Linda Lehrhaupt, PhD, is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches and one of Europe's most senior MBSR teachers.
Petra Meibert, Dipl. Psych., is a psychologist and one of Germany's leading experts on MBSR, MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy), and the applications of mindfulness in medicine and psychotherapy.
"This book does a magnificent job of rendering not only the
curriculum of MBSR but, even more importantly, its feeling tone,
gently emphasizing that it takes energy and sustained commitment to
practice and embody mindfulness. I am grateful that this book is
now available as a skillful gateway into MBSR, mindfulness, and
one's own life in the face of stress, pain, illness, and the human
condition itself."
― Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR and author of Full Catastrophe
Living and Coming to Our Senses
"This is a book about how to be in touch, moment by moment, with
the actuality of your life, and to do so in a way that is kind to
both yourself and others. Based on the hugely influential program
of Jon Kabat-Zinn, the book wonderfully captures the essence of the
mindfulness approach and promises to excite the interest of a new
generation. Both authors are highly respected teachers and teacher
trainers in mindfulness. Written in a beautifully accessible style,
it will become a vital companion to those who follow its wise
guidance. I highly recommend it to you."
― Mark Williams, emeritus professor of clinical psychology at the
University of Oxford and coauthor of The Mindful Way through
Depression
"Arguably the most concise and revealing description of MBSR to
date, this book is the precious fruit of the authors' decades of
experience teaching MBSR. Readers will learn the rationale and key
practices of each session, see how the sessions are elegantly woven
together, find answers to common misconceptions, and discover ways
to overcome obstacles to practice. As mindfulness makes its way
into all aspects of modern society, this book provides practical
and illuminating insight into what started it all."
― Christopher Germer, PhD, cofounder of the Center for Mindful
Self-Compassion, founding member of the Institute for Meditation
and Psychotherapy, and author of The Mindful Path to
Self-Compassion
"In their book, Linda Lehrhaupt and Petra Meibert provide a clear
compass for anyone interested in enhancing health and wellness by
engaging with the practices and principles of MBSR. For those who
have already attended and completed the MBSR program, this book can
serve to renew, refresh, and reinforce earlier learning.
Ultimately, it is a guide for all who choose to live with greater
awareness and compassion."
― Florence Meleo-Meyer, MS, MA, coauthor of A Mindfulness-Based
Stress Reduction Workbook for Anxiety and The MBSR Home Study
Course and director of the Train-the-Trainer Program at Oasis
Institute for Mindfulness-Based Professional Education and Training
at the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and
Society, University of Massachusetts Medical School
"A powerful and accessible book on mindfulness that will serve
all."
― Rev. Joan Halifax, abbot of Upaya Zen Center
"There are many books on mindfulness ― but this one uniquely offers
a clear, session-by-session layout of the MBSR curriculum. The text
is brought to life by the examples of the participants' experiences
with the process and the authors' experiences as teachers. The book
will be invaluable to people taking the MBSR course, as well as to
MBSR trainees and seasoned teachers alike."
― Rebecca Crane, PhD, director of the Centre for Mindfulness
Research & Practice, Bangor, Wales
"A relief from the urgency and strains of everyday life."
― Library Journal
"We can feel the decades of experience inside the MBSR classroom
that Lehrhaupt and Meibert call upon as they share the challenges
and joys of engaging deeply with our lives that mindfulness affords
us. They offer us a book of remarkable clarity and precision about
a topic that's difficult to express. It's a powerful reminder of
the importance and centrality of turning toward our life experience
with nonjudgmental awareness, insight, and curiosity supported by
wise teachers and a safe space. It's a great thing when those
teachers can reach us from the pages of a book and encourage us
onward. As it always is, the time for mindfulness is now!"
― Tim Burnett, founder and executive director of Mindfulness
Northwest
"This valuable and no-nonsense book will definitely be of great
value to everyone exploring mindfulness, whether they are curious
beginners, participants of mindfulness courses, or regular
practitioners. The wise and straightforward explanations of what
this is all about will assist the reader in discovering the basic
truths of the practice and the in-depth mysteries that lie at the
heart of pure presence. Two experienced and wise teachers are
offering their service, and we should all be grateful for their
effort in making this guidebook available to us all."
― Michael de Vibe, MD, PhD, cofounder of Mindfulness Norway
"This is a comprehensive and highly readable resource for all those
who are contemplating an eight-week MBSR program as well as for
anybody who is familiar with the adventure of an MBSR course,
teachers and participants alike. I will happily recommend this book
to our teacher trainees and participants. It not only guides us in
a thorough overview of the journey of MBSR but also shares with us
a rich week-by-week description of the process, participants'
experiences, and the deep wisdom of two skilled and highly immersed
mindfulness teachers."
― Linda Kantor, director of the Institute for Mindfulness South
Africa (IMISA)
"This is a unique practice book, one to return to again and again.
It reveals a series of very practical, powerful practices that
anyone can incorporate into their daily life. As pointed out in the
book, people who practice them regularly can more easily cope with
the stress, strains, and struggles of modern life. For people
contemplating taking an MBSR course, this book offers a great
introduction and sense of what the experience might be like. For
those taking an MBSR course, it will help enormously for exploring
the themes presented in the classes. Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction is a very important addition to the literature for the
course."
― Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy, founder of The Sanctuary, Dublin, and
author of Day by Day, Seasons of Hope, and The Road Home
"Linda Lehrhaupt and Petra Meibert have given us a beautifully
articulated description of the mindfulness-based stress reduction
approach enriched with anecdotes and quotes that bring it vividly
to life ― just as the practice of mindfulness can bring each of us
fully to life. This book is an accessible and engaging invitation
to explore the mindful relief of suffering and stress in a way that
also offers the possibility of freedom, contentment, and
peace."
― Maura Kenny, PhD, Mindfulness Training Institute Australasia
"In this book, two very experienced practitioners and senior
teachers skillfully explain the essence of the renowned
mindfulness-based stress reduction program. The result is a
wonderful introduction and invitation for those who seek inner ease
and freedom from stress and (chronic) pain. The strength of this
heartwarming book lies in its simplicity and compassionate clarity.
I recommend reading this jewel to anybody who wishes to start and
explore this journey."
― Frits Koster, Vipassana meditation teacher, trainer of MBSR and
MBCT, codeveloper of the Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living
program, author of Liberating Insight and Buddhist Meditation in
Stress Management, and coauthor of Mindfulness-Based Compassionate
Living
"This well-structured, helpful, and practical book takes readers
through the eight-week MBSR course, providing detailed descriptions
of the practices and inspiring examples of students' experiences.
The authors have distilled their decades of teaching experience and
deep understanding of MBSR into simple, intimate, friendly, and
accessible language. The book is an embodiment of mindfulness
itself."
― S. Helen Ma, PhD, founding teacher of Hong Kong Center for
Mindfulness
"As a meditation teacher with over forty-five years of experience,
primarily in traditional Japanese Zen, I've found this work to be
incredibly clear and useful for those wishing to learn more about
and practice MBSR. As mindfulness is the foundation of all systems
of meditation, this will be a wonderful resource for teachers from
all traditions. Congratulations to Linda Lehrhaupt and Petra
Meibert for creating this concise guide!"
― Sensei Al Fusho Rapaport, Open Mind Zen Meditation Center,
Melbourne, FL
"This wonderful book is very accessible for those interested in
mindfulness and MBSR as well as for MBSR teachers in training and
trained teachers. Its detailed description of the MBSR curriculum
and specific examples are supportive and practical. This book
reflects the compassionate tone of MBSR in a beautiful way. It is a
gift for all those who are interested in MBSR and who are on an
inner journey to deal more skillfully and be more at ease with
stress, pain, and illness. May it be of great benefit to all."
― Johan Tinge, director of the Instituut voor Mindfulness, the
Netherlands
"What a great addition to the 'mindfulness shelf'! Linda Lehrhaupt
and Petra Meibert take you gently by the hand and lead you through
the classic eight-week MBSR curriculum. Sprinkled throughout the
book are moving testimonies by course participants of how these
practices changed their lives. These, plus the authors' personal
and professional vignettes, clarify the concepts presented and
attest to the power of the approach. Whether you are currently
taking the course or you want to reinforce and deepen prior
learning, this book is like having your own MBSR teacher standing
beside you on your journey to enhanced health and well-being."
― Dina Wyshogrod, PhD, founder/director of MBSR-ISRAEL, The Israeli
Center for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
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