Join a meditation livestream
Richardson-based Dallas Meditation Center is hosting guided meditation livestreams every Wednesday from 7-7:30 p.m. via the Awakening Heart Youtube channel. Each session is followed by a reading or a talk. Community discussions sometimes follow via a separate video conference. To support the center’s efforts, visit this link or text "Mindful" to 44321.
Do yoga online
Several Richardson yoga studios are offering live and on-demand yoga classes.
Richardson studio Yoga Chikitsa is offering free classes five days a week between 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m. The classes are held via the studio’s Youtube channel, which also includes on-demand classes. The studio is requesting donations to support the effort. To make a donation, visit this link.
Reef Point Yoga is offering free yoga and meditation classes on weekdays via Facebook Live. The studio is requesting donations be sent via the Venmo app to @reef_point_yoga. Weekly schedules can be found on the studio’s Facebook page.
Fit Yoga is offering daily online classes via the teleconference tool Zoom. The sessions are free for studio members and $10 per class for nonmembers. For more information on how to sign up, visit www.fityogajill.com.
Call a mental health support line
The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority has activated a mental health support line that is available to residents of Dallas County. Trauma-informed support and psychological first aid is available to those experiencing stress and anxiety during this crisis, according to a newsletter from the city of Richardson. The line can be reached 24/7 at 833-251-7544.
Collin County residents in need of assistance can call the LifePath Systems crisis hotline at 877-422-5939.
Explore the city’s art walk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends regular exercise to combat anxiety and depression during this crisis. The Richardson Art Walk is 3 miles long and features eight pieces of public art ranging from sculptures to fountains. Five art pieces are in the CityLine area, while the remainder are in the Galatyn Park area. For more information, visit this link.
