Increase Resiliency. Reduce Stress. Transform Your Life.
This 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course teaches the principles and practice of mindfulness, leading to increased focus, self & situational awareness, and emotional regulation, while decreasing stress, improving well-being, and heightening effectiveness in all aspects of life.
Note: Inseus will be offering two MBSR programs starting January 2020. If you prefer a virtual experience, learn more about our online Winter MBSR course.
The MBSR curriculum was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center over 30 years ago, and Harvard research shows that eight weeks of MBSR training rewires your neural networks, reduces cortisol levels, improves cognition, memory & executive function, and results in extensive physiological benefits, creating a healthier, more resilient, productive and peaceful you.
This course’s experiential sessions teach the principles of MBSR through mixed modalities, including several types of mindfulness meditation, awareness-building activities, group inquiry and discussion, readings, and mindful movement. Casual or business attire is appropriate.
Over the course of the program, you’ll acquire a toolkit for integrating mindfulness into your daily life in a variety of ways, including becoming a mindful, compassionate leader. You’ll also learn about the neuroscience and scientific evidence behind mindfulness, stress reactivity and stress response cycles. The benefits include:
Reduced stress
Improved ability to shift your relationship to the stressors in life
Increased attentional control and focus
Enhanced productivity
Improved sleep patterns
Reduced anxiety
Increased ability to manage your emotions
Increased awareness—self and situational—to enhance your effectiveness and ability to lead strategically in life
Enhanced communication, active listening and collaboration skills
Improved relationships in your life
Additionally, this course qualifies you to proceed with MBSR Teacher Certification.
An intensive, experiential exploration of mindfulness, this MBSR course is especially recommended for those in high-pressure careers, anyone facing a significant life-changing event, care-takers or those struggling with chronic illness, or anyone seeking a more purpose-driven life.
Eight weekly, evening sessions, in a group format; one full-day Saturday retreat; plus an invitation to practice daily. All course materials and supplies provided by Inseus. Led by Inseus founder Ashley Nelson, a former corporate executive, mindfulness teacher and certified hatha yoga instructor. Ashley is a qualified MBSR teacher and an SIY Certified Teacher.
Not sure if MBSR is right for you? Join us for a FREE Info Session on January 11th from 12:30 - 1:30 PM at Sulzer Regional Library (4455 N Lincoln Ave) to find out! We'll discuss the structure, benefits, commitment, and outcome of the course and there will be time for a Q&A.
Limited enrollment. Early registration recommended.
When: January 27–March 16, 2020
Schedule: Eight Monday evening classes January 27–March 16, 5:30 - 8:00 PM; one full-day retreat, Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
Where: 2518 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (2 blocks from the Western Blue Line Stop)
Tuition: $550 Normal Rate | $250 Student Rate
Upon registration, you will receive an application questionnaire via email. An in-person meeting and application review is part of the enrollment process.
Please inquire about scholarships or payment by check.
Questions? Email: ashley@inseus.com Phone: 312 513 4006