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The INTENSIVE Program in
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
An eight week intensive class that is designed to overhaul the way you relate
to daily stress. It is an effective program that increases
quality of life.
This Intensive is for you if you are serious about creating a new strategy for health.
During the eight weeks of the MBSR program, participants are given the tools necessary to
create personal lifestyle changes that are profound and long lasting.
Over 10 years of medical research has demonstrated the effectiveness of this program.
No previous experience is required. Beginners are very welcome.
A free introductory lecture about MBSR techniques will be on Tuesday 9/14/10 at 12:45pm.
Please submit an Application Form to reserve your space in the September MBSR Intensive.
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• What is Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction?
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a stress reduction technique that
uses the mind's ability to be aware. It is beneficial for anyone who wants to cope with stress in a healthy manner.
This technique is used at the University of
Massachusetts Medical Center's Center for Mindfulness. Over ten years of
medical research is proving that this format of regular meditation practice is a powerful form
of complimentary medicine. In addition to helping average people cope with daily stress,
this Stress Reduction Training is also helping medical patients cope with the stress that comes from
physical symptoms and illnesses. People with fibromyalgia and MS have benefited from this training.
This program is designed to be accessible to all people. No prior experience is necessary. All levels of flexibilty are welcome to participate. For more information, read these articles:
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• What is the format during class?
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During class, there will be lecture, discussion and meditation instruction. Some classes
will include very gentle stretching exercises (yoga). There will be the option to do
every class in a chair, or even lying down for those who have flexibility or illness
issues.
You will recieve audio CDs and a workbook to bring home.
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Gena Bean is a meditation instructor and certified Yoga Teacher. Her instruction style is very clear and accessible to beginners. She completed the practicum in MBSR at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in 2007. For more info about her training, go to the bio page. |
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•Requirements
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You will need to make a commitment
to your own well-being. There are no other pre-requisites.
Your commitment will be to participate in class for eight weeks,
plus there is one hour of "homework" every day during those eight weeks.
The meditation homework can be broken into smaller segments during your day if one continuous hour cannot fit into your daily schedule. The audio CDs are designed to offer customized options.
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•Registration |
Please fill out the Application Form at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions call Gena Bean at 617-388-2036 or send email. info@genabean.com
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•Lectures &
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There will be a free lecture on the Friday before each program's start date.
In addition, applicants to the program must have a one-on-one Orientation Meeting with the instructor.
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•Payment |
Payment for the entire eight class program ($440) is due by the start of the program.
The price works out to be $55 per class.
The
Financial Value Sheet includes a scholarship application and donation form.
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• Location |
FRIDAYS AFTER WORK in Boston
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• Next Time? |
Gena Bean offers the MBSR program in January, May, and September of every year.
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