MBSR Program Timeline
8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Week 1
Introduction, foundations, mindful eating
Week 2
Mindful movement, body scan meditation
Week 3
Walking meditation, stress response
Week 4
Standing movement, exploring stress
Week 5
Working with difficulties, awareness
Week 6
Mindful communications, interpersonal
Full-Day Retreat
8-hour silent retreat, deepens practice
Week 7
Lifestyle choices, loving-kindness
Week 8
Sustaining mindfulness, completion