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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course Sept. 25
A 9-week Program in Proven Stress Management Practices held at the Healthplex Sports Club in Springfield
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction?
Stress affects all of us - physically, mentally, and emotionally. What if there was a proven technique to reduce stress and increase wellness? This is where Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) can help.Worldwide, tens of thousands of people have completed the MBSR program. Developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, MBSR is supported by over two decades of research.
During this program you will develop critical life-long stress management skills that have proven to reduce stress, increase awareness and concentration, improve health, and enhance quality of life.The majority of MBSR graduates report:
- Decreases in physical and emotional symptoms.
- Enhanced ability to relax.
- Reduction in pain and improved pain tolerance.
- Increased energy and self-esteem.
- Improved coping skills with short and long-term stress.
Instructor
Curt Woolford, MA, E-RYT began his personal mindfulness practice over 25 years ago. He has studied Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Jon Kabat-Zinn, The Penn Program for Mindfulness, and the Jefferson Mindfulness Institute. Curt has been an instructor of Mindfulness, Yoga, Tai chi, and Qigong for more than 15 years. With degrees in Philosophy and Educational Psychology, he brings a deep awareness of the learning process to his mindfulness instruction.
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When
September 25 – November 20 (9 Sundays), 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Full Day Retreat: October 30, 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Where
Healthplex Sports Club Mind/Body Studio, 194 West Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064.
Program Cost
Standard cost of the program is $495, This includes 27 hours of instruction over nine weeks (including one full-day session), study manual, and a series of recorded meditations. Members and Non-members welcome. Healthplex and CKHS Employee discounts available. Previous attendees of the Healthplex MBSR program may attend again at a 50% discount.
Early Bird Special: Register by August 26 and save $100, pay only $395. Register by September 9 and save $50, pay only $445. *cannot be combined with any other offer.
To Register
For more information or to register, contact the Healthplex Service Desk at610.328.8888. Space is limited.
