Moving Meditation: Exercises for journalists to reduce stress and boost wellness

Surveys show up to 70% of journalists have experienced unaddressed work-related burnout and stress, leading to the inability to focus, to sleep, or even to find satisfaction in their vital work. Among the ways to cope with chronic stress and prevent burnout is moving the body, focusing on breathwork, and connecting with others, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s Bara Vaida for a gentle movement and breathing class aimed at reducing tension in the body, relaxing the mind, and encouraging connection with fellow hard-working journalists. Vaida is a 500-hour, Yoga Alliance-certified yoga instructor, with specialized training in meditation, stress-reduction, and therapeutics.

This one-hour, monthly gathering will take place in person at the National Press Club on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 5:30 p.m. ET. Registration is open, with fees set at $5 for National Press Club members and $15 for nonmembers.

Registration will be limited to 15 individuals. Participants are encouraged to wear relaxed clothing and to bring a mat or towel to class; mats and towels will not be provided.

Please email NPCJI Training Director Bara Vaida with any questions.

About the National Press Club Journalism Institute

The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.

The Institute depends on grants, foundation funds, and contributions from individuals like you. Your donation today allows the Institute to offer the majority of its programming at no cost.