Resources to Get You Through Quarantine
- Sigma Lambda Beta
- Mar 27, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 23, 2021
Some of us may have trouble coping with our new reality while we limit human interaction due to COVID-19. There are numerous options to stay engaged while at home in self-quarantine. The list below are some current resources being offered for free.
Relaxing at Home
Calm: App and website with mental and emotional wellness content including meditation guidance and sleep stories.
Relax Melodies: Soundscapes to help you sleep
Headspace: Meditations
Keeping Physically Fit
Orange Theory Fitness: Daily at-home workouts with minimal or no equipment required.
Core Power Yoga: Yoga and fitness routines for many levels.
Nike Training Club: iOS and Android app with trainer designed workouts.
Engaging the Brain
Brit+Co: Many discounted and free courses on hobbies like photography or baking
Ivy League Courses: Free, self-paced Ivy League courses on a variety of subjects
Virtual Museum Tours: Free museum tours of over 500 museums
For Kids
Audible for Kids: Free audiobooks for kids’
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems: Daily doodles at 1pm EST from the author of Elephant and Piggie, Pigeon, and many other child books.
NASA: STEM activities for kids at home
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