Mindfulness Programming
What is Mindfulness?听One definition: 鈥淭he awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.鈥澨�
How might you define mindfulness for yourself?听The Institute is interested in collaborating with on campus and off-campus partners to expand the capacity to lead mindfulness practice including MBSR. Various ideas for initiatives and grants are in development鈥攑lease contact us if there is an interest in collaborating.听听
The Institute is committed to supporting opportunities for mindfulness on campus and in the community. Mental health statistics continue to show high levels of stress in the population. Mindfulness is one approach that individuals can cultivate to reduce stress and bring health and wellbeing to their life.听
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Sangha at jmcomic漫画N
The Institute recognizes the need for stress reduction efforts in our busy lives. Sangha at jmcomic漫画N is one place where you can cultivate peace, kindness, and compassion for yourself and others! Join us!
Explore how Sangha at jmcomic漫画N got started
Join the Sangha at jmcomic漫画N for weekly group mindfulness practice sessions led by trained facilitators. The aim of this group is to provide a communal space for jmcomic漫画N students, faculty, staff, administration, and external community members to engage in meditation and mindfulness practices together.
Sangha at jmcomic漫画N in Fall 2025 - Dates TBD
We are currently working out a schedule.
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program - 2025听
The jmcomic漫画N ICHWB MBSR Flyer for Fall 2025
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What is MBSR? Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an effective, scientifically researched method for reducing physical and psychological suffering while building resilience, balance, and peace of mind. The 8-week course consists of practicing mindfulness movement, meditation, and bringing mindfulness into everyday life. Since 1979 more than 25,000 people have completed this evidence-based training. MBSR if offered as a complement to traditional medical and psychological treatments, not as a replacement, MBSR has proven to be effective in helping to treat a wide variety of medical conditions.听
About the MBSR class and course structure
鈥嬧�嬧�婭nstructor & Workshop Facilitator听Mirna Sawyer
Instructor & Workshop Facilitator Ian Davis
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Fall 2025 Tues. Sept. 16 to Nov. 4, 2025 4:30-7pm in the FacDev Commons Room, in the University Library Garden Level (orientation on Sep. 11 via Zoom). All Day Silent Retreat, date DTB, after week 5 of course.
8-week Course Outline
- Intro and program overview
- Meet instructor and participants
- Guidelines
- Q and A
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Theme: Wholeness and capability, mindfulness definitions
- Welcome and overview
- Mindful eating
- Body scan
Theme: Perception and creative responding
- Body scan听
- Mindful movement/yoga
- Preparation for sitting meditation
- Pleasant events calendar
Theme: The power of being present
- Lying down mindful movement/yoga
- Review pleasant events calendar
- Unpleasant events calendar
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Theme: Working with the unwanted/unpleasant
- Sitting meditation with options to meet the unwanted
- Standing mindful movement/yoga
- Review unpleasant events calendar
- Stress reactivity
Theme: Awareness of automatic, habitual, conditioned patterns, and
how mindfulness can act as a mediator
- Sitting meditation with anchoring in body, breath, sound, mental events, and choiceless awareness
- The stress response
9AM to 5PM (Saturday or Sunday)
- Morning sessions
- Mountain meditation
- Meal Break
- Afternoon sessions
- Lovingkindness meditation
- Walking meditation
Theme: Communication and interpersonal relating
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- Continuing learning from classes 4 and 5
- Standing mindful movement/yoga
- Sitting meditation with anchoring in body, breath, sound, mental events, and choiceless awareness
- Discuss all-day class
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Theme: Cultivating practice in all of life鈥檚 moments
- Silent meditation, choice
- Movement practice
Theme: Cultivating practice in all of life鈥檚 moments
- Closing circle
- Course end