In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
with Tushar D. Bhagat
Thursday, May 30th, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:30pm ET
Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th floor
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) isn’t just a course; it’s a sanctuary where you’re seen, heard, and valued for who you are.
In this free 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. Years of scientific evidence speaks for itself. 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 into a world of possibility, to unlock the potential of your mind and body. Welcome to the beginning of a journey that could forever change how you perceive yourself, others, and the world around you.
Registration:
Please register below. If you are able, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! Early Bird pricing ends three weeks before the event. (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.)
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Teacher(s)
Tushar D. Bhagat
Dr. Tushar D. Bhagat is an accomplished cancer scientist with over 15 years of experience and a distinguished faculty member in medical education.
He has facilitated numerous Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs and other stress alleviation initiatives at prestigious institutions such as Columbia University, The Brooklyn Hospital, and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Cancer Center. His expertise has benefitted a diverse range of participants, including cancer patients, Ph.D. and medical students, residents and fellows, physicians, therapists, scientists, and healthcare staff.
Rooted in a rich heritage of yoga and mindfulness from his upbringing in India, Dr. Bhagat received his early training in yoga and meditation from his parents. For the past 30 years, his meditation practice has been grounded in the Vipassana tradition as taught by S.N. Goenka. He actively engages with and learns from the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, the Zen-Thich Nhat Hanh Plum Village community, and the Brahmakumaris.
Dr. Bhagat is a professionally trained MBSR instructor from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and Brown University and serves as an MBSR teacher trainer at Mindful Northwest. He has guided participants from across the U.S. and around the world, sharing his deep belief in the transformative power of science-based mindfulness practices to reduce stress and enhance well-being.
He is committed to teaching integrative mindfulness practices that foster a happier, more content, and meaningful life for his participants.