Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness is a way of relating directly and compassionately to whatever is happening; taking charge of the challenges and savoring the joys.
The 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is designed to teach mind-body awareness and self care to people living with physical or psychological symptoms due to stress, pain, or illness. It is also essential for preventative care and leading a most fulfilling life. It’s based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and offers lifelong tools for increased well-being.
The 28-hour course schedule consists of eight weekly classes and one daylong class on a weekend day. Participants learn lifelong tools to help maximize life, even in the midst of stress, pain and illness. This highly participatory, practical course includes:
- Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices
- Gentle, mindful movement
- Group dialogue and discussions aimed at enhancing awareness in daily life
- Individually-tailored instruction
- Daily home assignments
- Four home practice audio recordings and a home practice manual
People participate for reasons as diverse as:
- Stress — work, personal or financial
- Chronic pain and illness
- Anxiety or depression
- GI distress
- Sleep disturbances
- Fatigue
- High blood pressure
- Headaches
- Preventative self-care
Schedule
MBSR Online (KP)
Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:30 PM Pacific Time
$110 KP members, $190 non-members
Winter 2022
Free Overview: 1/18, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
8 Sessions: 2/1 – 3/22, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Retreat: Sat 3/12, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Fall 2022
Free Overview: 9/13, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
8 Sessions: 9/27 – 11/15, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Retreat: Sat 11/5, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
TO REGISTER: Call KP Health Education, Richmond, CA 510-307-2210