Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): gold standard eight-week mindfulness course

“Thank you very much for your MBSR course. I found it to be really beneficial and am missing it already 🙂. Your warm, friendly and calming way of running the course was fantastic and I felt the live stream worked really well.””
— Sarah Newbury - spring 2021

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is one of the two internationally taught eight-week mindfulness courses, with a strong scientific evidence base. It provides students with powerful life skills and techniques to manage stress, boost wellbeing and increase awareness.

Over the eight weeks, and integral half-day retreat, all of which will be live streamed, we learn core mindfulness practices to lower stress, increase awareness and cultivate resilience.

No previous experience of meditation is required, and you do not have to be a certain type of person to benefit. All that's required is an openness to the process and to be in a position to commit to most of the eight sessions (plus half-day retreat) and home practice: around 30 minutes' daily meditation practice.

Please read the 'is this for me?' information box on the right-hand side for further pointers as to whether this course is for you.

The core skills learnt on MBSR are as follows:

  • Clearer understanding of stress triggers, our habitual responses and how to manage stress

  • Increased self-awareness of mind and body; awareness of managing thoughts and understanding the link between thoughts and emotions

  • Increased self-compassion and better understanding of how to take care of yourself

  • Tools to start and maintain a regular meditation practice, and all the benefits this brings

  • Side-benefits of the mindful movement may include an increase in strength and flexibility

Course structure

The course is structured as follows:

  • eight two-hour live streamed (via zoom) sessions

  • a half-day retreat, also live streamed

  • comprehensive weekly handouts

  • specially recorded audio recordings for home meditations and practices

“I wanted to say how much I enjoyed YATM’s live streamed MBSR. It was great to practice different techniques, learn about the history of mindfulness, and have our group discussions. It ensured I give myself some ‘me’ time and I certainly feel less stressed with everyday things! Thank you so much! ”
— Sarah Brundle
“Your spring live streamed MBSR was extremely timely during an unsettling period. Your presentation, pace & kindness made the experience of virtual classes extremely manageable & worked very well. I had my doubts, especially around the virtual retreat, but enjoyed it very much looked forward to classes each week, with guided practices in between.”
— Carol Wisher, MBSR participant, spring 2020
““Being part of your live streamed MBSR has been a lovely experience. I have particularly welcomed the poems and links you have shared with us. Most of all your style of delivery and pace has been what has made the experience special. Thank you.”
— Elaine, spring 2020
“I have found YATM’s online mindfulness sessions to be very enjoyable. They provide a good mix of mindfulness practices, meaning there is something for everyone, and something that you can build into everyday life. I would highly recommend.”
— Dan, YATM Mindfulness student

All MBSR courses are live streamed via zoom

Next MBSR course

New dates to be announced soon.

Cost

Total cost, including all sessions, half-day retreat and handouts and lifetime access to audio specific to the course:

£260: option to pay full balance or a non-refundable deposit of £100.

YATM members only: contact us for a 5% discount and for the option of paying in three instalments.

Important notes before booking:

  • Payments are non-refundable.

  • We do not advise buying this course as a present for someone else.

  • Please be sure to have carefully read the whole of this page, including requirements around home practice.

  • Mindfulness is not recommended for those currently experiencing moderate or high levels of depression or/and anxiety.

    Please contact us before booking if you would like to discuss any aspect of the course.

Is this for me?

  • Are you looking for a thorough, secular mindfulness course that is tried and tested over decades, recommended by the NHS and scientifically validated.

  • Are you willing to commit to a 30 minute daily home meditation practice?

  • Do you struggle with an over-active mind, feeling stressed or sleeping poorly?

  • Are you seeking ways to work with low or moderate feelings of stress?

    Your teacher

    Lucia, YATM's co-founder, teaches our MBSR courses. Lucia has been meditating for 25 years and teaching for 16. She has been privileged to study with some of the world's renowned meditation teachers, including Jon Kabat-Zinn, Christina Feldman, John Peacock and Martin Aylward.

    She has undergone rigorous postgraduate mindfulness teacher training with Bangor University, taken over two years, and has also trained with Mindfulness for Schools. Lucia is currently training with Breathworks, applying mindfulness to chronic pain conditions.