Online: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
with Tushar D. Bhagat
Thursday, May 30th, 2024 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) isn’t just a course; it’s a sanctuary where you’re seen, heard, and valued for who you are.
In this free MBSR session, we will explore mindfulness practices that are accessible to individuals of any background and experience level. It will also offer insight into reclaiming control over one’s well-being, cultivating resilience, and embracing a life of mindful presence.
You will be introduced to the origins of MBSR, its profound impact on global well-being, and powerful relevance to your life. You’ll delve deep into the heart of mindfulness, discovering what it truly means to live in the present moment with clarity, purpose, and unwavering authenticity. Years of scientific evidence speaks for itself. Through the research findings, you’ll witness the tangible benefits of mindfulness that range from reducing stress and anxiety to enhancing overall health and vitality.
You’ll receive practical guidance on the MBSR program’s details—from class logistics and home assignments to the commitment required for maximum impact. Together, we’ll assess whether this journey is the right fit for you at this moment in your life.
The MBSR Orientation is an invitation to the first step into a world of possibility, to unlock the potential of your mind and body. Welcome to the beginning of a journey that could forever change how you perceive yourself, others, and the world around you.
Registration:
Please register below. If you are able, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! Early Bird pricing ends three weeks before the event. (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.)
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Teacher(s)
Tushar D. Bhagat
Growing up in a household with a strong yoga and mindfulness practice for over 30 years, Dr. Bhagat received early yoga and meditation training from his parents. He began formal training in meditation during middle school while attending and serving 10 day silent Vipassana meditation retreats near Mumbai, India during high school. Over the past several years Dr. Bhagat has been practicing with and facilitating multiple meditation groups in the Zen-Thich Nhat Hanh tradition around the New York City area. He is formally trained as a mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) teacher through University of Massachusetts Medical Center and Brown University.
An accomplished Biomedical scientist and a commended medical school faculty by day, Dr. Bhagat teaches MBSR and other stress reduction programs at his Medical School and Cancer Research Institute to Cancer patients, Graduate and Medical Students, Medical Residents and Fellows, in addition to Medical Doctors, Therapists, Scientists and staff in his academic institution. Aside from doing translational cancer research, he is pursuing research on mindfulness-based well-being programs for professionals.
Dr. Bhagat firmly believes in the potential of science based mindfulness practices in reducing stress and increasing well-being. He embodies a deep commitment towards teaching mindfulness to open, willing participants and helping them integrate, apply practical skills in their regular life to create conditions for a happier, content and meaningful life.