"I've been blessed to have Shelly work with Omek on various occasions. As a yoga and Yogadance instructor, she took our annual summer retreat to a whole new level. Her work opens women from the inside out to the wonders around and within them. Her very presence is a gift. The women at the retreat so enjoyed her presentations, I invited her to do an Omek Yogadance event in NY. Kudos once again! Almost six months later, women are asking me, "When's she coming back?" If you're looking for a program that is rich, authentic and alternative, call Shelly. And if you want joy, sincerity and spiritual depth - call her even sooner."
Shimona Tzukernik, Founder and Director of Omek
Are you in charge of programming for your Jewish Community?
Here are some reasons to bring Shelly Dembe to your town:
•We are looking for a dynamic, motivating speaker
•Our community would benefit from a healthier lifestyle
•We want to encourage unity among our female members
•We are concerned about our children’s health
•We are looking for a joyful, fun, program accessible to women of all ages and levels of fitness.
•Shelly is experienced in working with a wide variety of Jewish groups and understands and respects halachic standards.
My journey out of the ashram and into the shtetl.
Foods that nourish the body and soul
Asking Hashem for good health is not enough. We have the responsibility to do our part and nourish ourselves and our families with foods that encourage optimum health and well-being. This workshop will provide tools to make healthy eating simple, tasty, and satisfying.
A workshop for those challenged by overeating
Diets generally do not work for most people in the long run. Learn techniques to stop dieting, and eat to live. Learn the joy of eating with consciousness and rewrite your story around food.
Find out how Jews can safely practice yoga in order to enhance one’s health, longevity, mood, and kavanah in their daily life. If you can breathe, you can practice yoga.
How to instill healthy habits for our children’s future
Today’s children are developing diseases that were once only seen in adults. Heart disease, diabetes and obesity are now present in astronomical numbers in our children. Parents need to become educated and make changes that begin in the home and school. Learn how you can take some simple steps to preventing such diseases and find out if your child is at risk.
A workshop on managing stress
Women are encouraged to multi-task in our society. In addition, what was once created to simplify our lives, such as computers and cell phones, has actually increased our stress by adding additional stimulation to already overworked bodies and minds. Learn simple ways to immediately reduce stress as well as long term strategies to better care for our minds, bodies and souls. The rippling effect of a calm woman will be felt by everyone in her family and beyond.
Learn how to quiet your mind using ancient Jewish techniques, practiced by our Patriarch Avraham. Your practice will have a rippling effect on everyone around you, especially your family. Meditation can greatly enhance prayer and help us to be truly present for life’s most important moments.
As a 500hr. Registered Yoga Teacher, Shelly blends aspects of Viniyoga, Iyengar, and Kripalu yoga to her classes. She is also skilled in teaching Ashtanga. Classes are tailored to meet the students’ needs. Chair yoga also available.
Move to the rhythmic beat of drums and heart opening Jewish music. You will leave feeling both exhilarated and relaxed…a complete workout for the body and soul. No experience or coordination required!
Working out with friends makes this class unbelievably fun! Can be done outdoors or inside. This class offers interval training that combine aerobic activity with strengthening. Learn how to use your own body as your personal gym.
Learn how to bump your walk from a Shabbos stroll to a walking weekday workout.. Adding new techniques will bring strength and heart health to participants, and will make your walk more interesting and fun!
This class for junior high or high school girls blends exercise, dance, and yoga with healthy eating tips and attention to healthy body image.
Shelly will meet with individuals to evaluate their health and exercise history, set personal goals, and create a program unique to each individual. As a Registered Nurse, Personal Trainer, and Yoga Instructor, Shelly is able to address medical, nutritional, and functional issues. In addition, Shelly counsels individuals for anxiety and depression through her training as a Lifeforce Yoga Practitioner.
To bring Shelly Dembe to you community, contact shelly@ahealthierbalance.com
“I have attended many of Shelly’s classes in Yogadance. I love being able to dance and create with like minded women and explore the rhythm and soul in Jewish music. The class is creative and non threatening leading to a relaxed atmosphere. Shelly is proficient at conducting a class that connects the spiritual and physical. You feel so good after.”
Beth Salzberg, Simsbury, Connecticut
“Shelly Dembe lifts spirits through her enthusiasm and her expertise in movement. Shelly gently leads participants from being physically stuck and inflexible to moving in a way that is healthy and fun. Shelly is a wonderful communicator, and responsible and caring to participants and the sponsoring organization. We were delighted with the consistently positive feedback.”
Rosalie Harris-Eisen, Executive Director, Basherte Inc.
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