Shakio is Where What Seeks to Reveal Itself Is Welcome

“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

“Focusing is the art of paying attention to what exists and what will come into being. Prayer is the opening of the heart to the infinite. Dana and Baruch attentively and delicately take us as partners on a wondrous path of practice and recollection of the secrets we all already know. Highly recommended!” Rabbi Dov Singer, Rosh Yeshivat Makor Chaim

“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

“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

“Have found a new way to still be in love with and in this world with this very uncomfortable feeling I am calling pain.” Wendi Maurer

“Profound sense of blessing, to have this opportunity to receive teachings on how to pray, within the context of the war, and to receive these teachings in community, a shared experience.” Milagros Paredes

“I experience simultaneously life as it is more comprehensive as well as more clear – it is both in one, unbelievable.” Pter Nawka

“Thank you Dana and Baruch for the deep and wonderful process that you’ve just facilitated on ‘prayer in times of trouble’. I don’t have words to describe how it has impacted my life but I know it’s made a huge and positive difference.” Therese Fitzgerald

“Dear Dana and Baruch, I just want to thank you again for offering this course and leading/ teaching us so beautifully. The space to listen, ponder, experience, name and share, was a gift that together, you held so graciously and artfully. It was deeply helpful and enriching for me. The group was blessed with wisdom too, and I looked forward each week to the time together. May you both enjoy abundant blessings amid the pain & troubles of life. “ Maria

“Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. I have learnt about being perception bound, accepting reality, acknowledging subtle changes and listening to my inner wisdom and tapping into the length of days.” 

Vicky Grgic