 810 W 36th Street
Baltimore, Maryland, 21211
410-235-7323
hours: Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. -5 p.m.
www.breathebooks.com
Susan L. Weis, proprietress
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Hello All,
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I imagine most of you either have the day off, or will be on your way home soon. I hope you are all feeling good, relaxed and happy.
We did have a few frazzled people looking for last minute gifts, but they just couldn't help de-stressing a bit as they slowed down and meandered around the shop with a cup of tea in hand. It's always great to watch people let go and breathe - really breathe deeply, maybe for the first time that day.
I wish us all many deep breaths, smiles, and love this holiday season. If we really think about it, we have hundreds of reasons to celebrate - just try to remember a few of them each day.
Tomorrow (Dec. 25) is our Fifth Annual Non-Denominational Holiday Party, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. While I base this day on Jewish Christmas - Chinese food and a movie - it's much more than that. Connect with like-minded people, make new friends, and enjoy a laid-back, parade-free, football-free, expectation-free day.
I'm so looking forward to the gathering. I've had a lot of phone calls about food and drink, so here's the scoop - wine and spirits are fine! Food is not restricted to Chinese. But vegetarian is preferred. Feel free to bring something to share, but if you don't have anything - no worries. It's fine to just come and enjoy the day. Everyone is welcome. See schelude for the day below.
Proceeds from sales on December 25 are donated to charity - seva.org.
Thank you all for shoping local and supporting us all year long. you are amazing people!
love,
susan
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Upcoming Events:
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store hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.,
Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Closed January 1, 2009
PLEASE call to sign up for all our
classes: 410-235-7323. Or email susan@breathebooks.com
Thursday, Dec. 25, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. breathe books
5th Annual Non-Denominational Holiday Party featuring Sock Fairy's
for Kids and "10 Questions for the Dalai Lama"
Movie
The tradition continues this year with even more flair!
Besides the usual "Jewish Christmas" celebration of Chinese food and a movie,
we've added a children's event.
Author Bobbie Hinman will lead a Fairy Story
Time based on her popular Fairy book series, at 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Bobbie will be
in her fairy wings and invites the
children sing along with the fairy songs. Children are welcome to wear fairy
costumes, their favorite pajamas (like the Knot Fairy) or mismatched socks (like
the Sock Fairy). We'll also have coloring activities and
fun!
At 2:30 we'll screen an extraordinary award-wining film, 10 Questions for
the Dalai Lama by Rick Ray. The film contains rare footage from Tibet as well as
answers from the Dalai Lama to 10 of life's most fundamental questions.
Cost: Free/donation. A percentage
of sales and movie screening donations will be given to seva.org, supporting
education and medical programs for people around the world.
Sunday, Dec. 28, 8:30 - 10 a.m. Lotus Heart Mindfulness Community Meditation
Group
Reduce stress by cultivating peace in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition. All
are welcome. Meditation instruction and a Dharma talk are offered the first
Sunday of the month. Visit
www.lotusheartsangha.com.
Cost:
Donation/dana
Sunday, Monday & Wednesday, Psychic Readings with
Spiritual Intuitive Aurora
Aurora is a Psychic, Spiritual Gardener and an
Animal Reader. Her abilities allow her to receive and convey messages from
energies and spirits to help you more clearly define and understand your path,
goals, relationships, and past lives
Cost: $45 for 1/2 hour; $80 1 hour. Call
for times and appointments.
Sunday, Dec. 28, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Yoga Nidra with Sue (please note time change)
Come learn the "sleep of awakening":
yoga nidra. Yoga nidra is a deeply relaxing guided meditation that works on all
levels of human experience, from the physical to the transcendent, to guide you
back to your true nature of pure presence. The practice is conducted lying down
and so requires no previous yoga experience or physical ability. Wear
comfortable warm clothing and bring a blanket or mat if you wish.
Cost: donation
Sunday, Dec. 28, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tibetan Meditation with Lance
Lance David Bergerson, from the Tibetan Meditation Center and the
Bodhichitta Foundation, will lead the group in simple meditation practices and
give explanations of each step. Questions, comments and Dharma talk will be
welcomed. Open to all.
Cost: donation
Tuesday Dec. 30, Reiki Meets the Goddess with Stephanie Tarr: Heaven &
Earth Energy Healing
Stephanie, Reiki Master and Light Worker, brings
balance to your masculine and feminine energies, and purifies your being. She
connects with you using her intuition, channeled messages, and crystals to
balance your chakras and bring peace and healing to your soul.
Cost: $77 one
hour; $55 students, private sessions
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 7
p.m. - 9 p.m. Earth Fire Dance Movement and Meditation
Swirling all around us are energies from heaven and
earth, ready to enlighten us to our divine power. These energies are our power
to love, create, heal, manifest, guide and more. Through sound, motion, movement
and meditation, experience the fun and joy and power that your divine child is
ready to share. Space is limited.
Cost: $10
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. True Names Meditation
Group
True Names sits in the Vietnamese Zen tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh,
and includes sitting mediation, both silent and guided, and walking meditation.
A dharma discussion follows. For more information, contact Lee Stierhoff at
410-319-0650. This group is moving to Monday nights in January.
Cost: donation
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January 2009 at breathe books
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Please call 410-235-7323 or email oracle@breathebooks.com to sign up for classes and to schedule appointments. If less then four people sign up the class may be canceled.
Jan. 1 Thursday
Closed New Years Day
Happy 2009! May all the success, health and happiness you
wish for be yours now.
Jan. 2 Friday 7 p.m. - 8: 30 p.m. Devotional Chanting Kirtan with lina Lightchaser and Michael Harris
Sing from the heart, hear the creator
resonate and open new channels of knowing, seeing and understanding. Reside in bliss for 90 minutes, then
you can carry the feeling with you.
Cost: donation
Jan. 3 Saturday 1 p.m. -
3 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 4, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Ambition to Meaning: Finding
Your Life's Purpose, a new feature film starring Dr. Wayne W. Dyer!
In his movie debut, Wayne Dyer explores the spiritual
journey in the second half of life when we long to move from ambition to
meaning and find the purpose that is our unique contribution to the world.
Through intertwined stories, this moving film not only inspires but teaches us
how to create a more fulfilling, joyful and soul-directed life
Cost: $12
Mondays, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., True Names Meditation Group
True Names sits in the Vietnamese Zen tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, and
includes sitting mediation, both silent and guided, and walking meditation. A
dharma discussion follows.
Cost: donation
Jan. 9 Friday 7 p.m. -9 p.m. Nicherin Buddhist Group
Spend an evening learning everything you want to know about
Buddhism with Soka Gakkai International (SGI). Learn the practice of chanting
Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo. See www.Sgi-Usa.org.
Cost: free
Jan. 10 Saturday 1-5 p.m.
Angel Readings with Fay Byrd
Give yourself a treat for the new-year and schedule an
appointment for an angel reading. Fay communicates with your guardian and other
angels who will shed light on questions and concerns.
Cost: 15 minutes: $30; ˝ half hour $50; one hour $90
Jan. 11 Sunday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Feng Shui for the New Year:
Chinese New Year of the Earth Ox
Learn about each direction, ways to deflect negative
predictions while activating prosperous potential, as well as cover the 5
element theory of Feng Shui. Get motivated to de-cluttering. Please bring a
floor plan or a fairly accurate sketch and the compass degree your home faces.
Taught by Lydia
"Nitya" Griffith, Certified Feng Shui Practitioner, Chinese
Astrologer, certified Integral YogaŽ Teacher and owner of Kharma Khameleon and
Just Be Yoga.
Cost: $48
Jan. 12 Monday 7 p.m - 9 p.m. Redefining Diet
In this introductory workshop co-authors of Transformative Nutrition, Sarah O'Leary
& Yiska Obadia aim to help individuals break through mental and emotional
blocks to weight-loss. This evening session is ideal for those who have
struggled with weight, food and their body. Participants will be guided through
exercises designed to help let go of judgments and stories from the past and
design your ideal vision for yourself and your future.
Cost: $35
Jan. 14 Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. - 9 p.m. Perfect Health through
Ayurveda with Susan Weis (five-week course) Lesson 1-Body, Mind and Soul: The
Multidimensional Life
Each class will be dedicated to another layer of Ayurveda,
building on the knowledge from the previous class. Lessons include diet and
nutrition for your dosha (individual mind-body type) and recommendations for
your daily routine, guided meditation, yoga, creating cosmic awareness.
Exercises, homework and practical tools will be given to help you create more
balance and ease in your life. Taught be Susan Weis, owner of breathe books,
and a Chopra Center Certified Instructor of Ayurveda.
Cost: $325 ($65 per class).
Jan. 15 Thursday 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Spiritual Survival in a
Radically Changing World-Time: A
discussion with author William Patrick Patterson
The Fourth Way, the teaching for our time, shows how to
control Technology and not be controlled by it. Patterson in the direct and
longtime pupil of John Pentland-the man Mr. Gurdjieff chose to lead the Work in
America. He is the founder and director of The Gurdjieff Studies Program and
the founder and editor of The Gurdjieff
Journal.
Cost: Donation: $15 ($5 may be applied to the purchase of a
book or video.)
Jan. 16 Friday 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Swing States Road Show! Concert
for all Ages
Celebrating Barack Obama's impending inauguration a few days
in advance. This will be a non-partisan acoustic musical celebration of hope,
unity and change! Featuring the amazing songwriting and guitar stylings of John
Seay, and welcoming special guest - Bob Pyle.
Cost: $10
Jan. 17 Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Mobilizing Qi: A Chinese Healing Treasure
This is a fun, dynamic, powerfully moving meditation that
enhances the health of body and mind, led by Michelle Herling. Qigong is a
practice that can help reduce stress and improve the vitality of the
respiratory, immune and nervous systems. Michele has promoted touch
education and healing for 30+ years through the Compassionate Touch
Network. All will receive a "Mobilizing
Qi" CD.
Cost: $35,
Jan. 18 Sunday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Simply Being with Pamela Silberman
Pamela
shares practical tools, from her new book, for realizing peace
beyond life's obstacles. Using the principles taught through
the books A Course in Miraclesand Simply Being, Pamela
will guide you through the process of Insight
Therapy. Pamela's techniques teach everyone
to remember the Voice of Love within us all.
Cost: free
Jan. 19 Monday 7 p.m. - 9
p.m. The Throat Chakra with Cherry-Lee Ward
Our focus is on the Fifth Chakra - speaking your truth, listening, timing
and creation. In class we will meditate, do breathing exercises, work
with essential oils, do an art project and learn about the function and
dysfunction of the Throat Chakra. This class is loaded with handouts and
materials you can take home and use. Cherry-Lee is certified in Shamanic
Energy Medicine and Healing Touch.
Cost: $50
Jan. 21 Wednesday 7:15 p.m. - 9 p.m. Perfect Health through
Ayurveda with Susan Weis (week two of five-week course) see Jan 14th
Lesson 2-Nourishment for the Body, Mind and Soul: Food As
Medicine.
In this lesson we'll learn more about how diet and digestion
are keys to proper mind-body balance and function, as well as delve deeper into
the right foods for your dosha.
Jan. 21 Wednesday 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Power of Now Meditation
Through stillness, true healing takes place. Based on Eckhart
Tolle's recommendations for silent local groups, we play an audio recording,
followed by a silent 20-minute meditation. An optional half hour discussion
will follow.
Cost: donation
Jan. 22 Thursday 7 p.m. Meet the author Lisa Alcalay Klug - Cool Jews: The
Ultimate Guide for Every Member of the Tribe
 Media coverage suggests a "Heebster Movement" is afoot! What makes up
this Jewish cultural revival, who are the players, and what is all the hoopla
about? Meet with author Lisa Alcalay Klug to get a taste of the trends taking
place in Jewish pop culture through discussion, musical samplings and more.
Lisa is a contributor to the New York Times, Forward, and many other
publications. See www.cooljewbook.com
Cost: free
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Jan. 24 Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Meet the AstroTwins: Ophira
& Tali Edut: The AstroTwin's
Love Zodiac
Dubbed the "Astrologists for the Stars," Hollywood that is,
Ophira and Tali are the official astrologers for Lifetime, Brides.com, and Hello Kitty with
more than 15 years experience in astrology, publishing and coaching. Their hip,
down-to-earth style and irresistible energy have made them popular gurus for
celebs and fashionistas, as well as astrological devotees of all stripes. Visit
www.astrosyle.com
Cost: free
Jan. 25 Sunday 4 p.m. -5 p.m.
Yoga Nidra
Learn the "sleep of awakening". Yoga nidra is a
deeply relaxing guided meditation that works on all levels of human experience,
from the physical to the transcendent, to guide you back to your true nature of
pure presence. The practice is conducted lying down and requires no previous
yoga experience or physical ability. Wear comfortable warm clothing and
bring a blanket or mat if you wish.
Cost: donation
Jan. 26 Monday 7 p.m. - 9
p.m. Channeling the Great Mothers with Aurora
Our resident psychic, Aurora,
channels the Great Mothers - a group of 12, including Mother Mary and Isis. Not
all come through in each session, as they decide who will speak, but they would
love for you to join them for this open channeling session.
Cost: $15
Jan. 28 Wednesday 7:15 p.m. - 9 p.m. Perfect Health through
Ayurveda with Susan Weis (three of five-week course) See Jan. 14
Lesson 3-Perpetual Renewal: Detoxification, Purification and
Rejuvenation.
In this lesson we'll learn ways to eliminate toxins and see
how to extract optimal nourishment from our environment. We'll discuss key
points for better sleep, creating harmony and cultivating peace and clarity by
releasing negative emotions.
On-Going classes, meditation, readings, and more:
Sundays, 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Lotus Heart Mindfulness Community Meditation
Group
Reduce stress by cultivating peace in the
Thich Nhat Hanh tradition. All are welcome. Meditation instruction and a Dharma
talk are offered the first Sunday of the month. Visit
www.lotusheartsangha.com.
Cost: Donation/dana
Sunday, Monday & Wednesday, Psychic Readings with
Spiritual Intuitive Aurora
Aurora is a Psychic, Spiritual Gardener and an
Animal Reader. Her abilities allow her to receive and convey messages from
energies and spirits to help you more clearly define and understand your path,
goals, relationships, and past lives
Cost: $45 for 1/2 hour; $80 1 hour. Call
for times and appointments.
Sundays, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tibetan Meditation with
Lance
Lance David Bergerson, from the Tibetan Meditation Center and the
Bodhichitta Foundation, will lead the group in simple meditation practices and
give explanations of each step. Questions, comments and Dharma talk will be
welcomed. Open to all.
Cost: donation
Tuesdays and Thursday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reiki Meets the
Goddess with Stephanie Tarr: Heaven &
Earth Energy Healing
Stephanie, Reiki Master and Light Worker, brings balance to your masculine and
feminine energies and purifies your being. She connects with you using her
intuition, channeled messages and crystals to balance your chakras and bring
peace and healing to your soul.
Cost: $77 one hour; $55 students
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Jan. 6 - 27 Earth Fire Dance
Moving Meditation
Swirling all around us are energies from heaven and earth,
ready to enlighten us to our divine power. Through sound, motion, movement and
meditation, experience the fun, joy and power that your divine child is ready
to share.
Cost: $10
sneak preview...coming February 3: Daniel Pinchbeck, author of 2012: The Return of Quazacoatl and Towards 2012
The extraordinary writer, thinker and visionary Daniel Pinchbeck comes
to breathe books to share his thoughts on 2012, Shamanism, alternate
realities, crop circles, mind-expanding plant spirit drugs and I'm sure
much more. Daniel Pinchbeck will be joined by Ken Jordan, Jonathan
Phillips, and Michael Robinson.
Please call to sign up!
please call 410-235-7323 to make an appointment or to sign up for classes. If less then four people sign up a class might be canceled. thank you!
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