Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR) for Penn Students

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a mindfulness-based program that teaches people skills to manage the multiple stressors in their lives.  Research on MBSR suggests that it can support wellbeing.  

Participants attend eight weekly, two and a half hour classes and a one-day, 7 hour guided day of mindfulness practices.  Each session consists of a guided sitting meditation, a form of mindful movement practice (e.g. walking meditation, basic guided mindful movement), brief discussion, and a teaching on the application of a mindfulness concept to everyday life. 
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Participants are expected to practice the learned mindfulness skills daily. These daily practices take a minimum of 25 minutes, with a recommendation to gradually increase the practice time to 45 minutes a day.  Remember, the more you practice the easier it can be to integrate the skills learned in the course into your daily life.
MBSR SESSIONS (WEDNESDAYS 4:15pm - 6:45pm):
September 11th (Mandatory orientation session) through November 6th.
Saturday, October 26th (Day of Mindfulness, 9:45am - 4pm)
To proceed with registration, please contact Aurora Casta, MD.