Offerings
We teach the 8-week MBSR Course and customize Workshops and Programs based on our Clients’ needs. Please Contact us for inquiry.
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
Footage from Channel News Asia, at Singapore Management University, 2022 MBSR Intake.
Footage from Channel News Asia, at Singapore Management University, 2024 MBSR Intake.
Brief History:
The 8-week Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is an experiential course that was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in the late 1970s. It is the first secular mindfulness course brought into the health setting.
Originally designed to support chronically-ill patients in dealing with the pain and distress caused by their condition, it has expanded to multiple settings—including schools, universities, corporations, prisons and many others—to support all Individuals in dealing with stressors and improving their quality of life.
This well-researched empirical course guides the participants into developing a different relationship with the things that challenge them in their life, relying upon tools they already have.
Week by week, in a structured way, participants are progressively introduced to various forms of Mindfulness meditation practices to help them access the ability to become more self-aware, present moment-by-moment, non-judgmental, patient and compassionate—towards themselves as well as others.
Format:
1 Orientation Session of 60-75 mins
8 Weekly Classes of 2.5 hours each
1 All-day Retreat (usually held on the weekend)
Daily Home Practice of 45-60 mins, 6 days a week (on a best effort basis)
What to Expect?
Formal & Informal Mindfulness Practices
Small & Large Group Discussions
Didactic Parts: new topic introduced every week
Class size: typically 10 to 20 participants
No prior meditation experience required. The MBSR program is secular & participants from all faiths are welcome.
Courses can be taught on-site (in Singapore) or online. Interested in bringing MBSR to your organization? Contact Us for inquiry.
Find out more about Mindfulness and our Qualified Instructor in our About section.
Customized Mindfulness Workshops & Programs
We facilitate customized Mindfulness-based Workshops and Programs based on your needs. Sessions can be delivered on-site or online.
Examples include (but are not limited to):
Short Introductory Workshops: Managing Stress in the Workplace; Introduction to Mindfulness; Mindfulness Taster (typically 60 to 90 min).
Workshop Series: developed around a specific theme based on intended learning outcome—e.g. Mindful Communication, Burnout Prevention, etc. (number of sessions & duration customized based on request).
Workplace Mindfulness Program: specifically designed for the needs of leaders, managers and employees (typically 6 weekly sessions of 60-90mins, can be customized).
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Testimonials from MBSR Participants
Valedline, Senior Executive, Banking Industry, Online MBSR Participant
“I joined the MBSR course with Leïla and it has led me to a whole new perspective of looking at and dealing with stress aggravators. She has guided us and provided us with tools on how to deal with the daily stresses of life we may go through and the importance of simply just stopping, breathing and focusing on a single thing at a time. Leïla is patient and engaging, always trying to encourage the participants to not give up when they get impatient.”
Sukriti, Project Manager, Banking Industry, Online MBSR Participant
“Having completed the MBSR course, I find myself a lot more aware of my thoughts, actions, emotions and physical being. I really looked forward to the weekly classes. Gradually, and in a very structured way, various forms of guided meditations and mindfulness practices were introduced to us, which we could also practice at home during the week. Each practice was very insightful for me, and Leïla reassured us that we can adjust the practices to ensure we are listening to our bodies and are comfortable at all times. She also shared plenty of resources to help us on our journey, which are great to refer to after the end of the course. Overall, I'm grateful for the greater sense of awareness I have found through this course, and the willingness to continue practicing mindfulness on a daily basis.”
Olivia, Marketing Consultant, Sustainable Food Industry, Online MBSR Participant
“The MBSR course is very well structured and a great way to get introduced to many different techniques and perspectives and to start integrating meditation in your day to day. Leïla is amazing. She creates a safe space for the group and uses her voice to communicate a sense of peacefulness that helped me tremendously during the practice. I am going to miss our weekly classes, but I also feel equipped to continue the journey on my own.”
