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Omaha COVID-19 Resource: Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation

Ease anxiety and stay calm and focused while working through yoga, mindfulness and meditation practices with these resources.

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  • Harris and his friend Jeff Warren, a masterful teacher and "Meditation MacGyver," embark on a cross-country quest to tackle the myths, misconceptions and self-deceptions that stop people from meditating.
    eBook, 20172017.
  • In simple and straightforward language, Bhante Gunaratana shares the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and how we can use these principles to improve our daily lives, deepen our mindfulness and move closer to our spiritual goals.
    eBook, 20122012.
  • Breathe, Mama, Breathe

    5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms

    Moralis, Shonda
    In this eAudiobook, Shonda Moralis outlines the benefits of daily meditation and shows moms how to do it in just 5 minutes.
    Downloadable Audiobook, 2017Old Saybrook : Tantor Audio, 2017.
  • Peace Is Every Step

    The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

    Nh́ât Hạnh, Thích
    Interested in being more mindful? This eAudiobook shows listeners the path of mindfulness is everyday life. This book will guide the reader through the process of keeping the consciousness alive to the present experience and reality.
    Downloadable Audiobook, 2015Ashland : Blackstone Audio, Inc., and Buck 50 Productions, LLC, 2015.
  • This eAudiobook provides a complete introduction to meditation, featuring four classical meditation/mindfulness exercises.
    Downloadable Audiobook, 2005Louisville : Sounds True, 2005.
  • Just Breathe

    Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement, and More

    Chopra, Mallika
    Get the kids started meditating, too. For kids ages 8-12, this book is full of specific exercises to help deal with day-to-day challenges and tips to lead a healthier, happier and more connected life.
    eBook, 20182018.
  • Meditate With Me

    A Step-By-Step Mindfulness Journey

    Gates, Mariam
    Meditation does a body good, and can even help kids as young as 4 or 5. This is a great book to introduce young children to meditation.
    eBook, 20172017.
  • Yoga Cures

    Simple Routines to Conquer More Than 50 Common Ailments and Live Pain-free

    Stiles, Tara
    Stiles offers an A-to-Z guide of the poses you can do to target specific problems in your body and get you feeling better right away.
    Book, 2012New York : Three Rivers Press, c2012. — 613.7046 Stiles 2012
  • Video demonstrations of many popular yogic postures. Shows full sequences for individual postures. Learn breathing & meditation techniques, standing and seated postures, back bends, stretches and more.
    Downloadable Video, 20062006.
  • This is a free online instructor-led 6-week course offered through Gale Course. Log in with your library card and PIN. In this course you'll examine the many benefits of mindfulness for both your personal and professional life.
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  • Another free online instructor-led 6-week Gale Course. You'll explore the many meditation techniques that can be used to support the mind-body connection and promote healing and wellness. The course is designed for health professionals and nurses as…
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  • Utilize this 2-hour Lynda.com course by logging in with your library card number and PIN. Topics covered include releasing stress, improving focus and creativity, finding meaning and cultivating joy.
    Website or Online Data, 2019Carpenteria, CA linkedin.com, 2019.
  • The Center for Mindful Living's website includes a "How to Meditate" guide and a "Home Practice" body scan available under their "Resources" menu. If interested in practicing meditation with a group while still in your home go to "Services" and…
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  • Dianne Bondy, author of the book "Yoga for Everyone: 50 Poses for Every Type of Body" (see below), includes yoga workouts for every skill and ability level on her YouTube channel, including a Yoga For All: 21-Day Challenge.
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  • Yoga for Everyone

    50 Poses for Every Type of Body

    Bondy, Dianne,
    This book offers yoga for every type of body: those who are big, small, elderly, pregnant or of various physical abilities.
    Book, 2019Indianapolis, Indiana : Alpha, 2019. — 613.7046 Bondy 2019
  • Baxter Bell, author of "Yoga for Healthy Aging" (see below), provides a number of videos on his YouTube channel that instruct viewers on how to practice various poses and reap the health benefits.
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  • Yoga for Healthy Aging

    a Guide to Lifelong Well-being

    Bell, Baxter,
    These short yoga practices were developed in consultation with scientific and medical experts on aging, and allow you to focus on maintaining overall physical health and/or addressing target problem areas, such as digestion, cardiovascular health,…
    Book, 2017Boulder : Shambhala, 2017. — 613.7 Bell 2017
  • One of the most popular yoga instructors on YouTube. Adriene has so many yoga workouts you are sure to find one to fit your interests.
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  • Another popular YouTube yoga instructor. Tim is offering a 30-Day Yoga Quarantine Challenge with a new workout to look forward to every day. Or find a yoga workout for your fitness level from the many workouts he offers.
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