# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Spring Sessions First Class: Online Thursday Evenings
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 pm – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 am (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Another online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) session kicks off in April 2026 on Thursday evenings!

MBSR has been researched for over 40 years and consistently delivers benefits associated with increased self-awareness, and attentional and emotional regulation. In addition, outcomes have included reductions in symptoms for various physical and behavioral health conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression, chronic pain and hypertension.

This highly participatory, practical course includes guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices, gentle stretching and mindful yoga, group dialogue and discussions aimed at enhancing awareness in everyday life, and daily home assignments. The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program schedule consists of one orientation class (1.5 hours), eight weekly classes (2.5-3 hours), and one daylong retreat on a Saturday or Sunday (6.5 hours).

Schedule for the Spring 2026 Thursday Evenings Session:

Orientation: April 16 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Central 
Session #1: April 23 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Central 
Session #2: April 30 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Central 
Session #3: May 7 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Central
Session #4: May 14 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Central
Session #5: May 21 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Central
Session #6: May 28 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Central
Retreat: Saturday, May 30 from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central 
Session #7: June 4 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Central
Session #8: June 11 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Central

Location: Live, online, via Zoom

Facilitator: Merra Young

Register for the course at http://z.umn.edu/mbsr

Please note, you are still able to register for a program after the orientation session and you will be sent any important details from the session and connected with your facilitator prior to the first session.

Access to downloadable audio recordings of meditation and mindfulness exercises is included in your registration fee, for your use in practicing outside of class.
This course is approved by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching for 28.5 continuing education units (CE-000068-1).

To make disability-related accommodations, please contact the Bakken Center's community relations office (mindprg@umn.edu, 612-625-8164
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis-minnesota/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-spring-sessions-first-class-online-thursday-evenings/200029697339249
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, meditation, nonprofit, yoga
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 426 SE Church St, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0222, United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Spring Sessions First Class: Online Thursday Evenings being held?
  - **A:** Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Spring Sessions First Class: Online Thursday Evenings takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 pm to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 am at Online event, 426 SE Church St, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0222, United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Spring Sessions First Class: Online Thursday Evenings?
  - **A:** Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Spring Sessions First Class: Online Thursday Evenings is organized by University of Minnesota Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Spring Sessions First Class: Online Thursday Evenings is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Spring Sessions First Class: Online Thursday Evenings sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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