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SUMMARY:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
DESCRIPTION:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course \nwith Jon Aaron \n\nOnline Course: Tuesdays\, June 16th – August 4th\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET\nOnline Daylong: Saturday\, July 18th\, 2026 | 9:30am – 5:00pm ET \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 Online Orientation: Tuesday\, June 9th\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET\nOnline Course: Tuesdays\, June 16th – August 4th\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET\nOnline Daylong: Saturday\, July 18th\, 2026 | 9:30am – 5:00pm ET \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. Once you have registered\, the teacher will contact you to make these arrangements. \nSign up for the free orientation on June 9 here. \nRegister for the MBSR Course:\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-6-16-26/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Mindfulness,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 \nwith Jon Aaron \nTuesday\, June 9th\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET \n \nIn this free online 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 Tuesdays\, June 16 – August 4 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm 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/mbsr-orientation-6-9-26/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Open to All
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CREATED:20260504T201615Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong \nwith Elaine Retholtz \nSunday\, May 31st\, 2026 | 9:30am – 5:00pm \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nHave you taken an MBSR course? Would you like to spend time in community with teachers to help you refine your skills of mindfulness? This MBSR Daylong is for you! Practicing with other MBSR alumni and those currently taking the course\, you will have a day to focus on mindfulness\, what it looks in your life now\, and build some momentum to continue these practices for time to come. \nThe registration fee includes teacher support. If you wish to give more in addition to the registration fee\, the total (registration fees and additional contributions) will be shared between NYI and the teacher. \nRegistration:\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. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mbsr-alumni-daylong-5-31-26/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Daylong Retreats,MBSR & Related Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T093000
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong\n \nwith Margrit Pittman-Polletta\n \nSaturday\, May 16th\, 2025 | 9:30am – 5:00pm\n \nLocation: *Balance Arts Center*\, 151 W 30th St 3rd floor\, New York\, NY 10001\n \nHave you taken an MBSR course? Would you like to spend time in community with teachers to help you refine your skills of mindfulness? This MBSR Daylong is for you! Practicing with other MBSR alumni and those currently taking the course\, you will have a day to focus on mindfulness\, what it looks in your life now\, and build some momentum to continue these practices for time to come. \nThe registration fee includes teacher support. If you wish to give more in addition to the registration fee\, the total (registration fees and additional contributions) will be shared between NYI and the teacher. \nPlease note: this daylong will take place at Balance Arts Center (see address above)\, rather than NY Insight. \nRegistration:\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. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mbsr-daylong-5-16-26/
LOCATION:Balance Arts Center\, 151 W 30th St\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Daylong Retreats,MBSR & Related Courses
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CREATED:20260202T205027Z
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UID:93065-1777455000-1777464000@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course \nwith Elaine Retholtz \nIn-Person Orientation: Wednesday\, April 15th\, 2026 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nIn-Person Course: Wednesdays\, April 29th – June 24th (skips June 17th)\, 2026 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nIn-Person Daylong: Sunday\, May 31st\, 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): Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nCourse: Wednesdays\, April 29 – June 24 (skips June 17)\, 2026 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nDaylong: Sunday\, May 31\, 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. \nSign up for the free orientation on April 15 here. \nRegister for the MBSR Course:\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/mbsr-course-4-29-26/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260217T194832Z
CREATED:20260202T203029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T194832Z
UID:93062-1776709800-1776718800@www.nyimc.org
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: Monday\, April 13th\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\nIn-Person Course: Mondays\, April 20th – June 15th (skips June 1st)\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\nIn-Person Daylong: Saturday\, May 16th\, 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): Monday\, April 13th\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\nCourse: Mondays\, April 20 – June 15 (skips June 1)\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\nDaylong: Saturday\, May 16\, 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. \nSign up for the free orientation on April 13th here. \nRegister for the MBSR Course:\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/mbsr-course-4-20-26/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260202T204246Z
CREATED:20260202T204116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T204246Z
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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\, April 15th\, 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\, April 29 – June 24\, 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-4-15-26/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260217T194850Z
CREATED:20260202T201941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T194850Z
UID:93061-1776105000-1776114000@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation \nwith Margrit Pittman-Polletta \nMonday\, April 13th\, 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 Mondays\, April 20 – June 15\, 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-4-13-26/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T143000
DTSTAMP:20251203T200811Z
CREATED:20251203T200811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T200811Z
UID:92108-1770379200-1770388200@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
DESCRIPTION:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course \nwith Jon Aaron \n\nOnline Course: Fridays\, February 6th – March 27th\, 2026 | 12:00pm – 2:30pm ET\nOnline Daylong: Sunday\, March 8th\, 2026 | 9:30am – 5:00pm ET \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 Online Orientation: Friday\, January 23 from 12:00pm – 2:30pm ET\nOnline Course: Fridays\, February 6 – March 27 from 12:00pm – 2:30pm ET\nOnline Daylong: Sunday\, March 8 from 9:30am – 5:00pm ET \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. Once you have registered\, the teacher will contact you to make these arrangements. \nSign up for the free orientation on January 23 here. \nRegister for the MBSR Course:\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-2-6-26/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Mindfulness,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T143000
DTSTAMP:20251203T201234Z
CREATED:20251203T195742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T201234Z
UID:92107-1769169600-1769178600@www.nyimc.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260119T160654Z
CREATED:20251103T213353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T160654Z
UID:91078-1768987800-1768996800@www.nyimc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20251104T142247Z
CREATED:20251103T212132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T142247Z
UID:91076-1768383000-1768392000@www.nyimc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260112T152932Z
CREATED:20251104T143237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T152932Z
UID:91095-1768329000-1768338000@www.nyimc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T210000
DTSTAMP:20251104T142046Z
CREATED:20251104T142046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T142046Z
UID:91093-1767724200-1767733200@www.nyimc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T170000
DTSTAMP:20251024T150942Z
CREATED:20251024T150942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T150942Z
UID:91035-1765013400-1765040400@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong\n \nwith Elaine Retholtz\n \nSaturday\, December 6th\, 2025 | 9:30am – 5:00pm\n \n\n  \nHave you taken an MBSR course? Would you like to spend time in community with teachers to help you refine your skills of mindfulness? This MBSR Daylong is for you! Practicing with other MBSR alumni and those currently taking the course\, you will have a day to focus on mindfulness\, what it looks in your life now\, and build some momentum to continue these practices for time to come. \nThe registration fee includes teacher support. If you wish to give more in addition to the registration fee\, the total (registration fees and additional contributions) will be shared between NYI and the teacher. \nRegistration:\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. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mbsr-alumni-daylong-12-6-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Daylong Retreats,MBSR & Related Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
DTSTAMP:20251020T182956Z
CREATED:20250723T143743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T182956Z
UID:89612-1761125400-1761134400@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course \nwith Elaine Retholtz \n\nIn-Person Course: Wednesdays\, October 22nd – December 17th (skips November 26th)\, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nIn-Person Daylong: Saturday\, December 6th\, 2025 | 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): Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nCourse: Wednesdays\, October 22 – December 17 (skips November 26)\, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nDaylong: Saturday\, December 6\, 2025 | 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. Once you have registered\, the teacher will contact you to make these arrangements. \nSign up for the free orientation on October 15 here. \nRegister for the MBSR Course:\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/mbsr-course-10-22-25/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T163000
DTSTAMP:20251009T144122Z
CREATED:20251009T143904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T144122Z
UID:90964-1760778000-1760805000@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong\n \nwith Margrit Pittman-Polletta\n \nSaturday\, October 18th\, 2025 | 9:00am – 4:30pm\n \n\n  \nHave you taken an MBSR course? Would you like to spend time in community with teachers to help you refine your skills of mindfulness? This MBSR Daylong is for you! Practicing with other MBSR alumni and those currently taking the course\, you will have a day to focus on mindfulness\, what it looks in your life now\, and build some momentum to continue these practices for time to come. \nThe registration fee includes teacher support. If you wish to give more in addition to the registration fee\, the total (registration fees and additional contributions) will be shared between NYI and the teacher. \nRegistration:\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. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mbsr-daylong-10-18-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,MBSR & Related Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20250723T144409Z
CREATED:20250723T142841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T144409Z
UID:89611-1760520600-1760529600@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation \nwith Elaine Retholtz \nWednesday\, October 15th\, 2025 | 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\, October 22 – December 17\, 2025 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-10-15-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T210000
DTSTAMP:20250912T220020Z
CREATED:20250618T152714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T220020Z
UID:88878-1758047400-1758056400@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course \nwith Margrit Pittman-Polletta \n\nIn-Person Orientation: Tuesday\, September 2\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\nIn-Person Course: Tuesdays\, September 16 – November 4\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\nIn-Person Daylong: Saturday\, October 18 | 9:00am – 4:30pm \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\, September 2\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\nCourse: Tuesdays\, September 16 – November 4\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\nDaylong: Saturday\, October 18\, 2025 | 9:00am – 4:30pm \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. Once you have registered\, the teacher will contact you to make these arrangements. \nIf you want to learn more before registering\, you may sign up for the free orientation on September 2 here. \nRegister for the MBSR Course:\nRegistration for this course is now closed. Our next MBSR course begins on Wednesday\, October 22nd\, 2025.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mbsr-course-9-16-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T210000
DTSTAMP:20250618T160149Z
CREATED:20250618T160018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T160149Z
UID:88987-1756837800-1756846800@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation\n \nwith Margrit Pittman-Polletta\n \nTuesday\, September 2\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\n \n\n \nAre you curious about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction? Want to learn more about it? In this free MBSR orientation session\, we will explore the history of the program\, research about its many benefits\, the logistics of the class\, and the commitment required to engage. Of course there will be opportunity to taste some of the mindfulness practices embedded in the course and to share with each other about your experience. This program was originally designed for people who were new to meditation\, but many experienced meditators have found MBSR to be a way to learn how to incorporate mindfulness into every aspect of our daily lives.  \nTogether\, 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 can 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\, September 16 – November 4\, 2025 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-9-2-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T170000
DTSTAMP:20250701T143259Z
CREATED:20250701T143129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T143259Z
UID:89447-1753003800-1753030800@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong\n \nwith Elaine Retholtz\n \nSunday\, July 20th\, 2025 | 9:30am – 5:00pm\n \n\n  \nHave you taken an MBSR course? Would you like to spend time in community with teachers to help you refine your skills of mindfulness? This MBSR Daylong is for you! Practicing with other MBSR alumni and those currently taking the course\, you will have a day to focus on mindfulness\, what it looks in your life now\, and build some momentum to continue these practices for time to come. \nThe registration fee includes teacher support. If you wish to give more in addition to the registration fee\, the total (registration fees and additional contributions) will be shared between NYI and the teacher. \nRegistration:\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. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mbsr-daylong-7-20-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Retreats,MBSR & Related Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T120000
DTSTAMP:20250418T002014Z
CREATED:20250415T182508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T002014Z
UID:87649-1750239000-1750248000@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course \nwith Elaine Retholtz \n\nIn-Person Orientation: Wednesday\, June 11\, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nIn-Person Course: Wednesdays\, June 18 – August 6\, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nIn-Person Daylong: Sunday\, July 20 | 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): Wednesday\, June 11\, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nCourse: Wednesdays\, June 18 – August 6\, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nDaylong: Sunday\, July 20 | 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. Once you have registered\, the teacher will contact you to make these arrangements. \nIf you want to learn more before registering\, you may sign up for the free orientation on June 11 here. \nRegister for the MBSR Course:\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/mbsr-course-6-18-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T143000
DTSTAMP:20250522T153023Z
CREATED:20250328T194145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T153023Z
UID:87499-1750075200-1750084200@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
DESCRIPTION:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course \nwith Jon Aaron \n\nOnline Course: Mondays\, June 16  – August 4\, 2025 | 12:00 – 2:30pm ET\nOnline Daylong: Saturday\, July 19\, 2025 | 9:30am – 5:00pm ET \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: Monday\, June 2\, 2025 from 12:00 – 2:30pm ET\nOnline Course: Mondays\, June 16  – August 4\, 2025 from 12:00 – 2:30pm ET\nOnline Daylong: Saturday\, July 19 from 9:30am – 5:00pm ET \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. Once you have registered\, the teacher will contact you to make these arrangements. \nRegister for the MBSR Course:\nYour registration for the course includes your RSVP to the orientation. If you wish to register for the orientation only\, use the form below this one.\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.\n \nRSVP for the Free Online MBSR Orientation on June 2:\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-6-16-25/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Mindfulness,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T120000
DTSTAMP:20250418T001835Z
CREATED:20250415T181011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T001835Z
UID:87647-1749634200-1749643200@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation\n \nwith Elaine Retholtz\n \nWednesday\, June 11th\, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\n \n\n \nAre you curious about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction? Want to learn more about it? In this free MBSR orientation session\, we will explore the history of the program\, research about its many benefits\, the logistics of the class\, and the commitment required to engage. Of course there will be opportunity to taste some of the mindfulness practices embedded in the course and to share with each other about your experience. This program was originally designed for people who were new to meditation\, but many experienced meditators have found MBSR to be a way to learn how to incorporate mindfulness into every aspect of our daily lives.  \nTogether\, 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 can 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\, June 18  – August 6\, 2025 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-6-11-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T143000
DTSTAMP:20250328T194446Z
CREATED:20250328T194323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T194446Z
UID:87498-1748865600-1748874600@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:Online: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Online: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation\n \nwith Jon Aaron\n \nMonday\, June 2nd\, 2025 | 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 Mondays\, June 16  – August 4\, 2025 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/free-mbsr-orientation-6-2-25/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T170000
DTSTAMP:20250211T191247Z
CREATED:20250211T191247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T191247Z
UID:86801-1740303000-1740330000@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong\n \nwith Margrit Pittman-Polletta\n \nSunday\, February 23rd\, 2025 | 9:30am – 5:00pm\n \n \n\n  \nHave you taken an MBSR course? Would you like to spend time in community with teachers to help you refine your skills of mindfulness? This MBSR Daylong is for you! Practicing with other MBSR alumni and those currently taking the course\, you will have a day to focus on mindfulness\, what it looks in your life now\, and build some momentum to continue these practices for time to come. \nThe registration fee includes teacher support. If you wish to give more in addition to the registration fee\, the total (registration fees and additional contributions) will be shared between NYI and the teacher. \nRegistration:\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. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-alumni-daylong-2-23-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Retreats,MBSR & Related Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20250211T192344Z
CREATED:20250211T191727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T192344Z
UID:86802-1740218400-1740243600@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong\n \nwith Elaine Retholtz\n \nSaturday\, February 22nd\, 2025 | 9:30am – 5:00pm\n \n \n\n  \nHave you taken an MBSR course? Would you like to spend time in community with teachers to help you refine your skills of mindfulness? This MBSR Daylong is for you! Practicing with other MBSR alumni and those currently taking the course\, you will have a day to focus on mindfulness\, what it looks in your life now\, and build some momentum to continue these practices for time to come. \nThe registration fee includes teacher support. If you wish to give more in addition to the registration fee\, the total (registration fees and additional contributions) will be shared between NYI and the teacher. \nRegistration:\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. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-alumni-daylong-2-22-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Retreats,MBSR & Related Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T210000
DTSTAMP:20250121T235039Z
CREATED:20250121T234804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T235039Z
UID:86458-1738261800-1738270800@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Free Orientation Session on Interpersonal Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Free Orientation Session on Interpersonal Mindfulness\n \nwith Elaine Retholtz\n \nThursday\, January 30th\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\n \n\n \nCurious about how mindfulness can transform your relationships and communication? In this free orientation session\, you’ll experience a glimpse of the Interpersonal Mindfulness Program and discover how mindfulness can deepen your connections with others and yourself. Meet the instructor\, explore the program’s approach\, and learn how it supports staying present\, even in challenging conversations. \nThis session is ideal for those with prior meditation experience\, including MBSR graduates or anyone ready to bring mindfulness into their interactions. Join us to explore how human relationships can become a rich field for mindfulness practice. No commitment is required—just bring an open mind and a willingness to engage. \nFor info and registration for the full Interpersonal Mindfulness Course beginning on Thursday\, February 6th\, 2025\, click here. \nFree Orientation Registration:\nPlease register for the orientation below. If you would like to register now for the full program\, please scroll down. \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-orientation-on-interpersonal-mindfulness/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR & Related Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T120000
DTSTAMP:20241218T211900Z
CREATED:20241115T022919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T211900Z
UID:85412-1737538200-1737547200@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course\n \nwith Elaine Retholtz\n \n\nIn-Person Course: Wednesdays\, January 22nd – March 12th\, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nIn-Person Daylong: Saturday\, February 22nd\, 2025 | 9:30am – 5:00pm\n \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street on the 12th Floor\n \n\nNew York Insight offers ongoing classes in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)\, 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. The teaching of MBSR at NY Insight is offered by seasoned MBSR teachers\, most of whom are certified by the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness. All of our teachers have decades of meditation practice and study and between them have taught well over 200 cycles of this seminal 8-Week curriculum. \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 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 30-45 minutes of daily formal meditation as well as various informal practices. \nBenefits of MBSR:\nResearch over the past 38 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. Some of the Skills People Learn in MBSR Courses: Practical coping skills to improve the ability to handle stressful situations\, Methods for being physically and mentally relaxed and at ease\, Gentle full-body conditioning exercises to strengthen the body and release muscular tension\, The ability to be increasingly aware of the interplay of mind and body in health and illness\, The ability to face change and difficult times in your life with greater ease\, Greater ability to decrease the physical\, mental and emotional effects of the societal stressors of sexism\, racism\, homophobia. \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: \nRequired In-Person Orientation Wednesday\, January 15th\, 2025\nIn-Person Course Wednesdays\, January 22nd – March 12th\, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\nIn-Person DaylongSaturday\, February 22nd\, 2025 | 9:30am – 5:00pm \nSliding Scale Course Fee: Sustaining $625 – Base $350 \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. It is important when considering this class to make sure your schedule allows you to attend all 8 sessions. We currently don’t have any MBSR financial assistance at this time. \nPlease note that registration for the course includes registration for the MBSR orientation. If you only want to attend the orientation (to learn more about the program) you can register here. \nRegister for the MBSR Course:\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/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-course-1-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Mindfulness,Open to All
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UID:85411-1736933400-1736944200@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation\n \nwith Elaine Retholtz\n \nWednesday\, January 15th\, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm\n \n\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 22nd – March 12th\, 2025 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-mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-orientation-1-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Mindfulness,Open to All
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