# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Summer Sessions First Class: In-Person Wed. Afternoons
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Another in-person Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) session kicks off in June 2026 on Wednesday afternoons at The Marsh in Minnetonka, MN!

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 Summer 2026 Wednesday Afternoons Session:

Orientation: June 24 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Central
Session 1: July 1 from 3 - 6 p.m.
Session 2: July 8 from 3 - 5:30 p.m.
Session 3: July 15 from 3  -5:30 p.m.
Session 4: July 22 from 3 - 5:30 p.m.
Session 5: July 29 from 3 - 5:30 p.m.
Session 6: August 5 from 3 - 5:30 p.m.
Retreat: Saturday, August 8 from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Session 7: August 12 from 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Session 8: August 19 from 3 - 6 p.m.

Location: The Marsh |15000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345

Facilitators: Mariann Johnson & Chance York

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/minnetonka/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-summer-sessions-first-class-in-person-wed-afternoons/200030093776348
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, meditation, nonprofit, yoga
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 45

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Minnetonka
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Marsh
- **lat**: 44.937995010902
- **long**: -93.47027789466
- **full address**: The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345-1506, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Summer Sessions First Class: In-Person Wed. Afternoons being held?
  - **A:** Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Summer Sessions First Class: In-Person Wed. Afternoons takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345-1506, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Summer Sessions First Class: In-Person Wed. Afternoons?
  - **A:** Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Summer Sessions First Class: In-Person Wed. Afternoons 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) Summer Sessions First Class: In-Person Wed. Afternoons 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 Minnetonka, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Summer Sessions First Class: In-Person Wed. Afternoons sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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