MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), a well-researched and widely endorsed therapeutic approach, skillfully combines mindfulness meditation and yoga to cultivate awareness and reduce stress, fostering profound mental and physical well-being.

Welcome To MBSR At Flow!

Flow offers the MBSR Series throughout the year, in person, at our yoga studios. Winter 2025 is now open for enrollment!
(We also offer MBSR to our corporate partners and businesses interested in sharing this powerful mindfulness training with their staff & executives. If you’re a business and interested in learning more, please email us here.)

We are thrilled to announce our Winter program for the renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and taught worldwide.

What's really thrilling is that Flow will be the only place in the DMV offering MBSR in person. While online sessions were necessary during the pandemic, we truly believe in the unique benefits of experiencing MBSR together, face-to-face. .

What to Expect:  

Embark on a transformative journey with MBSR, incorporating meditation, mindful yoga, and inquiry to unravel stress-inducing habits of the mind. Each session provides an experiential journey within a supportive learning and practice environment. Guided meditations support practice outside of sessions, encouraging 30-45 minutes of daily formal meditation and various informal exercises.

Who Can Benefit:

This course is for you if you are -

  • Facing Stressful Times: Build resilience for work and life.

  • Seeking Holistic Well-Being: Embrace mindfulness for balance.

  • Needing Coping Strategies: Learn practical tools for stress.

  • Aiming for Mental & Emotional Well-Being: Foster clarity.

  • Open to Growth: Experience transformation and mindful living.


We are offering an 'early bird' rate of $525 through Dec. 14, 2024, then $599 after Dec. 14, and registration closes on Jan. 5, 2025.  This incredible offer provides exceptional value, especially when compared to the higher prices often associated with online versions of the program.

*(Flow members will receive an additional discount off the regular rate)


We'd love for you to be a part of this transformative experience and we can't wait to embark on this journey of mindfulness with you!

Note: MBSR is offered in 2.5 hour sessions over 8 weeks at our studios. Upon participating in Orientation, at least 6 of 8 weekly sessions, and the "All Day Retreat", each participant will receive a certificate of completion.

  • Orientation: Sunday, Jan 12th 1-3:30pm

  • Week 1: Sunday, Jan 26th 1-3:30pm

  • Week 2: Sunday, Feb 2nd 1-3:30pm

  • Week 3: Sunday, Feb 9th 1-3:30pm

  • Week 4: Sunday, Feb 16th 1-3:30pm

  • Week 5: Sunday, Feb 23rd 1-3:30pm

  • All Day Retreat: Saturday, March 1st 11:30am-7:30pm

  • Week 6: Sunday, March 9th

  • Week 7: Sunday, March 16th 1-3:30pm

  • Week 8: Sunday, March 23rd 1-3:30pm

Meet Your Teacher: Janelle Mirabeau

Janelle Mirabeau, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CWMF, RYT-200, is a nurturing force in the realm of well-being, transitioning from a background in neurocritical care nursing to become a devoted advocate for the harmonious integration of yoga and meditation in healing. Her educational journey, encompassing undergraduate and graduate degrees from Swarthmore College, West Chester University, and the University of Pennsylvania, mirrors her holistic approach of both wellness and scientific understanding.

A 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher from Flow Yoga Center, Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator from Mindful Leader, and MBSR Teacher - Level 1 recognized by Brown University's School of Professional Studies, Janelle brings a rich tapestry of expertise to guide you on your path to well-being. Rooted in a dedication to creating sanctuaries for mindfulness, restorative yoga, and overall wellness, Janelle is passionate about helping you navigate life's complexities or deepen your connection with your authentic self. Join her in the pursuit of stillness, where each breath becomes a source of strength and transformation.

Research conducted in the decades since MBSR was created shows that the majority of people who complete the program later report significant benefits, including an increased ability to deal with both short and long-term stress, decreases in both physical and physiological symptoms, a strong sense of relaxation.