With the uncertainty and disarray that the world is facing at present, it is of the highest importance to practice self-care and mindfulness – these are some of the most simple ways to take a moment for yourself and manage your anxiety.

Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham are currently creating some online mindfulness content that we will share with you in the coming weeks, for now though, please visit some of the pages below for mindfulness videos and articles.

For anyone interested in meditation, the London Buddhist centre has a free weekly online schedule –

https://londonbuddhistcentreonline.com/class-timetable/

Mind Space have created guided mediation for five minutes, ten minutes, fifteen minutes, twenty minute videos.

For anyone struggling to sleep right now, calming bedtime stories for adults available on apple podcasts:

https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/

For anyone looking to start a little home yoga practice (great variety and perfect for beginners) or mediation:

https://yogawithadriene.com/

For those struggling with anxiety, free CBT worksheets:

https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/freedownloads2.htm#Worksheets_

Some great information on mental wellbeing whilst staying at home from the NHS:

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/

For online mindfulness colouring that you can do on your computer, please visit:

https://colormandala.com/

https://coloringbook.pics/category/antistress-colorings/

For printable versions, please visit:

https://www.justcolor.net/

If you are interested in downloading an app for meditation have a look at the the five best meditation apps here:

https://www.puregym.com/blog/top-free-mindfulness-apps/