Your health and wellbeing is holistic and multifaceted.

Below are numerous mind, body, and spirit resources for finding meaning and purpose.

Yoga

Yoga is mind and body practice with origins in ancient Indian philosophy and spirituality that can positively support many aspects of daily living. Yoga typically combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation to help individuals feel more connected with self and others.

Associate Wellness now offers yoga by request!

In-person or virtual group yoga classes with a certified yoga instructor are now available for departments and sites by request.

To request a yoga workshop for your department or site, please complete the Yoga Request Form.

Short on time?

Associate Wellness has curated a selection of yoga videos for individual and team use!

Did you know . . .

There are numerous documented health benefits of practicing yoga. Visit The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health to learn more about the research.

Mindfulness

"Mindfulness is the awareness that arises from paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, moment-by-moment, and non-judgmentally." – Jon Kabat-Zinn

Happiness is only accessible in the present moment, and the regular practice of mindful awareness and meditation encourages us to turn towards and make space for our present experiences so we can appreciate life and better attend to our own wellbeing and care for others.

Getting Started

Associate Wellness has created a Mindfulness Resource List that includes podcasts, articles, and guided meditations for individuals and team use!

Need help starting and sustaining a meditation practice?

Check out these practical tips.

Did you know . . .

There are numerous documented health benefits of mindfulness. Visit The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health to learn more about the research.

Clinicians: How can mindfulness impact your work?

The University of Wisconsin's Family Medicine & Community Health programs have numerous tools and information focused on mindfulness in medicine, for clinicians, by clinicians.

Breathing and Relaxation

Whether it's relaxing your muscles or your mind, there are many relaxation practices you can integrate into your life to help you better manage stress, sleep, relationships, and more.

Guided Relaxation

Associate Wellness has curated a list of videos and resources of various guided relaxation practices for individual and team use!

Content includes breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, visual relaxation aides, and more.

Chaplain and Religious Services

Montefiore Einstein's Office of Religious Affairs recognizes each person as an individual with personal values and belief systems. They support the rights of the individual to express their values and beliefs by providing chaplaincy and religious services through which the spiritual needs of patients, caregivers and family members can be med.

Click HERE for a full list of chaplains and information about the interfaith chapels.

Contact information for chaplains and schedules of religious services is available by calling Customer Service at 718.920.4943.