Best Meditation Instructor Cambridge Near Me

Barbara Saltzstein: The MBSR class, 24 plus hours, is good for content, but absolutelylacking in any group experience, therefore, barely meaningful. After all these hours in a 10 person class, I know not the names nor interest of my fellow participants. There is no group sharing.Really? And the instructor ask is greater and greater.

Ana P: People there are wonderful and supportive. The space envoked truth and calm for me.

Paula Malady: I have been going to B&B in Cambridge for six months. I didn't know what to expect but just tried to be open. To my surprise,, i have really enjoyed each step. Practically, I am experiencing subtle but profound changes. One major change is that I have been experiencing uninterrupted sleep for the first time in more than two years. This is not a small thing for me. B&B teachers have been supportive and kind. I cannot say enough about this great resource for those interested in looking deeper into yourself.

Mike Henry: I took Sunada's MBSR class a little under a year ago. While I have to admit that I could have participated more in my own meditation practice (read: I didn't do my homework as often as I "should" have), I still got so much out of the class.I had been looking for an in-person MBSR class for quite some time and had started reading Jon Kabat-Zinn's "Full Catastrophe Living" prior to the class. So when I found out about Sunada's Winter/Spring session, I was thrilled to be able to participate.Even from the introductory video call, it became clear that Sunada was extremely knowledgeable about meditation and MBSR, very helpful and encouraging as an instructor, and a very kind and friendly person. Her class introduced me in a real and practical way to meditation, and, as a part of my own spiritual journey, set into motion a lot of personal development and growth in the last year that I am very grateful for. I did feel a bit out of place at times being the only male in the class, but overall I really enjoyed the experience and only wish I had done more of my own work outside of the class. Inside of class, discussions were enlightening, substantive, and helpful, and the guided meditations were great a intro/practice for the weekly homework and the cultivation of our own practices.Overall, a great experience! Thank you, Sunada!

Heather Parker: I decided to explore mindfulness meditation and am understanding the benefits for stress reduction. When I first thought about meditation, I didn't know where to begin. Mindful Boston offers an intensive course in MBSR or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction that meets once a week for discussion and guided meditation.At first, I was admittedly nervous in attending the class. I wasn't sure if it was going to be filled with a bunch of crunchy hippies, new age folks, or people who already had a good understanding about meditation. Students are a mix of men and women, young and old, everyday people and clinicians.The teaching method feels very welcoming, encouraging, and laid back. I had dabbled in meditation before own my own but really had no idea if I was doing it "right." All of my worries were non-existent ten minutes into the first class.What made Mindful Boston a good choice for me:The meditation course doesn't ride on a religious or spiritual tone. The teacher doesn't ignore the fact that mindfulness comes from Buddhist teachings, but emphasizes that this program takes useful aspects of meditation which are then applied to reduce stress.While some MBSR programs are in a hospital setting, this one wasn't. It is more accessible and still is based off the research of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn.I dove right in for the intensive nine session course, though I think workshops are offered if you're not sure its for you. If you join the meetup group offered by Mindful Boston, you can get notified about the various meditation sessions and workshops.

Melody Mak-Jurkauskas: Lindsay and Francesca- I can't thank you enough for jumpstarting my yoga practice this year! Our weekly session is a much needed treat for this group of parents and caregivers! I look forward to walking into your studio/oasis of joy, mindfulness, friendship, and yoga!