8 Week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course
Thu, Jan 12
|In person and online: see schedule below
An 8 week course with 30 hours of class time both in person and virtually to help build your mindfulness practice.
Time & Location
Jan 12, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM
In person and online: see schedule below
About the Event
The program consists of eight weekly, 2 ¼-hour classes and a one-day retreat (on a Sunday) between sessions six and seven. You will be asked to attend all classes, including the one-day weekend retreat, and to practice home assignments for 30 minutes a day.
Mindful in Memphis gives offerings in the spirit of generosity. We want you to be able to participate regardless of financial situation. Therefore the fee only covers out of pocket the costs, registration, and administration. The fee does not include any compensation for the teachers. We give our time freely and hope you will consider offering generously within your means. Any offerings of support for the teachers can be contributed before the class begins when reserving your ticket or at the conclusion.
This highly participatory, supportive and structured program will provide you with:
- Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices
- Gentle stretching and mindful yoga
- Group dialogue and mindful communication exercises to enhance awareness in everyday life
- Individually-tailored instruction
- Daily home assignments
- Home practice materials including guided mindfulness practice MP3s
The first session and final session as well as the silent retreat will be in person however all other weeks will be through Zoom. You are also required to attend one of the orientations. To sign up for an orientation click here and choose either January 3rd or 5th.
For a schedule of dates, times and location, see below:
January 12th from 6:30pm - 8:45pm - Location in person Shady Grove Presbyterian
January 19th from 6:30pm - 8:45pm - Location on Zoom
January 26th from 6:30pm - 8:45pm - Location on Zoom
February 2nd from 6:30pm - 8:45pm - Location on Zoom
February 9th from 6:30pm - 8:45pm - Location on Zoom
February 16th from 6:30pm - 8:45pm - Location on Zoom
February 19th full day retreat - at Hughes Pavilion at the Dixon Gardens
February 23rd from 6:30pm - 8:45pm - Location on Zoom
March 2nd from 6:30pm - 8:45pm - Location in person Shady Grove Presbyterian
For more information email Michael at MBurnham@mindfulatmethodist.org.