Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction – 2026 Term 1

Thursdays 6-8:30pm – starts 5 February

Pre-requisite: None     Teacher: Megan Layton

This is an 8-week course, meeting once a week for 2.5 hours. It also includes a day-long retreat which takes place on a Sunday and is included in the cost.

Click on the Event Details tab below to see date and times, or learn more about this program.

$825.00

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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is widely recognised as the best entry-level mindfulness meditation training. It is an evidence-based, in-depth program which enables you to work skilfully with the challenges and stress in your life. This life-changing program is the world’s gold standard mindfulness training.


What you will get from this 8-week mindfulness program:

Strong foundation in mindfulness practice

  • Complete 27 hours of face-to-face training
  • Work more skilfully with your body, mind and emotions to open up more choice and freedom
  • Practice a range of mindfulness meditation skills and practices to discover what works best for you

Supportive community and expert guidance

  • Access our online library, guided meditation recordings and a coursebook packed with helpful resources
  • Learn from Canberra's most experienced mindfulness teachers
  • Meet with your teacher for personalised guidance and support

Gateway to deepening your practice

  • Live life with greater presence, awareness and effectiveness
  • Establish and maintain your own home meditation practice
  • Access a wide range of advanced programs including practice groups, level 2 courses, retreats and more

Event Details

The Day of Mindfulness, an All-Day Retreat, is an integral part of your MBSR course. The cost is included in your course fee. This term's retreat will be on Sunday 29 March 2026, 9:30am to 4pm. Please add this date to your calendar as well as the class dates below.

Also note there's a BREAK WEEK — no class on 12 March.


Day 1: 5 February 2026

Day 2: 12 February 2026

Day 3: 19 February 2026

Day 4: 26 February 2026

Day 5: 5 March 2026

Day 6: 19 March 2026

Day 7: 26 March 2026

Day 8: 2 April 2026

Start time: 18:00 AEDT
End time: 20:30 AEDT

Venue: The Gathering Place, 4 Bancroft Street, Dickson 2602

Directions: Please see directions and parking information at https://simplymindful.com.au/directions-and-parking.

Phone: (+61) 0490 354 900

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