Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR)
Cindy Gittleman, CAGS
Licensed Educational Psychologist; Teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
8 Wednesdays, May 12 - June 30, 6:30-9:00 pm and
Saturday, June 19, 12 Noon - 7:30 pm $375 prepaid
You may pay by cash, check (payable to Yoga East) or call us to pay by VISA or MC at 781-944-1900
or just come in.
Blue Cross Blue Shield members are eligible for a 15% discount through the Living Healthy Naturally program. Contact us for information on how to take advantage of this discount.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund minus $25 processing fee if made 7 days prior to program. Thereafter, there will be no refunds.
Mindfulness is a practice that enables you to take better care of yourself by exploring the connection between mind and body, as well as enabling you to access your own inner sources of strength. It involves paying close attention to whatever is happening in your life with a sense of interest and curiosity, letting go of judgmental and critical thoughts, as well as allowing things to be the way they are, rather than fighting against what life preesnts.
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR), originally developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, is a highly engaging and supportive program comprised of eight weekly 2-1/2 hour classes, as well as an all day extended practice session. The program includes guided instruction in mindfulness meditation, gentle stretching, group dialogue, daily home assignments and home practice materials, including guided mindfulness practice CDs. A commitment to engage in home practice for approximately 45-60 minutes daily is required.
Research has shown that participants can experience:
~a decrease in physical and psychological symptoms
~an increased ability to relax
~an enhanced ability to cope with pain
~greater energy and enthusiasm for life
~improved self-esteem
~an ability to cope more effectively with both short and long-term stressful situations
This program is challenging and is NOT recommended for individuals who are currently coping with legal or illegal substance dependency (or have been in recovery for less than one year), suicidal thoughts, major depression, psychosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, or social anxiety that limits one's ability to be in a classroom situation.
A personal conversation with the instructor is required prior to the first class. For additional information contact Cindy Gittleman at: www.sunrisemindfulness.com.
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