CALM ROOM
Get Moving Videos
7-MINUTE DANCE EXERCISE
We hold stress and anxiety in our bodies. Movement can reduce stress chemicals and increase feel-good chemicals in our body. It can also make our brain’s “fight or flight” system less reactive in the future.
GROUND IN WITH YOUR SHOES OFF!
If you are feeling stressed out, anxious or sad, focus on your feet and how they feel on the ground without wearing shoes and socks. You can try this outside or inside.
YOGA WITH ADRIENE & HER DOG
Try this 10-minute yoga practice with Adriene and her dog, Benji! You can find more of their FREE videos on YouTube. Benji even has his own animated videos
15-MINUTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Sometimes the best way to distract ourselves and reset is to get moving and sweat. Let your emotions come out through your body. Try to spend 15 to 20 minutes on physical activity.
WALL PUSHUPS
Are you angry or stressed out? Physical exercise can help. But if you don't have a lot of space, you might want to try wall pushups! How many can you do?
SHAKE IT OFF
Try this whole-body technique to literally shake off stress and worries. This video is shared by local youth through the IrreducIble Grace Foundation.
GO FOR A WALK
Walking is a great way to feel better. A mindful walk helps you to concentrate on what you see, hear and feel. It can also help us reset the alarm/stress system in our bodies. Learn about forward movement in this video.
WAKE UP WITH A MIND & BODY WORKOUT
Try this 20-minute workout in the morning or any time you want to feel more alert, balanced, and ready to try new things.
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE!
Sometimes we don't feel like laughing. But science shows us that even when we pretend to laugh, chemicals are released in our bodies that can reduce pain and stress. Learn more in this video.
TAI CHI WITH HELEN LIANG
A very slow and peaceful movement exercise to practice awareness and focus breathing. Helpful to reduce stress and anxiety.