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)
$110 KP members, $180 non-members
TO REGISTER: Call KP Health Education, Pinole, CA 510-243-4020
Partial scholarships available: Inquire at [email protected]
Winter 2023 – Saturdays
Overview: January 14, 2023 11 AM-12:30 PM
8-week Course 11 AM-1:30 PM:
January 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11
Daylong Retreat: Sunday, February 26, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
Spring 2023 – Tuesdays
Overview: April 4, 6-7:30 PM
8-week Course 6-8:30 PM:
April 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Daylong Retreat: Saturday, May 20, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
Fall 2023 – Tuesdays (1 Wednesday, Halloween week)
Overview: September 12, 6-7:30 PM
8-week Course 6-8:30 PM:
September 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24
November 1 (Wed), 7 (Tues)
Daylong Retreat: Saturday, October 28, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
TO REGISTER: Call KP Health Education, Richmond, CA 510-307-2210