Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness is a non-judgmental way of paying attention in the present moment, with kindness and curiosity. This helps us relate differently to life experiences and impacts how we show up for the challenges and joys of life. It opens us to the possibility for change, breaking habitual patterns and living from a place of response rather than reaction.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an intensive 8-week evidence based, experiential program that provides participants with effective tools for coping with stress and improving their own health and well-being.

Research on mindfulness-based training consistently demonstrates positive outcomes associated with increased self-awareness, emotional and attention regulation; reduction in symptoms for various physical and behavioural health conditions including anxiety, depression and chronic pain; and positive changes in risk factors that may lead to more serious chronic ailments.

Learn to mobilize your inner resources to facilitate healing, learning, growth, enhance self care, and make positive shifts in attitudes, behaviours and relationships.

This highly participatory and supportive program offers:

• Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices
• Gentle stretching and mindful movement
• Teaching and discussion
• Home practices to enhance awareness in everyday life
  * commitment to weekly attendance and home practice (45min/day) is required

Come explore how mindfulness can support you in living life more fully and cultivate a deeper awareness, presence, openness and connection in your life.

When:  *next program in Fall 2023 – dates posted soon, email Stephanie to inquire: scurran@elementscentre.ca

Where: Online and from the comfort of your own home (ALL sessions, including the retreat day are online via zoom)

Fee: $100 deposit to confirm your registration (non-refundable after the course begins).                                                                                    The remaining fee is paid at the completion of the 8 week program.  Please pay to the highest amount you are able to help support the sustainability of this 26 hour offering.

Sliding scale at end of program: $195 (partial scholarship #1) / $350 (partial scholarship #2) / $450 (sustainable fee) / $550 (helps to support others utilizing scholarships)

*Payment plans with instalments and further scholarships are available to anyone in need, please email the instructor Stephanie, to inquire (scurran@elementscentre.ca).  All are welcome and no one will be turned away due to financial concerns.

About the instructor:

Stephanie Curran is a long-time practitioner of meditation and leads a variety of mindfulness classes in our community.
Click here to read more about Stephanie’s training and background. Please feel welcome to email Stephanie with any questions at scurran@elementscentre.ca