Mindfulness-based stress reduction, aka “MBSR” is a curriculum developed by mindfulness pioneer Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn when he was at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.

MBSR is unique. It teaches various practices that lead to present-moment awareness, such as sitting (or standing) meditation and mindful movement. It then moves on to how the mind and body deal with stress and teaches a mindfulness strategy for turning our reactions into more skillful responses. 
 

The course runs for eight consecutive weeks. Each session lasts around 2,5 hours. That may sound like a lot but trust me, it goes quickly. It also includes a four-hour silent “retreat” between sessions six and seven which is a real highlight for many.