Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (free 8 wk course)

**Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)** Discover a different way to meet life’s challenges. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, experiential program that cultivates present-moment awareness through mindfulness meditation and gentle movement. Learn practical skills to respond to stress with greater calm, clarity,and resilience — participate more fully in your life. **Why try MBSR?** * Reduces stress: It gives you practical, real-world tools to navigate daily anxiety and prevent burnout. * Scientifically backed: Neuroimaging studies show that MBSR literally reshapes the brain, shrinking the amygdala (our stress center) and strengthening areas tied to focus and emotional regulation. * Secular approach: It provides a clear framework to share mindfulness with people from all walks of life. **Course Details** * **Dates**: Wednesdays, August 26 – October 14, 2026 * **Time**: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT * **Day of Mindfulness**: Saturday, October 3, 2026 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) * **Cost**: Free (as part of MBSR Teacher training) * **Location**: Wednesdays will be ZOOM & Day of Mindfulness will be Hybrid-- Nalanda West, 3902 Woodland Park Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 * **Sign-Up**: [registration link](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/efficacious-adasaurus-2d4.notion.site/398c0bef7670805e922de5c3586a7350?pvs=105__;!!BhdT!iuqZ2g8_f_7dwYaE-bDrYqNiTLdKkD052_UoTOOgXZsnMidGxR8w4Sthho2OmN4VaRIeYywWt7jotiJzLUGzsOE$) (or contact me:…