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Robin Smith Stutzman Expert Mindfulness Teacher

Robin is a highly respected and noted mindfulness teacher and author on the subject of relational mindfulness. She has practiced mindfulness for decades and taught mindfulness for over 15 years, having achieved the prestigious Advanced Teacher Training (ATT) Certification from the UCSD Center for Mindfulness. She is considered a Master Teacher and is sought after to train new MBSR teachers. Her direct, dynamic, and clear teaching style combines with deep wisdom to make her classes unforgettable and transformative.

Mindfulness: Unlocking Your Inner Potential

Mindfulness is not just a concept, but a fundamental human capacity—a powerful way of paying attention that can be cultivated, strengthened, and woven into the very fabric of your daily life. Through deep introspection and the sustained discipline of meditation, you can unlock this potential. At its heart, mindfulness aims to alleviate suffering and reveal the true essence of who you are.

Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to:

  • Be at least as effective for mild to moderate anxiety and depression as medication alone
  • Help with anger and pain management
  • Reduce cortisol levels in blood and saliva
  • Reduce gray matter volume in the amygdala (the brain’s stress center)
  • Promote more thoughtful responses in difficult situations
  • Positively affect at least 8 brain regions
  • Decrease chronic pain
  • Reduce blood pressure
  • Improve immune function
  • Improve work performance and teamwork
  • Enhance creativity
  • Delay age-related cognitive decline
  • Improve focus, concentration, and working memory
  • Reduce the stress of chronic health conditions
  • Increase resilience for coping with stressful life circumstances
  • Improve communication in all types of relationships
  • Enhance employee well-being and collaboration

Keep scrolling to discover the diverse range of mindfulness offerings available to you.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Developed over three decades at the prestigious University of Massachusetts Medical School, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a transformative program that applies mindfulness principles to enhance health and well-being in today’s fast-paced world. This structured 8-week course has become the gold standard for learning and developing a consistent mindfulness practice within a supportive group setting.

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Relational Mindfulness: Navigating Difficult Interactions With Ease and Compassion

For those already familiar with mindfulness, the natural question arises: “What’s next?” Robin Smith Stutzman has created a unique and insightful 6-session course, Relational Mindfulness, designed to bring mindful awareness to my immediate interpersonal reactions. In this class, you’ll learn to effectively manage your stress response during challenging interactions, preventing tension from escalating into conflict.

Relational Mindfulness emphasizes the practical application of mindfulness skills in real-time. This powerful approach is further explored in Robin’s book, The Dharma Effect: From Interpersonal Reactivity to Equanimity, which offers invaluable insights. The enthusiastic feedback and testimonials from past participants speak volumes about the effectiveness of this course.

The registration form and waitlist sign-up for both MBSR and Relational Mindfulness can be found here.

Corporate Mindfulness: Cultivating Conscious Leadership

Forward-thinking non-profits, corporations, and educational institutions recognize the immense value of integrating mindfulness into their organizational culture. Robin has successfully implemented mindfulness training programs in a variety of settings, including the San Diego County School District, Intuit, and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). These programs have been so impactful that GA-ASI incorporated the Relational Mindfulness course into their core corporate mindfulness curriculum.

Email mindfulmftrobin@hushmail.com to discuss how mindfulness training can benefit your organization.

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Individual Mindfulness Training: Personalized Guidance for Your Journey

Individual mindfulness teaching, coaching, and training provide an ideal option for those seeking personalized guidance or who are unable to attend formal classes. Robin offers customized programs tailored to the specific needs of individuals and groups.

Email mindfulmftrobin@hushmail.com to explore your personalized mindfulness journey.

Residential Mindfulness Retreats in Julian, California: Immerse Yourself in Silence

Robin Smith Stutzman leads local groups, organizations, and the Black Mountain Sangha in immersive two- and three-night silent mindfulness retreats in the serene setting of Julian, California. More information about these transformative retreats, including dates and registration details, can be found at blackmountainsangha.org.

Prior experience with mindfulness practice is highly recommended for these retreats.

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Black Mountain Sangha: Practice in Community

Robin founded and serves as the guiding teacher of Black Mountain Sangha, a vibrant mindfulness practice community located in North San Diego County. Mindfulness practitioners ready to deepen their practice in the company of other committed individuals are warmly invited to join.