This package includes 4 CDs that I recorded and use in my regular 8-week MBSR programs. Each CD is about 45 minutes long:
• Body Scan
• Mindful Hatha Yoga I
• Guided Sitting Meditation
• Mindful Hatha Yoga II
This home study program includes 8 Homework Material Packets (sent to you via e-mail in .pdf format) which total 66 pages of readings, exercises and recommendations for deepening your mindfulness practice and making the most of this experience.
Typically, it takes less than a week to receive your CDs and the materials needed to experience this powerful program at your own pace in the comfort of your own home. You are encouraged to share this experience with family and friends and to form your own MBSR study and practice group. While not necessary, such support can be very helpful in getting you through some of the more challenging aspects of this program and in making the suggested lifestyle changes.
While certainly not the same as a typical 8 week interactive group MBSR experience, this material (along with the three recommended books by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli) provides a reasonable alternative for anyone who is unable to attend a more traditional MBSR program but wants to benefit from this integrated program.
Price: A donation of $50.00 to $150.00 or more (shipping and handling within the US is included) is suggested. Payment can be made by personal check payable to "Flowing Dharma, Inc." mailed along with your name and mailing address to "Flowing Dharma," c/o Sue Shealy, 13302 Thomasville Circle, Apt D, Tampa, FL 33617.
All procedes from this home study course go directly and in full (no administration or handling nor any costs of materials are deducted) to support Flowing Dharma, Inc. a 501.c.3, tax-exempt, non-profit organization devoted to sharing the power of meditation through a variety of Vipassana (Insight Meditation) workshops and retreats as well as offering a community space for various sitting groups to share their meditation practice with the larger community.
As an alternative to this home study course, you might consider the "MBSR cyberspace experience" offered by Mindful Living Programs. It's a $395 on-line, interactive course that meets via computer link-up. I have not experienced this course but I have had several contacts with this organization over the years and from my experience with these folks, I certainly recommend them to you. If you take this program, please share your experience with me.