
What is MBSR Anytime®?
MBSR Anytime® refers to the flexible, on-demand format of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program created by Rossana Magalhaes,
LCMHC and Irena Danys, MD. It allows individuals to access and engage in MBSR practices at their own pace and convenience. This format leverages
digital platforms, such as apps, online courses, and virtual sessions, to make the benefits of MBSR accessible to a wider audience. The MBSR Anytime® is
initially through the Teachable platform. The traditional MBSR program, developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, typically spans eight weeks and includes
structured group sessions, guided meditations, mindful movement, and homework assignments. MBSR Anytime® adapts these elements to fit into the
busy lives of modern individuals, offering greater flexibility without compromising the program’s core principles.

Scientific Evidence Supporting MBSR Anytime®
The efficacy of the traditional MBSR program is well-documented, and emerging research suggests that digital and on-demand formats can offer similar benefits. Here are some key pieces of scientific evidence supporting MBSR and its anytime/digital adaptations:
MBSR Anytime® Benefits
Practice at your own pace within your own time frame
- Stress Reduction: Participants using a mindfulness app experienced significant stress reduction compared to a control group. Read Study
- Emotional Regulation: Digital mindfulness training led to improved emotional regulation and reduced loneliness.
- Physical Health: Participants using a mindfulness app for weight management experienced significant weight loss and improved physical health markers.
- Cognitive Functioning: Improved cognitive functioning and reduced work-related stress among app users.
Traditional MBSR Benefits:
Scheduled structured group classes, online and in-person
- Stress Reduction: Significant reductions in anxiety and stress levels among participants. Read Study
- Emotional Regulation: Changes in brain activity associated with emotional regulation in MBSR participants.
- Physical Health: MBSR participants showed improved immune function and reduced symptoms of chronic illnesses.
- Cognitive Health: Enhanced attention and cognitive flexibility in MBSR participants.
MBSR Anytime® offers a flexible and accessible way to integrate the benefits of mindfulness-based stress reduction into daily life. Scientific evidence supports the efficacy of traditional MBSR and its digital adaptations in reducing stress, improving emotional regulation, enhancing physical health, and boosting cognitive functioning. By making mindfulness practices more accessible, MBSR Anytime® can help a broader audience achieve greater well-being and resilience in our fast-paced world.
Whether you’re new to mindfulness or an experienced practitioner, MBSR Anytime® provides a valuable tool to help manage stress and improve overall quality of life. If you’re interested in exploring this flexible approach to mindfulness, come and join us at the MBSR Anytime® program.
Resources
- Stress Reduction
Traditional MBSR:
- Study: Kabat-Zinn, J. et al. (1992). “Effectiveness of a meditation-based stress reduction program in the treatment of anxiety disorders.”
- Findings: Significant reductions in anxiety and stress levels among participants.
MBSR Anytime®: - Study: Roy, C. et al. (2020). “Efficacy of smartphone-based meditation apps for stress relief: A randomized controlled trial.”
- Findings: Participants using a mindfulness app experienced significant stress reduction compared to a control group.
- Emotional Regulation
Traditional MBSR:- Study: Farb, N. A. et al. (2010). “Minding one’s emotions: Mindfulness training
alters the neural expression of sadness.”
- Findings: Changes in brain activity associated with emotional regulation in MBSR participants.
MBSR Anytime®: - Study: Lindsay, E. K. et al. (2018). “Mindfulness training reduces loneliness and increases social contact in a randomized controlled trial.”
- Findings: Digital mindfulness training led to improved emotional regulation and reduced loneliness.
- Physical Health
Traditional MBSR:
- Study: Grossman, P. et al. (2004). “Mindfulness-based stress reduction and health benefits: A meta-analysis.”
- Findings: MBSR participants showed improved immune function and reduced symptoms of chronic illnesses.
MBSR Anytime®: - Study: Huberty, J. et al. (2019). “Efficacy of a mindfulness meditation mobile app intervention for weight loss: A randomized controlled trial.”
- Findings: Participants using a mindfulness app for weight management experienced significant weight loss and improved physical health markers.
- Cognitive Functioning
Traditional MBSR:
- Study: Jha, A. P. et al. (2007). “Mindfulness training modifies subsystems of attention.”
- Findings: Enhanced attention and cognitive flexibility in MBSR participants.
MBSR Anytime®:
- Study: Bostock, S. et al. (2019). “Mindfulness on-the-go: Effects of a mindfulness meditation app on work stress and well-being.”
- Findings: Improved cognitive functioning and reduced work-related stress among app users.