Healthy for Life – the T. E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program – offers an intensive class in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to University of Missouri faculty and staff.
The eight-week program teaches skills for responding to the stresses of life with skill and creativity. Classes include instruction in formal mindfulness practices (sitting meditation, body scan, mindful yoga and walking meditation) and information about stress, communication and wellness.
Participants are asked to engage in group discussions in class and daily practice exercises outside of class that support applying awareness, skill and compassion to all aspects of work and personal life. Regular class attendance and a commitment of approximately 30-45 minutes of practice per day for the duration of the course are required.
Cost of $40 includes three CDs and a training manual ($20 to be refunded if you attend seven of the eight classes). Adult family members are also invited to attend.
An orientation session is required to enroll in the class. A full-day retreat on July 18, 2009, is part of the class.
Orientation session:
June 2, 2009 – 5 p.m.
Eight-week class:
June 9, 2009-July 28, 2009 – 5-7 p.m.
Memorial Union
University of Missouri
Retreat:
July 18, 2009 – 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Space is limited. For more information or to register for the orientation meeting, please contact Lynn Rossy at RossyL@umsystem.edu.