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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Diego
Posts: 365
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Diego
Posts: 365
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Originally Posted by kmeb
David - will be interested to hear about how that program is... also, the book you mentioned by Andrew Weil is great - my GP gave it to me years ago and I need to dig it out and read again...
rock n roll!
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This is from the website at http://www.scripps.org/services.asp?ID=306. As I said, we'll be out of the state in May, so I'll have to wait for the next one
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Daytime Course
Wednesdays, May 9 – June 27, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Retreat date: Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Evening Course
Wednesdays, May 9 – June 27, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Retreat date: Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
What is mindfulness? It is living moment-to-moment, with a conscious awareness of all that is taking place in your life and responding to it intentionally and purposefully rather than mechanically. If you often feel stressed or anxious, experience chronic pain or illness or have problems sleeping, this program may be benefit you. Similarly, it can be highly effective in relieving physical symptoms, such as headaches, gastrointestinal problems or high blood pressure.
In our mindfulness-based stress reduction program, you’ll learn to cope with stress, pain and illness by drawing upon your inner resources. Closely modeled after the world-renowned stress reduction program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., our approach combines breath work, meditation, yoga and other mind-body techniques to help you achieve serenity, health and well-being in your everyday life.
Program Benefits
According to published research, people who have completed this type of program report:- Long-term relief from physical and psychological symptoms
- Less pain and improved pain management
- Improved energy levels
- Improved attitude and mood
- More effective responses to stress
The eight-week course meets once a week with an additional Saturday retreat. Daytime and evening classes are available. For more information, or to register, call 1-800-SCRIPPS.
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David - Idiopathic polyneuropathy since 1993
"If you trust Google more than your doctor, than maybe it's time to switch doctors" Jadelr and Cristina Cordova, "Chasing Windmills"
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