Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the most widely researched program known to reduce stress and enhance well being. It is an eight-week program that introduces you to mindfulness practice in the form of sitting meditation, body awareness and mindful movement/yoga.  It was created by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD. at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in 1979 and has been replicated in over 1K hospitals throughout the world since then.  It has proven to be an incredibly effective tool for managing pain, depression, anxiety, and stress.  Research also shows it’s effectiveness for improved attention, mental clarity, health and communication with others.The MBSR course includes 8 weekly sessions and a one-day silent retreat.  Various mindfulness tools are introduced and practiced in a confidential group context.  

 

MBSR was featured in the Bill Moyer’s PBS documentary Healing and the Mind:

 

For a summary of MSBR from the creators of the program click here:

 

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This class will only take 13 participants, so register early to save a spot. Simply register now and pay at the orientation session.   

 

Dates:

Wednesdays Sept 27-Nov 29, 6:00pm-8:30pm (Skipping Oct.4 and Nov.22)

Includes an all day retreat Sunday Nov 12, 9-3

 

If interested in taking this class, you must come to one of the following FREE  Orientation Sessions, or contact Julie Maus to arrange a meeting time, jmaus1969@gmail.com.

 

Sept. 13 and 20th, 6-7pm

 

* a minimum of 6 participants is required