Guided Practices

This page offers a sampling of five practices taught in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, an 8-week evidence-based course for reducing stress and improving functioning. The practices here are not a substitute for the the full course, which is held in a group setting either online or in person, with a Certified MBSR Teacher. I have made them available for you, who already practice mindfulness meditation, and for you, who are curious and would like to try it out.

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These materials are provided for your personal use only. They are most beneficial when practiced in the context of the full 8-Week MBSR course.

FOCUSED AWARENESS STARTER:

Use these instructions to get your sitting practice started. Set a timer for the length of time you intend to sit. In the beginning allow yourself to experiment with sitting positions that allow your body to be comfortable as you begin. You can work with discomfort if it arises either directly by shifting your body position or indirectly as instructed in class. Know the difference between discomfort and pain, and never sustain a position or stretch that causes pain.