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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Evidence-Based Mindfulness Training in Hong Kong & Online

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an internationally recognised, evidence-based mindfulness programme developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

At the International School of Mindfulness, we offer MBP’s-informed mindfulness training designed for modern life—practical, human and grounded in both scientific understanding and lived experience.

Our programmes support people navigating stress, overwhelm, anxiety, emotional fatigue and the pressures of everyday life. We work with individuals, organisations, healthcare settings and community groups in Hong Kong and internationally.

This is not about escaping life or becoming endlessly calm. It is about learning how to meet experience differently—with greater awareness, steadiness and care.

What is MBSR?

MBSR combines mindfulness meditation, gentle awareness practices and reflective enquiry to help people develop a different relationship with stress.

The programme was originally developed within healthcare settings and has since been widely studied in areas including mental health, stress reduction, emotional wellbeing, chronic pain and workplace wellbeing.

Participants are introduced to practices that support:

Attention and focus
Nervous system regulation
Emotional awareness
Stress management
Self-compassion
Resilience in daily life
Responding rather than reacting

Sessions are accessible and suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to deepen an existing mindfulness practice.

Our Approach

At the International School of Mindfulness, our teaching is grounded, inclusive and evidence-based.

We are interested in mindfulness that can genuinely support people in the realities of modern life—at work, at home, within healthcare settings and in moments of uncertainty or difficulty.

Our work draws from:

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer (MBCT-Ca)
Contemporary mindfulness research
Nervous system regulation approaches
Compassion-based practices
Trauma-aware facilitation principles

We believe mindfulness does not need to be complicated or performative to be meaningful.

Who is this for?

Our MBSR-informed programmes may support:

Professionals experiencing stress or burnout
Individuals navigating anxiety or overwhelm
Healthcare and caring professionals
People seeking greater balance and emotional wellbeing
Those returning to mindfulness after time away
Beginners looking for a structured introduction to mindfulness

No previous meditation experience is required.

Programme Format

Programmes may be offered:

Online
In-person in Hong Kong
Within organisations and workplaces
In healthcare and community settings
As private group programmes
One-to-one

Course formats may vary depending on the setting and participants.

Evidence-Based Mindfulness

Mindfulness has been widely researched across healthcare, education and workplace settings.

Research into MBSR and related mindfulness approaches has explored areas including:

Stress reduction
Emotional wellbeing
Attention and cognitive functioning
Anxiety and low mood
Nervous system regulation
Quality of life and resilience

Our work values both scientific evidence and human experience, recognising that mindfulness is not a quick fix, but an ongoing practice of awareness and care.

Learn More

If you would like to learn more about upcoming MBSR programmes, mindfulness courses or organisational wellbeing training, we welcome you to get in touch info@isom.co

The International School of Mindfulness offers mindfulness training in Hong Kong and internationally through evidence-based, accessible and human-centred approaches to wellbeing.

Mindfulness creates a little more space between what we experience and how we respond to it.

MBSR stands for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, an evidence-based mindfulness programme originally developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn.
No. MBSR programmes are suitable for beginners as well as those returning to mindfulness practice.
Yes. MBSR has been widely researched within healthcare, education and workplace settings in areas including stress reduction, emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Many people come to mindfulness during periods of stress, uncertainty or emotional fatigue. Practices are offered gently and participants are always encouraged to work within their own capacity.
Yes. Programmes may be offered both online and in-person in Hong Kong depending on the course format.
While mindfulness has roots in contemplative traditions, MBSR is taught as a secular, evidence-based approach accessible to people from all backgrounds and beliefs.
Meditation is one way of practising mindfulness. Mindfulness can also be integrated into everyday life through awareness of thoughts, emotions, movement and daily activities.