Learn Mindfulness in 8 Weeks with MBSR
Join our next 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course in Zurich — the most researched and trusted program for reducing stress and improving well-being.
The program includes 8 weekly sessions of 2 hours each, plus a half-day retreat on a weekend. It’s designed for anyone experiencing work, family, or health-related stress, and for those seeking more calm, resilience, and balance in their lives.
Backed by over 45 years of scientific research, MBSR has been shown to:
- Enhance emotional balance and memory
- Strengthen empathy and stress resilience
- Boost the immune system
- Promote lasting improvements in physical and mental health
What You’ll Learn
MBSR brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into everyday life. You’ll learn practical skills to:
- Reduce anxiety, stress, and exhaustion
- Respond more skillfully to challenges
- Break free from reactive habits and thought patterns
- Live with more presence, clarity, and purpose
Participants often report:
- Feeling more engaged in life and relationships
- Greater confidence and emotional strength
- Fewer symptoms of anxiety and stress
Watch a short video about MBSR:
Course Dates and Details
📅 Course Duration:
September 23 – November 18, 2025
Tuesdays | 7:15 – 9:15 PM
Sessions – please book the sessions in your calendar, including the retreat day:
Tuesdays: September 23, 30, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18
🧘♀️ Retreat Day:
Sunday, November 2 | 2:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Location:
Höschgasse 38, 8008 Zurich
💰 Cost:
CHF 890 (includes all sessions, retreat, materials, and support in case you miss a session)
Early Bird Rate: CHF 870 (valid until September 9th)
Some Swiss health insurances partially reimburse the cost.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for anyone experiencing:
- Work or family-related stress
- Anxiety, sleep issues, or burnout
- Chronic pain or health challenges
- A desire to live more fully and mindfully
Program Topics:
- Awareness of the “autopilot” mode
- Creating space for conscious choice
- Stress and the body-mind connection
- Working with thoughts and emotions
- Mindful communication
- Compassion and self-kindness
Practices You’ll Learn:
- Mindful breathing
- Body scan meditation
- Sitting meditation
- Mindful yoga and movement
- Mindful eating and communication
- Loving-kindness and compassion practices
Watch some interviews with former MBSR participants.
Jean-Paul Ballard – Swiss Side co-founder & CEO
“Mindfulness helps me be more aware of what’s happening around me and within me, so I have more control over how I respond. As an entrepreneur, mindfulness made the difference between success and failure.” Watch here
Selena Betton – Integral Coach, Psychometric Assessor and experienced HR Professional
“Mindfulness is about paying attention. It’s instrumental in becoming aware of your mental and emotional patterns so you can transform them.” Watch here
Katarzyna Kopanska– Scientist, with a background in cell biology and biotechnology
“Mindfulness changed my life. It helped me relate differently to my own thoughts and emotions.” Watch here
Read more about the program.
Ready to Join?
To register or ask questions, please contact us. We’re happy to support you and help you find the right path into mindfulness.
