Whats the difference between the MBSR class and the Mindfulness for Beginners class?
The Mindfulness for Beginners Class is a class that teaches Vipassana Meditation and basic concepts of Buddhism. It’s 6 weeks long with a weekly class. Participants are asked to practice short stretches of meditation by themselves at home. The MBSR class is an 8-week program that is secular and includes different Mindfulness practices (as the Body Scan and Mindful Yoga) as well as the traditional sitting Meditation. It also has a strong didactic and interactive side to it as it is geared towards handling ones stressful life situations better. The emphasis is on very much on every day life. It requires a daily homework practice of 45-60 min.
