Mindfulness for Stress Reduction | MBSR in San Francisco with Augusta Hopkins

Turning on the Water

Turning on the Water Water comes from high mountain sources. Water runs deep in the Earth. Miraculously, water comes to us and sustains all life. My gratitude is filled to the brim.    

Brushing Teeth

Brushing Teeth Brushing my teeth and rinsing my mouth, I vow to speak purely and lovingly. When my mouth is fragrant with right speech, a flower blooms in the garden of my heart.

Ten Mindful Movements

Practice while watching Thich Nhat Hanh and other monks and nuns from Plum Village practice the Ten Mindful Movements. Or practice on your own by following this handy guide.

Washing Hands

Washing Hands Water flows over these hands. May I use them skillfully to preserve our precious planet.

Jae Berman Nutrition ~ Fuel yourself for success

Jae Berman was an MBSR student of ours in 2012 and I found the insights she offered the group on diet and physical activity to be quite beneficial. Jae Berman has worked at The San Francisco Bay Club, is a Certified Specialist Sports Dietitian, and personal trainer.  She is available for speaking engagements and has […]

Mindfulness in Plain English, Bhante Gunaratana

There are so many gems in the book, Mindfulness in Plain English.  I read it last spring for the first time, in preparation for spending two months at Bhavana Society. It begins: Meditation: Why Bother? Meditation is not easy. It takes time and it takes energy. It also takes grit, determination, and discipline. It requires […]

Endorsement ~ Richard Wang ~ Tenzig Global Investors

Dick Wang, founder of Tenzig Global Investors, reflects on the benefits of MBSR with Augusta Hopkins. One of the things I was trying to achieve out of this class was the ability to reduce stress.  It never occurred to me that I didn’t need to actually analyze and think about why I was stressed but […]