Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) approach teaches stress reduction through interactive classes. Through the insight practices of meditation and yoga, participants uncover their current reactions to stress that keep them trapped in pain, depression and anxiety. Within an environment of patience, acceptance and curiosity, participants explore new approaches to daily adversities. Such exploration opens the door to a life of increased freedom from ingrained reactions. In short, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction offers a new way to live.
Benefits of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Since 1979, participants from over 200 MBSR programs worldwide have reported the following changes after completion of a Mindfulness course:
- Increased ability to cope with short and long-term stress
- An increased ability to relax, even in stressful times
- Sustained decrease in physical, mental and emotional symptoms
- Reduced pain levels and an enhanced ability to enjoy life even with residual pain
A growing body of research is now demonstrating similar findings.
Who can benefit from Mindfulness Training?
A Mindfulness approach can benefit persons experiencing symptoms of stress - feeling overwhelmed or unable to manage all of life's challenges. In addition, persons with chronic illness such as those listed below have also experienced positive results:
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Headaches
- Sleep disturbances
- Depression
- High blood pressure
- Gastrointestinal disorders
