by Kara Beussink: The stress of the unknown surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine can take a huge toll on our physical and mental health…

Whether you’re spending more time on the couch than usual, running around the house trying to come up with activities for the kids, or working hard in the countless industries making sure we have what we need (can we hear it for health care employees, grocers, delivery drivers, mail carriers, sanitation employees, and countless other heros working overtime for us?!).

Despite all the content out there telling you to make the most of your quarantine and to start crushing that to-do list that’s been building up for months, you don’t have to be productive during this quarantine.

Not only is the entire COVID-19 quarantine stress-inducing, many of us are trying to juggle multiple roles and stay calm on top of it.

Instead, opt to do something that makes you feel good. From doing acts of self-care to maintaining (or starting!) a regular yoga practice, there are many things we can do to stay calm, healthy, and grounded.

If you’re feeling tired and uninspired, rest assured the online yoga classes and guided meditations on this list are focused on finding a sense of peace during this time of uncertainty.

Here Are 6 Calming Online Yoga Classes to Support You During the COVID-19 Quarantine:

1. Deep Relief with Jenn Pansa (35 minutes)

Put the world on pause and dive into deep relief with this dynamic online yoga flow filled with guided breathwork and a relaxing rhythm of poses designed to create a deep sense of relief physically and mentally.

2. Nature Break with Ashton August (30 minutes)

Getting your nature fix is hard with social distancing and shelter-in-place recommendations, especially if you live in a bigger city.

Try this online yoga class set outside in a beautiful mountain Aspen grove for a dose of nature that will leave you feeling more grounded and stable wherever you are.

3. Yin Yoga Reset with Denelle Numis (40 minutes)

Increased stress activates the sympathetic nervous system and can also compromise immune system response, but Yin Yoga can help counteract that fight-or-flight response. Hit the reset button with Denelle and melt into these feel-good poses.

Yin Yoga is ideal for stressful times like these. Interested in learning more? Read: Here Are the Main Benefits of a Yin Yoga Practice

4. Feel Good Hatha with Jessica Smith (40 minutes)

With everything going on in the world, a little decompression is just what we need. The weight of it all can manifest in the physical body, so try this online Hatha Yoga class that will quiet your mind, stimulate your body, and decrease stress. Yes please!

5. Stress Less with Melody Beuzelin (25 minutes)

Movement and awareness meditation join forces in this quick 25-minute online yoga class for instant stress relief.

Melody’s soothing words guide you to create a more comfortable space in your body, even in the midst of stress. Step onto the mat and let go of the stress.

6. Calm Mind with Carisa Banuelos (20 minutes)

In this calming 20-minute guided meditation and breathwork class, Carisa guides you through three techniques for controlling the one thing you can control: your breath. Try this online meditation class to calm the mind and maintain a sense of focus and control.

Amidst COVID-19 Quarantine, Turn to Online Yoga Classes to Relieve Stress and Get Grounded

Now more than ever, it’s important to focus on the present.

While we can’t control what’s happening in the world or the fact that social distancing is here to stay for a bit, we can each do our best to find time to focus on ourselves, our breath, and self-care practices like yoga to counteract the effects of stress.

We are all in this together. And we will all get through this together.

Source: Yogi Approved