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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979, is an eight-week structured programme widely used for stress, chronic pain, and the always-on nervous system that screens keep activated. Practice includes body scans, sitting meditation, and mindful movement. Offline.now lists MBSR trained therapists and coaches for digital wellness.

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