Re’fah! Heal! (Living Letters) Movement Workshop with Judith Rose

In studying, singing, and moving together, we will put forth the intention of opening the channels of
healing for ourselves, our beloveds, and the earth.

The words “Heal”, “Whole”, and “Holy” share a common
root. What might this etymological fact reveal to us about the true nature of Healing? In this workshop, we will invite a deeper understanding of the process of healing through chant, mantra, sacred study, and movement. Our focus text will be an ancient one, drawn from the biblical Book of Numbers. We will read about Miriam who is stricken with a sudden, acute illness and then receives
spontaneous healing after her brother Moses cries out on her behalf. We will explore the ancient and unique words of this prayer text utilizing the dynamic beauty of the movement practice of Otiyot Hayyot (“Living Letters”). This lyrical art form brings together the worlds of ecstatic
movement and the rich mystical understandings of the Hebrew alphabet as taught by the early Kabbalists.

Judith Rose, the founder of Vital Movement™ is an
experienced educator, published author, poet, and movement artist. She has an extensive background that includes training in a variety of healing modalities and certification as a practitioner of Otiyot Hayyot. Judith has been twice nominated for the Helen Hayes Performing Artist of the Year Award. She currently offers mentorship and training to new movement educators and continues to teach,
consult, and choreograph. Her private practice is located in Nyack, NY.