About Free Explorations
The team at Self Care Connections recommends the following “Free Explorations” for you to consider as you add to your Self Care “toolbox.” Enjoy exploring laughter, qigong, meditation, yoga, and more. We appreciate these leaders who share their knowledge and wisdom to us and to the world. These programs are free or lower cost. Feel free to contact the individual leaders with questions, to inquire about additional offerings, or if you’d like to contribute to their work in some way.
Free Change of Seasons Pop Ups via Zoom (w/ various leaders) Sept 22 – 24, 2026. 5 pm CT.
As the seasons shift, it’s time for Change of Season Pop-Ups — quick, uplifting sessions led by amazing leaders! Free. 10-15 Minutes.
Date:
Tuesday, Sept 22, Wednesday, June 23, Thursday, Sept 24
Time:
3pm PT | 4pm MT | 5pm CT | 6pm ET
Each day features 10–15 minutes of movement, mindfulness, and fun — leader’s choice! Thank you so much leaders.
Tentative Line-Up of Leaders:
Mon 9/22/26: Cat
Tues 9/23/26: Meredith
Wed 9/24/26: Deborah
Note: Leaders and topics may shift — we’ll post updates!
On Zoom – Sarah’s Qi Circle link, Meeting ID: 723 9716 6829 Passcode: 8tZ33H
Free Morning Laughter Yoga Monday-Friday (10 am CT) via
Zoom, 10-15 minutes (w/Joan) *See first Monday of month info in description
Join JoyFull Laughers, led by Joan, for 10-15 minutes of intentional laughter/laughter yoga Monday – Friday at 8 am PT | 9 am MT | 10 am CT | 11 am ET. No experience necessary, and it’s free! Note: *First Monday of the month, Joan invites you to join her at Sarah and Rachael’s “celebration party,” at 8 am PT | 9 am MT | 10 am CT | 11 am ET; their zoom link is on the calendar.
During our time together, we use simple, playful exercises to spark our imaginations and invite deep breathing. You may find yourself “laughing for real,” having fun, and enjoying all the wonderful health benefits that laughter brings. And if you prefer, it’s perfectly fine to simply listen to the laughter! And we’ll also enjoy some gentle, deep breaths. We also often laugh for a few minutes for world peace and at the end have some moments of silence to “let the laughter settle in.”
Note: Laughter Yoga is also known as Intentional Laughter. No pretzel-like poses here! We can stand or sit, and we simply laugh and breathe. “We inhale and then we exhale, and if we choose, we allow a ha ha ha to come out of our mouths!” Video and sound can be on or off–your choice.
You’re invited to join JoyFull Laughers Monday – Friday. . . no experience necessary.
Click the Zoom link box below or https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5608705737?pwd=T0VacW42MHJXY3JndzhDRE9TdE1wUT09
Meeting ID: 560 870 5737 Passcode: 8BacbR
Free Thursday (11 am CT) and Saturday Morning (8:44 am CT) Qigong via Zoom, 30 minutes (w/Judi)
Join Judi for 30 minutes of Qigong on:
Thursday mornings at 9 am PT/ 10 am MT/ 11 am CT/ Noon ET
and/or
Saturday mornings at 6:44 PT/ 7:44 am MT/ 8:44 am CT/ 9:44 am ET. You are welcome to log in at 8:29 for a “little nugget of info” that Judi learned that week! Note: check the calendar on this website; occasionally sessions are cancelled due to life or appointments.
Click the Zoom link box below or https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6841384441?pwd=MUtRcGJqRTgrNEdYK2VrWWZFNVMvZz09
Meeting ID: 684 138 4441 Passcode: 04011
Free Monday-Friday Morning Qigong (7 am PT) via Zoom , 30 minutes (w/Sarah & guest leaders on Fridays)
Join the Marrvelous Qi Circle, led by Sarah, for one-half hour of Spring Forest Qigong at 7 am PT/ 8 am MT/ 9 am CT/ 10 am ET. You are invited to join 10 minutes earlier for some neck dolphining and conversation. For more information, go to marrvelouslife.com. (Note the two rs in Marrvelous . . . like Sarah’s last name!)
Click the Zoom link box below or: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7239
Meeting ID: 72397166829. Passcode: 8tZ33H
Free Tuesday - Friday “Morning Qigong” (8 am CT) via Zoom, 30 minutes (Various Leaders)
Join us Tuesday through Friday for 30 minutes of Spring Forest Qigong:
6:00 am PT | 7:00 am MT | 8:00 am CT | 9:00 am ET
Each 30-minute practice is led by a variety of leaders. Everyone is welcome! Whether you are new to qigong or have years of experience, you are invited to participate. Your camera may be on or off—whatever feels most comfortable. At the end of the practice, participants may choose to stay for a short meditation. Free to attend.
For more information, email morningqigong2024@gmail.com, or search for Morning Qigong on Facebook and request to join the group.
You will then receive an email with the schedule and Zoom link. The schedule and Zoom link are also available on the Morning Qigong Facebook group page.
Free "Spring Forest Qigong Everyday" Practice on Monday Morning (8 am CT) on YouTube, 30 minutes (Various Leaders). Replays available.
Free Saturday Morning Meditation (9:30 am CT) via Zoom, 15-30 minutes (w/Maureen)
Maureen leads a free 15-30 minute meditation, depending on what she has planned, on Saturdays at 7:30 am PT/ 8:30 am MT/ 9:30 CT/10:30 ET. She may share breathing techniques, a guided meditation, or other “tools” from her many years of studying meditation, yoga . . . and life! You may experience Chakra balancing, the inner child, detox, or other amazing meditations and readings. Maureen also offers yoga classes via Zoom and in person in Central Wisconsin.
Click the zoom link box below or: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9054940775?pwd=c20yeG5qRHhEckZoV2R2ZjUvNmZJdz09
Meeting ID: 905 494 0775 Passcode: 5770494
Free Monday Morning Laughter (9 am CT) via your Phone, 15 minutes (w/Sarah)
Join Sarah, of Laugh Healthy, for 15 minutes of laughter on the phone every Monday at 7 am PT/ 8 am MT/ 9 am CT/ 10 am ET. Just dial
(218) 339-2460, and enter the code LAUGH# (52844#). For more information about what to expect, go to laughhealthy/com/events
Sarah also offers workshops, presentations for community groups and businesses, and laughter yoga leader training. Contact her at laughhealthy.com or (612) 802-1608.
"Paused" until further notice. In Person Qigong (w/Meredith), 10 am MT, Berthoud, CO (1st & 3rd Thursday of Month)
Meredith has “paused” this qigong offering; stay tuned for when it will be offered again.
If you’re new to qigong or just want to see what it’s about, we welcome you! We will begin with a little bouncing and preparation, set our intention, and then continue with our gentle qigong and energy/emotion balancing activities. This is very gentle movement that can be done sitting or standing, whatever your bodies feels best doing. We’ll finish up with Harvesting and Soothing of the Qi. No special exercise clothing or experience required, but consider bringing some water. We will have a chair nearby.
Beginners and the curious are always welcome!
Location:
First Presbyterian Church of Berthoud
531 8th Steet
Berthoud, CO
Time:
10 am Mountain Time.