Aaron Less, PhD presents

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Free Introductory session: Wednesday, July 12

Wednesdays, July 19 – Sept. 6, 6:30pm–9pm

Cost: Flexible pricing based on ability to pay (click here for more details) 

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class is an 8-week program that teaches mindfulness as a means of learning greater balance and effective strategies for an improved sense of wellness in one’s own life.  This course was originally developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and is taught throughout the world.

Research shows that most people who complete this type of course find:

• An increased ability to relax
• Greater energy and enthusiasm for life
• Improved ability to cope with both short and long-term stressful situations
• Reductions in pain levels and/or an enhanced ability to cope with persistent pain

MBSR is designed for anyone wishing to gain greater levels of health or general well-being.*
People choose a MBSR class for many reasons, such as:

• Stress
• Fatigue
• Sleep problems
• Headaches
• Anxiety or depressionGI problems
• High blood pressure or heart diseaseCancer
• Chronic Illness or pain
• Simply to improve well-being

Students will gain in-depth instruction and practice in mindfulness through:

• Guided instruction in meditation practices (sitting meditation, walking meditation, body scan)
• Gentle yoga, adaptable for any physical condition
• Supportive class discussion
• Inquiry exercises to enhance awareness in everyday life
• Daily home practices with recorded meditations for home use

To secure your spot at the free Introductory Session, please register at www.ccmindful.org.

*MBSR is intended as a complement to, not a substitute for, regular physical and mental health care.

About the facilitator:
Aaron Less teaches Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Charlotte Center for Mindfulness. His interest in mindfulness began when he first participated in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction while in graduate school. Years later, he rediscovered the depth and transformational power of this practice, and since then it has become a core element of his life. The personal benefits he has experienced from practicing mindfulness inspired him to engage in MBSR teacher training through the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Aaron is a Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina. He has facilitated mindfulness groups in corporate and community settings and has provided mindfulness-based psychotherapy to clients. Currently, in addition to teaching MBSR, Aaron works in the field of Leadership Development. Aaron Less can be reached at: aless@ccmindful.org