Best Free Meditation Centers In Jerusalem Near Me

4worldlovers:
Welcome to OR Yoga, a serene home studio nestled in the tranquil heart of Katamon. Our studio offers a diverse range of yoga styles, premium equipment, and a pristine, inviting atmosphere.

4worldlovers: The Iyengar method of Yoga, named after its founder B. K. S. Iyengar (1918-2014), focuses on gradual progress. This step-by-step approach, tailored to the needs of each student, allows everyone to work with their body, mind and spirit in harmony and at their own pace.

The use of props such as cushions, belts or chairs diminishes the risk of injury and enables even beginners or ill patients to enjoy the full benefits of postures that might otherwise demand years of practice to master.

Whether you are looking for a way to enhance your practice in a personalized way, or wish to experience for yourself the many benefits that Yoga can bring to your health, we would love to hear from you!

Originally from Argentina, Antonella Schmidt is a certified yoga teacher who graduated from the Ananda Yoga Center in Buenos Aires, known for its experienced educators and demanding formation. She followed extensive training in Hatha Yoga and Yoga therapy, as well as anatomy and Yoga philosophy, and keeps on educating herself through specialized programs of Yoga study.

Antonella is also certified to practice deep tissue massage and reflexology.

It is in Jerusalem that she discovered the Iyengar method. Noticing first hand the amazing results that it brought on to her own health and practice, and overwhelmed by its potential, she has dedicated herself from then on to the study, practice and teaching of the Iyengar method.

Antonella founded the studio in 2014 and has been teaching there ever since.

Each student works at their own level and is given elements like belts, blocks, bolsters and kuruntas to work which either support and soften the poses or to deepen and challenge the poses.

Kuruntas (rope wall) are especially beneficial for spine health through use of traction to relieve pressure from compressed vertebral discs. They can also be used to create deep opening in the organic body, which nourishes the organs, soothes the nerves, and quiets the mind.

There are two levels, one for beginners and the other for intermediate practitioners with one year of experience practicing yoga minimum.

Private classes can be arranged at the studio or at your home at the convenient time for you. A private class is the best way to work on your form and alignment.

Restorative classes are recommended to work an injury or post surgery.

You will receive a personal program that will be designed especially to suit your needs.

Prepare your body before pregnancy, during all pregnancy stages and after childbirth.

Yoga helps you breathe and relax, which in turn can help you adjust to the physical demands of pregnancy, labor, birth, and motherhood. It calms both mind and body, providing the physical and emotional stress relief your body needs throughout pregnancy.

Therapeutic treatment for spine, such as: Cervical Rectification , Thoracic Thyphosis , Hyperlordosis, Discopathies, Hernias, Cervicalgia, upper back pain, low back pain and Sciatica.

The treatment is based on the Iyengar method, which focuses on axial stretching, flexibility, and proper alignment of the spine. All treatment is personalized based on the pathology and needs of the patient.

It was first developed by BKS Iyengar, who used it as a prop to support and intensify his asana practice.

The ropes work by using gravity as a natural form of resistance, causing the body to open much further than in regular yoga practice, this releases tension from the joints and deeply stretches the entire muscular-skeletal body.

Rope poses are especially beneficial for spine health through use of traction to relieve pressure from compressed vertebral discs. They can also be used to create deep opening in the organic body, which nourishes the organs, soothes the nerves, and quiets the mind.

The bats and sloths are the only two mammals in the animal kingdom that don’t get arthritis, they spend much of their lives hanging upside down. Because of this their joints escape the typical wear and tear that other creatures experience, and they suffer from less joint degeneration as a result.

4worldlovers: Nestled in the beautiful Judean Hills just twenty minutes south of Jerusalem, the village of Bat Ayin in Gush Etzion is home to

Midreshet B’erot Bat Ayin: Holistic Torah for Women on the Land

Midreshet B’erot Bat Ayin offers women of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to receive a well-rounded Torah education while deepening their connection to the land of Israel. The Midrasha attracts both newcomers to Torah who are seeking innovative and challenging Jewish learning as well as students from observant homes who are looking for a fresh perspective and spiritual growth.

Hundreds of women have been inspired to integrate Torah into their lives through their studies at Midreshet B’erot Bat Ayin. The unique learning methods and diverse range of instructors inspire and encourage our students to continuously work on perfecting their character while creating a solid foundation as women in the Jewish world.

At Midreshet B’erot Bat Ayin our mission is to create a warm, open environment where women of all ages and backgrounds are able to integrate Torah learning and values into their daily lives, while deepening their connection to the Land of Israel and gaining a greater understanding of their roles as women in the Jewish world. Our primary goal is to engage the whole student– mind, body and soul– through a curriculum which combines academic Torah learning with innovative classes and workshops in spirituality, the arts and agricultural cultivation.

Our approach to teaching is to engage the whole person rather than to simply disseminate information. Interwoven with the intellectual understanding is the students’ challenge to integrate their learning with creative expression such as movement, drama, art and music, in order to facilitate a personal connection and identification with the role models of our heritage.

At Midreshet B’erot Bat Ayin we encourage women to express themselves through textual analysis with study-partners, independent study and group discussion, as well as through creative workshops and projects.

Through classes, chevruta study and one-on-one mentoring, our students strengthen their Jewish identity and build a strong character and positive self-image. Our teacher hail from a wide range of backgrounds, allow students to experience a wide range of approaches to Judaism. Many of the teachers and staff at Midreshet B’erot Bat Ayin are women and serve as powerful role models for building a Jewish home filled with learning and joy.

Our instructors support and facilitate our students’ desire to gain or deepen their skills in learning Torah texts with commentaries from traditional sources. Tanach, Halacha and classical Jewish texts such as Rashi, Rambam, Kuzari, and Maharal offer students the tools and knowledge to deepen and expand their Jewish roots. Classes in Jewish mysticism, Chassidism and Jewish meditation are directed towards the thirst for spiritualism so prominent in our times.

Through skills acquired at Midreshet B’erot Bat Ayin our students learn not only about their unique heritage and culture, but also how Torah insights can be a source of deep personal growth and self-transformation relevant to dilemmas facing Torah observant women in today’s modern world.

The rural setting of the Bat Ayin village nestled in the Judean hills is especially conducive to developing a warm, supportive community of women who develop a strong sense of camaraderie throughout their shared journey towards Torah observance. The stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Judean hills offer radiant sunsets, starry nights and peaceful stillness to energize body and mind while inspiring a special closeness to G-d.

A deep connection to the land of Israel is engendered through regular field trips to historic sites and time spent roaming our school’s picturesque natural surroundings. We also provide classes to develop skills in growing vegetables, fruits and herbs in order to emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and herbal healing practices.

To facilitate their integration into Israeli society, students are paired with ‘mentor families’ and afforded the opportunity to work for families in our community, which is comprised of both native Israelis and olim from a variety of walks of life, including Torah scholars, farmers, artists, laborers and many more. Since our establishment over 15 years ago, the homes and hearts of Bat Ayin families have been opened enthusiastically to our students.

Midreshet B’erot Bat Ayin offers women of all ages and backgrounds a variety of programs including Beginner, Advanced, Orthodox Conversion, Student-Madrichot, Part-Time Learning, summer and Elul Sessions, Special Shabbatonim and Seminars.

Our core project is a yearlong full-time study program for women offered at beginner, intermediate and advanced learning levels. In addition, we offer monthly seminars open to the public for English-speaking women living in Israel.

4worldlovers:
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