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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Free To Veterans

 

Hello Friends and Colleagues and Comrades.

I can testify to the potency of this work and the efficacy of the instructors. Tucson is very fortunate to have such skilled and enlightened teachers.  I had little idea, outside of an abstract understanding, of how powerful mindfulness training can be from the moment you wake until slumber arrives.  You’re gonna like the way you smile!

 

Here is information regarding the upcoming program.  As many of you know, we do a lot of outreach and scholarship via the “Mindful Veteran’s Project”, AND these programs are open to anyone in the community.   The blend of veterans, veteran’s family members, people who work with veterans, and civilians is perhaps one of the components that makes our MBSR program especially unique and increasingly relevant- as southern Arizona currently has the highest number of veterans relocating here.     We appreciate your support in getting the word out to ALL who may benefit from this important health education.   Happy Spring!

 

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

 

 

MBSR is a well-regarded mind/body skills training protocol that has been used successfully for over 30 years to help people deal with stress, pain, and illness. The program emphasizes experiential practices- both within the classroom and at home, for the duration of the course.   It is through these practices that participants learn to harness the power self-awareness and develop skills of self-regulation.  Experiential practice, a strong didactic foundation, and a highly supportive environment are the 3 pillars of MBSR.  For many participants, it is a unique and life-affirming educational experience that has enormous practical value.

 

Spring 2011 MBSR Schedule

Mondays 6:00-8:30pm April 11th thru May 30th

First United Methodist Church, 915 E Forth Street

or

Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:30 pm April 13th thru June 1st

Ada P. McCormick Building, 1401 E First Street

 

Fee: $300

Free to Veterans.  Sliding fees accommodated.

 

Advanced registration is required as well as the completion of an orientation session*

 

*Spring 2011 Orientation Sessions

Monday, April 4th, 6:00-8:30pm, First United Methodist Church

Wednesday, April 6st, 6:00- 8:30 pm, Ada P. McCormick Building

 

Note: You are welcome to attend orientation simply to learn more about the program.

 

registration@yogaatheart.org (480) 648-9642

 

 

About the Facilitators:

Natasha Korshak is a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher with 20 years of experience.  She has completed professional training at the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine and is the former Director of Mindfulness at Miraval Arizona.  She is an Interfaith Minister and founder of Yoga at Heart.

Teri Davis, ND, is the Executive Director of Purple Mountain Institute. She has been licensed to practice naturopathic medicine in Arizona since 1978 and was one of the first integrative medical providers in the city. Dr. Davis has completed several professional training programs under the direction of Drs. Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli.