Open to the public, 30-minute live webinars provide a different topic each week in a discussion-based format with supporting research and downloadable content to help individuals improve their well-being. Weekly guided meditations are also available and last between two and 20 minutes. All webinars and meditations are available on demand.

NEXT WEBINAR:

8-Minute Meditation: Wonder from Malawi Africa

Step into a moment of discovery and presence where curiosity and stillness exist in harmony. This meditation invites you to release expectations, explore the unknown and embrace the wonder of simply being.

If you have questions or feedback about Virtual Well-Being, please send an email to BlueCrossVirtualWell-Being@bcbsm.com.

8-Minute Meditation: Wonder from Malawi Africa

Step into a moment of discovery and presence where curiosity and stillness exist in harmony. This meditation invites you to release expectations, explore the unknown and embrace the wonder of simply being.


Monday Senior Series: Maintain and Improve Your Mental Health

Join this discussion with a behavioral health expert about maintaining and improving senior mental health, including when to speak to a professional.


11-Minute Meditation: Serene Stillness

Let yourself unwind with this simple, soothing meditation. Through gentle breath awareness and quiet reflection, you’ll release tension and settle into stillness.


Modern Nordic Walking — How to Enhance the Elements of Healthy Gait Using Poles

Join us as Tiina Arrankoski, chairwoman of the International Council of Nordic Walking from Finland, explains the concept of modern Nordic walking based on three pillars: posture, walking technique and pole technique. The concept applies the latest knowledge and results of studies on human body and the activation of various functional connections throughout the body responsible for its reciprocal and balanced vertical movement patterns, such as walking and running.


Monday Senior Series: Accepting and Improving Your Perception of Your Health

Join a physician-led discussion about how to embrace where you are and work to improve your perception of your health.


7-Minute Meditation: A Moment to Rest

This meditation overlooking the Edsel and Eleanor Ford Cove in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, invites you to slow down, soften your breath and open your heart. Let the serenity of the cove support your inner stillness as kindness ripples outward with every breath.


Silent Walk Benefits Followed by Your Own 15-Minute Silent Walk

Join Cindy and Marissa for a 15-minute discussion on the benefits of a silent walk including physical activity, meditation and nature to improve your overall well-being. Then you walk.


Monday Senior Series: Outdoor Falls Prevention and Safety for Seniors

Join this physician-led discussion about fall risks seniors face outdoors and how to safely lower those risks.


9-Minute Meditation: Soothing the Body and Mind

This relaxing meditation from Mackinaw Island, Michigan, soothes the body and calms the mind, guiding you through gentle breathwork and body awareness.


Everyday Choices for a Healthy Brain

Join Cindy and Marissa as they outline everyday choices you can make for a healthier brain. Some may surprise you.


Monday Senior Series: Mind Over Matter — Boosting Senior Health from the Inside Out

Join a physician-led discussion about the connection between your behavioral and physical health.


9-Minute Meditation: Loving Kindness

A gentle loving-kindness meditation to nurture compassion for yourself and others. This practice invites peace, connection and kindness with each breath.


20-Minute Sound Bath in the Woods

Experience relaxation and enter into a meditative state with this 20-minute sound bath in the woods where you will listen to vibrations of various instruments such as a gong, rain stick, drums and singing bowls.


Monday Senior Series: An Introduction to Asahi

Join Cindy as she introduces Asahi – a Finnish mind-body exercise routine – and where to find Asahi videos on bluecrossvirtualwellbeing.com. Asahi is a gentle, slow-moving exercise routine that can be used by people of all ages to help improve strength, flexibility and mobility. The movements are done slowly in a state of awareness.


8-Minute Meditation: A Fresh Start

Breathe in the quiet beauty of new beginnings with this calming meditation. Perfect for moments when you’re ready to begin again.


Mail a Letter to Your Future Self

Join Cindy and Marissa as they guide you through a well-being activity called Mail a Letter to Your Future Self. Bring something to write with, a piece of paper or stationary, envelope and a stamp.


Monday Senior Series: Annual Wellness Visit 101

Join a physician-led discussion about the annual wellness visits — what they are, what to expect and the benefits of having one.


8-Minute Meditation: Relaxing Breaths of Summer

Take a peaceful pause to relax with the warmth and calm of summer. Breathe deeply, let go of stress and enjoy a moment of stillness during this meditation.


Celebrate a Belated International Friendship Day

Cindy and Marissa will discuss the significant impact friendships have on your overall well-being one day late. Better late than never. International Friendship Day is celebrated on July 30.


20-Minute Meditation: 108 Breaths with Mala Beads

Take 108 breaths using mala beads to gently guide your focus, freeing you from the need to count and allowing you to fully settle into the rhythm of your breath. The number 108 is symbolic in many cultures, often representing unity, wholeness and a sense of completion. Even if you don’t have mala beads, you can follow along with mindful intention to stay present.


Live Haiku Well-Being Workshop

Bring a pen, paper and sense of humor to this Haiku workshop. We’ll all attempt to write a traditional Haiku poem using a 5-7-5 syllable structure, nature and a focus on a specific moment or feeling to enhance our well-being for the day.


5-Minute Meditation: 5-Finger Breathing

This simple, hands-on breathing technique offers a gentle way to calm the mind, regulate emotions and reconnect with the present moment. By mindfully tracing your fingers and synching your breath, you create a soothing rhythm that promotes relaxation and emotional balance, anytime, anywhere.


Digital Detox: Reclaiming Your Mind in a Connected World

Join Cindy and Marissa to discuss the importance of a digital detox from technology and social media due to its effects on your mind from excessive usage.


10-Minute Meditation: Patterns of Peace in a Zen Garden

Take a moment to gently trace patterns in the sand (or on a tabletop, your palm or fabric) with your fingertips or small object, noticing the sensations and movements as you go. Let your mind quiet as each motion helps you settle into a sense of calm and presence.


Hurkle-Durkle in Bed

Join Cindy and Marissa from their beds as they Hurkle-Durkle, a Scottish term meaning to bring happiness by lounging in bed long after it's time to get up.


5-Minute Meditation: Mid-Day Mental Rest

Take a moment to reset your mind and welcome in clarity so you can lead with greater focus, calm and purpose.


The Power of Hope Molecules (During Physical Activity)

Join Cindy and Marissa as they describe how hope molecules released during physical activity can boost your mood and have a positive effect on your brain and stress level.


Go Deep and Honor Who You Are

Join Cindy and Marissa as they lead you in identifying what you contribute to your social circle of family and friends, deeply honoring who you are. Bring a pen and paper.


Jump Training for Bone Density and Other Stuff

Join Cindy and Marissa as they demonstrate jump training — skipping, jumping and jumping rope — used to improve bone density and other stuff.


Ganbaru

Join Cindy and Marissa as they help you apply Ganbaru, an aspect of Japanese culture, to fully commit and complete a task with persistence, resiliency and hard work.

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