Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

At the UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine

Sleep Better

Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer (will include refs for these)

Reduce your pain

While mindfulness meditation cannot eliminate pain, it can interrupt the pain cycle and lessen the severity of pain.

Lift your mood

Mindfulness meditation has shown promising results for a variety of mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.

What is Mindfulness?

Paying Attention

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally. MBSR is a tool that helps us to cultivate a moment-to-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and surrounding environment.

More than Relaxation

While many people find mindfulness meditation relaxing, MBSR is more than just a way to unwind. Mindfulness is about being aware of what is happening, in this moment. By helping us to intentionally guide our attention, the skills learned in our MBSR course can have positive effects on many areas of health and wellness.

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