This free interactive, introductory workshop, is being offered in person as well as online. You will receive the following information in this workshop: 

• ​a brief history of MBSR
• what mindfulness is and is not
• a taste of mindfulness through one or more short guided practices
• information about the MBSR course, including its benefits and risks
• open time for Q/A 

No prior experience is needed to attend this workshop and there is no obligation to attend the MBSR course. This class is a required Orientation for the MBSR program and helps you to make an informed decision about whether to enroll in the MBSR program. It is okay to take the required Intro Online and the MBSR In Person. 

​Schedule: 

• Choose one of the following dates/times.
• For all Online live classes, a high speed Internet connection, and a laptop or desktop with speaker, microphone, and camera are needed.
• Phones and tablets substantially reduce the experience and therefore not recommended.
• It is important to keep video on during all the live online classes so that it feels like an in-person class. A Zoom Link will be sent upon registration.

Saturday February 7, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM USA Central Time ( Live Online via Zoom ) 

Saturday February 21, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM USA Central Time ( In Person )
Venue: Studio 103, 3435 Greystone Drive, Ste. 103, Austin, Texas 78731 
 Class size: maximum 10

Saturday February 28, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central Time (Live Online via Zoom)​

One-on-One by appointment ( Live Online via Zoom) 
Choose this option only if none of the other options work for you and if you really want to get into the Spring MBSR class. Check the Spring MBSR schedule and make sure that you will be able to attend all the classes as scheduled.