Jewish Reconstructionist Federation

Where: Mishkan Shalom, 4101 Freeland Ave., Philadelphia, PA
When: Part 1 - Sunday September 28, 10 am to 12 noon; Part 2 - Date to be determined
Cost: $36 for Mishkan members, $54 non-members.

Fasting is an essential part of spiritual development, intended to purify the body, allowing non-material concerns to emerge. In the best sense, “we rise from the earth to meet the consciousness of the heavens,” yet many people who fast are plagued with headaches, nausea and dizziness, rather than enjoying an ascendant moment. This class, facilitated by Nancy Post, Ph.D., M.Ac., will cover how to prepare for and break fasts, and how to let fasting springboard into healthier eating.

Participants will learn how to avoid caffeine withdrawal headaches, how to handle medicines and supplements, when it's OK to drink water, and accommodations for those with a medical condition. Part 1, on Sunday september 28 from 10 am to 12 noon, will address fasting in preparation for Yom Kippur. Part 2 will describe and help participants learn how to migrate their diets to allow for cleansing on a regular basis.

This class will not be appropriate for pregnant or nursing women, diabetics, nor people with untreated psychiatric conditions.

About the presenter: Nancy Post promotes health in individuals and organizations. For 26 years, she has helped people and systems move toward healthy practices. Her Ph.D. is in Organizational Behavior and she is nationally certified in Chinese Medicine and Chinese Pharmacology as well as state certified as an Acupuncturist.

For more information or to register call the Mishkan Shalom office at 215-508-0226, ext. "0".