You are invited to a Shabbat where we will practice transformative shifts in consciousness.
Focusing.Art.Prayer
Lucid Journey Between States of Consciousness
A Sabbath of Ascents
- How many modes of consciousness do we truly know?
- Is there a lucid path through which we can navigate various states of consciousness?
- Am I merely seeking experiences, or am I seeking an awakening? A way to live life as it is, and to "walk in the land of the living"?
- Am I truly ready to undergo a journey to bring about the transformation I long for?
A journey of many years has ripened into the opening of the Shakio institute which teaches steps and provides tools enabling a person to initiate on a journey through states of consciousness to reach a life-opening revelation.
The purpose of this weekend is to explore, through direct experience, the process of moving through different states of consciousness until reaching a unique state called "prayer consciousness." In this state, a shift occurs in the perception of life, giving rise to new steps into reality.
This is a state of consciousness that many mystics throughout the generations have known how to access in their lifetime, often alluding to its steps in hints and secrets. Today, the need for this knowledge has become essential.
Baruch Brenner, author of From the Diary of a Worshiper (Idra Publishing), and Dana Ganiher, one of the founders of the Focusing movement in Israel, established the School of the Art of Prayer not only to offer people meaning and tools for traditional prayer but to propose a new model of life – one that allows a person to live their full stature.
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testimonials
"This unique approach reveals years of deep inner work, integrating body-mind practices and pathways for expanding consciousness. It draws from a wide range of sources, from the great masters of Kabbalah and Hasidism to contemporary philosophers and psychologists.
A heartfelt thank you to Baruch for sharing with us a glimpse of the hidden wisdom that has been revealed to him through years of dedication and spiritual labor."
Rabbi Dov Singer, Rosh Yeshivat Makor Chaim
"Standing in front of the gateways of prayer, taking time to breath, observe, listen. Doing this together, even if within zoom-frames, in conversation and silence, with the lucid guidance of Dana and Baruch...this is a gathering with new and known depths, personal and universal, temporal and infinite - we've been blessed to have this opportunity"
Prof. Sara Sviri, Writer - The Sufi Anthology
"Touching upon the inner language of authentic prayer, the mystery of communication between human beings and the infinite and connecting with the depth of human experience - this course has provided me with great inspiration. The experience, knowledge and originality of Baruch and Dana transported me from the conceptual to the actual tools of spiritual work".
Yair Harel, Founder - the Piyut Website
"The course opened for me actual gateways for entering into the my self and from there to explore the sacred space inside. It generated in me new awareness with the field of prayer, based on personal experience of observing my flowing life spring. This is a meeting with mind-diamonds that have been polished with accurate spiritual labour."
Rabbi Avi Luria
"Working with Baruch and Dana has been a very important and deeply stabilizing experience. Especially when the Corona measurements hit us and fear and insecurity spread I felt I was coming home when entering our shared space. I am so unspeakably grateful for being part of this group where failure does not exist and trials are welcome. Where being human gains a whole new depth."
Judith Weisz
"The Art of Prayer opened for me gateways of love towards fellow humans, the world, the future..to the understanding of our communal becoming, and a participation in the processes of creation. Many thanks."
Sigal Golan, Psychotherapist
"The Gates of Prayer are a profound experience that have brought a deep peace and colorful joy into my conflict ridden life."
Inga von Staden
Meet the Teachers
Shakio is a space for collaborative exploration founded by Dana Ganihar, an experienced Focusing instructor and a teacher of the philosophy of Eugene Gendlin, and Baruch Brenner a multidisciplinary artist, rabbi and certified Focusing instructor who investigates and teaches performance art and Jewish mysticism.
An interdisciplinary artist and an ordained Orthodox Rabbi. Baruch has been a leading innovator in integrating Jewish and spiritual practices with experiential work in Art. Over the course of thirty years, he has dedicated himself to researching the world of the body as a vehicle, the realm of consciousness, the language of imagination, and transformational practices through working with ancient songs. Brenner is the author of ‘A Diary of a Worshiper’ (Idra Publishing, 2022) – a book based on a personal initiation journey into the world of Kabbalah and the mystery of prayer. He is also a co-author of ‘The Art of Prayer’ (2025).
A pioneer of the Focusing movement in Israel. She studied directly with the father of Focusing, Eugene Gendlin, A close friend and colleague of Rab Zalman. Dana served on the global board of the International Focusing Institute and is dedicated to advancing Gendlin’s teachings. Dana has initiated cooperative research exploring the potential impact of Focusing practices on diverse fields such as biology, architecture, creative writing and religion. She is a co-author of ‘The Art of Prayer’ (2025).
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