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Transform Stress into Well-Being

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)Brant Rogers

Led by Brant Rogers, MBSR is an 8-week training based on the personal practices of mindfulness, progressive relaxation, contemplative presence, letting go of reactivity, mindful movement (yoga, etc.) and enhancing emotional intelligence. These are integrated into daily life via home practice to help folks cope with stress and improve well-being. Weekly in-person classes and excellent learning materials will guide participants through the course. Classroom learning and practice will include body scan meditation, sitting meditation, walking meditation, mindful breathing practice, interpersonal learning, mindful eating, gentle mindful movement/yoga appropriate to your personal physical limitations, and more!

Upcoming Offerings

Free Public MBSR Talk on Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Kalapuya Room from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join us to learn about Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week training based on the personal practices of mindfulness, progressive relaxation, letting go of reactivity, mindful movement (yoga, etc), and enhancing emotional intelligence. This is a FREE informational session, no pre-registration is required.

MBSR Orientation for registrants on Saturday Sept. 26 in the Yoga Room at 2pm 

  • FALL SERIES DATES: Saturdays, Oct. 3 to Nov. 21
    (Note: the Nov. 7 Saturday session will be replaced by a Silent Retreat Day on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 12 to 6:30 p.m.)
  • TIME: 2 to 4 p.m.
  • COST: 8-week course | $175 for Y members | $250 for community members

REGISTER