Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
“I loved it! I was able to have time for me, reflect on my mindfulness practice, and add more tools to my stress resilience toolbox. Thank you!”
What is MBSR?
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an eight-week evidence-based program that offers secular, intensive mindfulness training . The focus of MBSR is to support people with stress management, anxiety, depression and even physical pain.
The curriculum was developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in the 1970s by Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn. MBSR uses a combination of mindfulness meditation, body awareness, yoga and exploration of patterns of behavior, thinking, feeling and action. Participants learn practical tools and practices that they can bring into their daily lives along with traditional mindfulness meditation techniques. MBSR is the most widely respected mindfulness training program in the world.
What To Expect in an MBSR class:
8 weekly class sessions
1 half-day retreat
Home practice (6 times a week)
Access to The Innerwork Center MBSR support web page full of guided audio and video and other materials to support your practice
Certificate of completion - post on your social platform or in your office to let people know you are a serious practitioner!
Expert instruction - The Innerwork Center is fortunate to have the ONLY two fully certified MBSR teachers in the state of Virginia!
Support from a like minded community of practitioners
What Does MBSR Look Like?
An Overview of the 8 Weeks:
Week 1: An Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation
Week 2: Presence, Perception Vs Reality
Week 3: Awareness and Cultivation of Gratitude
Week 4: Reactivity Vs. Response
Week 5: Being with the Difficult
Week 6: Mindful Communication
Week 7: Creating a Self Care Plane
Week 8: Continuing Your Practice Beyond the Class
“It was life changing. I have a better life because of it.”
Sliding scale options for 8 week MBSR
Some people who want to participate in MBSR cannot afford the full cost. It is our intention, whenever possible, not to turn anyone away for financial reasons. We offer two means of support 1) access funding and 2) sliding scale pricing. For information on our sliding scale click here. For information about obtaining access funding please email rachel@innerworkcenter.org.
$198 - Less than full price
$330 - Full Price
$462 - More than full price
Meet Your Teachers
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Visit our programs page to sign up for the next MBSR class!