MBSR originally developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 is a highly structured, comprehensive and highly engaging program that takes the form of eight weekly two and one half hour classes, and one all day retreat, which we will subsitute with a 3-hour class on June 8.

The programs’ primary focus is the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness involves cultivating the art of paying attention in a particular way to one’s experience from moment to moment with both curiosity and wonder, and in the process, letting go of attachment to unhealthy mind, body, and emotional states. This learning lends one to deep self understanding, and the learning of powerful methods for actively participating in one’s personal well being

Emerging studies validate that MBSR participants may experience:

Enhanced immune function,

Increased perception of time  

Decreased stress related symptoms

Increased ability to relax

Enhanced management of chronic illnesses

Balance in mind body states

Enhanced self awareness and self management skills

Greater ability to respond to both long and short term stressors, and more.

For more information on this program, please call Carole Legro directly, 978.994.5705. There will be no class on May 11.