| Judaic Meditation |
| Develop a healthful meditation practice. Through contemplative and ecstatic Jewish meditations, engage mind-states that cultivate compassion, Life-Force presence, passionate equanimity, and integrate our actions in daily living. |
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| Nature's Path to Renewal |
| An experiential exploration of the dynamic processes of creation, and joyful Relationshipping with all beings. Wildlife-rich marsh pond serves as our outdoor lab for ecological and kabbalistic practices. |
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| Meditations for a Life of Integrity |
| Develop a regular meditation practice. Through the practice of contemplative and ecstatic
meditations, we engage mind-states that cultivate an inner sense of wholeness, experiencing
Life-Force presence, and passionate equanimity. |
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| Eco-Judaic Morning Prayers |
| Integrate contemporary eco-spiritual practices rooted in the Jewish tradition including:
Yoga of Abraham, Prayer Chants, Meditations, and Blessings. We access dimensions of
body awareness, emotive praise, expansive consciousness, and Divine emanation. |
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| Earth, Water, Air & Kabbalah |
| We are largely made up of water and minerals. Neshamah, soul-breath, gifts us with the wind of life, and flames the holy sparks connecting us to the great mystery. This class will explore understandings of the dynamic processes of creation and relationship-ing with all beings. Text study will include ancient kabbalistic teachings (Judaic mystical wisdom) and modern emerging sources of knowledge (cosmology, phenomenology, ecology). Through meditative practices we will cultivate mind-states that allow for the shattering or dissolution of fixed boundaries of self. A range of modalities including ritual will facilitate the embodiment of relationship processes. |
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| Eco-Judaic Seminar |
| Continuing students deepen exploration of meditation, yoga, chant, text, & blessings. Mitzvot system and sacred food project will be featured. |
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| Evening of Sacred Chant |
| Participate in the art of chanting in community. Repetition of a sacred phrase rekindles a light in the words, illuminating the riches contained within. The art of chanting in community involves a double focus - on the ever-deepening center of one's being, and on the group energy that is emerging. In the silence that follows, receive Devine influx and gifts that bubble up from the soul.
Participate in the art of chanting in community. Repetition of a sacred phrase
rekindles a light in the words, illuminating the riches contained within. The
art of chanting in community involves a double focus - on the ever-deepening
center of one's being, and on the group energy that is emerging. In the silence
that follows, receive Devine influx and gifts that bubble up from the soul. |
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| Songwriting Works |
| Judith-Kate has been writing songs with elders, youth, and communities since 1990. Join us for brief concert of songs, stories and conversation about the implications of this project on our Olympic Peninsula communities. Learn about the “Creative Aging” movement and explore how we humanize our social institutions and inter-generational experiences. For songwriters, health providers, teachers, parents, elders, baby boomers, community leaders, volunteers, and visionaries! |
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| Rosh Chodesh: New Moon Study Groups |
Rosh Chodesh is the ancient Jewish observation of the new moon, and a time each month for spiritual renewal. This is also a fitting time for study of Torah, and other Jewish teachings, the cycle of seasons and the Jewish calendar and Jewish history. The Sacred Nature faculty will host study groups on the Rosh Chodesh dates listed below. Study sessions will be from 7:30 - 9:00 pm in the Sacred Nature office at the Azaya Wellness Center. Participants are welcome to bring their own Bibles (Tanakh or Chumash); books and handouts will also be available. The sessions are free, although open-heart donations are always welcome to help defray the cost of renting the Sacred Nature space, photocopying, and providing light refreshments. | Tuesday, January 8, 2008 |
Rosh Chodesh Sh’vat |
Thursday, February 7, 2008
| Rosh Chodesh Adar I | Saturday, March 8, 2008
| Rosh Chodesh Adar II (includes Havdalah) | Sunday, April 6, 2008
| Rosh Chodesh Nissan | Monday, May 5, 2008
| Rosh Chodesh Iyyar | Wednesday, June 4, 2008
| Rosh Chodesh Sivan | Thursday, July 3, 2008
| Rosh Chodesh Tammuz | Saturday, August 2, 2008
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Rosh Chodesh Av (cancelled due to travel) |
| Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
Rosh Chodesh Elul (cancelled due to travel) |
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| Ayin No-Thingness Meditations |
| In the process of Ayin meditation (Hebrew for no-thing) we empty our minds, we are still, and we are silent. First 15 minutes of preparations to experience through extending sitting practice the paradox of emptying in order to be filled with holiness, entering silence in order to hear all the worlds in and around us. |
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| Holyistic Hebrew |
| Students will develop linguistic skills in Biblical Grammatical Hebrew, kinetic knowledge of the Hebrew letters through body postures, and explore the weekly Torah portion as a journey for living out the reality of our lives. Text: The First Hebrew Primer @ ~$35. Weekly Torah portion will be available online in Hebrew and English. Torah commentary sources will provided via email. |
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| Workshops |
| Different programs are led by local and visiting presenters. Check back regularly for current workshop offerings. |
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| Meditation: The Real Me is the Nothingness Within |
Weekly one-hour meditation sessions over the 8-week period of October 15–December
3, 2007. Participants will experience a different Ayin (Hebrew for “no-thing”)
meditation
technique each week, and will explore different teachings from Hebrew scripture
and other Jewish sources related to meditation and the state of “no-thingness.” Space
is limited to 10 and pre-registration is encouraged.
Call 360-385-6334 to pre-register. PLEASE Specify which session
you are registering for, mornings or afternoons. Pre-registration payments
due Oct.1, 2007. Checks can be made out to Sacred Nature and mailed to 144 F
Street, Suite A, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
NOTE: This course can be arranged to be taught at different times and in different
locations throughout Jefferson and Clallam Counties.
If you are interested in learning more, contact Stephanie Tiv’ona Reith
at stephaniereith@cablespeed.com
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| Ayin Nothingness Meditation |
| Through the practice of Ayin meditation (Ayin is Hebrew for “no-thing”), we experience the paradox of being empty in order to be filled, being silent in order to hear, being still in order to move. In this class, students will experience a different Jewish meditation technique each week, learning progressively how to let go of the “some-things” of life, how to be fully present to the divine, and how to discover the true inner nature and holiness within. Meditations are shaped around teachings from Hebrew scripture and other Jewish sources, including the Breath of Life, Jacob’s Ladder, the Burning Bush, and the Still, Small Voice. Instructor Stephanie Tiv’ona Reith practiced Buddhist meditation for 20 years, in addition to her Jewish meditation practice. |
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| Making Loss Matter |
A one-day workshop based on the book by Rabbi David Wolpe
Designed and taught by Stephanie Tiv’ona Reith
Six different kinds of loss (home, dreams, self, love, faith, and life) are explored in this workshop, inspired by Rabbi David Wolpe’s eloquent teachings from Hebrew scripture. They are augmented by additional teachings from other Jewish and Buddhist sources, as well as meditations, self-reflection journaling exercises, and each participant’s own wisdom. The workshop also focuses on ways in which we can help each other through times of loss, and concludes with a healing ritual.
Class capacity:—15 participants; pre-registration required.
(Participants encouraged to bring their own sack lunch; Rabbi Wolpe’s book not included, but will be available for sale). |
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Note: Classes and workshops may be tailored to the needs
of individuals and organizations. Please contact the director Perry
Spring for more information about customized classes. |
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