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The Jewish Yoga Network is a community of teachers and students who explore their roots in yoga, meditation and Jewish wisdom. Please join our community to get involved, enjoy the free resources and come along to upcoming network events.

JYN at Yoga World's Day in Lisbon

JYN at Yoga World’s Day in Lisbon

In June 2011, the Jewish Yoga Network was represented at the Yoga World’s Day in Lisbon, Portugal. The conference brought together a group of representatives from international yoga organizations, including gurus and swamis from India, the Middle East, and across Europe. The conference was hosted by Yoga Samkhaya and the...
Latest news from England

Latest news from England

The Jewish Yoga Network began life in the England as Yoga Mosaic. It has sent representatives to the Yoga for Peace conference held in Jerusalem, participated in the Mind, Body Spirit Fair run by the New North London Synagogue (Masorti), and provided teachers for J.A.M.I. Yakar, the Redbridge Community Centre,...
Yogish Retreats

Yogish Retreats

There are various retreats offering yoga and meditation experiences on Jewish themes – here’s a roundup of the latest. 1. Israel Jewish Yoga Tour with Robin Wald May 31 – June 7, 2012 Create meaningful connection to Jewish spirituality through Jewish yoga, meditation and travel in Israel. Daily yoga practice...
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JYN: Past, present, future!

JYN: Past, present, future!

A note from Estelle Eugene, founder of Yoga Mosaic (the precursor to the Jewish Yoga Network) I began the Yoga Mosaic website as a very low key affair way back in the nineties intending just to reach my fellow Jewish yogis in the UK. When I first started to practice yoga it never occurred to...
New Volunteers needed!!!

New Volunteers needed!!!

Hi! We’re looking for new volunteers to help grow the Jewish Yoga Network. What will you get in return? Love, satisfaction, something to impress your friends with and nullify your yogic enemies (not that you have any, but you get the point). If you’re interested in getting involved, please email Marcus. Thank you and Happy...
Yoga Shalom book launch

Yoga Shalom book launch

Yoga Shalom is a unique worship experience that brings together body, mind, and spirit for an extraordinary prayer service. Combining the two powerful spiritual disciplines of Jewish worship and yoga practice, Yoga Shalom leads to deeper understandings of both, or as author Lisa Levine writes of her initial forays into yoga as a cantorial student,...
Israel Jewish Yoga Tour

Israel Jewish Yoga Tour

May 31 – June 7, 2012 Create meaningful connection to Jewish spirituality through Jewish yoga, meditation and travel in Israel. Daily yoga practice and Jewish learning complement the exploration of sites rich in history, culture, religion and natural beauty. • 3 nights in the Galilee – Tzfat, Rosh Pina, Lake Kineret, hiking, swimming, art, Kabbalat...
'Noah' teaching resources

‘Noah’ teaching resources

One aim of the Jewish Yoga Network is to help support in your teaching of yoga, Jewish wisdom and meditation. Here is a sample resource that you can use for teaching the story of Noah through yoga. Let us know how you get on! ‘Go with the flow’ – the Yoga of Parshat Noach Kosher...
Sacred Shapes poster

Sacred Shapes poster

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Ida Unger’s ‘Sacred Shapes’ poster. For more information on how to purchase your own unique copy, email iunger@yogagardenstudios.com or call (USA) 818 353-8050. Ida will also be teaching a series of Yoga Havdalah sessions during the autumn. Contact Ida for more information on the venue. Ida teaches on...
200 hour teacher training

200 hour teacher training

200 HOUR ANGLO YOGA TEACHER’S TRAINING COURSE FOR TORAH OBSERVANT WOMEN IN JERUSALEM JULY 2011 Click here for more information. Yoga Alliance Certified Programme -Meets professional standards for teacher’s training courses -Great career opportunities to work in the community -Scholarships available (send an email for application) July 17-August 1st 2011: Part 1: 100 hour summer...
USA network launch event

USA network launch event

A day of yoga, Kabbalah, networking and music kicked off formation of the Jewish Yoga Network, an L.A.-based organization of American Jewish yoga teachers, Aug. 28 2011 in Los Angeles. Co-sponsored by JConnectLA, a capacity crowd filled the new Wellness Center at the Los Angeles Jewish Federation building, for what was billed as the “Ultimate...
Prayer and Yoga

Prayer and Yoga

Jewish Yoga teacher claims ancient practice can help Jews gain deeper awareness By Jason B. Kohn Ida Unger’s Yoga Garden studio in Santa Monica seems a far cry from a synagogue. Sticky mats in place of pews; oak beams above instead of an Eternal Light; open space and sunlight where a temple would have an...