MBSR «Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction»

Day Monday
Time 17:00-20:00
Date/Phase 16.03. - 11.05.2026
Location vonRoll Raum B-124
Comments Room B-124 is located on the first basement floor, building section B, west side (Bremgartenstrasse) of the vonRoll University Centre, Fabrikstrasse 8, 3012 Bern. Please note the plans and addresses in the building.
Ability level Für alle Niveaus offen
Content/program

MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) offers mindfulness training for stress reduction that is based on scientific findings and teaches mindfulness exercises. Studies have shown that the specific practice of mindfulness can help many people to achieve better concentration, inner peace, improved (stress) coping strategies and increased well-being. 


Course programme - a brief overview

  • The course comprises 8 course units of 3 hours each plus a mindfulness day.
  • The mindfulness day takes place on a Saturday and lasts approx. 6 hours. It is an intensive day of practice.
  • On the evenings of the course, experiences are exchanged, observations are reflected on together and, above all, practised.
  • The three main exercises are the body scan, meditation and yoga. In between, there are short contributions on various topics such as mindfulness in everyday life or stress research.
  • The qualities that the course focuses on and promotes are kindness, compassion, patience and self-care.

Dates

  • See date and time
  • Individual discussions will take place before the course.
  • Mindfulness Day on Saturday, 01. mai 08:30 - 17:00 h 

MBSR is generally suitable for anyone who is either suffering from stress or is simply interested in mindfulness. Stress can be understood very broadly - be it work stress, relationship stress, deadlines, etc.. Mindfulness also offers a more conscious approach to the joys of life. The course is non-denominational and therefore open to all.

At the beginning of the course there is a preliminary discussion in which goals and expectations are discussed together. The purpose of the meeting is to get to know each other and to ensure that the course can be beneficial for you in your current life situation. 


Included in the course fee:

  • Course book
  • Audio material
  • Work and course material
  • Give-away
  • Snacks for the day of attention
  • Course confirmation MBSR participation (with full participation and daily practice)


This course is a certification course.


Prerequisites for attendance

This course does not require any prior knowledge. Anyone interested can participate, regardless of their level of proficiency.

  • Willingness to practise for about 60 minutes every day during the 8-week course.
  • Attendance on the first day of the course is a prerequisite for participation.
  • A mandatory preliminary meeting with the course instructor will take place before the course begins.
Registration Register (from 30.11.2025, 07:00 o'clock)
Registration deadline 08.03.2026
Available spaces 10 available spaces
Costs in CHF In an education: CHF 200.00 / Others: CHF 240.00
Equipment

Comfortable clothing

Management of activity Lorenz Frédéric Affolter
Teaching language Deutsch
Head of Section Simon Kaufmann