MBSR 8-Weeks-Course
MBSR Course in Lausanne – Mindfulness für Greater Resilience
Pause in everyday life, become aware of what is happening in the present moment, and develop a more conscious way of dealing with stress.
The MBSR course (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) is a structured 8-week program designed to help participants manage stress more effectively. Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, it is now practiced worldwide. At the heart of the program is the ability to stay present and consciously perceive experiences without reacting automatically.
More Calm in Everyday Life – More Mental Clarity – Greater Stability in Dealing with Stress
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Meet your MBSR Instructor – Franziska Knechtenhofer
Franziska Knechtenhofer teaches the MBSR courses based on many years of personal meditation practice and professional training in mindfulness.
In her work, she combines her experience in adult education with a calm, clear, and supportive teaching style. The focus is on encouraging participants to develop their own direct experience and personal approach to mindfulness.
MBSR: Mindfulness as a Path to Resilience
Learn Stress Reduction Through Mindfulness
Psychology meets Buddhism.
The introduction of systematic mindfulness practice into the fields of stress management and well-being has fundamentally changed the scientific understanding of how humans regulate and overcome vulnerability.
Mindfulness entered the therapeutic field in 1979 when Jon Kabat-Zinn introduced his “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction” program.
Today, this course format is used worldwide in companies, social and educational institutions, and healthcare organizations to promote well-being, emotional balance, and resilience.
Although mindfulness in professional and social life may appear to be a modern innovation, its roots go back more than 2,500 years to the teachings of the Buddha in ancient India.
Where Does MBSR Come From?
The Buddha presented his teaching, known in Sanskrit as “Dharma,” not as a system of beliefs but as a collection of principles and practices intended to support people in their pursuit of happiness and inner freedom.
At its core lies a training system designed to cultivate insight and reduce suffering. Jon Kabat-Zinn’s 8-week MBSR program is inspired by this Buddhist training tradition and adapts mindfulness exercises into a modern and secular format.
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