Glens Falls Area

Stress Reduction

Program

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was founded in 1979 by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. During its 30 year existence, MBSR has been well researched.  It has become an internationally acclaimed mind-body program designed to teach participants how to apply mindfulness in their everyday lives so as to more effectively deal with stress, physical and emotional pain, illness and the  pressure and demands of everyday living.  People willing to participate in enhancing their own health and well being have reported many benefits from this stress reduction program.

What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction?

This 8-week (9 class) course based on systematic and intensive training in mindfulness meditation and mindful hatha yoga is a highly participatory, supportive, structured and experiential learning program. To learn more about the upcoming course schedules, click here.

Each course begins with a required FREE orientation session for the purpose of receiving information about the course and determining your readiness to enroll as participants are asked to attend all weekly classes, the all-day class and to practice daily home assignments for 45-60 minutes/day.  Enrollment in the course takes place at an orientation session  To learn more about registering for a FREE orientation session, click here .

What the program provides:

•Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices             and gentle stretching/mindful yoga

•Group dialogue and mindful communication exercises                  to enhance awareness in everyday life

•Daily home assignments, home practice manual, guided

     mindfulness practice CDs

What the participant provides:

•A commitment to learning ‘how’ to take care of yourself

•Yoga mat and meditation cushion (cushion is optional,                 as chairs for sitting meditation are available)