Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

This program has beneficial outcomes for stress, depression, anxiety, burnout, improved sleep, better concentration, increased compassion, and deeper listening, based on four decades of research. MBSR has been the gold standard secular mindfulness program since its development by Jon Kabat-Zinn in the 1970’s at the University of Massachusetts.

Your Experience

Reduced Stress

Transform living your life with greater awareness, focus, and kindness for yourself and others.

Teacher Access

Teacher access during class and through email -- even after the course is finished.

Group Connection

Learning with a supportive group of fellow participants throughout the course.

Course Curriculum and Schedule Spring 2025

Orientation -- March 22nd
Class 1: Exploring Mindfulness -- March 29th
Class 2: Perceiving the World and Ourselves -- April 5th
Class 3: At Home In The Body -- April 12th
Class 4: What Is Stress? -- April 19th
Class 5: Reaction or Mindful Response -- April 26th
Class 6: Mindful Communication -- May 3rd
Day of Practice: Deepening and Sustaining -- May 4th SUNDAY
Class 7: Taking Care Of Ourselves -- May 10th
Class 8: The Journey Forward -- May 17th

Considerations Before Registering

Pricing Options*

$450 USD

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Personal / Individual

Personal / Individual rate is for those paying for the course themselves.

$570 USD

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Organization / Professional

Organization / Professional rates are when organizations are funding the course.

$320 USD

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Students / Seniors

Students / Seniors is only for those who are full-time students or are retired.

* Note that Registering confirms your acceptance of the

MBSR Informed Consent Agreement

Scholarships Available

Your inherent value as a human being is not based on your income.

Life holds many challenges, including times of financial difficulties. Scholarships are available for those who are experiencing significant hardships, enabling participation regardless of current monetary constraints.

The process is simple: send an email and let me know what's going on. There is no lengthy application to fill out, no tests, no judgments, and what you share is kept in the strictest confidence. I've had limitations, too; you're not alone, and you deserve to be able to participate just like everyone else.

Please respect that scholarships are for those experiencing
unusually harsh circumstances, like medical bankruptcy,
unexpected unemployment, or homelessness as some examples.

If your circumstances are a good fit for a scholarship, you can take the course with Donation Based Registration. It's not free, it's not a hand out, it's a hand up. You pay whatever you can as a one-time donation. The amount is up to you, from what you get out of the course, balanced with your circumstances, asking that you contribute in the spirit of generosity as Donation Based Registration is intended.

Email to Apply

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MBSR?

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, or MBSR, is a program developed in 1979 by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and is the benchmark gold standard for the scientific exploration of mindfulness. The course introduces participants to information and practices which may help with various difficulties in their lives, including many stress related illnesses, while connecting with others on this path of learning. Experienced meditators who have not taken MBSR may also benefit from the experience of approaching mindfulness in a different way, as the paradigm and learning process is distinct from other contexts.

This is the official curriculum for MBSR that is offered across the world.

What's the format?

MBSR is an eight session course with a required Orientation, Practice Day, and daily formal practice and other assignments. Participants meet online once a week for live practice, learning, and sharing for about 2 1/2 hours each session, and commit to daily practice of about 45 minutes, six days per week of the program. All course materials will be available during and after the course, and includes graphics, text content, and audio guided meditations.

When is the course?

The online live sessions meet Saturdays during the course from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern U.S. time on Saturdays (check your local time), with an additional half hour on Session 1 and Session 8. In addition, there is Practice Day silent meditation retreat on May 4th, which is the only Sunday session.

Here are all the dates for the Spring 2025 program in chronological order:

Orientation -- March 22nd
Class 1: Exploring Mindfulness -- March 29th
Class 2: Perceiving the World and Ourselves -- April 5th
Class 3: At Home In The Body -- April 12th
Class 4: What Is Stress? -- April 19th
Class 5: Reaction or Mindful Response -- April 26th
Class 6: Mindful Communication -- May 3rd
Day of Practice: Deepening and Sustaining -- May 4th SUNDAY
Class 7: Taking Care Of Ourselves -- May 10th
Class 8: The Journey Forward -- May 17th

Note that commitment to participation in the Orientation, all live sessions, and the Practice Day is required to join the program. Please watch the short video on this page with some things to consider before registering!

How much does this cost?

What is my commitment?

Participants are required to:

Attend all sessions, including Orientation, Classes 1 through 8, and Day of Practice.
Practice formal meditation for a minimum of 45 minutes, six days per week during the program using the guided audio meditations provided, as well as any other informal home assignments.
Actively participate in the live sessions, listen to the experiences of others taking the course, and share from your own experiences.
Complete the pre and post session surveys.

If you're considering registering for the program, please ensure you are able to fully commit to this program, as the teachers and your fellow participants are helped by your presence and dedication for the eight weeks of the program.

Please verify your availability for all the class dates and times, and that you will not have conflicts like dependent care, work, vacation over holidays, or other commitments you've already made prior to applying for this course!

You must be 18 years of age by the start of the program.

Meet Your Teacher

Ted Meissner has been teaching mindfulness for over twenty years:

Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher, UMass Medical School Center for Mindfulness
Senior Teacher, Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches (IMA) in Germany
Board of Trustees, The Mindfulness Network in the U.K.

He continues to support the field of mindfulness:

Published in Mindful Leader, Perspectives on Psychological Science, Mindful, and The International Journal of Whole Person Care.
Peer reviewer of research articles for the science journal Mindfulness.
Host of the video podcast Mindfulness Voyage and the audio podcast Present Moment: Mindfulness Practice and Science.

Ted is a long-time advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI's), ensuring his programs are as accessible as possible and are taught with the latest approaches of Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness (TSM).

What Others Are Saying

“When I took MBSR, I was not sure exactly what I was getting myself into. I just knew I needed to decrease the stress in my life and increase joy. As this turned out, Ted was my teacher. I couldn't have had a better teacher. Ted’s class challenged me in the best of ways and made me a better human. Upon leaving his class, I was able to practice many ways of being mindful. I became better at mindfully eating, mediating, and knowing the sensations in body, especially when triggered. Ted has been one of the few people who has inspired me to become the certified mindfulness teacher I am today. I stand firm in recognizing Ted’s talents, set for life, discipline, care for humanity, and strength in leading others mindfully. ”

www.theequityprocess.org

"Mindfulness is a powerful tool for Veterans and Active duty service members that are dealing with PTSD. Ted Meissner is a phenomenal teacher, that is incredibly gifted when it comes to connecting with Veterans and meeting them exactly where they are, in order to best serve them. As a previous student and fellow Veteran, I experienced first hand the calm and supportive teaching techniques that Ted brings into the classroom."

Deny Cabellero, Veteran
Security Halt Podcast

"Ted set the stage and held a space in which it was easy to delve deeper into the present moment experience. With his gentle guidance and care, he displays the work he teaches through his own presence and practice. His very effective use of language and well laid-out course was just the right balance, as it wasn’t too overwhelming, or overly focused on mental concepts but provided very practical tools, which I have been able to carry with me after the course’s conclusion. He places a lot of care and integrity in his work and supports with care when it comes to deepening into mindfulness as a lifestyle. If you are looking for a practical shift in your life or practice, with a compassionate instructor who humanizes and really lives these teachings, Ted is a great choice."

Caterina Spinelli