EJW Network Advanced Learning w. Diane Bloomfield
Thursday, Nov 18, 2021
10am PST | 1pm EST | 8pm ISR [90 mins]
The light of the first day of creation was so great that one could see from one end of the world to the other. This great light was hidden in creation. On Chanukah this light is revealed. Through the study of Torah texts, together with the practice of yoga postures, we will seek out the hidden light in our candles and in ourselves.
In this session we will begin with the study of a Torah text for thirty minutes. We will then weave the Torah inspiration into a full yoga practice. The last 20 minutes we will gather for questions and reflections.
Diane Bloomfield is the author of Torah Yoga: Experiencing Jewish Wisdom through Classic Postures. She lives in Jerusalem where she teaches ongoing Torah and Torah Yoga classes live and on the web. As well, Diane teaches Torah Yoga retreats and workshops in the United States at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center and other venues. Diane has learned Torah in Jerusalem since the mid-eighties. She is a certified Junior level Iyengar Yoga Instructor and a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist. She is currently working on her new book, Playing with Fire: Secret Torah Doorways. Learn more about Diane at http://torahyoga.com
In these sessions, we will spend time in movement and study with experienced teachers of embodiment in Jewish contexts from around the world. Movement modalities include Alexander Technique, Authentic Movement, Body-Mind Centering, Dance, Qi Gong, Yoga, and more! Each session is led by one or two instructors. Time is allotted for reflection and questions about class structure and methodology.
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