Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Ancient Yoga
3 day Yoga Retreat in the Bahamas
~December 15 – December 17, 2023~
with Kate Mitcheom and Lucia McBee
As pressures of daily life increase, people are increasingly gravitating toward ancient approaches to cope with modern life. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an extensively-researched methodology used worldwide to alleviate chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and trauma. As an effective means of healing diverse symptoms of suffering, it holds many parallels to yoga and meditation.
Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979, MBSR is used not only to alleviate chronic issues, but also day-to-day stresses. Described as a moment-to-moment process of non-judgmental awareness, MBSR’s foundational roots are grounded in meditation and everyday mindfulness.
Within the Sivananda Yoga tradition, there are many parallels supporting the effectiveness of meditation, positive thinking, and body awareness in calming the mind, improving health, and reducing suffering. Using the core principles of MBSR and Sivananda Yoga, it is possible for everyone to improve their personal well-being.
Through your own direct experience, you will learn the principles of mindfulness and yoga and feel the benefits for yourself. Gain tools to cope with stress, heal trauma, and relieve anxiety and depression. When you return home, you will have more composure, energy, and enthusiasm for life.
Offered as 2 satsangs and 2 workshops (subject to change)