Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction

This beginner Coursera course treats mindfulness as a set of trainable skills rather than a single relaxation exercise. It pairs stress management with work on attention and self-awareness, so the emphasis falls on how you notice and regulate what is happening in your mind and body.

What the practice looks like

The outline points to meditation, breathing exercises and body scans, all aimed at relaxation and emotional regulation. It also looks at ways to fold mindfulness into an ordinary day, with intentions set for the work ahead.

Who benefits most

• Beginners who want a guided introduction
• People whose stress shows up as emotional swings or scattered attention
• Anyone who would rather build routines than study theory