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Course Description

 

The MBSR Foundations and Facilitator Training is a 10-week, evidence-based program that provides in-depth exposure in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course curriculum for aspiring mindfulness instructors. The program serves as the first step toward MBSR teacher certification, providing essential foundations for those pursuing the teacher training pathway.

 

Upon successful completion, participants earn the Mindfulness Facilitator credential, qualifying them to teach introductory mindfulness sessions and workshops in a variety of settings, including the workplace and in the broader community. 

 

Participants will complete:

  • 8-week MBSR program (2.5 hours per week, plus an orientation and all-day session)
  • 10-week Foundations seminar (3 hours per week)

Through reflecting on and exploring one’s individual experience with meditation, the MBSR curriculum, and class dynamics, trainees delve into the very personal nature of mindfulness practice and begin to cultivate teacher qualities that will form the foundation of understanding the essence of MBSR and the aliveness and wisdom inherent in the curriculum.

 

The experiential nature of MBSR is reflected in the seminar through a variety of learning avenues. The program integrates mindfulness practice, self-reflection and teaching skills through live sessions, group discussions and individual assignments. It also includes home practice, reading and online activities (estimated 12–15 hours over the course).

 

Notes

Please review the full course schedule before registering.

  • Attendance is required at all live, twice-weekly online sessions (these sessions are not recorded). Please contact the instructor with any attendance concerns.
  • Registration includes both the 10-week Foundations and Facilitator Training (3.5 hours/week) and the paired 8-week MBSR course (2.5 hours/week + orientation + all-day session). 
  • This program has been approved for 113 continuing education hours.

Prerequisites

MBSR Foundations and Facilitator Training has three prerequisites:

  1. Prior completion of an 8-week MBSR program (separate from the included 8-week MBSR course, which you will participate in as both participant and observer).
  2. Completion of one 5-7 day or two 3-day silent retreats is required. See our retreats page for details.
  3. An established daily meditation practice of at least two years.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
MBSR Foundations
Type
MBSR Orientation
Days
MONDAY
Time
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Sep 15, 2025
Type
FOUNDATION Sessions
Days
WEDNESDAY
Time
5:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Sep 17, 2025 to Nov 19, 2025
Type
MBSR Sessions
Days
MONDAY
Time
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Sep 29, 2025 to Nov 17, 2025
Type
All Day Session
Days
SUNDAY
Time
8:45AM to 4:45PM
Dates
Nov 02, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
65.5
Course Fee(s) (USD)
Registration Fee $2,879.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 08, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 08, 2025
Instructors
Section Notes

**PLEASE NOTE: 

Online-Synchronous

Enrollment in this Foundations also places you automatically in the paired MBSR course

Please review the schedule carefully you will be meeting twice a week.

 

 

 

Section Title
MBSR Foundations
Type
MBSR Orientation
Days
WEDNESDAY
Time
9:00AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Sep 17, 2025
Type
FOUNDATION Sessions
Days
THURSDAY
Time
9:00AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Sep 18, 2025 to Nov 20, 2025
Type
MBSR Sessions
Days
WEDNESDAY
Time
9:00AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Oct 01, 2025 to Nov 19, 2025
Type
All Day Session
Days
SATURDAY
Time
8:45AM to 4:45PM
Dates
Nov 01, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
65.5
Course Fee(s) (USD)
Registration Fee $2,879.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 10, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 10, 2025
Instructors
Section Notes

**PLEASE NOTE: 

Online-Synchronous

Enrollment in this Foundations also places you automatically in the paired MBSR course

Please review the schedule carefully you will be meeting twice a week.

 

 

 

Section Title
MBSR Foundations
Type
MBSR Orientation
Days
SATURDAY
Time
10:00AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Sep 20, 2025
Type
FOUNDATION Sessions
Days
SATURDAY
Time
2:00PM to 5:30PM
Dates
Sep 20, 2025 to Nov 22, 2025
Type
MBSR Sessions
Days
SATURDAY
Time
10:00AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Oct 04, 2025 to Nov 22, 2025
Type
All Day Session
Days
SUNDAY
Time
8:45AM to 4:45PM
Dates
Nov 02, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
65.5
Course Fee(s) (USD)
Registration Fee $2,879.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 13, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 13, 2025
Instructors
Section Notes

**PLEASE NOTE: 

Online-Synchronous

Enrollment in this Foundations also places you automatically in the paired MBSR course

Please review the schedule carefully you will be meeting twice a week.

 

 

 

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