TORAH OF AWAKENING MORNING PRACTICE
– SHAKHARIT
Torah of Awakening Morning Practice ~
שחרית
SHAKHARIT
Wednesday Evenings
March 23, 30, April 6, 13
PT(AZ): 5:30 pm, MT: 6:30 pm, CT: 7:30, ET: 8:30 pm
Shalom friends! I am so excited to bring you this next level in Integral Kabbalah Meditation!
Over the last six years, Torah of Awakening has grown into a vibrant, participatory online meditation community that meets almost daily on Zoom. Today, members meditate together to help awaken the spacious and healing depths of awareness that is our essence.
Now, beginning on March 23, those who are ready to take their practice to the next level can begin to learn the morning prayers, or Shakharit, in a totally new and transformative way. The practice we will learn is rooted in tradition, but it is accessible and doable by anyone, regardless of Hebrew knowledge, and will emphasize the consciousness-awakening power of the prayers.
IN ORDER FOR INNER TRANSFORMATION TO HAPPEN, THERE NEEDS TO BE TWO INGREDIENTS:
01
There needs to be a clearing away of old conditioning and patterns of thought and feeling, so that the positive qualities of Presence (such as joy, spaciousness, creativity and love) can naturally manifest. This is accomplished through regular meditation.
02
There needs to be a kind of inner “rewiring” – we have to “build the inner temple” so to speak. This means cultivating pathways of thought and feeling that are conducive to embodying those qualities of Presence. This is the purpose of prayer and all the other upper level practices (through the ten sefirot and the twenty-two Hebrew letters).
IN ORDER FOR INNER TRANSFORMATION TO HAPPEN,
THERE NEEDS TO BE TWO INGREDIENTS:
01
There needs to be a clearing away of old conditioning and patterns of thought and feeling, so that the positive qualities of Presence (such as joy, spaciousness, creativity and love) can naturally manifest. This is accomplished through regular meditation.
02
There needs to be a kind of inner “rewiring” – we have to “build the inner temple” so to speak. This means cultivating pathways of thought and feeling that are conducive to embodying those qualities of Presence. This is the purpose of prayer and all the other upper level practices (through the ten sefirot and the twenty-two Hebrew letters).
This new morning practice course will help you bring these two essential ingredients together so that Presence is not only an experience that happens during meditation, but rather becomes more and more part of life in all its richness.
This course will be given entirely within the “Mastering Presence” membership, both at the Ruakh Level and Neshamah Level.
Choose the level that is right for you, and I look forward to seeing you in the group!
(If you are already a basic Nefesh member, signing up below will replace your Nefesh monthly payments.)
This new morning practice course will help you bring these two essential ingredients together so that Presence is not only an experience that happens during meditation, but rather becomes more and more part of life in all its richness.
This course will be given entirely within the “Mastering Presence” membership, both at the Ruakh Level and Neshamah Level.
Choose the level that is right for you, and I look forward to seeing you in the group!
(If you are already a basic Nefesh member, signing up below will replace your Nefesh monthly payments.)
Introducing
RUAKH LEVEL MEMBERSHIP
$81
- Free for 14 days
- $81 billed monthly
- All the basic Nefesh membership benefits (daily meditation, access to the foundational online course, “Living Presence” ), PLUS two weekly “Mastering Presence” sessions, ALL Integral Kabbalah courses and ongoing future courses, listed below:
- Two Weekly Mastering Presence Zoom Sessions, Wednesdays and Fridays. Wednesdays we practice the Level III Thirty-Two Paths Practice, plus monthly sessions for study of the Hebrew Letter Paths. Fridays we practice the Level IV Morning Blessing and Shakharit practices. Attend live or watch later.
- Access to All Integral Kaballah Courses: Levels I through V, plus all future courses and ongoing updates.
- Daily Learning, Chanting and Meditation, Sunday through Thursday, join on Zoom or watch later.
- Weekly Lessons in Presence: videos, recordings and written teachings of the week posted and in one place for easy access, new lessons added weekly!
- Annual Private Session: 60-Minute, One-On-One, Phone or Zoom
NESHAMAH LEVEL MEMBERSHIP
$126
- Free for 14 days
- $126 billed monthly
- All basic Nefesh and Ruakh membership benefits, Plus four private sessions and four hard copy books, annually, listed below:
- Four Annual Private Sessions: 60-Minute, One-On-One, Phone or Zoom.
- Four Books Annually (hard copies, sent by mail): all teachings over each three month period.
- Two Weekly Mastering Presence Zoom Sessions, Wednesdays and Fridays. Wednesdays we practice the Level III Thirty-Two Paths Practice, plus monthly sessions for study of the Hebrew Letter Paths. Fridays we practice the Level IV Morning Blessing and Shakharit practices. Attend live or watch later.
- Access to All Integral Kabbalah Courses: Levels I through V, plus all future courses and ongoing updates.
- Daily Learning, Chanting and Meditation, Sunday through Thursday, join on Zoom or watch later.
- Weekly Lessons in Presence: videos, recordings and written teachings of the week posted and in one place for easy access, new lessons added weekly!
NESHAMAH LEVEL MEMBERSHIP
$126
- Free for 14 days
- $126 billed monthly
- All basic Nefesh and Ruakh membership benefits, Plus four private sessions and four hard copy books, annually, listed below:
- Four Annual Private Sessions: 60-Minute, One-On-One, Phone or Zoom.
- Four Books Annually (hard copies, sent by mail): all teachings over each three month period.
- Two Weekly Mastering Presence Zoom Sessions, Wednesdays and Fridays. Wednesdays we practice the Level III Thirty-Two Paths Practice, plus monthly sessions for study of the Hebrew Letter Paths. Fridays we practice the Level IV Morning Blessing and Shakharit practices. Attend live or watch later.
- Access to All Integral Kabbalah Courses: Levels I through V, plus all future courses and ongoing updates.
- Daily Learning, Chanting and Meditation, Sunday through Thursday, join on Zoom or watch later.
- Weekly Lessons in Presence: videos, recordings and written teachings of the week posted and in one place for easy access, new lessons added weekly!
Testimonials...
“Reb Brian Yosef is an amazing spiritual teacher, able to inspire his students in profound ways that contribute to their spiritual transformation. And he is a masterful composer and musician.”
– Rabbi Burt Jacobson, founder of Kehilla Community Synagogue, Oakland, California; author of This Precious Moment: The Wisdom of the Ba'al Shem Tov.
"Reb Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks is both a brilliant teacher and prayer leader. His approach to Torah text is innovative and insightful, and takes meditation to a new level of accessibility. I cannot recommend his work enough. As a teacher he is wise and inspiring. As a musician and spiritual leader the prayers come to life and seem to take flight within the heart and soul."
– Rabbi David Zaslow, Havurah Shir Hadash, Ashland, Oregon; author of Reimagining Exodus, Roots and Branches, and more
"Brian’s gentle guidance makes communion with the divine possible."
– Estelle Frankel, author of Sacred Therapy and The Wisdom of Not Knowing – Discovering a Life of Wonder by Embracing Uncertainty
“Reb Brian Yosef is an amazing spiritual teacher, able to inspire his students in profound ways that contribute to their spiritual transformation. And he is a masterful composer and musician.”
– Rabbi Burt Jacobson, founder of Kehilla Community Synagogue, Oakland, California; author of This Precious Moment: The Wisdom of the Ba'al Shem Tov.
"Reb Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks is both a brilliant teacher and prayer leader. His approach to Torah text is innovative and insightful, and takes meditation to a new level of accessibility. I cannot recommend his work enough. As a teacher he is wise and inspiring. As a musician and spiritual leader the prayers come to life and seem to take flight within the heart and soul."
– Rabbi David Zaslow, Havurah Shir Hadash, Ashland, Oregon; author of Reimagining Exodus, Roots and Branches, and more
"Brian’s gentle guidance makes communion with the divine possible."
– Estelle Frankel, author of Sacred Therapy and The Wisdom of Not Knowing – Discovering a Life of Wonder by Embracing Uncertainty
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the course, and what if I miss any of the sessions?
There will be four sessions for this course, 1 hour each, on Wednesday evenings: March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, at these times:
ET: 8:30pm, CT: 7:30pm, MT: 6:30pm, PT: 5:30pm
All sessions are recorded and will be available any time, along with PDFs of the materials.
How do I register for the course, and how much does it cost?
The course is given within the Mastering Presence membership, so to register, you just need to scroll up and join.
(If you are already a basic Nefesh member, you will be upgrading, and your Nefesh member payments will stop. You can still upgrade through the "join" buttons on this page).
Since the course is 4 weeks, you can take the whole course for the cost of only one month of Mastering Presence membership. (The first two weeks of membership are free, so you will still get the whole course, which begins on March 23, with just one monthly membership payment if you join today.)
How much does the Mastering Presence membership cost?
There are two levels to the Mastering Presence membership, so you can choose the level that is right for you. The Ruakh level is $81 per month, and the Neshamah level is $126 per month. Both Ruakh and Neshamah levels have access to this course, plus all the other Mastering Presence courses. They also have access to our ongoing weekly learning and practice sessions on Wednesday evenings and Friday morning/afternoons
What is the difference between Ruakh and Neshamah Membership?
Both Ruakh and Neshamah levels have access to this course, but Neshamah members also get additional hard copy books sent by mail a few times per year, plus four private spiritual coaching sessions by Zoom or phone.
What happens after the Course?
After the course is over, you can continue in the Mastering Presence membership if you wish, which includes monthly, in-depth Hebrew letter learning sessions on Wednesdays, Thirty-Two Paths meditation sessions (based on the Ten sefirot of the Tree of Life and the twenty-two Hebrew letters) also on Wednesdays, and our new Morning Practice and Morning Blessing Meditation on Fridays.
Or, you can switch back to basic membership at $36 per month after the course is over, and still enjoy our basic daily chanting and meditation sessions. Of course, you can cancel at any time.
I’m Already a Ruakh Member is there anything I need to do to join the morning prayers, or Shakharit?
Nope- you are all set! Just tune in on Wednesdays, from March 23 through April 13. Or, watch later- you will get the links for both the live Zooms and the videos by email and by logging in.
What if I can’t attend the Morning Practice course? Should I still join the Ruakh or Neshamah Membership?
All sessions are recorded, so you can easily tune into the course videos any time, as long as you are Mastering Presence member. So, if you are interested in this journey of learning, joining either Ruakh or Neshamah is the way to go!
What if I join and I change my mind, is there any guarantee?
You will get two weeks to check out all the materials in the Mastering Presence membership and meet the folks in the group during our Zoom sessions, during which time you can cancel if you wish without paying anything. You can also pay for only one month of membership while you take the course, and then switch your membership or cancel if you wish.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the course, and what if I miss any
of the sessions?
There will be four sessions for this course, 1 hour each, on Wednesday evenings: March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, at these times:
ET: 8:30pm, CT: 7:30pm, MT: 6:30pm, PT: 5:30pm
All sessions are recorded and will be available any time, along with PDFs of the materials.
How do I register for the course?
The course is given within the Mastering Presence membership, so to register, you just need to scroll up and join.
(If you are already a basic Nefesh member, you will be upgrading, and your Nefesh member payments will stop. You can still upgrade through the "join" buttons on this page).
Since the course is 4 weeks, you can take the whole course for the cost of only one month of Mastering Presence membership. (The first two weeks of membership are free, so you will still get the whole course, which begins on March 23, with just one monthly membership payment if you join today.)
How much does the Mastering Presence membership cost?
There are two levels to the Mastering Presence membership, so you can choose the level that is right for you. The Ruakh level is $81 per month, and the Neshamah level is $126 per month. Both Ruakh and Neshamah levels have access to this course, plus all the other Mastering Presence courses. They also have access to our ongoing weekly learning and practice sessions on Wednesday evenings and Friday morning/afternoons
What is the difference between Ruakh and Neshamah Membership?
Both Ruakh and Neshamah levels have access to this course, but Neshamah members also get additional hard copy books sent by mail a few times per year, plus four private spiritual coaching sessions by Zoom or phone.
What happens after the Course?
After the course is over, you can continue in the Mastering Presence membership if you wish, which includes monthly, in-depth Hebrew letter learning sessions on Wednesdays, Thirty-Two Paths meditation sessions (based on the Ten sefirot of the Tree of Life and the twenty-two Hebrew letters) also on Wednesdays, and our new Morning Practice and Morning Blessing Meditation on Fridays.
Or, you can switch back to basic membership at $36 per month after the course is over, and still enjoy our basic daily chanting and meditation sessions. Of course, you can cancel at any time.
I’m Already a Ruakh Member is there anything I need to do to join the morning prayers, or Shakharit?
Nope- you are all set! Just tune in on Wednesdays, from March 23 through April 13. Or, watch later- you will get the links for both the live Zooms and the videos by email and by logging in.
What if I can’t attend the Morning Practice course?
Should I still join the Ruakh or Neshamah Membership?
All sessions are recorded, so you can easily tune into the course videos any time, as long as you are Mastering Presence member. So, if you are interested in this journey of learning, joining either Ruakh or Neshamah is the way to go!
What if I join and I change my mind, is there any guarantee?
You will get two weeks to check out all the materials in the Mastering Presence membership and meet the folks in the group during our Zoom sessions, during which time you can cancel if you wish without paying anything. You can also pay for only one month of membership while you take the course, and then switch your membership or cancel if you wish.