The Sanctuary
Everyone needs a break and time to decompress when at a large conference… even when it is virtual. Take advantage of opportunities to unplug and refocus.
Everyone needs a break and time to decompress when at a large conference… even when it is virtual. Take advantage of opportunities to unplug and refocus.
During the conference, join us here for some quiet time to decompress, reconnect mind and body, and practice self-care as we turn our focus inward for a few brief moments. Mindfulness has been defined as a practice of “bringing one’s attention to the internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment” (Baer, 2003). Meditation practice can enhance communication, empathy, equanimity and interpersonal relationships (Seema & Kumar, 2019) and even brief periods of meditation can have beneficial effects (Kirby et al.., 2020). Join Clark Shah-Nelson for live mindful meditations during the times below. These sessions will be geared toward grounding ourselves in the present moment, centering ourselves through observation of the breath and bodily sensations to raise our consciousness so that we can experience the OLC Innovate Virtual Conference in a healthy and present way together.
Please join us in the Zoom Sanctuary for live guided meditation sessions with Clark:
Clark has also provided a few short meditations for conference attendees to use any time.
Shoulder Stretch
Meditation
Meditation – Metta
Additionally, feel free to take advantage of these other self-guided wellness resources. The below list is by no means exhaustive nor are any endorsed by OLC, but represents just a collection of resources that you may find helpful.
Wellness Video Playlists
Music Playlists (Spotify)
Meditation Apps
Additional Resources
More Meditation Videos