Mindfulness for Beginners:
A Free MBSR Overview

A Gentle, Self-Paced Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

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Is This Course for You?

Not everyone is ready for the intensity of the full 8-Week MBSR program right away—and that is okay.

Maybe you are curious about mindfulness but don’t know where to start.
Maybe you want a “refresher” on the core concepts.
Maybe you are looking for a simple, accessible way to reduce stress without a heavy time commitment.

We created this 9-Module Overview as a bridge. It captures the heart and wisdom of the original curriculum but delivers it in a “lite,” text-based format that you can read and practice at your own pace.

Seeking the Authentic MBSR Experience?

While this free overview is a wonderful place to start, some of you may feel called to dive immediately into the full depth of the practice.

If you are seeking the complete, authentic Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program—the exact 8-week curriculum developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn—I invite you to explore the comprehensive training here.

This is the original, transformative course, taught faithfully by me, G. Ross Clark. I teach this program exactly as I was trained to do at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (Class of 2007). It is the full vessel of the teachings, designed for deep healing and discovery.

Click here to view the Full Comprehensive MBSR Training Course →

A Note from Your Host

G. Ross Clark

Hello, my name is Ross.

I am a qualified MBSR teacher (UMass Medical School, Class of 2007), but more importantly, I am a fellow traveler on this path of life.

I am now 76 years old. Like many of you, I am navigating the realities of aging, health challenges, and the complexities of being human. I created this space not as a “guru” on a pedestal, but as a companion walking beside you.

A Note on Communication

I deeply value your presence here. If you choose to leave a comment on the modules, please know that I read them and cherish them. However, at this stage of my life, I have to be very careful with my energy. I do not have the capacity to reply to emails or comments. Please accept my silence not as indifference, but as a necessary boundary for my own well-being.

What You Will Learn

This course condenses the 8-week journey into 9 digestible reading modules (approx. 45 minutes each).

Module 1: Exploring Mindfulness & The Beginner’s Mind
Module 2: The Power of Perception
Module 3: Being Present in Movement
Module 4: Understanding Stress Reactivity
Module 5: Responding vs. Reacting
Module 6: Interpersonal Mindfulness
Module 6R: The Home Retreat (A special guided section)
Module 7: Integrating Mindfulness
Module 8: The Rest of Your Life

Start Module 1