What To Do While You're At Home
What To Do While You’re At Home
By Laura Goodreau
Since Covid-19 took the world by storm, many of us find ourselves changing our routines and spending more time indoors. A shift is happening in many of our lives and though we may be sheltering in place physically our lives don’t have to be put on hold. Not only can we survive this pandemic but we can thrive. Charles F. Glassman said “Making the best of what we do have, instead of begrudging what we don’t, has a way of creating all that we’ll ever need.” I think this is a good reminder to find the silver lining in every situation. To adjust our behavior and embrace our blessings during this difficult time. We at The Waking Hour will be sharing tips for you to step out of your comfort zone, from the comfort of your own home. You don’t have to turn into a couch potato just because you find yourself behind a screen more. There are many digital options to keep communities connected and individuals fulfilled physically, mentally, and spiritually. We’ve gathered a few options to get you started:
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We all need a little Zen now and then!
Livestream with Jon Kabat Zinn Wednesday March 25th 1pm (4pm est) Not Losing Our Minds and Hearts When We Most Need Them Mindfulness, Healing and Wisdom in a Time of Covid-19
Free Master Meditation Virtual Class, learn to become a meditation teacher. March 25 @ 7PM or March 26 @ 12PM
Connect in Place: Fostering Community and Wisdom in Uncertain Times Hosted by Soren Gordhammer Mon, Mar 30, 2020, 9:00 AM – Fri, Apr 24, 2020, 5:00 PM PDT Guided meditations and weekly sessions throughout the days.
Recovery Dharma Online offers virtual resources to those struggling with addiction or recovery. Even with social distancing community is very important, if you or someone you know might be interested check out their daily meetings at the link below!
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Learn something new
Class Central has shared a list of 500 Ivy League courses you can take online for free during the Corona virus. Click the link below to find the Ivy League classes that interest you most.
Learn a new language with Duolingo for free at home, over twenty different languages to choose from!
You can either download the app or visit their website below, they have a free version as well as premium offer for purchase.
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Move that body!
Glo is offering three free meditation classes, three free yoga classes, and three free pilates classes. In a thoughtful contribution to public health and personal sanity, I will certainly be taking them up on this generous offer.
Bridges Rock Gym is offering live streaming virtual fitness classes free to it’s members and asks nonmembers to contribute a small donation. They are offering a few classes at different times each day this week just register and livestream!
Yoga Mayu has different yoga classes available to keep you active even from home, just sign up and participate through livestream
Free Yoga instruction is available on YouTube thanks to the teachers of Yoga Tree and Yoga Works
Planet Fitness is offering free home workout videos on their YouTube channel for anyone who would like to stay fit from home
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Something for the kids too!
Bay Area Martial Arts is now offering classes for kids online, click the link below for a deal on their two week program!
Camp Galileo offers educational activities online for kids, for children who are now out of school they offer great options to continue learning while entertained.
Chabot Space and Science Center is offering virtual resources to keep curious minds growing!
Chabot Space and Sceince Center
KVTV shares courses you and your children can take while sheltered in pace to stay occupied at home.
And KOAA news has also shared virtual tools so that kids can continue learning while out of the classroom.
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We hope you love these classes, conversations, and exercises as much as we do! Come back to The Waking Hour website soon, we’ll be sharing resources, virtual events, and holistic practices. Feel free to share your favorite resources in the comment section! Take care of yourselves and your community, even from afar, we’re all in this together!
~ Laura Goodreau