Fall 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog 

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: The Program (Q299)

Q – Health and Wellness

This course follows the 1979 program by Jon Kabat-Zinn, which consists of an orientation, then eight weekly classes of 2.25 hrs each. There is also a six-hour online retreat on Friday, Oct 24 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Each weekly class consists of presentation of ideas, group discussion and mindfulness meditation practice. This course requires a commitment to both regular class attendance and home meditation practice. No prior meditation experience is necessary and no text is required.

This offering meets for a total of 10 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Genie Floyd

FLOYD, GENIE — Shocked by the 2008 stock market crash, began studying investments via courses at OLLI over five years ago. Active member of several investment study groups. Active student of mindfulness-based stress reduction practices. (Q307, S215)

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