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50 Shades of YogaJews

50 Shades of YogaJews

It’s true – the yoga studio you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. Check out the story in Haaretz! In the heart of Israel, a Hasidic couple is teaching yoga to the darker shades of the Jewish community and bringing out the light with every asana. Click here to read...
Latest news from England

Latest news from England

BACKGROUND – HOW IT ALL BEGAN 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...
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...
Yogish Retreats

Yogish Retreats

There are various retreats offering yoga and meditation experiences on Jewish themes – here’s a roundup of the latest. The 2013 Calendar of Jewish Yogish retreats is still getting formed…before you look any further, click here for news of the first Torah Yoga retreat that is coming soon….
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Yoga/Havdalah with Ida

Yoga/Havdalah with Ida

We’re pleased to share with you news of another Yoga/Havdalah session with one of LA’s most experienced teachers, the wonderful Ida Unger. Don’t forget to buy her poster! ________ YOGA then HAVDALA on the Beach Yoga means Unite within and with All to live more fully Havdala means Divide between the holy and the mundane,...
Real Montreal: Mystic Vinyasa

Real Montreal: Mystic Vinyasa

Did you hear the one about the Mystic Vinyasa workshop in Montreal? Kabalah Yoga creator Audi Gozlan recently brought his unique aleph-bet asana mash-up to one of Canada’s cultural hotspots with his Mystic Vinyasa workshop. If you were there, we’d love to hear from you in the comments box below. If you weren’t there, make...
Mid-year Yoga Seder!

Mid-year Yoga Seder!

It ain’t Passover but it is time for a Seder! RavYoga herself, Heather Altman, will be running another event to raise funds for the very honourable charitable cause. Here are more details! Rabbi Heather writes: “Seva Yoga Seder in Chicago June 21st – benefiting survivors of sex trafficking through the Global Seva Challenge 2012, a...
Jewish meditation in Jerusalem!

Jewish meditation in Jerusalem!

Introduction to Jewish Meditation Course-WOMEN ONLY An Interactive Experiential 5-week Seminar based on the teachings of the Kabbalah and the Chassidic Masters The course will include practical techniques and weekly meditation tools for a grounded, safe spiritual ascent and return. The course will be taught by Rabbi Avraham Chira, a teacher of Jewish meditation for...
Houston, we have a Yogi!

Houston, we have a Yogi!

We’re thrilled to announce the Jewish Yoga Network’s latest member, Shalom Isaacson, is launching a series of classes for men in Houston. Good luck, Shalom, we wish you every success! Here are the details: http://torchweb.org/event_detail.php?event=285#.T9evucXe98I Stretch and Kvetch – Jewish Yoga (for Men) Date: 7/02/12 Time: 8:00 PM Location: Bridal Mall Building (2nd floor) Address:...

One of our first inspirations for the development of a Jewishly-inspired yoga practice is the wonderful Diane Bloomfield, who’s book Torah Yoga really set the standard. Diane is back with an intensive this summer at Elat Chayyim in Conneticut – full details below! Thank you, Diane. For full details click here. __________ Torah Yoga Experience...
Yogish Teacher Training workshop in Cleveland

Yogish Teacher Training workshop in Cleveland

It’s the season for Jewish yoga teacher training! Cleveland is hosting a one-day workshop, coming up soon. Good on you, Cleveland! Click here to book your place _______ Inspirational Jewish and General Theming: Yoga Teacher Training Workshop By Rabbi Simcha Zevit | Published: May 10, 2012 Jun 10 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM The Yoga...
London: Jewish Yoga Network seminar 2012!

London: Jewish Yoga Network seminar 2012!

Forthcoming seminar in London!!! Jewish Yoga Network seminar on 20th May 2012 YOGA MOSAIC PROUDLY ANNOUNCES ITS ‘REBIRTH’ AS THE JEWISH YOGA NETWORK Click here to download the booking form and full programme A day of spirituality and yoga for teachers, students and friends A great opportunity for like-minded people to be together Sunday 20th...
Countdown to Freedom with Rabbi Heather

Countdown to Freedom with Rabbi Heather

Rabbi Heather Altman, the creator of Rav Yoga (http://www.rabbiheatheraltman.com/yoga.htm) has launched an exiting and moving project to coinicide with Pesach 2012. Called the Countdown to Freedom, it’s a 49-day subscriber-based set of teachings that celebrate freedom and raise money to fight human trafficking. Click here to sign up… Rabbi Heather writes: “I created the Countdown...
Shemantra - new music for the yogis

Shemantra – new music for the yogis

Here at the Jewish Yoga Network we love it when there’s some new music in the mix, and Richard Gans has just released Shemantra. Layering traditional Hebrew liturgy and texts with accessible melodies and rich digital instrumentation, Richard Gans has been called a renaissance man of Jewish prayer. With a resonant voice and refreshingly simplistic...
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...