Welcome to Athena Group INT'L

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

8-Week Program

Why Consider MBSR?

People join the MBSR program for many reasons — to relieve stress, manage anxiety, cope with chronic conditions, or simply to live and love more fully.

This highly respected, research-based program provides practical tools to help you bring mindfulness into your everyday life. You’ll learn to respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity, calm, and compassion.

Reduces stress and anxiety

Improves focus and emotional balance

Enhances resilience and self-awareness

Supports better sleep and relaxation

Builds compassion toward self and others

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment — without judgment. It helps you notice when your mind wanders, and gently bring your attention back to what’s here and now.

What is MBSR?

Developed in 1979 by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts, MBSR blends mindfulness meditation, gentle movement, and awareness practices to help you respond more skillfully to stress, pain, and difficult emotions.

Over 8 weeks, you’ll explore breathing practices, body scans, mindful yoga, and more — building a toolkit you can use for life.

Program Highlight

  • Eight weekly Zoom sessions – 90 minutes each

  • One full-day Mindfulness Retreat (in person recommended, virtual option available)

  • Daily 30-minute home practice

  • Small class size for personal attention

Next Virtual MBSR Program

  • Dates: Wednesdays, October 1 – November 19, 2025
  • Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM (ET)
  • Full-Day Retreat: Saturday, November 8, 2025 (10 AM – 3 PM)
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom (Day of Mindfulness also available in person)
  • Tuition: $500
  • Recordings: Available for all participants if a session is missed

Who Should Consider This Program?

  • Anyone seeking a greater sense of well-being

  • Those managing stress, anxiety, depression, or chronic illness

  • People wanting to establish a regular mindfulness practice

  • Professionals looking to improve focus and work-life balance

Topics You’ll Explore

  • Attitudinal foundations of mindfulness

  • How perceptions shape experience

  • Stress and its effects on the body

  • Mindful communication & relationships

  • Mindfulness tools for daily life

Testimonials

​I have gained many valuable tools that I will continue to use daily due to their powerfulness. I have become more aware of how much I’m contributing to my health issues and that I have the choice and control to change. The more I practice mindfulness, the more I crave that time to calm my nervous system down. I’ve learned to have more compassion for myself as well as letting go and stop resisting so much.

– Lisa M

“Certainly very worthwhile, time well spent, many learnings, learning many practical skills. I thought it was really welcoming, well done, having both in person or remote capabilities was great, all participants were able to freely communicate, or not if they chose, very comfortable and settling.”

– Harold J

“Learning how to meditate and all the other tools have helped my anxiety tremendously. It was paced beautifully.”

– Linda S
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