Free Online Meditations:
Free Daily Mindfulness Classes in English, Spanish, and Portuguese (access virtually or over the phone)
Oprah and Deepak 21 Day Meditation Experience – The topic is Hope During Uncertain Times
Headspace – Check out the many free guided meditations available
Nature sounds for relaxation – listen here
Calm – an app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation – try for free here
Free Online Fitness Classes:
The Phoenix Gym is live streaming all classes via Zoom. Classes at The Phoenix are designed for all levels, from beginners onward. Click here to check out the schedule and sign up.
Hot Yoga + Pilates Studio – Follow along with instructor videos on their Facebook page
Recovery Yoga Classes from Recovery 2.0 Life Beyond Addiction – click here
FitnessBlender – for free workout videos click here
Parenting Resources:
Tips for managing anxiety from Futures Without Violence
Resources for parents during quarantine from One Tough Job, and a list of virtual parenting support groups
Helping children cope in the age of COVID-19 (from National Association of School Psychologists)
Sesame Street’s COVID support resources
Free Online Reading Opportunities:
If you have a library card, you can download the app Libby. There are thousands of free audiobooks and books that are great to read, and it is very user friendly.
Don’t have a library card yet? Get an e-card through Boston Public Library!
Project Place Reading Suggestions:
Poetry
“Blessing in the Chaos” by Jan Richardson – Words for the Year
Articles
Harvard Business Review – That Discomfort You’re Feeling is Grief
TED Talks:
Dylan Marron – Empathy is Not Endorsement
Alison Ledgerwood – A Simple Trick to Improve Positive Thinking
Other Free Classes:
Drawing classes from famous illustrators – available here
Writing workshops from the famous poet Rupi Kaur – live recordings available on her Instagram