Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (Online)

If you are curious about mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and want a gentle first look, this online introduction is a good place to start. It is a single 45-minute class led by teacher Alex Maizuss, offered live over the internet so you can join from home, wherever you are.

The class is part of a program of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Self-Compassion offerings, and it is marked as introductory. It suits people who have never practiced mindfulness, people who have heard of MBSR and want to know what it involves, and anyone considering a longer course who would like to meet a teacher first.

What to Expect

This is one short session rather than a multi-week commitment. It runs from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Pacific Time, a compact window that fits into a weekday morning or a lunch break on the West Coast. Because it is online, there is no travel and no venue to find. You need only a quiet spot and a device.

As an introduction, the class is meant to give you a first sense of MBSR as a way of working with stress through mindfulness, with Alex Maizuss as your guide.

Before You Go

No experience is required. The class is labeled introductory, so you do not need a meditation background or any prior study of MBSR or self-compassion practice.

Plan for the time in Pacific Time and choose a place where you will not be interrupted for three-quarters of an hour. Many people find it helpful to sit somewhere comfortable, whether that is a chair, a cushion or a sofa, and to silence notifications before the class begins.

If you find you want to go further after this first session, the same program of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Self-Compassion includes other classes and series, which the teachers can point you toward.