MBSR: Winter 2024
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - 8 weeks of intentional, authentic living
Class Overview
Enroll in this 8 week course designed to focus on the experiential cultivation of both “formal” and “informal” mindfulness practices such as gentle yoga, mindful movement, and meditation as a foundation for the cultivation of psychological and emotional resilience that can be effectively utilized across the adult life span. The class starts with a required orientation held at Central Fellowship Hall in Des Moines on Thursday, January 4th, 2024 from 5:00-6:30PM. The group then meets once per week for 8 weeks for 2.5 hours. Group Meetings are January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 5:00-7:30PM at Central Fellowship Hall. Each participant is expected to complete assigned home practice on their own, such as meditation, body scan, yoga, the other 6 days per week for about 30-45 minutes per day. One teacher led, silent Day of Mindfulness retreat experience is included to deepen the practice of seamless, meditative awareness. This will be held on Saturday, February 17th from 9:00am-3:00pm at Raccoon River Nature Lodge in West Des Moines, Iowa. *Please note required orientation will take place on Thursday, January 4th and then 8 weeks of consecutive classes will start on Tuesday, January 9th
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations made 7 or more days prior to date of first class: Full fee is transferable for use within 6 months from session start date. Cancellations made 24 to 72 hours prior to date of first class: 50% of full fee is transferable for use within 6 months from session start date. Less than 24 hours notice prior to date of first class, no shows, and withdrawing mid-class: Full fee is forfeited. We must have at least 12 participants to host a class and no more than 18 (If minimum is not reached, and the class needs to cancel, students will get a full refund.) If you pay via the online credit card system or Paypal and you request a refund, From Within Wellness, LLC will refund you the total amount less a 3.5% surcharge fee for credit card processing.