Mindfulness & Relaxation

Our team is here for you 24/7. Use these virtual resources to slow down, take a deep breath and re-center your emotions. Explore guided meditation and breath work audio and video of varying lengths, all created for you by our talented team of Artists in Residence and Integrative Therapy Practitioners. Audio and Video will be added as they are produced.

Gentle Movement Videos

Relax and connect with the body through gentle movement exercises known as tai chi, qigong, and yoga. Tai chi is a meditative series of movements that brings the focus to balance and breathing. Qigong is gentle exercise related to tai chi, also focusing on the breath and balance. Yoga is a series of movements also intended to bring awareness to the body through postures, meditation, and breath work.

All practices below can benefit one’s health and well-being, however if you experience discomfort while following the movements or breathing patterns stop practicing and return your focus to the natural flow of the breath.

Qigong at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Simple, flowing movements guided by wellness educator Nancy Lasseter. Relax and tune in while performing movements focused on awakening the body, and enjoy the birdsong heard in the background.

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Qigong & Tai Chi Exercises

Enjoy a full set of relaxing and energizing qigong exercises led by Integrative Therapies practitioner Andrew Hix during a stress management session for UF Health Shands nursing staff.

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Lifting the Sky – Qigong

Follow along as Integrative Therapies practitioner Andrew Hix walks you through a qigong movement called “Lifting the Sky” which is often taught to patients at their bedside while in the hospital.

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Calming Creation Videos

Relax your eyes and mind as some of our talented artists create a series of simple works of art. Musical accompaniment by a selection of our musicians in residence.

Summertime Blue Dance

Relax and enjoy the ebb and flow of this original dance by AIM dancer in residence Whitney Wilson, performed underwater at Gilchrist Blue Springs in North Central Florida.

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Breathing Technique Videos

Join Integrative Therapies and certified yoga therapist Tammy Bernard in a series of breathing techniques. If you experience discomfort while following the movements or breathing patterns stop practicing and return your focus to the natural flow of the breath.

Alternate Nostril Breathing

Calm the mind and body with a guided breathing exercise known as Alternate Nostril Breathing, a practice Tammy often teaches clinicians to support a grounded or energized feeling.

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Full Body Breathing

Join Integrative Therapies and certified yoga practitioner Tammy Bernard in a guided full-body breathing exercise to quiet the mind and body.

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Meditation Videos

15-minute Guided Meditation

Sit or lay in a comfortable posture and enjoy a guided meditation with Nancy Lasseter, Wellness Educator. Rest as you notice your breath and body, and enjoy background noises of local birds at Gainesville’s Sweetwater Wetlands Park.

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Meditation and Calming Audio

Tammy Bernard-A Brief Meditation To Soothe Grief

Take a few minutes to gently care for yourself while processing loss or grief.

A Brief Meditation To Soothe Grief

Cathy DeWitt-Music for Massage

Enjoy this instrumental piano track of peaceful, relaxing music by Cathy DeWitt, Musician in Residence. Composed to accompany massage or quiet reflection.

Music for Massage-Composed by Cathy DeWitt

Tammy Bernard-The Power of Self-Compassion

Join Integrative Therapies Practitioner and certified yoga therapist Tammy Bernard in exploring the health benefits of self-compassion through a guided meditation practice.

The Power of Self-Compassion

Madeline Austin-Pathway to Sleep

Let yourself be guided to a peaceful sleep by UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine adjunct artist in residence Madeline Austin. With white noise and subtle background music.

Pathway to Sleep

Nancy Lasseter-Ocean Meditation

Relax and unwind with a guided Ocean Meditation with UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine wellness educator Nancy Lasseter.

Ocean Meditation

Nancy Lasseter-Breathing Space Meditation

Enjoy a guided meditation on breathing, by UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine wellness educator Nancy Lasseter.

Breathing Space Meditation

Tammy Bernard-Meditation to Calm the Mind

Listen as Integrative Therapies practitioner Tammy Bernard guides you through a meditation to calm the mind and relax the body.

Meditation to Calm the Mind

Andrew Hix-Mindfulness Meditation

Allow Integrative Therapies practitioner Andrew Hix to guide you through a relaxing mindfulness meditation session.

Mindfulness Meditation

Tammy Bernard-Gratitude Meditation

Engage in a ~6 minute gratitude meditation with integrative therapies practitioner Tammy Bernard. Musical accompaniment by Cathy DeWitt, Musician in Residence

Gratitude Meditation