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Mindfulness & MBSR
A short guide to ways of practising mindfulness in Israel — from MBSR to academic studies — and under each topic, the courses, retreats and workshops we've gathered.
MBSR — stress reduction
The structured 8-week programme
MBSR is a group programme of about eight weekly sessions, daily home practice and one longer practice day. Developed in a hospital setting and widely researched for stress, pain and overload.
Good for: Stress, burnout, chronic pain
Intensity: Moderate
- Courses & classes 2
- Retreats 0
- Workshops 0
MBCT — cognitive therapy
Mindfulness combined with cognitive tools
MBCT blends mindfulness practice with cognitive-therapy tools and was developed to prevent depression relapse. Usually taught by qualified clinicians.
Good for: Anxiety, mood, depression prevention
Intensity: Moderate
- Courses & classes 0
- Retreats 0
- Workshops 0
Nothing here right now — we'll add them as they appear.
Self-compassion
A warm, supportive stance toward ourselves
Self-compassion programmes (such as MSC) teach meeting difficulty and self-criticism with kindness. They combine short meditations, writing and group sharing.
Good for: Self-criticism, carers, parents
Intensity: Gentle
- Courses & classes 3
- Retreats 0
- Workshops 0
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רויטל יוגהMindfulness and Compassion with Revital Liron
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Academic studies & trainings
Courses at colleges and universities
Israeli colleges and universities offer courses, certificates and facilitator trainings in mindfulness — some open to the public, some for education, therapy and health professionals.
Good for: Professionals, aspiring teachers
Intensity: Moderate
- Courses & classes 2
- Retreats 0
- Workshops 0
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האוניברסיטה הפתוחה — מיינדפולנסMindfulness for Quality of Life — Merav, The Open University of Israel
Kids & education
Attention and emotional regulation at home and school
Programmes for children, teens and school staff teach short attention and breathing exercises that fit the school day and support focus and regulation.
Good for: Parents, teachers, kids and teens
Intensity: Gentle
- Courses & classes 0
- Retreats 0
- Workshops 0
Nothing here right now — we'll add them as they appear.
Mindfulness at work
Less burnout, more focus
Workshops for organisations and employees focus on short practices for the workday, attention management and coping with load and pressure.
Good for: Employees, managers, teams
Intensity: Gentle
- Courses & classes 6
- Retreats 0
- Workshops 0
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Online practice
Courses and sessions from anywhere
Digital courses, Zoom sessions and online campuses let you start practising from home, at your own pace and sometimes for free.
Good for: Beginners, busy schedules
Intensity: Gentle
- Courses & classes 7
- Retreats 0
- Workshops 0
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Practice days & silent retreats
Deepening in silence, away from routine
Practice days and multi-day silent retreats deepen mindfulness with close guidance. Best after some basic practice experience.
Good for: Practitioners with some experience
Intensity: Vigorous
- Courses & classes 1
- Retreats 2
- Workshops 0