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Sixth & I

Aware: A Jewish Mindfulness Series

May 9, 2019 • 7:00 pm ET
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This class meets Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, and 30 at 7:00 pm.

Combining Jewish wisdom with yoga poses and Vipassana Buddhist meditation, instructor Alesandra Zsiba leads an exploration of mindfulness through movement and reflective discussion. Uncover the ways in which Jewish tradition encourages us to bring active inquiry into our lives and learn how to create a personal mindfulness practice.

May 2: Kavanah and Creating Intention
May 9: Ner Tamid and Cultivating Inner Light
May 16: Teshuva and Understanding Wholeness
May 30: Tikkun and Restoring the World Within

Alesandra Zsiba is the director of the Jewish Mindfulness Center of Washington D.C. at Adas Israel Congregation. Her teaching draws on a deep reservoir of mindfulness practices in yoga, meditation, pranayama, Taiji, movement meditation, and creative writing.

No one will be turned away from any of our classes due to lack of funds. For more information, please contact our Religious Programming Senior Associate, Annie.