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SUMMARY:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation \nwith Margrit Pittman-Polletta \nTuesday\, January 6th\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm \n \nIn 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. \nYou 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. 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. \nYou’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. \nThe MBSR Orientation is an invitation to the first step to a journey that will change how you perceive yourself\, others\, and the world around you. \nIf you’re interested in joining our next in-person MBSR course on Tuesdays\, January 13 – March 10\, 2026 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET\, click here for more info and registration. \nFree Orientation Registration:\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/free-mbsr-orientation-1-6-26/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course \nwith Margrit Pittman-Polletta \nIn-Person Orientation: Tuesday\, January 6th\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\nIn-Person Course: Tuesdays\, January 13th – March 10th (skips January 20th)\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\nIn-Person Daylong: Saturday\, February 21st\, 2026 | 9:30am – 5:00pm \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street on the 12th Floor \n \nMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the ground-breaking and time-tested\, scientifically researched program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 for the University of Massachusetts Medical School. \nThis transformative course is suited for those coming to meditation for the first time or for experienced meditators who realize they have not yet integrated these practices fully into their lives. \nWhat To Expect:\nMBSR uses meditation\, mindful yoga\, and inquiry/discussion as a way of exploring the habits of the mind to discover how these patterns of reactivity become a major cause of stress and where we could intervene to change them. MBSR helps participants learn to alter their relationship with each moment of their lives and through it derive more clarity\, joy\, fulfillment\, and meaning from their lives. Classes usually have 25-30 participants but may be smaller. The course is experiential: by paying attention to what arises in daily and class practice\, and through exploring the challenges that arise and how these are met\, a supportive and safe container is created for students to feel connected and be inspired. Participants are supported by recorded guided meditations and are expected to practice 45-60 minutes of daily formal meditation as well as various informal practices. \nBenefits of MBSR:\nResearch over the past 46 years indicates that a majority of people who complete this program report a greater ability to cope more effectively with short and long term stressful situations; an increased ability to relax\, lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms; reduction in pain levels and enhanced ability to cope with chronic pain and most importantly a greater energy and enthusiasm for life. \nSome of the Skills People Learn in MBSR Courses: \n\nPractical coping skills to improve the ability to handle stressful situations\nTechniques for being physically and mentally relaxed and at ease\nGentle full body conditioning exercises to strengthen the body and release muscular tension\nThe ability to be increasingly aware of the interplay of mind and body in health and illness\nThe ability to face change and difficult times in life with greater ease\nGreater ability to decrease the physical\, mental and emotional effects of the societal stressors of sexism\, racism\, homophobia\, xenophobia and gender inequity among many other challenges\n\nCourse Dates: \nFree Orientation (required): Tuesday\, January 6\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\nCourse: Tuesdays\, January 13 – March 10 (skips January 20)\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\nDaylong: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 | 9:30am – 5:00pm \nSliding Scale Course Fee: Sustaining $715 – Base $420 \nPlease choose your rate mindfully and be as generous as possible so that NYI can continue to offer financial assistance to those in need of other NYI offerings. \nIf you need financial assistance\, we have a limited amount of partial scholarships available. Email registration@nyimc.org for more info. \nParticipants may register after the orientation for this class takes place\, but must still view a recorded orientation\, complete the pre-class questionnaire and arrange a pre-class interview with the teacher. If would like to register for this course but are not able to make it to the orientation\, please email us at registration@nyimc.org so we can make the necessary arrangements with the teacher. \nRegistration for this program is now closed. Please contact us at registration@nyimc.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mbsr-course-1-13-26/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation \nwith Elaine Retholtz \nWednesday\, January 14th\, 2026 | 9:30am – 12:00pm \n \nIn 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. \nYou 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. 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. \nYou’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. \nThe MBSR Orientation is an invitation to the first step to a journey that will change how you perceive yourself\, others\, and the world around you. \nIf you’re interested in joining our next in-person MBSR course on Wednesdays\, January 21 – March 11\, 2026 from 9:30am – 12:00pm ET\, click here for more info and registration. \nFree Orientation Registration:\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/free-mbsr-orientation-1-14-26/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Open to All
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course \nwith Elaine Retholtz \nIn-Person Orientation: Wednesday\, January 14th\, 2026 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nIn-Person Course: Wednesdays\, January 21st – March 11th\, 2026 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nIn-Person Daylong: Sunday\, February 22nd\, 2026 | 9:30am – 5:00pm \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street on the 12th Floor \nPlease  Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances this program has been canceled \n \nMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the ground-breaking and time-tested\, scientifically researched program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 for the University of Massachusetts Medical School. \nThis transformative course is suited for those coming to meditation for the first time or for experienced meditators who realize they have not yet integrated these practices fully into their lives. \nWhat To Expect:\nMBSR uses meditation\, mindful yoga\, and inquiry/discussion as a way of exploring the habits of the mind to discover how these patterns of reactivity become a major cause of stress and where we could intervene to change them. MBSR helps participants learn to alter their relationship with each moment of their lives and through it derive more clarity\, joy\, fulfillment\, and meaning from their lives. Classes usually have 25-30 participants but may be smaller. The course is experiential: by paying attention to what arises in daily and class practice\, and through exploring the challenges that arise and how these are met\, a supportive and safe container is created for students to feel connected and be inspired. Participants are supported by recorded guided meditations and are expected to practice 45-60 minutes of daily formal meditation as well as various informal practices. \nBenefits of MBSR:\nResearch over the past 46 years indicates that a majority of people who complete this program report a greater ability to cope more effectively with short and long term stressful situations; an increased ability to relax\, lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms; reduction in pain levels and enhanced ability to cope with chronic pain and most importantly a greater energy and enthusiasm for life. \nSome of the Skills People Learn in MBSR Courses: \n\nPractical coping skills to improve the ability to handle stressful situations\nTechniques for being physically and mentally relaxed and at ease\nGentle full body conditioning exercises to strengthen the body and release muscular tension\nThe ability to be increasingly aware of the interplay of mind and body in health and illness\nThe ability to face change and difficult times in life with greater ease\nGreater ability to decrease the physical\, mental and emotional effects of the societal stressors of sexism\, racism\, homophobia\, xenophobia and gender inequity among many other challenges\n\nCourse Dates: \nFree Orientation (required): Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nCourse: Wednesdays\, January 21 – March 11\, 2026 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nDaylong: Sunday\, February 22\, 2026 | 9:30am – 5:00pm \nSliding Scale Course Fee: Sustaining $715 – Base $420 \nPlease choose your rate mindfully and be as generous as possible so that NYI can continue to offer financial assistance to those in need of other NYI offerings. \nIf you need financial assistance\, we have a limited amount of partial scholarships available. Email registration@nyimc.org for more info. \nParticipants may register after the orientation for this class takes place\, but must still view a recorded orientation\, complete the pre-class questionnaire and arrange a pre-class interview with the teacher. If would like to register for this course but are not able to make it to the orientation\, please email us at registration@nyimc.org so we can make the necessary arrangements with the teacher.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mbsr-course-1-21-26/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Open to All
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SUMMARY:Online: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Online: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation\n \nwith Jon Aaron\n \nFriday\, January 23rd\, 2026 | 12:00pm – 2:30pm ET\n \n\n \nIn this free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (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. \nYou 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. 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. \nYou’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. \nThe MBSR Orientation is an invitation to the first step to a journey that will change how you perceive yourself\, others\, and the world around you. \nIf you’re interested in joining our next online MBSR course on Fridays\, February 6 – March 27 from 12:00 – 2:30pm ET\, click here for more info and registration. \nOnline Registration:\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/online-mbsr-orientation-1-23-26/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Open to All
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