Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Classes in NYC, Books, DVD's & CD's

What is MBSR?


What is it?
MBSR uses meditation, yoga and inquiry as a way of training people to relate differently to stresses in their lives and in fact, relate differently to each moment of their lives. It was originally developed for patients in chronic pain, undergoing intensive treatments for cancer, AIDS and other serious illness, but has since expanded and been incorporated into the daily lives of thousands of people whether they are dealing with the serious stress of illness or simply the day to day stress which at times seems like it can be too much to handle. Research over the past 25 years indicates that a majority of the people who complete this program report a greater ability to cope more effectively with short and long term stressful situations; an increased ability to relax, lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms; reduction in pain levels and enhanced ability to cope with chronic pain and most importantly a greater energy and enthusiasm for life.

Mindfulness is a way of learning to relate directly to whatever is happening in your life, a way of taking charge of your life, and doing something for yourself that no one else can do for you.

What you will learn if you take the class:
•Practical coping skills to improve your ability to handle stressful situations
•Methods for being physically and mentally relaxed and at ease
•Gentle full body conditioning exercises to strengthen your body and release muscular tension
•To become increasingly aware of the interplay of mind and body in health and illness
•To face change and difficult times in your life with greater ease




Winter 2011 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program:



One section on Thursday nights at the Continuum Center for Health and Healing, and two sections at the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan (Amsterdam and West 76th Street). at the JCC, Amsterdam Ave and West 76th Street

Two sections: Wednesday evenings or Thursday mornings.

Orientation Sessions: (required for anyone interested in taking the class)

Wednesday January 19th from 7-9:30 pm OR

Thursday January 20th from 10 am - 12:30 pm

Evening Session:

8 Wednesdays, 7-9:30 pm

January 26th - March 23 (skip March 16th)


Morning Session:

8 Thursdays, 10 am-12:30 pm

January 27th - March 17th


Daylong Session: Sunday, March 6th 10 am - 5 pm

Cost is $325 for JCC members or members of New York Insight Meditation Center, $375 for non-members.

To register for either of the JCC courses, call 646-505-5708, or register online:

http://www.jccmanhattan.org/viewprogram.aspx?catid=2946&progid=22807#22807


Continuum Center for Health and Healing (245 Fifth Avenue @ 28th Street 2nd floor)

Orientation session (required):

Thursday January 27th, 7-9:30 pm

Class Sessions:

8 Thursdays, 7-9:30 pm

January 27th - March 17th


All day class: (part of the 8 week program - not separate)

Saturday, March 5th, 10 am - 5 pm

Cost is $400.  If you are interested, call Bonnie Everhart at 646-935-2248 to register.


Books & DVD's on MBSR


A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook by Bob Stahl, Elisha Goldstein

Mindfulness & Meditation- Stress Reduction / Mindful Parenting by Jon Kabat-Zinn (the founder of MBSR)


Guided Mindfulness Meditiation by Jon Kabat-Zinn