MBSR «Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction»

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 2.5 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, 28.03.2026

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)

Course instructor: Kristin Milby

mindful-living-bern@outlook.com

This course does not require any level of ability. Anyone aged 35 or over can take part, regardless of their ability level.

• Willingness to practise for around 60 minutes a day during the 8-week course.
• Attendance on the first day of the course is a prerequisite for participation. 
• An obligatory preliminary discussion with the course instructor will take place before the start of the course.

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