Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is a comprehensive training in mindfulness meditation to assist people with stress, anxiety, depression and pain. MSBR provides a combination of mindfulness meditation, body awareness, and yoga.
Description
MBSR is ideal for cultivating greater awareness of the unity of mind and body. It is designed to help you achieve health and well-being in the face of stress, pain, or illness. Based on a framework of psychological science, MBSR is on the cutting edge of mind, body, and integrative medicine. During your classes, you will learn stress-reduction techniques through guided instruction and group dialogue. These include mindfulness meditation, gentle stretching, and yoga. For more information on the benefits of MBSR, visit www.tgh.org/MBSR. MBSR is an eight-week course plus orientation and includes:
- One orientation class
- Eight weekly classes
- One daylong silent retreat
- Daily at-home practice
- Guided meditation recordings
Class Options:
MBSR is offered virtual or in-person. If you select the virtual option, participants are encouraged to have their camera on and please be aware that the retreat is offered in-person only. Technology requirements for the virtual class include internet access, computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone with video and speaker capabilities. Please select the class option that works best for you.
IN-PERSON CLASSES:
- Orientation (Virtual): 1 hour – Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Eight Weekly Classes (in-person at 315 South Plant Ave): 2 hours each – Tuesdays: January 2814, 25 – March 4, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Silent Retreat (in-person at Davis Island Garden Club): 7 hours - Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Class Location:
The Orlo
315 South Plant Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606
VIRTUAL CLASSES:
- Orientation (virtual): 1 hour – Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Eight Weekly Classes (virtual): 2 hours each – Thursdays: January 16, 2025 – March 16, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Silent Retreat (in-person at Davis Island Garden Club): 7 hours - Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
IN-PERSON SILENT RETREAT DAY (for both in-person and virtual classes):
- Retreat Day is held in-person at Davis Island Garden Club (81 Columbia Dr.) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Lunch will be provided for the retreat day
Retreat Location:
Davis Island Garden Club
81 Columbia Dr.
Tampa, FL 33604
Cancellation Policy:
Due to limited seating, you must cancel at least 10 business days before your scheduled orientation to receive a full refund. This gives us the opportunity to fill the class. You may cancel by emailing sschreiber@tgh.org. If you must cancel your class within 10 business days, you will not receive a refund but you may transfer your registration to another class (small transfer fee applies). When you register for a class, you agree to these terms.