This week I asked my followers on twitter to share their favourite free mindfulness resources for managing their mental health during these trying times.

I kindly received over 40 suggestions. If you want to see them all, you can scroll through the replies in this tweet:

I’ve picked out the top resources that I’m aware of and know are of high quality and listed them below:

Apps

The Calm, Headspace and Insight Timer Apps

All three of these apps offer some free content. Insight timer probably includes the most free content of the three, and I’ve used it a few times. Infact, I have 3 of my meditations on there you can enjoy for free.

Free 8-Week Mindfulness Course with Certification

Another friend of mine, Dave, has developed a wonderful, free 8 week Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program at Palouse Mindfulness

Mindful Blog

You’ve probably heard of it, but if not, check out Mindful.org for a wide range of resources that are mindful related

Compassion

For resources on cultivating compassion, check out the research and work of Professor Paul Gilbert’s Compassionate Mind resources.

Tara Brach

Tara is a popular meditation teacher and you can find her resources here

Author of Book ‘Mindfulness: Living in a Frantic World’

Prof Mark Williams and Danny Penman wrote a cracking book on mindfulness, and offer free resources on their website.

Self Compassion

If you want to practice self compassion, start with Kristin Neff’s resources here

Shamash Alidina

If you want to try our mindfulness challenge.