groundbreaking Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a program that uses meditation and mindfulness to help people manage stress and other conditions. It’s a structured program that usually lasts eight to ten weeks.
How it works
- MBSR teaches people to be more aware of the present moment
- It encourages people to observe their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without judgment
- It helps people learn to let go of worry about the past or future
Benefits
- MBSR can reduce stress, depression, and anxiety symptoms
- It can also help people cope with chronic pain, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and skin and immune disorders
- MBSR can help people build resilience, balance, and peace of mind
History
- Jon Kabat-Zinn developed MBSR in the late 1970s at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center
- MBSR is based on the best available health evidence
- It’s a nonsectarian, scientifically researched approach
How to learn
- You can learn MBSR through group sessions and daily meditation. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction
- You can also download this Meditation EBook which may be of assistance.