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The following is a list of some fantastic online resources that are FREE to use during the ongoing health crisis. It includes information on meditation, exercise, mindfulness and free counselling services.

A huge thank you to these amazing companies for caring and showing their support for us all. Your mental health is so important. Don't forget to rest and take advantage of the following websites and apps to soothe your soul:


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<h2 style="text-align:left;">Headspace - Meditation</h2>
Free access to the Headspace collection called Weathering the Storm. It includes meditations, sleep, and movement exercises to help you out, no matter how you're feeling.
<a href="https://www.headspace.com/covid-19" target="_self"><ins>https://www.headspace.com/covid-19</ins></a> 

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Balance - Meditation
Free access to the Balance meditation app foundation plan, where according to them, 'you’ll train your focus and reduce anxiety by concentrating on your breath and noticing sensations in your body.' Create your free account for access to their meditation singles, advice on sleep hygiene and tips on finding inner balance. 
Currently only available on the app store for iPhones.
<a href="https://www.balanceapp.com/" target="_self"><ins>https://www.balanceapp.com/</ins></a> 

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Breethe - Meditation

Access a multitude of short meditation exercises, selected music &amp; nature sounds and positive messages with the Breethe app. Sync your progress to your phone, tablet or computer devices when you create your free account. Download below:

<a href="https://www.breethe.com/" target="_self"><ins>https://www.breethe.com/</ins></a> 

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Calm.com - Meditation

Calm.com has a range of fantastic resources available for free on the web. They offer video meditation, guidance, soothing music and sleep stories to help you begin and end your day on the right foot. Listen to their Calm Masterclasses or relax with their gentle wind-down exercises by accessing the link below.

<a href="https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath" target="_self"><ins>https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath</ins></a> 

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Mindfulness.ie is a great resource for Irish at home and abroad. Their qualified instructors offer free, guided sessions over Zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8pm and Saturdays at 12pm. They also have plenty of links to meditative videos, music, similar websites and mindful poetry.
<a href="https://mindfulness.ie/" target="_self"><ins>https://mindfulness.ie</ins></a>

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Peloton Digital - Health &amp; Wellbeing

Peloton are offering a 30 day free trial of their app which gives you access to thousands of live and on-demand classes anywhere, anytime, with or without equipment. It includes a diverse selection of indoor cycling, running, walking, bootcamp, strength and outdoor (audio-only) classes. Card details required.
<a href="https://www.onepeloton.com/digital/checkout/digital-30d" target="_self">https://www.onepeloton.com/digital/checkout/digital-30d</a> 

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Helplink Mental Health - Health &amp; Wellbeing

The charity Helplink is offering free counselling services online, nationally and internationally (Irish abroad), for 7 days a week for the duration of the crisis. They offer:

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<li> Free counselling for people laid off work by the COVID 19 crisis.</li>
<li style="text-align:left;">Free counselling for people with addictions to gambling, alcohol and/or drugs.</li>
<li style="text-align:left;">Free counselling for Irish returning home.</li>
<li style="text-align:left;">Free counselling for Irish living abroad.</li>
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Visit the link below for information on how to register for their free services:
<a href="http://helplink.ie/counselling/helplinks-free-counselling-services-during-covid-19-crisis/" target="_self"><ins>http://helplink.ie/counselling/helplinks-free-counselling-services-during-covid-19-crisis/</ins></a>

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