Stress Reduction Classes

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

(Co-sponsored with the Jewish Community Center)
taught by Elaine Retholtz

Orientation Sessions: Wednesday, April 11, 7-9:30pm; or Thursday, April 12, 10am-12:30pm

Evening Session: Wednesdays — April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, (no class May 23rd) May 30, June 6, 13, 7-9:30pm.
Morning Session: Thursdays — April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, (no class May 24th) May 31, June 7, 14; 10am-12:30pm.

Daylong Session: Sunday, June 3, 10am-5pm

Fee: $300 NYI/JCC members, $350 nonmembers
SPECIAL LOCATION: Jewish Community Center,
334 Amsterdam Ave., at 76th St. NYC

To register: http://nyinsight.c.topica.com/maaf8hgabxvDMbseIN6baeQyEh/ or call JCC at 646-505-5726.

Are you dealing with stress, chronic illness or pain? This 8-week course includes instruction in mindfulness meditation practice, gentle stretching and yoga, group dialogue and inquiry, and provides daily practice support materials. Modeled after the renowned program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts more than 25 years ago, MBSR can bring you lasting changes in physical and psychological symptoms, greater energy, improved self-esteem, and increased ability to cope with pain and stress. Attendance at one of the orientation sessions is required for anyone registering for the course.