, Yoga, Breath Work

There are many different ways to cope with stress. Talking with friends, exercising, and seeing a school counselor are just a few. Yoga can help reduce stress because it promotes relaxation, which is the natural opposite of stress. Yoga can benefit three aspects of ourselves that are often affected by stress: our body, mind, and breathing. Meditation and Mindfulness are also useful tools that allow us to deal with challenging emotions and situations from a place awareness and greater peace.

Here are some links focused on mindfulness, meditation, breath-work, and yoga:

• How to Practice Mindfulness (great 5 part video series ~8 minutes each)

  • Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

• Quick Mindful/Meditation Breaks (~3 minutes each)

  • 3 Minute Mindful Breathing Meditation

  • Relax, Ground, and Clear Meditation

  • Body Scan Meditation

  • Mindful Walking Meditation

• Meditation on Four Positive Attitudes to Increase Well Being (~5 minutes each)

  • Equanimity Meditation (Find Calm)

  • Kindness Meditation (Strengthen Happiness)

  • Compassion Meditation (Strengthen Happiness)

  • Joy Meditation (Strengthen Happiness)

• Square Breath Video - Simple breathing exercise

• Your Brain is a Smartphone - Understanding how our brain works with metaphor to smartphone

• Yoga For Stress Relief - Quick overview of Yoga along with a few videos showing some simple poses.

• Meditation to Improve Focus

  • Lion Mind

  • Counting Breaths