MBSR Online
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depleted, or unsettled? Maybe longing for greater peace, balance or ease in your life? Whether you’re exploring mindfulness for the first time or an experienced meditator ready for a refresher, join us online for the renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course. Discover and strengthen simple yet powerful tools to help you transform your life in healthy, positive ways.
Unfamiliar with MBSR? Learn more here or scroll down.
Begins Oct. 7th, 2024
Mondays, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Orientation: Monday, Oct. 7th, 2024
Weekly Classes: Mondays, Oct. 14th - Dec. 2nd, 2024, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Retreat: Sat., Nov. 16th, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Location: All sessions are held online via Zoom
Times shown are ET, US; convert to your time zone here.
Sliding Scale Tuition
Use our sliding scale tuition to choose what you pay based on your circumstances. Help us make MBSR available to all by selecting the highest amount appropriate for you. Tuition includes 31 hours of class time and all course materials, and include the following options:
$650 —Sponsor Tuition: This tuition helps support others who need assistance
$550 —Standard Tuition: This is the regular tuition
$400 —Reduced Tuition: If the standard tuition is a stretch for you
$275 —Scholarship/MBSR Alumni: If you are experiencing financial hardship or you have taken MBSR with us before
If you need additional financial aid, contact us.
About MBSR
MBSR is an evidence-based, transformative 8-week course that offers simple, powerful methods for improving our quality of life, enhancing our ability to manage stress, illness, and chronic pain, and increasing our capacity for balance and joy.
This renowned program was created by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in the 1970’s. Set in a supportive environment, this experiential and participatory course includes guided instruction in a wide variety of mindfulness practices (including meditation and gentle movement), group discussions, and home assignments designed to help participants integrate mindfulness into their lives.
MBSR Course Components
The MBSR program is most effective when participants make a personal commitment to their own well-being and participate in each of the course components, which include the following:
Orientation (2.5 hours):This sets the foundation for the course.
8 Weekly Classes (2.5 hours each; 1st and last class are each 3 hours): Each class explores a new topic and includes guided meditation practices, conceptual material, discussion, and related home practice.
All Day Retreat (7.5 hours): This special day occurs during the second half of the program, offering the opportunity for deeper practice and understanding.
Home Practice: An extensive library of recorded meditations and other supporting material is available exclusively for our participants.
If you are looking for the official, current, in-depth MBSR course, taught by a seasoned, inclusive, skilled, and caring teacher, this is it!
Research & Benefits
The evidence-based MBSR is often referred to as the gold standard in mindfulness programs and has been taught globally for 40+ years. Scientific research and evidence supports wide-ranging benefits to physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Studies identify many potential benefits of mindfulness-based training and practice, including:
Increased resilience and reduced levels of perceived stress and burnout
Decreased symptoms for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, heart disease, and other health challenges
Improved attention and emotion regulation, which are associated with increased mental clarity, creativity, and more skillful ways of responding
Down-regulation of genes associated with inflammation
A greater capacity for compassion, joy, and more!
Please note that MBSR is a complement to traditional medical and psychological treatments, not a replacement for them.
MBSR FAQs
Is this the full, official MBSR curriculum? Yes, this is the most current, in-depth MBSR curriculum.
Is the teacher a certified MBSR instructor? Yes, the course is taught by a Certified MBSR instructor who is an experienced, inclusive, skilled, and caring teacher (see below for more information).
Does this course qualify as a pre-requisite for MBSR Teacher Training? Yes, this is the full, current MBSR curriculum, taught by a Certified MBSR, which is a required step on the MBSR teacher training path.
Will I receive a Certificate of Completion? If you complete all the course components (with allowance for absence at one weekly class), you are eligible for a Certificate of Completion for the course.
What is the maximum size of your classes? We limit our classes to 20 participants to ensure an optimal group learning environment.
What is your refund policy? If a registrant requests a refund with more than 48 hours prior to the first class, a refund will be issued minus a $50 processing fee. After that time, the tuition is non-refundable.
About Our MBSR Instructor
The 8-week program will be facilitated by Karyn Sandelman, a highly experienced, Certified MBSR Teacher who is trained and qualified by the Center for Mindfulness at The University of Massachusetts Medical Center and Certified by Brown University’s School of Public Health. In addition to leading a wide array of mindfulness programs for large and small organizations, Karyn has taught MBSR more than 35 times, with 100's of students participating from around the world and reaping the benefits. If you are looking for the official, current MBSR course, taught by a seasoned, inclusive, skilled, and caring teacher, this is it!
Try a guided meditation led by Karyn.
Testimonials
Our intention in offering MBSR is to support others in living with greater happiness, health, and balance by helping them integrate mindfulness into their lives. This is reflected in our participants’ testimonials.
“Karyn Sandman was a superb guide to MBSR and facilitator of our group. She demonstrated excellent social-emotional skills and was respectful, patient and compassionate to each person involved in our diverse group. The course content was all quite fascinating and I loved the pacing of each class that included a good variety of meditation modalities and time to be in the larger group and in break out groups.”
“While the world was feeling chaotic, uncertain and dark, this mindfulness course was invaluable for inner peace. The practices taught me how to kindle that little light inside myself that is helping me stay grounded, unafraid and grateful. The concepts and practices are so simple that inner change is attainable within the time of the course. The timing was one of the silver linings of the pandemic for me.”
“Karyn's MBSR class had a tremendous impact on my ability to cope with my challenging chronic pain condition. My anxiety and pain levels have diminished and I am now better at appreciating and noticing all the positive things in the world around me. The variety of meditations that Karyn offers allowed me to use the ones best suited for me and helped me to be okay with doing only what I was capable of.”
”Karyn is an exceptional teacher who really cares about her students. She is extremely well organized and presents all the material in an interesting and enthusiastic manner. This course has helped me relax, deal with stress, and sleep better."
Technology Requirements
Computer with video camera, microphone, and speaker.
High-speed internet connection.
Zoom (free account is fine) installed on your computer.
Additional Questions?
Feel free to contact us.