Mindful Based Stress Reduction

At Paz & Heal, we believe that true peace comes from within, not from external sources. Through mindfulness practices, we can achieve inner harmony and balance in our lives even in the midst of chaos. As Jon Kabat-Zinn said, 'You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.'

What is MBSR?

Developed in the late 70's by Jon Kabat-Zinn at University of Massachusetts Medical School, it is an 8 week program designed to help participants with stress reduction.

But I Cant Shut Off My Brain!

Meditation is used to change the minds orientation, training the brain to be in the present moment. The goal is to have a different relationship to your thoughts, not to stop them.

What benefits come from MBSR?

Numerous clinical trial have shown improvement in participants pain management, anxiety, blood pressure, brain function, psoriasis, and immune function.