The Dark Side - by Sara B. Arias

COURSE

The Dark Side

With Sara B. Arias

In these dark days, we are forced to face the question, "Why is there evil in the world?" This five-session course will consider five answers from the Kabbalistic tradition. During each session, we will locate the dynamics we are exploring within our own bodies and lives.

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Meet your Teacher

Sara B. Arias
Haifa, Israel

Ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary, Rabbi Sara Brandes makes her home in the north of Israel, where Kabbalah flourished. Founder at Awakened Body, she is a hands-on healer who supports those who want to feel vitally alive.

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5 Days

336 students

4.7 stars

19 min / day

Fear

English

Lesson 1

What Is The Sitra Achra?

In this first session of "The Dark Side" we will orient to the structure of our course, and face the core question of the series, why is there evil in the world? What is it's purpose? How might it serve our growth? We will also learn the kabbalistic terms "sitra achra" (the Other Side) and "tikkun" (repair). Today's Homework: Your homework following this session is - examine your life for examples of a yin/yang dynamic, blessings that contain sparks of challenge, and challenges that contain sparks of blessing.

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Lesson 2

As Above, So Below

In the second class, we meet the Kabbalistic concepts of Yesh (is-ness) and Ayin (no-thing-ness) and feel our way into interaction between our ego and the Dark Side. Follow-up Homework: Investigate areas of your life when you perceive chaos at work. How do you feel in those circumstances?

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Lesson 3

Dancing With The Shadow

In this session, we consider Jung's view on the shadow self and consider the positive aspects of The Dark Side. According to a Kabbalistic text that we will study together, we will consider that the Dark Side might have a protective function for our tender hearts.

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Lesson 4

Judgement As The Doorway To The Dark Side

In this class, we investigate how emotions are both the seat of our passion and the doorway to the Dark Side. We uncover the intrinsic and sometimes enticing power in anger, jealousy and judgement. Drawing on mindfulness techniques, we work towards self-mastery, taminh the darkness within.

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Lesson 5

Become A Warrior Of Light

In this final class session, we consider three strategies to become a warrior of light. Having faced the Dark Side, we acknowledge the potential it contains for our growth and vow to offer our eyes, hands and heart to tip the cosmic scales from darkness to light.

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4.7 (15)

Recent Reviews

Abbi

November 21, 2025

This is the second course I’ve taken with Sara and it’s life changing.

Anne

January 26, 2025

Beautiful spiritual empowering course. I particularly love you how the native American story of the 2 wolves fits in with these teachings and the Buddhist right speech right thoughts and right actions. Looking forward to the kabbalah of love course.

Jeff

November 30, 2024

Thanks. Found the course somewhat interesting. It would have rated higher but the “background” music was way to distracting and detracted from the lessons and meditations.

Mary

August 25, 2024

A beautiful course. So helpful in learning to have faith and strength in dark times. I will listen again. Thank you 🙏

Terri

August 4, 2024

I really found a measure of profound insight in this course. Thank you for expanding my awareness of these concepts. My curiosity is picued and am likely to investigate the Kabala further.

Kathy

March 5, 2024

Thank you!

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