EBMC and coronavirus precautions

Protecting Our Sangha's Well-being

The practice of Sangha (spiritual community) and the COVID-19 virus 19)

The practice of spiritual refuge and radical inclusivity at East Bay Meditation Center means, above all, the co-creation of safe space and mindfulness in order to keep ourselves and our communities protected from harm.

For lots of helpful information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), including prevention and treatment, you may wish to go to this resource page set up by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention):

CDC COVID-19 Virus Resource Page

If you feel well and ready to practice, EBMC is ready for you to do mindful hand-washing!

Washing the hands often when one is in a public space is a great 20-second practice all of the time. Because EBMC is a fragrance-free space, we're well stocked with fragrance free hand soap and paper towels. (Sorry, we can't offer hand sanitizers since they're out of stock in stores and online.) We plan on posting laminated signs with instructions on how to thoroughly wash one's hands and request that parents and guardians help young children. For instructions, go to:

Make Handwashing a Healthy Habit

We're also setting up a basket with yoga mat cleaning supplies in the Compassion Room.

If you aren't feeling well, with flu or cold-like symptoms such as coughing and sneezing, or you think you might have been exposed to flu or cold viruses, we ask that you please stay home until you feel better.

" I am committed to cultivating the insight of interbeing and compassion and learning ways to protect the lives of people, animals, plants, and minerals." -- from "The Five Mindfulness Trainings," Thich Nhat Hanh

Prevention Tips from the CDC

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website

For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings

These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses. CDC does have specific guidance for travelers .

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