Detoxifying the Mind and Body - Workshop

Detoxing the Mind and Body – Workshop

Facilitator: Shirley Yosef – lecturer and consultant according to Maimonides’ medicine

Session 1 – Detoxification: What Detoxification According to Maimonides Is and How to Begin

Beginning the detoxification process – body and mind.

How stress, sleep, and breathing affect detoxification and healing processes; creating an initial detox menu and becoming acquainted with supportive medicinal herbs.

Practical activity: Breathing exercises to reduce stress and anxiety.

Session 2 – Detoxifying the Liver and Kidneys

Releasing physical and emotional burdens.

Nutrition and medicinal herbs for strengthening the liver and kidneys; the connection between emotional overload, fatigue, and imbalance in the body.

Practical activity: Guided imagery, the inner physician, for relaxation and releasing tension.

Session 3 – Detoxifying the Digestive System and Skin

Dietary habits for improving digestion and reducing inflammation.

How the digestive system affects the skin, energy, and mood.

Practical activity: Laughter yoga exercises to strengthen the heart and raise life energy.

Session 4 – Detoxifying the Brain and Achieving Mental Clarity

Nutrition, habits, and medicinal herbs for improving concentration, memory, and vitality.

Practical activity: Opening Psalms cards and a shared lunch in the spirit of detoxification.

Session 5: We’ll Meet at the Seashore – Tashlich Gathering

Strengthening the mind and spirit.

A shared breakfast in the spirit of detoxification.

5 sessions, Thursdays, 9:30–12:00 – Semester B

Starting May 6, 2027