Upcoming special event at Rhinebeck Pilates – Kabbilates!

July 7th, 2010 | Filed under Events

What is Kabbilates? This will be a 45 minute, beginner level mat class. Tvizie Hecht, head of the Rhinebeck Jewish Center, will open class with a short talk on Kabbalah and how its teachings relate to the fundamental aspects of pilates. Elaine Ewing will also talk a bit about the history of Joseph Pilates and the pilates method. Healthy refreshments will be served after class.

This will be a fun class that will really get you moving and thinking!

People of all religions are welcome to this class. You don’t even have to know anything about Kabbalah to come! Before Tzivie approached me about doing the class, I had absolutely no knowledge of what Kabbalah is at all. She briefly explained some things about it, and about her idea of a class that blends Kabbalah with pilates. I was instantly intrigued. The most amazing thing is, the two are quite similiar in theories! Both pilates and Kabbalah focus on balance between the mind, body, and spirit.

About the Rhinebeck Jewish Center

Kabbilates will be part of the Rhinebeck Jewish Center’s “Soup, Salad, and Soul” series. On the 3rd Sunday each month, the Jewish women of Dutchess County come together and, led by Rebbetzin Tzivie Hecht, they delve into the meaning of being a jewish woman in today’s modern world. While enjoying a delicious brunch, they examine the lives of the Jewish women who have come before us and take lessons from their strength, modesty, wisdom, and courage. Each month, the brunch is hosted by a different member of the community. In July, the brunch will be hosted by Rhinebeck Pilates!