Oregon Hikers

https://www.oregonhikers.org/

Oregon Hikers provides a great overview of hikes all throughout Oregon. The site is very well laid out, and divides hikes into many different categories, including area of Oregon, difficulty level, seasonal accessibility, etc. All of the hikes have great descriptions and reviews, and many users have also posted pictures and reviews of the hikes.

Buti Yoga – https://butiyoga.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tribedewalla/

Buti Yoga has become a staple in efforts to reduce stress in my life. Surrounded by other loving people, we sweat it out with intense tribal dance and yoga moves and will guarantee to make you sweat. The first link provides general information about Buti Yoga and the second is the group that I currently attend in Walla Walla. YouTube also has some videos available online if there isn’t a local Buti Yoga group. Simply search for “Buti Yoga”.

YMCA – http://www.ymca.net/

YMCAs are a great option for a gym membership. They typically offer a variety of classes that you can explore and find the right fit. Often times you can also get help from a personal trainer. They also sometimes offer nutrition classes as well. To find a YMCA close to you, you can try googling “YMCA near me”.

Meditation – https://www.mindful.org

Meditation and mindfulness has become a more popular tool to sit back, relax, and think about nothing. With the flurry of life taking our attention at every moment it can, meditation can offer some relief from the constant thoughts. The link above has several resources available on the practice of meditation.

Hiking – https://www.alltrails.com/

Going for a walk in the great outdoors can be a great way to get away from technology and the regular routine of work and life. The above website allows users to search for local trails near you. There is also an app that you can download on your phone.

State Parks

https://stateparks.oregon.gov/, https://parks.state.wa.us/

Here are two websites which list the state parks in Oregon and Washington. These are wonderful places to take walks, hikes, and spend time in nature.

How to Meditate

This article gives directions and suggestions for those who are new to meditation. There are also 3 small “practice” sessions to work on controlled breathing and relaxation.

Mindful Staff. (2019). How to meditate. Mindful.  https://www.mindful.org/how-to-meditate/

Obé Fitness https://obefitness.com/

This is an online workout program that offers both live and on demand classes from yoga, stretching, and pilates to hiit, dance and cardio boxing (my personal favorite). The live classes are fun because they have some sort of roster of the people joining the class so you might get a shout out, and they do fun themed classes (like all Britney Spears music). Then most of the classes go to an on-demand library. Most classes are 30 minutes long, so an easy commitment.

MadFit (youtube channel) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpQ34afVgk8cRQBjSJ1xuJQ

Maddie Lymburner posts workout videos that are super easy to follow, and many are tailored for at-home apartment workouts using minimal equipment. They start with just 5 minute workouts and go from there. She does fun dance party workouts too!

Amanda Kloots! (fitness app/website) https://amandakloots.com/

Amanda Kloots has several high energy and fun workout classes that center around jump rope, dance, and body toning- which has a focus on mindfulness and body-connectedness. She is overall a really cool and inspiring person to follow.

15 Minute Calming Yoga for Stress and Anxiety Relief-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw2oBIrQGLo

While this is just one of many yoga videos on youtube, it is one of the best exercises for stress relief. The best part about yoga is it can be as short or long as you want with many difficulty levels.