Friday, January 6, 2017
Learn how to reduce stress through mindfulness
Janet Curry will present a free introduction to the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave., in Studio 10.
Curry, a mental health counselor in private practice and certified MBSR provider, will offer detailed information about practices for coping more effectively with stress, illness and pain. Mindfulness meditation is being used in medical centers, schools and major corporations to cultivate greater health, focused attention and peace of mind.
For more information about this session or the MBSR course beginning Feb. 8, call 779-0611 or email janet@stillpointmindfulnesstraining.com.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Started by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 and now offered in over 200 medical centers, hospitals, and clinics around the world, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes are often taught by physicians, nurses, social workers, and psychologists, as well as other health professionals, to create a partnership in care between the patient and the medical team.
This technique uses both breath awareness and body scan. Breath awareness is as simple as it sounds—you focus your attention on the inhalation and exhalation. Body scan is a process of focused attention on the physical body starting at the toes and working your way up with heightened awareness and the potential for release or relaxation of tension. The practitioner may be seated, laying down, or walking depending on the focus of practice.
Famous Practitioner: Jon Kabat-Zinn
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