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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

The course is designed to introduce Mindfulness meditation practice as a way of reducing stress, and developing greater balance, control and fuller participation in your life. Mindfulness is a way of learning to relate directly to whatever is happening in your life including the challenges of stress, pain, illness and everyday demands. Established in 1993, this program is one of more than 250 MBSR centers worldwide.

 

The course includes guided instruction in Mindfulness meditation practices; gentle stretching, Mindful yoga, inquiry and application into experiences of daily living, group dialogue, home assignments and audio recordings. What is required: an introductory session, class attendance and homework, which includes a willingness and commitment to take time for you each day.

 

Related: Integrative Medicine
Location:
UW Health Research Park Clinic, 621 Science Drive, Madison
Price:

$475 for registrations received on or before Tuesday, March 20, 2012
$495 for registrations received after Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The fee includes one introductory session, eight weekly sessions, one all-day session (Day of Mindfulness) and practice audio CDs and class materials.

 

Many insurance plans provide a nominal reimbursement upon completion of the class. Please check with your insurance company. The UW Health Mindfulness Program is entirely supported through tuition. We offer a variety of payment plans and partial financial assistance for those whose financial needs complicate their participation.

Registration:
 
Please send completed registration forms and $200 deposit payable to UWHC/MBSR to:
 
UW Health
Mindfulness Program
621 Science Drive
Madison, WI 53711
 
Applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, and class sizes are limited. Call (608) 265-8325 with questions or for more information. The class fee balance is due at the first class. Refunds are considered if class is dropped within 24 hours after end of the Introductory Session.
 
Cash/Visa/MasterCard are accepted in person at the front desk of UW Health Research Park Clinic. Front desk hours at UW Health Research Park Clinic are Monday-Thursday 6am-9:45pm, Friday 6am-7:45pm, Saturday 8am-4:45pm, Sunday 11am-4:45pm.
Sessions:

Status: Closed

Winter Session 1: Sunday afternoons

  • Introductory Session: 1-2pm, January 22, 2012
  • Class Sessions: 1-3:30pm; January 29; February 5, 12, 19 and 26; and March 4, 11 and 18, 2012
  • Day of Mindfulness: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10am–4:30pm

Status: Closed

Winter Session 2: Tuesday mornings

  • Introductory Session: 9-10am, January 24, 2012
  • Class Sessions: 9-11:30am, January 31; February 7, 14, 21 and 28; and March 6, 13 and 20, 2012
  • Day of Mindfulness: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10am–4:30pm

Status: Closed

Winter Session 3: Wednesday evenings

  • Introductory Session: 5:30-6:30pm, January 25, 2012
  • Class Sessions: 5:30-8pm, February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; and March 7, 14 and 21, 2012
  • Day of Mindfulness: Saturday, March 3, 2011, 10am–4:30pm

Status: Closed

Winter Session 4: Thursday evenings

  • Introductory Session: 5:30-6:30pm, January 26, 2012
  • Class Sessions: 5:30-8 pm; February 2, 9, 16 and 23; and March 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012
  • Day of Mindfulness: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10am–4:30pm

Status: Open

Spring Session 1: Sunday afternoons

  • Introductory Session: 1-2pm Sunday, April 1, 2012
  • Class Sessions: 1-3:30pm Sundays, April 15, 22 and 29; May 6, 13 and 20; and June 3; and 5:30-8:30pm Monday, June 18, 2012
  • Day of Mindfulness: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10am–4:30pm

Status: Open

Spring Session 2: Tuesday mornings

  • Introductory Session: 9-10am Tuesday, April 10, 2012
  • Class Sessions: 9-11:30am Tuesdays, April 17 and 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; and June 5, 2012
  • Day of Mindfulness: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10am–4:30pm

Status: Open

Spring Session 3: Wednesday evenings

  • Introductory Session: 5:30-6:30pm Wednesday, April 11, 2012
  • Class Sessions: 5:30-8pm Wednesdays, April 18 and 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; and June 6, 2012
  • Day of Mindfulness: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10am–4:30pm

Status: Open

Spring Session 4: Thursday evenings

  • Introductory Session: 5:30-6:30pm Thursday, April 12, 2012
  • Class Sessions: 5:30-8pm Thursdays, April 19 and 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; and June 7, 2012
  • Day of Mindfulness: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10am–4:30pm