Sefira Wellness

Sefira means "a container for wisdom." We combine utilize cutting edge research combined with ancient practices to help your company - and your community - become a container for more ease, connection, and growth.

Trusted by leaders in business and higher education

  • University of Chicago

  • Quinnipiac University

  • Princeton University

  • Yale School of Medicine

  • New York University

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo

  • Ohio University

  • Columbia University

  • Penn State

  • London School of Economics

  • Fotografiska

  • Proctor and Gamble

  • Corcoran

  • Wing Luke Museum

  • Wisdom 2.0

  • Institute for Jewish Spirituality

  • JTS

  • Etsy

Our work goes beyond quick fixes to foster genuine transformation in your organization.

Problems We Solve

  • How do I create an impactful, engaging wellness program to prevent burnout among my employees?

  • How do I address the dangerous and rising levels of loneliness among the students on my campus?

  • How do I support C-Suite level executives in the daily struggle to balance “life” and work?

  • What type of curriculum and implementation strategy will support sustainable wellness practices for first-year students at my college?

  • How do I integrate the transformative power of mindfulness into the product or service I offer?

  • And so much more!

Who We Serve

Sefira partners with forward-thinking companies, associations, nonprofits, and academic institutions across all sectors. Former clients include Procter and Gamble, New York University, Columbia Law School, Fotografiska New York, Etsy, and many more.

Let’s work together.

Interested in working together? Send us a message with a little about you and what you are looking for and we will be in touch!

  • “Sefira provided our coalition with valuable benchmarking research which helped us discover opportunities to create a culture of well-being for our campus community. Yael’s expertise sits perfectly at the intersection of mindfulness and higher education and provided us with unique perspectives and realistic recommendations to make an impactful and lasting change.”

    —  Amy McDonald, MS, CHWP; Associate Director of UHS Health Promotion; University of Rochester

  • “Yael Shy is a teacher who combines tremendous compassion with unusual insight. She combines deep knowledge and inspired innovation. She connects with people of all ages and backgrounds. She is a total gem.”

    — Elizabeth F. Emens, Professor of Law; Director, Mindfulness Program; Columbia Law School

  • "I have recently worked with Yael Shy as a consultant on two high profile student wellbeing initiatives at New York University. We have been extremely satisfied by her knowledge of the higher education space, subject matter expertise and impressive professionalism. Yael was communicative, thoughtful, flexible, creative and did everything possible to ensure our initiatives were a resounding success."

    — Zoe Ragouzeos, Ph.D., LCSW; Executive Director, Counseling and Wellness Services, SHC; New York University