Mindfulness Course
Holiday De-Stress Through Mindfulness
Parkview Bryan Hospital, the Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce and Bryan Development
are partnering with Heidi Stark of H. J. Stark Wellness to offer this course.
Class Description
The holiday season can be a time of joy and connection, but it can also bring added stress, busy schedules, and high expectations. Take an hour for yourself to pause, breathe, and explore how mindfulness can help you navigate the season with greater ease and balance.
In this welcoming, experiential class, you’ll explore what mindfulness is—and what it isn’t—while learning or revisiting simple mindfulness practices that can help you meet stress with greater awareness, calm, and self-compassion. We’ll have time to practice together and explore a variety of techniques you can take home and incorporate into your daily life, even during the busiest days of the holiday season.
Whether you have an established mindfulness practice or are brand new to mindfulness, you are welcome. No prior experience is necessary—just bring yourself and a willingness to pause.
Taught by Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher Heidi Stark.
Give yourself the gift of a little space, presence, and peace this holiday season.
Date and Times
Date and Times:
This offering will be repeated on the same day to accommodate different schedules. Choose one.
Monday, December 14, 2026
AM Session : 9:00- 10:00 am or PM Session: 6:00-7:00 pm
Location
Parkview Bryan Hospital
Registration Deadline
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Cost: $25
The cost to participate in this class is $25 (non-refundable). If you attend the class and meet the attendance requirements outlined in the attendance policy, you will receive a $25 Chamber Gift Certificate at the end of the course. It’s a great opportunity to invest in yourself and our community while getting the full value of your registration fee back in the form of a Bryan Chamber Gift Certificate!
Attendance Policy
Attend the one-hour class you registered for.
Meet the Instructor
Heidi J. Stark, M.Ed, RYT500
Heidi has merged her passion for wellness and facilitation skills as she
teaches. After years of cultivating her own mindfulness practices and
experiencing their impacts, her heart-led intention is to share them with
others.
Credentials:
● Brown University - School of Public Health - Mindfulness-Based
Stress Reduction (MBSR) 4-Year Certification
● Trained Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Instructor
● Registered Yoga Teacher - Advanced Level
● MA in Education
● BA in Health and Human Services
● Licensed Teacher through Ohio Department of Education
What is MBSR?
MBSR is an 8-week evidence-based, experiential program designed to provide participants practices to foster increased stress management and well-being. The in-depth training is systematic, highly participatory, and explores both mindful meditation and movement practices. Home practices are part of the course.
MBSR was created in 1979 by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., to help patients manage chronic pain and stress. Now widely used all over the world, MBSR has over 40 years of research showing consistent positive benefits, including:
● Increased well-being and self-awareness
● Greater emotional regulation
● Decreases in stress and suffering
● Reductions in symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression
● Strengthened immune system
● Greater empathy and compassion for yourself and others
All are welcome on this exploration. Bring a willingness to learn and your curiosity!
If you have questions, please contact the instructor, Heidi Stark - hjstarkwc@gmail.com.