Check back soon for upcoming programs, or contact me to explore the integration of Mindfulness and Yoga with Jewish spirituality.
Previous programs developed and led by Patricia Kovnats:
Incorporating Jewish teachings, I facilitated a children’s yoga program at Limmud Katan, part of Limmud Winnipeg (March 2020)
With my daughter, a Jewish Studies educator, I led a meditation at ‘ELUL BIG GATHER‘ (August 2020) through At The Well, an organization that connects women through transformative practices inspired by ancient Jewish wisdom.
I developed and taught an online Jewish Mindfulness program that included practice and study of related texts and commentaries (Fall 2020).
Yoga With Jewish Twist
In a supportive, non-judgmental, and non-competitive environment, students stretch and strengthen physical and spiritual muscles learning yoga postures and basic meditation techniques in this class infused with Jewish prayer and teachings. Chesed, loving-kindness, provides the foundational attitude to practice. Contact me to discuss bringing Yoga with a Jewish Twist to your community.
Testimonials from Yoga with a Jewish Twist class led at Congregation Shaarey Zedek:
Patricia Kovnats explores the nexus of Yoga and Jewish spirituality, body and soul, meditation and Shabbat. Many have expressed that this is the best Yoga class they have ever attended.
It’s been a pleasure and an honour to have Patricia as my yoga teacher for almost 20 years. Her deep knowledge of yoga philosophy and how to incorporate it into practice and daily life have been immensely inspirational to me. With Patricia, my yoga practice is a meditation in motion that has positively impacted every aspect of … Continue reading Michelle
Jewish Mindfulness
Jewish Mindfulness is an experiential discovery of both traditional and modern practices and perspectives on presence, spirituality, and connection. Participants explore Jewish traditions of meditation and embodied practice. In addition to meditation and gentle physical practices, this course includes teachings and wisdom from ancient Jewish texts and sages, as well as the voices of more modern Jewish poets, songwriters, and philosophers. The Jewish Mindfulness course was featured in The Jewish Post & News.
Contact me to discuss bringing a unique Jewish Mindfulness class to your community.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
I have training in equine assisted psychotherapy and a certificate in Horse Production and Management. I have witnessed the therapeutic benefits of connecting clients with horses and nature and its profound impact on self-knowledge and healing.
Patricia Kovnats, MSW, RSW 