Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a highly researched and popular programme that cultivates mindfulness in everyday life, improving health and easing stress. This programme is based upon the work of Dr Jon Zabat-Zinn, our own work and other leading authorities in the world of neurobiology and meditation.

During this 8 week course we will explore and encourage you to make mindfulness practice part of your lifestyle. Backed by sound scientific research presented in an easy to understand format, not only will you enjoy meditation you will understand why meditation should be seen as being just as important to our health and well-being as exercise and diet have become over recent decades.

The MBSR course follows a structured 8 week, group programme with groups varying between 6 and 12 participants. Single weekly sessions are generally 2 to 2.5 hours and there is an optional single all-day mindfulness retreat per course on a weekend day circa weeks 5/6.

Each session, backed by a scientific overview, covers particular exercises and topics that are examined within the context of mindfulness. These include different forms of mindfulness meditation practice, mindful awareness during everyday activities and mindfulness during stressful situations and social interaction:

Week 1 - An Introduction to Meditation

WHY SPEND HOURS DOING NOTHING?

Week 2 - Awareness of Awareness

THE KEY TO LIVING IN HARMONY

Week 3 - Brain Basics

MAKING THE MOST OF EVOLUTION

Week 4 - The Mind/Body Connection

THE POWER OF THOUGHT AND STATE OF MIND

HOW THE BRAIN CREATES OUR MENTAL WORLD

Week 6 - Mindfulness in Relationships

INTEGRATING OUR MENTAL WORLD WITH OTHERS

Week 7 - Mindful Living

TAKING OUR LIVES INTO OUR HANDS

Week 8 -Keep taking the Meditation

A SEVEN POINT PLAN FOR WELLBEING