8-Week Mini MBSR for Alumni & New Members
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Led by Denise Dempsey
You may join at any point.
Tuesday evenings, Oct. 29-Dec. 17, 2024, 5:30-6:30pm PST via Zoom
In these times of increased stress, I’m offering the MBSR Alumni Group as a special "Mini" MBSR class. Over eight weeks, we’ll reconnect with each weekly theme from the traditional MBSR program, refreshing and deepening your mindfulness practice in a supportive community.
Cost & Details:
Alumni rate: $55 for the full 8-week series
Non-Alumni: $110, subject to a brief conversation to ensure the best fit
Where: Zoom
When: Tuesday, Oct. 29-Dec. 17, 5:30-6:30pm
Each week includes a guided meditation, small breakout groups for sharing and discussion, and suggested home practices to anchor mindfulness into your daily life. This format allows for fresh insight from the unique place you find yourself today, mindful of the intense stress many of us feel.
Weekly Themes:
We’ll explore key themes from the standard MBSR course, offering a profound way to reconnect with your practice, reinvigorate self-care, and cultivate calm.
This is an exceptional chance to give yourself the gift of presence. Let this be a time for you.
If you have questions or want to discuss joining as a non-alum, email me —I’d be delighted to connect with you!
Wishing you peace and mindfulness,
Denise
Reconnect and Refine Your Mindfulness Practice with a Single or Series of Coaching Sessions
Even the most seasoned mindfulness practitioners can experience periods of stagnation or a sense of disconnection from their once inspiring mindfulness practice. If you’ve noticed your practice feeling a bit flat or you’re longing to deepen your experience, a special coaching session or series of sessions can be a wonderful way to feel back on track. These concise Zoom sessions are designed for MBSR alumni who seek a tailored follow-up to continue their progress. Together, we’ll revisit your goals, address any challenges, and integrate new insights to keep your mindfulness practice vibrant and effective. Whether it’s been months or years since our last session, let’s reconnect with an initial call to discuss your needs and develop a plan.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction courses can change lives. Along the way, students develop skills related to mindfulness and meditation that last a lifetime. It can be great to continue nurturing these through being part of a group of fellow former students, getting together to meditate and share our experiences and insights.
If you took an MBSR class in the past, you’re welcome to join our alumni group. If it was with a qualified MBSR teacher other than me (Denise Dempsey), drop me a line to let me know before signing up.
Guided Meditation Recordings from Past Classes
Below you will find the recordings we used in the 8-week MBSR course. Feel free to stream the recordings here or download them to your device.
Body Scan Meditation
This is the core meditation we will use during our 8 week course.
Sitting Meditation
This recording will provide guidance for your sitting meditation practice.
Lying Yoga
This is a recording to guide a lying down yoga session.
Standing Yoga
This is a recording to guide a standing yoga session.