What is the difference between doing the MSBR course to learn mindfulness and doing an intensive silent retreat?

Both can be valuable pathways in learning mindfulness meditation. Many people find the intensive retreat process more manageable when they have some basic practice skills under their belt.

One of the advantages of the slower, more gradual 8-week process is that we are integrating the practice into our day-to-day lives - how we relate to ourselves, family members, work colleagues and the world.