Free Orientation & Preview Session
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Wednesday, February 25 | 6:00–8:30 pm
In person | Lyons, Colorado
Free | Registration required
This free in-person orientation and preview session offers an introduction to the formal 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program beginning in March.
MBSR is a well-established, evidence-based program designed to support people in meeting stress, pain, and emotional intensity with greater steadiness, clarity, and care. The full course follows the standardized curriculum developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and taught internationally in medical, clinical, and community settings.
The orientation session provides an opportunity to:
Learn about the structure, time commitment, and expectations of the 8-week MBSR program
Experience a brief guided mindfulness practice
Understand how mindfulness meditation supports nervous system regulation and emotional resilience
Ask questions and determine whether the course is a good fit for you at this time
Attendance at an orientation session is a required prerequisite for enrollment in the 8-week MBSR course and is an important part of the screening and readiness process.
The session is facilitated by Dr. Cynthia Garner, a certified mindfulness teacher with extensive training in mindfulness-based interventions through the UC San Diego School of Medicine and the Centre for Mindfulness Studies (Toronto). The orientation is taught in a trauma-sensitive, relational manner and is appropriate for those with no prior mindfulness or meditation experience.
This orientation is recommended for:
Individuals considering enrollment in the full 8-week MBSR program
Healthcare professionals, educators, therapists, and others interested in mindfulness-based interventions
Anyone seeking a structured, evidence-based approach to working with stress and overwhelm
Location
Lyons, Colorado
(Exact location details provided upon registration)
If you are unable to attend in person, an online orientation via Zoom will be offered on Wednesday, March 4, 6:00–8:30 pm.