Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: What I Learned in 8 Week Course [Video]

I recently completed an 8-week in-person Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In this video, I’ll share my experience with MBSR, explain what it is, and discuss how it can benefit you, especially if you deal with anxiety or physical pain.

🧘‍♂️ Discover how mindfulness can help you manage stress, reduce inflammation, and improve your overall well-being. I’ll provide insights into the various practices we learned, including body scan meditation, mindful eating, and yoga.

📚 Learn about the history of MBSR, started by Jon Kabat-Zinn, and why it’s backed by extensive research. I’ll also share some personal tips on how you can start practicing mindfulness on your own or find a formal program that fits your needs.

💡 Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this video offers valuable information and resources. Stay tuned until the end for book recommendations and advice on accessing MBSR materials online.

📝 Check out these additional resources and links to formal MBSR programs, including online options:

Online practice groups
UW Health Mindfulness Program: uwhealth.org/mindfulness
Brown University Mindfulness Center:
Brown.edu/public-health/mindfulness/classes
Healthy Minds Innovations, weekly online meditations:
youtube.com/c/HealthyMindsInnovations/videos
Mindfulness Practice Center: mindfulnesspracticecenter.org
Secular Buddhism Association, Practice Groups: secularbuddhism.org
Tergar “Joy of Living” Meditation Group: tergar.org
UCSD Center for Mindfulness live practice sessions:
cih.ucsd.edu/mindfulness/free-sessions
UMass Center for Mindfulness Global Online Meditation Community (English &
Spanish): ummhealth.org/center-mindfulness

Guided Meditations, Teachings, Recordings & Apps
10% Happier: tenpercent.com podcast and app
Dharma Seed: dharmaseed.org
HeadSpace: headspace.com and app
Healthy Minds Innovations: hminnovations.org/meditation-app
Insight Timer: insighttimer.com and app
Liberate: liberatemeditation.com and app
Sounds True: soundstrue.com
Jon Kabat-Zinn recordings: mindfulnesscds.com
Self-compassion meditations: MindfulSelfCompassion.org
Sustainable Compassion meditations, John Makransky, PhD: sustainablecompassion.org
Sharon Salzberg: sharonsalzberg.com
Tara Brach: tarabrach.com

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I’m Dr. Jeff Knuppel, a psychiatrist (M.D.) with over 20 years of practice experience. I’m a licensed healthcare professional (physician) in the U.S.

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