Moving into Connection and Wholeness
Compassionate Support for your Body, Mind, Heart, and Soul
Gail creates a safe space to delve in, uncover places of constriction or imbalance, and move towards vibrant well being in all aspects of who you are; body, mind, heart and soul. Gail’s offerings include one-on-one yoga and/or spiritual coaching - “Soul Sessions, yoga and/or meditation classes and workshops, and Embodied Spiritual Practice workshops within Jewish and non-religious contexts.
“Gail Gurewitz is an extraordinary yoga teacher. A former professional ballet dancer, Gail brings grace, strength, and a deep knowledge of the body to her teaching. She is deeply grounded in the principles of yoga and shares her spiritual perspective in every class. I have been taking classes from Gail for ten years. As a teacher she is warm, encouraging, and approachable. I love Gail’s classes!” -Susan R.
“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique . . . keep the channel open.”
— Martha Graham
Upcoming Offerings:
Embodied Spiritual Practice Workshops, Counting the Omer with Gail and R’ Faryn
Mondays, Beginning May 6 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - 333 Cortland Ave
Join Gail Gurewitz (of Embodied Spiritual Practice) and R’ Faryn for a contemplative and embodied experience of the omer, an ancient practice of counting the days between Passover and Shavuot, in-person at our home at 333 Cortland Ave*. We will explore this through the lens of the Kabbalistic tree of life, mapping the ten sefirot (qualities of divinity) onto our bodies through movement practices which may include gentle yoga (optional), moving meditation, breathwork, and prayer. Come to 1 or all 7 sessions, but you will get the most out of it if you come to multiple.
Space is limited to 15 people per session. Please register below. Suggested donation is $18-$180 for the series
All bodies and abilities are welcome and modifications will be offered and encouraged. Recommended but not required: a yoga mat or towel, journal or writing pad, meditation or other pillow to sit on.
Our first session is 7:00 – 8:30 pm, the remaining sessions will be 7:00 –8:15 pm.
Dates:
May 6 - Malchut sh’b’gevurah (on Yom Hashoah)
May 13 - Malchut sh’b’ tiferet
May 20- Malchut sh’b’netzach
May 27- Malchut sh’b’hod
June 3- Malchut sh’b’yesod
June 10- Malchut sh’b’malchut
*Our home at 333 Cortland Ave is a building which requires climbing 21 steps to access. If this poses a barrier to entry for you, but you wish to attend any of our events, please email rabbifaryn@orshalomsf.org with at least 5 days' notice. We will seek a change of venue.
Embodied Spiritual Practice Workshop with Gail Gurewitz and Rabbi Katie Mizrahi
Saturday, May 25, 2024 • 17 Iyar 5784
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Denver, CO, LocationTBD
Nourishing the Soul through Yoga, Moving Meditation, and Jewish Wisdom
Jewish tradition teaches us to value deeds over dogmas. Even so, Jewish spiritual practice all too often neglects the physical body in favor of purely intellectual engagement.
Embodied spiritual practice is about integrating our spiritual paths with our physical bodies; not to merely transcend our bodies but to unite them with spirit. This workshop offers a unique blend of prayer, gentle yoga, moving meditation, and deep exploration of Jewish themes.
All are welcome, regardless of background and experience and physical ability.