Social Distancing Resources
We understand it might be hard to continue to find unique and/or fun things to do during these COVID times, but here are hopefully some resources you might have not seen!
Click on any green link to go to the resource:
Audible: The audiobook streaming service currently has a large library of free titles to listen to.
Calm: Links to free guided meditations, no subscription required.
Headspace: Free meditations and calming stories.
US Career Institute: Wellness tips and mindfulness meditation exercises.
NPR Live Concerts: Live streaming several concerts daily.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Live streaming many concerts.
Author / Illustrator Mo Willems: Offering a daily drawing program M-F at 1 p.m. EST, along with an archive of past programs to enjoy. Great for all ages!
New York Philharmonic Orchestra: Live streaming concerts.
Drawing series for adults: new ones daily!
Yale University: The Ivy League university is streaming several courses, including American literature, Roman architecture and finance.
Central Park Tutors: Offering free puppet-making and puppetry tutorials, great for all ages!
CorePower Yoga is live-streaming classes on its YouTube page at 10am and 3pm EST.
Garcia’s: The New York concert venue is streaming rock and folk concerts daily. Check their Facebook for the schedule!
Chrome Music Lab: We love the Voice Spinner tool – all you need is the microphone on your computer, tablet or phone. Warp your voice and have a good laugh!
Billboard: The music magazine is streaming concerts from several popular artists!
Our friends at the YMCA have a whole bunch of digital resources:
- YMCA 360 – This platform has prerecorded, on demand workouts of different formats (Active Older Adult, Tai Chi, Yoga, etc.) that guests can access.
- Instructors/Personal Trainers have created home workouts, cooking plans, bible devotions, sports drills, crafts, etc through the YMCA website, Facebook and YouTube pages.
- A fun “Social Fitnessing” challenge through our “YMCA of Greater Indianapolis” app, free through the Apple Store or Google Play Store.