Scientific research at medical and research centers around the world suggests that MBSR can positively and often profoundly affect participants lives. Stress reduction Decreased medical symptoms Improved self-care Greater ability to manage anxiety and depression Loosening of the grip of negative habits and thinking Improvement in symptoms of burnout Clearer recognition of when your attitude or mood is beginning to change so you can become less reactive Discovery that difficult and unwanted thoughts and feelings can be seen from an altogether different perspective – a perspective that brings with it a sense of compassion and less judgement to the suffering you are experiencing Improved sense of well-being and learning how to be present and appreciate the simple pleasures of everyday life, connect with yourself, and the experience of being alive.

Each MBSR course includes:  An orientation (1.5 hour) A 30-minute private interview with the instructor before the first class.  8 weekly sessions (2.5 hours) One daylong retreat on a Saturday (7.5 hours)

We will practice mindfulness in many forms (sitting, moving, walking, scanning, and so on) in class, sometimes in silence, and there will be opportunity for small and whole group sharing, checking in, asking questions, and so on. You will receive audio to guide much of your daily, at home practice. Beyond the 8-week course, you will be provided a way to continue to connect with other course participants, if you choose. It is imperative that you attend the classes, but classes will be recorded for you to review if you must miss one class (if you know that you will have to miss more than one class this cycle, you are invited to participate in a future cycle; participating in the retreat class is a must). People participate in the MBSR course for many reasons—to relieve stress of all kinds, to soothe emotional and physical pain, to live and love more fully, to establish a regular practice of mindfulness, and more.

10 Live Instructor Sessions 1.5 hour Orientation, 8 weekly 2.5 hour Sessions, Plus Day-long (8 hour) Retreat

Intro & Program Overview Meet Instructors & Participants Q&A

Mindful Movement Mindful Eating Body Scan Meditation Perception Didactic Awareness of Breathing Pleasant Events Calendar

Walking Meditation Lying Down Mindful Movement Unpleasant Events Calendar The Stress Response Standing Mindful Movement Group Exploration of Stress

Sitting & Standing Meditations Working with Difficulties Responding Instead of Reacting Choiceless Awareness Meditation Mindful Communications Discussion of Full-Day

Morning Sessions Meal Break Afternoon Sessions

Silent Meditations Loving Kindness Meditation Formal and Informal Practice Sustaining Your Practice Course End

Participate in the orientation, all eight classes, and the retreat class Practice daily for approximately 45 min Hold yourself and the other participants with respect and kind-heartedness Stay curious about this live exploration Be willing to be seen as human (imperfect and completely okay) Stick with it for 8 weeks

We deeply value the individuality of each person, recognizing that everyone faces their own set of challenges and requirements. Therefore, we warmly invite you to arrange a meeting with the MBSR instructor. This will enable us to better understand your specific needs and determine together if this class is the perfect fit for you. Contact us and schedule a 30 min call.

Refunds (95% ) to MBSR class are available up to 24 hours before Class 1 begins. No credit or refund is available once Class 1 has begun.

This eight-week class costs $495. If you register 30 days before the date of the first class it will cost $445

It’s important to take this course for your own learning and growth. Once you’ve completed the MBSR course, you may wish to train to teach others. Completing our MBSR course satisfies one of the prerequisites to enter the professional MBSR teacher training pathway.