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Explore MBSR Online with Us
Join us for our late summer/fall 2021 online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course and learn simple yet powerful awareness tools to help you transform your life in positive, healthy, sustainable ways.
Unfamiliar with MBSR? Learn more here or scroll down.
Late Summer/Fall 2021 Online Course
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:30 PM ET US
Location: All classes will be online via Zoom
Orientation: Wed., Aug. 4, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET US
8 Weekly Classes: Wednesdays, Aug. 11 - Oct. 6, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET US
No class on Wed., Sep. 15. First and last classes (Aug. 11 and Oct. 6) are three hours long, ending at 9:00 PM ET US
All Day Retreat: Saturday, Sep. 18, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM ET US
About MBSR
MBSR is an evidence-based, transformative 8-week course that offers simple, powerful methods for improving our quality of life, enhancing our ability to manage stress, illness, and chronic pain, and increasing our capacity for balance and joy.
This renowned program was created by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in the 1970’s. Set in a supportive environment, this experiential and participatory course includes guided instruction in a wide variety of mindfulness practices (including meditation and gentle movement), group discussions, and home assignments designed to help participants integrate mindfulness into their lives.
Course Logistics
The MBSR program is most effective when participants make a personal commitment to their own well-being and participate in each of the course components, which include the following:
Orientation (2 hours): This sets the foundation for the course.
8 Weekly Classes (2.5 hours each): Each class explores a new topic, including guided meditation practices, conceptual material, discussion, and related home practice. Note that the first and last classes are each 3 hours long.
All Day Retreat (7.5 hours): This special day occurs during the second half of the program, offering the opportunity for deeper practice and understanding.
Daily Home Practice (45-60 minutes): An extensive library of recorded meditations and other supporting material is available exclusively for our participants.
MBSR Teacher Training Path: If you are interested in becoming an MBSR teacher, this course qualifies as the first step on the teacher training path.
Course Certificate of Completion: If you complete all course components, you will be eligible for a certificate of completion for the course.
If you are looking for the official, current, in-depth MBSR course, taught by a seasoned, inclusive, skilled, and caring teacher, this is it!
Research & Benefits
The evidence-based MBSR is often referred to as the gold standard in mindfulness programs and has been taught globally for 40+ years. Scientific research and evidence supports wide-ranging benefits to physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Studies identify many potential benefits of mindfulness-based training and practice, including:
Increased resilience and reduced levels of perceived stress and burnout
Decreased symptoms for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, heart disease, and other health challenges
Improved attention and emotion regulation, which are associated with increased mental clarity, creativity, and more skillful ways of responding
Down-regulation of genes associated with inflammation
A greater capacity for compassion, joy, and more!
Please note that MBSR is a complement to traditional medical and psychological treatments, not a replacement for them.
About Our Instructor
The 8-week program will be facilitated by Karyn Sandelman, a highly experienced, Certified MBSR Teacher who is trained and qualified by the Center for Mindfulness at The University of Massachusetts Medical Center and Certified by Brown University’s School of Public Health. In addition to leading a wide array of mindfulness programs for large and small organizations, Karyn has taught MBSR more than 25 times, with 100's of students participating from around the world. If you are looking for the official, current MBSR course, taught by a seasoned, inclusive, skilled, and caring teacher, this is it!
To try a guided meditation led by Karyn, click here.
Testimonials
Our intention in offering MBSR is to support others in living with greater happiness, health, and balance by helping them integrate mindfulness into their lives. This is reflected in our participants’ testimonials.
“While the world was feeling chaotic, uncertain and dark, this mindfulness course was invaluable for inner peace. The practices taught me how to kindle that little light inside myself that is helping me stay grounded, unafraid and grateful. The concepts and practices are so simple that inner change is attainable within the time of the course. The timing was one of the silver linings of the pandemic for me.”
“Karyn's MBSR class had a tremendous impact on my ability to cope with my challenging chronic pain condition. My anxiety and pain levels have diminished and I am now better at appreciating and noticing all the positive things in the world around me. The variety of meditations that Karyn offers allowed me to use the ones best suited for me and helped me to be okay with doing only what I was capable of.”
”Karyn is an exceptional teacher who really cares about her students. She is extremely well organized and presents all the material in an interesting and enthusiastic manner. This course has helped me relax, deal with stress, and sleep better."
Technology Requirements
Computer with video camera, microphone, and speaker.
High-speed internet connection.
Zoom (free account is fine) installed on your computer.
Additional Questions?
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