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Southwest Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Jon Kabat-Zinn developed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. It is the most trusted, researched, and established mindfulness program available. This online Zoom course consists of one 90-minute session each week for eight weeks, plus a half-day at-home retreat that introduces you to 45-minute meditation practices. The course will immerse you in mindfulness meditation and mindful movement, providing an anchor for practicing mindfulness in everyday life.
All classes take place from 7 to 8:30 PM Arizona time.
About Us
Weekly Sessions
Objective: Finding freedom from ingrained and often catastrophic patterns of thought and behavior.
- Session 1: As long as you're breathing, there is more right than wrong with you
- Session 2: The role of perception
- Session 3: There is power and pleasure in being present
- Session 4: Bring awareness to the patterns of automatic, habitual stress reactivity
- Session 5: Mindfulnes mediated stress response
- All-Day Session: A Day of Practice
- Session6 Mindfulness and communication
- Session 7: Mindfulness in everyday life
- Session 8: The rest of your life.
What is Mindful Awareness?
- Mindful awareness means being fully present and attuned to what is occurring right now, in the present moment. It is all too easy to navigate life on autopilot, focusing on reliving past experiences or planning for the future.
- Mindful awareness requires returning to the present moment, the only time we can be alive. It revolves around accepting each moment exactly as it is, which can foster a greater sense of peace and calm. Mindful awareness deepens our connection to our true selves.
Evidence-Based Health Benefits
Practicing mindfulness is clinically proven to be effective. Check out the PubMed biomedical research on mindfulness.
Now is the only time you have
Now is the only time you have
Now is the only time you have
- Now is the time to invest in yourself.
- Take a mindful class or schedule a private session.
- Email: devi.bwhite@gmail.com
- Personal growth occurs only when you expose yourself to new concepts. Growth happens when you either assimilate newfound knowledge or find better alternatives to replace the old knowledge.
This curriculum embraces the concept of holistic health, viewing the body, mind, and spirit as interconnected. A disruption in one area can affect the others, making it critical to maintain balance. As a participant in our program, you will learn to see yourself through this lens, gaining a deep understanding of how to nurture your holistic well-being.
Mindfulness involves maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment through a gentle, nurturing lens.
Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment without judgment. It involves fully engaging with your surroundings and observing your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without reacting to them. Mindfulness can be practiced during meditation or in everyday activities, such as cooking, cleaning, or walking.
Mindfulness can help people avoid destructive habits and responses. It can also help people be more present and aware of where they are and what they're doing, not overreact or become overwhelmed by what's going on around them.
The three components of mindfulness are:
- Intention: Choosing to cultivate your awareness
- Attention: Paying attention to the present moment, sensations, and thoughts
- Attitude: Being kind, curious, and non-judgmental
According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, trust is one of seven fundamental attitudes of mindfulness that can be consciously cultivated through practice. Trust is a sense of assurance in the wisdom of the body, heart, and mind to manage itself. It can bring about a deep sense of peace in our lives.
The triangle of awareness involves learning to separate and distinguish what is felt in the body from what is thought in the mind, as well as separating and distinguishing thoughts from emotions (feelings and moods). With practice, you will learn to experience the three components of the triangle as distinct entities.
Course Offerings
Now is the only time you have
Now is the only time you have
The MBSR program aims to equip you with essential skills for managing stress, anxiety, and various challenges you may encounter. This program combines mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga, and group dialogue to help you cultivate a more compassionate and present relationship with your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. It consists of eight weekly online sessions, each lasting one and a half hours, as well as a full-day retreat. Additionally, private coaching is available.
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes are offered online.
- Private coaching is available.
- Register by
- $225.00
The course fee is designed to accommodate different income levels. Please choose a registration amount that reflects your financial situation. If you have any concerns about finances, feel free to reach out to me; full scholarships are available.
$225.00
$175.00
$75.00
Billie White (call or email with questions) 530-356-2766
devi.bwhite@gmail.com
The MBSR program aims to equip you with the necessary skills to manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges you may encounter. This program incorporates a combination of mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga, and group dialogue to help you cultivate a more compassionate and present relationship with your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. The program consists of eight weekly online Zoom sessions, each lasting one and a half hours, along with a full-day retreat. Additionally, private coaching is available.
To enroll in the MBSR program, please email me at devi.bwhite@gmail.com and indicate the registration amount that aligns with your financial situation. The early bird rate of $225.00 is available until ______; after that, the regular rate of $275.00 will apply. We understand that financial concerns can arise for some, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you need financial assistance. Full scholarships are available. If you have any questions about the MBSR program, feel free to contact Billie White at 530-356-2766 or devi.bwhite@gmail.com.