In this course, developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at UMass Medical School, we explore how to apply mindfulness to daily life in order to reduce stress and increase wellbeing.

The course consists of:

• Orientation session (attendance at one orientation session is mandatory)
• Eight Class sessions 2.5 hours each
• One full day of practice (mindfulness retreat)

Throughout the eight weeks you will:

• Learn a variety of mindfulness practices such as mindful breathing, body scan, self-compassion, gentle movement, walking meditation, and more
• Receive guided meditation recordings to practice with at home
• Learn how to establish and sustain a regular mindfulness meditation practice
• Experience a full day mindfulness retreat
• Learn about stress physiology
• Explore how mindfulness can help interrupt stress reactivity and cultivate more helpful habits
• Gain support from an MBSR Certified Instructor as well as from a community of mindfulness practitioners

Dates:

Orientations Thursdays Sep 10 and Sep 17 6-9pm (attendance at one orientation is mandatory); classes run Thursdays Sep 24-Nov 12, 6-8:30pm. Practice day Sunday Nov 1st, 10am-5pm.

Please email integrativehealth@med.cornell.edu to sign up.