Deep breathing may seem simple, but it actually takes regular practice to be truly beneficial! We suggest at least ten minutes a day. There are also many different ways to practice deep breathing, so try different techniques until you find what feels most natural and helpful for you. You can do this practice anywhere, but ideally for a full deep breathing exercise, find a comfortable seat in an upright position. To begin, the simplest technique is to count your breaths. Start

As we are all trying to take care of our bodies while at home, we want to remind you that you don’t need to purchase a whole bunch of new exercise, stretching and massage tools to take care of yourself! You have many items already in your home that can double as therapeutic tools. For example : A broomstick can be used for arm and body rotation exercises; a bag of rice as a hot pack alternative or for grip strengthening exercises; a hammer as a top heavy weight to strengthen

When we are confined to our homes, it’s so important to keep our bodies in motion. Of course, if you can do so safely, we recommend getting outside everyday for some socially-distant exercise, and to take in some sun and fresh air. Even a 30 minute daily walk will do you a world of good. When indoors, there are lots of wonderful options available for live exercise classes and online workout videos - from yoga with @karlamisjan and pilates with @zallapilates to crossfit traini

Laughter can be a very powerful coping tool in times of crisis - it’s a way to manage the unmanageable, to gain control of a situation and feel agency. We don’t need to think of it as an out-of-touch escape or as a misunderstanding of the seriousness of our current situation - but instead as a way to create a sense of human community, to communicate about shared values and to spread joy during a difficult time. Laughter relieves physical tension in our muscles and also positi