in this section we're going to be
focusing on what makes and are unique
and maybe you've already started to put
some of this together and discovery for
yourself why mbs are is often referred
to as the gold standard of mindfulness
programs will start by taking a look
at the evidence based curriculum
the curriculum itself is both comprehensive and
flexible and it's a framework that integrates
ancient practices that are time tested with
current relevant neuroscience which supports the validity
of these practices
from the very start and s are
was designed to be replicated and measured
and both of these have occurred over
time
since the programs inception in massachusetts in
the late nineteen seventies and be us
are has grown into a renowned global
program that supported by a wide body
of credible research
it's offered now in hospitals and universities
and many other settings around the world
another huge strain of mbs are is
the powerful container of support that's created
by the group learning environment
and there are several aspects of this
first is that mps are is inclusive
and non religious all are welcome and
all bring value and that really contributes
to the rich experience in an m
b s our classroom
there is nothing that you need to
believe you simply show up participate and
then test discover and verify what's true
for you
next in terms of the group learning
environment is the incredible
arm strength of the live format rather
than taking a pre recorded self paced
class
the peer group and the teacher make
a huge difference in the learning experience
it's very different from something that self
paced or an app in a few
key ways alive and b s our
group is interactive it has the ability
to be responsive to whatever arises that
includes moments of discovery
read that can be shared and celebrated
and it also includes difficulties and challenges
there can be navigated skillfully there is
ready support for all that bubbles up
the group learning environment really contributes to
the courses effectiveness and it can be
illuminating as well as validating and motivating
there's recent research that supports this research
suggests that the group itself is a
factor that may positively influence outcomes from
an b s our courts
ultimately the group environment becomes one of
safety mutual support and connection with others
who are also interested in this exploration
third is that there are well established
intensive training programs for teachers to become
a credited to teach mbs are there
is a rigorous multiyear training program that
includes many different components there are teaching
experience requirements and they're also extensive require
amends for personal practice
and last but certainly not least is
the importance of home practice and the
robust home practice materials that are included
in an m b s are course
there are recorded met guided meditations for
participants to use their are exercises that
foster the
cultivation of awareness in between all of
the formal practices
and there's an emphasis throughout the course
and throughout home practice in applying mindfulness
in your everyday life
which is where we really want to
be awake
when we bring all of this together
we can see how mbs are really
is unusual really is special and really
offer is a very rich growth the
opportunity for participants so this wraps up
the first part of module nine please
join
me in the next lesson so that
you can check out a few more
things that you might wanna know about
and s are thanks for joining me
and i'll see you soon