A pioneer of the Western mindfulness movement, Jon Kabat-Zinn has spent more than 40 years studying, teaching, and advocating the benefits of mindfulness. In his MasterClass, he teaches you how to cultivate a mindfulness practice, reduce your stress, and soothe your thoughts with meditation and movement. Jon shares expert tips and guidance that meets you where you are. Let this class help you make the most of being alive.

Syllabus

Meet Your Instructor

A pioneer of the Western mindfulness movement, Jon Kabat-Zinn has dedicated his life to sharing the benefits of mindfulness and meditation.

A Guide to Mindfulness

Discover what mindfulness is really all about and the tremendous impact it can have in your life.

Attitudinal Foundations of Mindfulness

Learn the key foundations of living life mindfully.

A Guide to Meditation

Jon refutes common misconceptions about meditation and teaches you how to be awake to every moment.

Guided Meditation: Dropping In

Jon leads you through the first guided meditation of his class and explains what it means to “drop in” to awareness.

Working With Thoughts While Meditating

Learn tips and tricks for wrangling even the most restless mind while meditating.

Meditation Postures

Jon provides insight and advice for some of the different forms that meditation can take.

Guided Meditation: Falling Awake

Discover how lying-down meditations can help you “fall awake” in this guided session.

Guided Meditation: Putting Out the Welcome Mat

Learn how bringing mindfulness into your life can help you face the full spectrum of your experience, including the challenges and triumphs.

Guided Meditation: Choiceless Awareness

In this guided meditation, Jon teaches you how to expand your field of awareness.

Mindfulness and Stress

Jon shows you how to minimize the stress in your life by responding rather than reacting. Learn how to liberate yourself from even the most oppressive thoughts.