Yoga Mosaic - an association of Jewish yoga teachers

YOGA MOSAIC originated in London in the early 90's when a group of Jewish yoga teachers began meeting to share ideas and ideals and to research further the many parallels to be found in both Judaic and Yogic philosophies. Now it has expanded Internationally as a resource for both teachers and students. to provide a wealth of information via our website for everybody enthusiastic for this wonderful exploration of these amazing and profound worlds so do feel free to explore and contribute to all our endeavours.

****SUMMER 2010 NEWS FLASH****

A great welcome to Marcus Freed - New Director of Yoga Mosaic US/Canada - Marcus hailing originally from the UK now resides in LA - he is yogi-in-residence for JConnectLA and Jewlicious Festivals. Log in to Marcus's website www.bibliyoga.com for more on his personal work and watch this space as Marcus extends the US/Canada network for Jewish yoga teachers and students"

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Rabbi Avivah Winocur Ehrlick has sent details of an interesting article - here is the link - up on this front page for a couple of weeks before it gets moved to "Links".

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-beliefs-yoga5-2010apr05,0,7708032.story

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STEVE GOLD'S new book is available:

My new book, IVRI: The Essence of Hebrew Spirituality; 21st Perspectives of an Ancient Tradition is now available directly from the publisher at http://stores.lulu.com/yajc or www.lulu.com.

This book addresses the ancient tradition of Hebrew Spirituality that is the foundation for Judaism and other religions and its relevance for today. Universal underlying themes of monotheism, monism, East-West connections, meditation, mysticism, Kabala, Yoga and Vedanta, are explored by the author/editor and guest contributors (including YogaMosaic members Bill Heilbronn and Marcus Freed) covering perspectives from Yoga, Judaism, Sufism, and Mystical Christianity. Specific topics include an overview of Kabala, Ibrahim and non-dualism in Sufism, Bibliyoga, a system for synthesizing yoga postures with biblical teachings, Victor Frankl and Logotherapy, spiritual activism and green yoga, and atheism, agnosticism and Jewish Secular Humanism.

See more on the Yoga Mosaic Chat Page

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A beautiful story has led to a beautiful film.
Song writer & film maker Simon Eugene went off to India in search of renowned spiritual leader and Yoga guru Swami Satyananda, founder of the Bihar School of Yoga, to try to interview him for a documentary he was making on the subject of love. With Satyananda having long retreated into isolation, Simon was assured by most people that his task was an impossible one. But he managed to meet him and was then invited off on a magical tangent, to stay longer and film a record of an ancient, holy tantric festival that was about to take place in the ashram. The Sat Chandi Mahayajna.

Including beautiful interviews with Swami Niranjan, Satyananda's successor, and Swami Satsangi, his chief disciple in charge of the Rikhia ashram, and with special footage of Satyananda himself, Love and the Art of Giving offers a magical insight into the spirit and humour of this most holy of occasions, as well as exploring some of the deeper meanings behind the rituals, the wider aspects of Yoga, and capturing the thoughts and feelings of those that attend the festival from around the world. http://www.satchandi2007.com/

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Visit David Sye's Yoga Beats and scroll to the bottom of the home page for David's important message to teachers about his programme for Israelis and Palestinians. All support for David's work Yoga Beats Conflict.

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Visit Special Yoga on You Tube to see their wonderful work for children with disabilities.

Check out brand new Yoga and Judaism blog at:yajcenter.blogspot.com

Found an interesting article here: Is Yoga kosher? - Latest Questions

We support Chai Cancer Care - click to find out about its wonderful work.

Check out the really interesting articles on the Articles and Books page

Om shanti and shalom