Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Reduce Stress, Relax more
and experience a more balanced life
MBSR is a highly researched and popular programme that cultivates mindfulness in everyday life, improving your health and easing stress. The 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.
Leading you through an 8 week, step-by-step, personal development framework, this programme will provide you with learning, support, guidance and practice in various mindfulness techniques which will give you the tools and techniques to create an effective and dependable counter-balance to the stresses of life.
Most people completing MBSR courses report that they gain lasting benefits, such as:
- a greater capacity for relaxation
- less worry, anxiety and depression
- more energy and enthusiasm
- increased resourcefulness
- more self-confidence
- enhanced creativity
- greater resilience
- reduced stress
Working together in a group, you will learn several key mindfulness practices, see quantifiable results through HeartMath® technology and have the chance to discuss these and your experience of them in the group.
Testimonials
"I came to this course because I suffer from work related stress, a generalised anxiety disorder and depression. After a course of CBT, through the NHS, mindfulness was recommended. I kept an open mind and did the homework. To say it paid off in spades would be an understatement. MBSR has changed my life; I believe in it and am committed to maintaining it as part of my lifestyle. Yes, I still get stressed but I deal with it in a mindful and responsive rather than reactive way. I would thoroughly recommend the course."
"This course exceeded my expectations, both in the therapeutic value of MBSR and in my interest in the subject. The materials were of a high standard and easy to use. Robert is a first class instructor and should be congratulated on delivering a first class course."
"This MBSR course is the ideal introduction to mindfulness. I would recommend it as hugely beneficial to anyone, regardless of your background or job. It balances meditation and the scientific theory behind mindfulness well. So you understand why meditation is so helpful in everyday life."
(names removed to protect identity)
MBSR Classes
The next MBSR courses will be starting in May 2010 in York, please contact us for further information.
We are happy to travel further a field where groups of 8 or more can be formed by local organisers, please contact us for further details.
Places are limited to ensure personal support.
Further Information
Call today for further information and to schedule your MBSR course.
Telephone: 07730 059 634
Email: Relax@YorkMBSR.co.uk
Further Information
Courses in York
This course offers practical hands on skills based on solid research making a positive impact to your personal and professional life. Please contact us for course dates as we often run courses as demand requires.
Course Structure
MBSR is a highly researched and popular programme that cultivates mindfulness in everyday life, improving health and easing stress. The 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. Leading participants through an 8 week, step-by-step, personal development framework, the programme will provide learning, guidance and practice in various mindfulness techniques which involve sitting, standing and moving meditations providing you with the tools and techniques that will create an effective and dependable counter-balance to the stresses of life.
After each class, homework assignments are given which will include the commitment to undertake between 30 and 60 minutes per day practicing the techniques you have learned during the class. This facilitates the development and integration of mindfulness into our everyday life and over the duration of the course develops mindfulness skills into a sustainable practice.
The course can be challenging and most participants at some point are challenged or stretched in some way. The instructors are there to support you and free inter-session support is available during normal office hours.
As the course is based upon personal experience developed through theory, practice and group discussion, it is expected that all participants will make a strong commitment to attend every session. However, we understand that situations may arise meaning that you may be unable to attend a class, therefore, we allow a maximum of two classes to be missed. Each missed class will need to be made up prior to the next class on a one-to-one basis with the instructor at a convenient time for which an additional charge applies. If more than two classes are missed the instructors have the right to pro-rata a portion of the fee towards the next class cycle and suspend the current course attendance.
Cost
The 8 week course costs £150 which is payable in advance, a refund/cancellation policy is in place, full details will be provided at the time of booking.
Future Development Courses
This is a complete course and there is no obligation to undertake further courses. Refresher courses, retreat days and weekends will be available for all course participants to attend providing continued support and giving you the opportunity to maintain, support and further develop your mindfulness practice. Further details will be made available towards the end of the course or by subsequent newsletters.
Course Instructors
Our courses are taught by professionally trained practitioners in emotional health and well-being. The instructors have deep expertise in their fields with both theoretical and practical experience and are dedicated to continued professional and personal development.
As a company our professional qualifications include: Emotional Intelligence, Meditation, Well-being coaching, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dental and Clinical Hypnotherapy and Stress Management. We use a multidisciplinary approach to improving emotional health and well-being using proven, evidence-based techniques. We work with individuals and organizations and individually we hold various memberships to professional organizations including the BACP, Royal Medical School (RMS) and British Psychological Society (BPS).
We very much forward to welcoming you onto our course, please do not hesitate to contact us, using the form below should you require any further information.
