Mindfulness Course
Fall Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 2026 - A Virtual Offering
Parkview Bryan, the Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce and Bryan Development are partnering with Heidi Stark of H. J. Stark Wellness
to offer the virtual program FREE beginning this Fall.
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!
Dates and Times:
Orientation: 10/6 - 6:00-7:30 pm
Classes: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1
@ 6:00-8:30 pm
All-Day Retreat - 11/14 - 8:45 am-4:00 pm
Please note: All classes are held on Tuesdays except the All-Day Retreat on Saturday.
Cost: FREE
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Requirements:
● A computer or laptop - phones and iPads do not work well for this
course.
● Able to participate with audio and video - both must be on for
every class.
● An intention to attend all classes. If you know now that you will
need to miss more than one class, please consider taking the
course at another time. Attendance is important and classes build
sequentially.
● A private place to take the class, such as a room with a door that
can close. Because of confidentiality, it is important that you have
a space in your environment that will honor that.
● This course is for adults - 18 and over
If you have questions, please contact the instructor, Heidi Stark - hjstarkwc@gmail.com.