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This fall, Living Water Community Center is thrilled to announce another eight-week MBSR class! MBSR, short for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, is a meticulously researched and evidence-based program crafted to equip participants with effective coping strategies for stress. With a primary emphasis on empowering individuals to navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and physical discomfort, MBSR provides invaluable support for holistic well-being. Developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center by the visionary Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR integrates mindfulness meditation, body awareness, yoga, and in-depth exploration of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and action patterns. Throughout the program, participants not only gain practical tools and strategies for daily life but also immerse themselves in the profound tradition of mindfulness meditation techniques. Recognized globally as the gold standard in mindfulness training, MBSR offers the opportunity to approach life stressors through a new lens. Join us on this 8-week transformative journey guided by Elisa Bennett, a MBSR instructor qualified by the University of San Diego School of Medicine.Benefits of MBSR
Create a self-care plan to manage stress
Learn how to be less reactive
Improve focus throughout the day
Improve interpersonal relationships
Practice gratitude
Build resilience
And more!
Who should take MBSR?
MBSR is beneficial for anyone working with stress management and resilience in their day to day life. It is a wonderful toolbox for parents, educators, medical professionals, military personnel, veterans, HR professionals, emergency personnel, community organizers, yoga and wellness practitioners, teachers, and you!
What to expect from this MBSR class
Eight weekly class sessions (Thursdays 09/19-11/07 from 6:30-8:30 pm)
6 Sessions IN PERSON and 2 Sessions ONLINE (10/3 & 10/24)
One half-day retreat (Saturday 10/19 from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm)
Home practice (six days per week)
Access to guided video and audio materials to support your practice as it grows
Support from a like-minded community of practitioners
Certificate of Completion
An Overview of the 8 Weeks:
Week 1: An Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation
Week 2: Presence, Perception Vs Reality
Week 3: Awareness and Cultivation of Gratitude (Online)
Week 4: Reactivity Vs. Response
Week 5: Being with the Difficult
Week 6: Mindful Communication (Online)
Week 7: Creating a Self Care Plane
Week 8: Continuing Your Practice Beyond the Class
“It was life changing. I have a better life because of it.”
— MBSR Participant Spring 2024
All classes will be held in the YOGA ROOM at Living Water 1000 Westover Hills Blvd Richmond Va 23225
We offer sliding scale options for this program, ensuring accessibility for all. Please consider contributing at the highest rate feasible for you. Your generous support not only sustains our teachers, but also strengthens the Living Water community, supports our dedicated staff, and fosters a nurturing environment for all practitioners.
About the Instructor:
Elisa Maria Bennett, M.A., and certified Yoga instructor (RYT 200), embarked on her mindfulness journey seeking tools to navigate anxiety, sleep disturbances, negative thought patterns, and chronic stress. Enriched by the profound impact of mindfulness on her life, she remains dedicated to the practice, fostering healthier rhythms amidst life's fluctuations.
Residing on the unceded land of The Powhatan in Southside Richmond, Virginia, Elisa brings over a decade of experience as a former university adjunct professor and educator. Currently, she thrives as a software engineer while nurturing her mindfulness practice and sharing MBSR teachings in diverse community settings. Elisa passionately believes in the transformative power of mindfulness to reconnect humanity with the innate wisdom within.
As a Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher at the University of California San Diego, School of Medicine, and a mindfulness faculty member at The Innerwork Center in Richmond, Virginia, Elisa actively contributes to mindfulness education. Additionally, she serves as a dedicated board member at Living Water, and hosts "Mindful Tuesdays," a weekly session tailored for software engineers
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1000 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23225
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