Online: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
with Jon Aaron
Monday, June 2nd, 2025 | 12:00pm – 2:30pm ET
In this free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) session, we will explore mindfulness practices that are accessible to individuals of any background and experience level. It will also offer insight into reclaiming control over one’s well-being, cultivating resilience, and embracing a life of mindful presence.
You will be introduced to the origins of MBSR, its profound impact on global well-being, and powerful relevance to your life. You’ll delve deep into the heart of mindfulness, discovering what it truly means to live in the present moment with clarity, purpose, and unwavering authenticity. Through the research findings, you’ll witness the tangible benefits of mindfulness that range from reducing stress and anxiety to enhancing overall health and vitality.
You’ll receive practical guidance on the MBSR program’s details—from class logistics and home assignments to the commitment required for maximum impact. Together, we’ll assess whether this journey is the right fit for you at this moment in your life.
The MBSR Orientation is an invitation to the first step to a journey that will change how you perceive yourself, others, and the world around you.
If you’re interested in joining our next online MBSR course on Mondays, June 16 – August 4, 2025 from 12:00 – 2:30pm ET, click here for more info and registration.
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Teacher(s)
Jon Aaron
Jon Aaron is a Dharma and mindfulness teacher based in New York and Chicago. Since 2006, he has taught at the New York Insight Meditation Center, offering Dharma and MBSR classes. He regularly leads retreats around the U.S. He is primarily grounded in the Theravāda tradition, alongside non-dual and Mahayana approaches. His teaching emphasizes integrating Dharma and mindfulness into daily life to foster clarity in addressing personal and social challenges. His teachers include Matthew Flickstein and, more recently, Kittisaro and Thanissara through their Dharmapala program. Jon also studied contemplative care at the Zen Center for Contemplative Care and completed the Integrated Study and Practice program at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. He is a certified MBSR teacher and teacher trainer and a Somatic Experience Practitioner®. In response to the pandemic, he and his partner, Upayadhi, launched the Space2Meditate community, offering daily meditation since March 2020. Additionally, he co-hosts the podcast Diggin’ the Dharma with scholar Doug Smith, now in its third season. JonAaron.net