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A little about Kriplau Center
For more than 40 years, Kripalu has remained a place where people come together to deeply inquire into the core issues of life, explore new and healthier ways of being, and put inspiration into practice. Kripalu’s vision is to build a new kind of educational institution, one dedicated to the inquiry of what creates a fulfilled human life.
An important aspect of the Kripalu experience is that it offers time away from your daily routines, activities, and surroundings. This frees you to focus on getting the most from your retreat or program experience. Many program participants describe Kripalu as a place where everything you need is conveniently provided without modern-day distractions such as televisions.
All of Kripalu’s activities take place within the context of a retreat center offering in-depth immersion programs, wholesome meals, saunas, whirlpools and other supportive amenities. In addition to the program you are welcome to participate in yoga, yogadance, meditation, concerts, evening programs, hike, swim, and enjoy the amazing grounds. There is no need to commute to activities, as everything is under one-roof or an easy walk away. At Kripalu, a healthy lifestyle supportive of learning and positive change can be simpler than you think.
I am looking forward to retreat and learn with you soon.
Many Blessings, Rabbi Sigal
Kabbalah of Loving and Receiving
Rabbi Sigal Brier
At Kripalu Center For Yoga and Health, Stockbridge, MA.
February 14, at 7:30pm
Join Rabbi Sigal for a joyous chanting and kabbalistics insights about love, to open the heart and nourish the soul.
The art of loving and receiving is the main focus in the life of mystics. In Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, repetitive chanting and meditation are methods to discover, connect, dissolve boundaries, and unite with the mystery of Divinity. We’ll share continuous call-and-response style of chants that mirror the dynamic relationship between receiving and giving; listening to God's call, or listening to the yearning of our souls, and responding.
With her deep knowledge of Jewish mysticism and her inspiring spirit and voice, Rabbi Sigal, who recorded several chanting CDs, will weave teaching and song to inspire your heart to love
An Evening of Hebrew chanting with Rabbi Sigal Brier. People of all traditions and religions are welcome.
Previous Events
Mystic Rhythms of Kabbalah
Hebrew chanting (Kirtan) with Rabbi Sigal Brier
August 27, 2008 at 7:30pm
Kripalu center, Lenox, MA
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The life of a mystic is a rich path of receiving and giving to the point of merging in a united flow where all boundaries are rendered invisible. The repetitive call and response style of the chants mirrors the dynamic relationship between receiving and giving; listening to God's call, or to the yearning of our souls, and responding.
With her deep knowledge of Jewish mysticism and her inspiring spirit and voice, Rabbi Sigal Brier creates aural environments to accompany the mystical journey of your soul. Join her for a joyous evening of chanting with Kabbalistic insights.
People of all religious backgrounds are welcome.
Kabbalah of Turning and Returning
August 29-31, 2008 (Labor day weekend)
Kripalu Center , Lenox, MA
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Within the Jewish mystical tradition of Kabbalah, Teshuvah is a process that leads us back to the home of our souls, to our true nature, and to God. Teshuvah—turning and returning—is practiced not merely to overcome sins and wrongful acts but also to realign our lives with their full human potential.
The most auspicious time in the Jewish calendar to practice Teshuvah is the month of Elul, which begins this year on September 1. Come and learn Teshuvah practices that prepare your heart and soul for Rosh Hashanah. You will learn to:
- Access compassionate wisdom
- Let go and release through forgiveness
- Open yourself to receive the authentic expression of your soul.
People of all religious backgrounds are welcome.
Light A Candle: An Interfaith Holiday Experience
December 19-21, 2008 Kripalu Center
With Rev. Marie Roberts
Kripalu center Lenox, MA
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In the winter darkness, we crave light and warmth-flickering Hannukah candles, twinkling Christmas lights, a blazing solstice fire or just one in your own fireplace. Light and heat are not only what we see and feel but also what we intrinsically are, for we are made of the energy that we seek. In this time together, we will practice tapping into the source of that energy and will come to see this as the mystical basis for all the celebrations of the season.
Rev. Marie and Rabbi Sigal, experienced teachers of mysticism and spirituality in their respective traditions and beyond, will gently and artfully guide you on a journey of learning about and experiencing light. Taking nothing for granted, we will explore customs and traditions of light holidays, re-languaging them in order to experience them anew and better understand ourselves and each other. Using discussion, meditation, movement, and music we will learn to accept all of ourselves and appreciate both the darkness and the light as we see how they interact in our lives to foster our growth.
Kabbalah of Fire and Light
December 21-26, 2008
Kripalu Center Lenox, MA
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In Jewish mysticism, the soul is likened to a flame and humans are likened to vessels containing divine sparks. By lighting actual candles we are reminded of the light of our soul and we hope thereby to ignite the inner fire of the heart. These are but few examples of how the language of fire and light are used to describe our spiritual nature, to arouse mystical longing, and to call us back to the light that we are.
In this workshop you will explore the wisdom of "Kabbalah" on how to become truly receptive ("mekubal"), and learn methods to help you reawaken your soul’s ability to steer itself toward a deeper awareness and experience of joy and fulfillment. You will learn the intricate practices and teachings of "Ohr" — Light — that represents deep mystical experiences, enlightenment, and God’s presence, and "Eysh" — Fire — that draws the connection between human and Divine. You will learn modes of living that support cultivating growing awareness, and bring spiritual meaning to "Hanukkah" — the Jewish Festival of Lights.
Rabbi Sigal Brier, a student of yoga and holistic life style for 25 years, will use text study, meditation, chanting, self-inquiry, and group discussion to help you access wisdom and deepen your connection to your soul. Her holistic approach combines cognitive, affective, and physical methods of self-attunement to help you rediscover your soul’s capacity for enlightenment and harmony.
People of all religious backgrounds are welcome.
Lighting the Inner Menorah: An evening of chanting and reflection
December 25, 2008 at 7:30pm
Kripalu center Lenox, MA
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In Jewish mysticism, the soul is likened to a flame and humans are likened to vessels containing divine sparks. When we light the external candles we are reminded of the light of our soul. Join Rabbi Sigal Brier on a joyful journey to deepen your enlightenment with mystical insights, reflection, and chanting.
People of all religious backgrounds are welcome. Mystical Receiving: Kabbalat Shabbat
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Rabbi Sigal Brier
"Sabbath is a sanctuary in time," wrote Abraham Joshua Heschel. "It is a day on which we are called upon to share in what is eternal in time, to turn from the results of creation to the mystery of creation, from the world of creation to the creation of the world."
In this spirit, Rabbi Sigal Brier will share mystical teachings and insights from Kabbalah on the spiritual aspects of the Jewish Sabbath and will lead us in Hebrew chanting and meditations to enter this "sanctuary in time" together. Shabbat is a time of retreat and renewal for the soul during which we have the opportunity to reawaken the soul’s ability to perceive with unbounded awareness and open to the experience of joy and peace.People of all religious backgrounds are welcome.
AN EVENING EVENT
Friday, February 27, 7:30–9:30pm
Members: $18 / Nonmembers: $20
Kabbalah of Freedom and Renewal
March 26-29, 2009
Kripalu center Lenox, MA
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Coming out of Egypt (Exodus) is the ancient story of a people's restored freedom and is at the center of the Jewish holiday of Passover. The story beckons each of us to seek once again spiritual freedom and renewal. In our time, this means becoming aware of our modern "enslavements" and embarking on a quest for our truer, deeper, and freer selves, so that we may renew ourselves.
In the Zohar, the canonical text of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), wandering in the desert and receiving Torah represents the quintessential journey of spiritual development. We will examine teachings and practices from Jewish mysticism to help us cultivate our own spiritual self-awareness and experiment with practicing our own "fearless" self-discernment.
In this workshop you will:
- Explore new methods to reawaken and renew your capacity for deeper self-awareness
- Learn to walk through your own "desert" of the unknown - courageously!
- Expand your vision of the true and authentic in yourself and others
- Come to trust your own spontaneous being and experience the freedom, joy, and fulfillment it brings to your life
People of all religious backgrounds are welcome.
Interfaith Seder: a Journey to Freedom and Pluralism
March 28, 2009 at 7pm
Kripalu center Lenox, MA
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The Biblical story of coming out of Egypt (Exodus) is the ancient story of a people's restored freedom and becoming a society. We will tell this story along with mythical freedom stories from other sources that tell the story of our diverse yet interwoven society. The stories will beckon us to hear the voices of freedom and renewal of humanity in a pluralistic society. Join us for an inspiring evening of stories and songs.
People of all religious backgrounds are welcome.
Rabbi Sigal Brier is available for weekend visits, Shabbatonim, scholar-in-residence, concerts, performances, teaching, and speaking engagements, at synagogues, retreats, holistic organizations, campuses, etc.
The programs are tailored to serve your needs and may include service leading, chanting, text study, lectures, and experiential learning.
A weekend visit (shabbaton) usually includes a musical Friday evening services, Shabbat morning "Embodied Prayer" service with a Torah study, Shabbat lunch & learn, and Havdalah. A Sunday morning study session (for adults or for Religious School students.)
Topics may include
Kabbalah and Mysticism
Kabbalah and Hasidism
Kabbalistic Meditations: More than Just Sitting Quietly
Teshuvah: Spiritual Preparation for the High Holy Days
Hanukkah: Lighting the inner Menorah
Integrated Judaism
Embodied Prayer: Integrated practice of body, mind, and soul
How Do You Stand Before God? Exploring the nature of our relationship with God.
Reading Romantic Love Stories in the Talmud
Introduction to Yoga Nidra: Resting for Enlightenment
Yoga Nidra is a spiritual inquiry into the essence of who we truly are. It is a profoundly transformative process that leads to psychological, physical and emotional well being. Through meditative and relaxation techniques, it helps open mind, heart, and body to innate states of health and love, and guides one to live a contented life, free of conflict, anxiety, fear, and suffering. In this workshop, Yoga Nidra will be introduced and practiced as a way of uncovering and recovering our deepest inner light. Participants will be guided through a meditative practice called integrative restoration which includes body sensing, breath sensing, and visualization. Following the practice, Sigal will lead participants in sharing and group discussion to enhance the learning. No prior yoga or meditation experiences are required. Join Sigal for an experience that will reconnect you to the mystery of enlightenment as we enter the winter season. The Pavilion, 261 Old York Road, Jenkintown PA 19046 Registration: (215) 885- 1800 info@yoga-evolution.com
Pre registration required by December 1, 2009
Time: December 6, 2009 2-4:30 pm
Cost: $30.00, (discounted if you pay by December 1, $25.00)
Kabbalah: The Heart of Jewish Mysticism
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For people of all religious backgrounds.
The word “kabbalah” is derived from the Hebrew root word “to receive.” The Kabbalists are spiritual warriors who dedicate their lives to becoming truly receptive. They yearn to expand and transform themselves into wisdom vessels of universal consciousness. Through contemplation and study, they strive to reawaken the soul’s ability to perceive with unbounded awareness, and by so doing, reach their full human potential. Why? Because living in growing awareness is the path to heal and repair both the inner and the collective world.
Prepare for the New Year with teachings and practices from the heart of Jewish mystical wisdom. In this workshop, you will learn methods to experience deep joy and fulfillment, reconnect to your wisdom and purpose, and discover a lifestyle that supports your ongoing growth. Rabbi Sigal Brier, a teacher of yoga and holistic living for 25 years, will guide text study, movement, meditation, chanting, and self-inquiry methods to deepen your connection to your authentic self. Her integrative approach combines cognitive, affective, and physical methods of self-attunement to develop an internal sense of divinity and openness to higher consciousness.
December 26–28, 2009 Saturday–Monday
Total cost range:$414–$921
Lighting the Inner Light: An evening of chanting and reflection
December 25, 7:30pm, Kripalu Center
Open and free to all
In Jewish mysticism, the soul is likened to a flame and humans are likened to vessels containing divine sparks. When we light the external lights we are reminded of the light of our soul. Join Rabbi Sigal Brier on a joyful journey with mystical insights, reflections, and chanting to deepen your enlightenment.
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