 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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We had a wonderful gathering on December 25. The store was filled with people mingling, eating and reading all day long. The film, 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama, was standing room only.
And some of you had a few shekels left over from holiday shopping to make more purchases which allowed me to make a generous donation to seva.org. Thank you for making my Christmas Day a memorable one. I hope you also enjoyed the holiday. 
Just a few things to bring to your attention - this Saturday and Sunday we are screening the brand new Wayne Dyer movie, "Ambition to Meaning", Wayne's first feature! We have the honor of being the first place in Baltimore to show the movie - please call to sign up as space is limited.
Now
that I'm a Chopra Center Certified Instructor, I'm proud to
announce my first classes! The "Perfect Health Through Ayurveda" 5-week
course will begin on Wednesday, January 14 through Wednesday, February
11, at 7:15 p.m. You'll find plenty of details on breathebooks.com
events page about the classes, which includes learning about all
aspects of Ayurveda, a 5000 year-old healing system from India.
By incorporating Ayurveda
into my life I lost over 45 pounds this year. I am healthier and happier now then I've ever been. That's way I believe Ayurveda, Sanskrit for the wisdom or science of life, offers a proven guide for a life
of happiness, vitality, love and purpose. I am so looking forward to sharing this with you!
Health is a state of vibrant
balance in which all layers of life are integrated. Through
nutrition, meditation, yoga, and honest, deep communication we'll
create a conscious awareness which will bring us back to our
natural state of balance. You will feel better, sleep better, look
better and love better.
If
you'd like to learn more about my journey with Ayurveda, see susan's musings at breathebooks.com and
take a look back in the archives. Feel free to call me anytime with questions.
You can also visit the Chopra
website:
http://teachers.chopra.com/InstructorDetail.asp?ContactID=106703.
The
five-week course is being offered at the introductory rate of $325, including materials. Class size is limited for a more
personalized atmosphere.
Happy New Year to everyone. Please note I am actually closing the store for New Year's Day! We'll reopen on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009.
I have so much love and gratitude for you all. You helped create another amazing year here at breathe books. I hope we have been able to touch your life is some way as well. (But please - no more Christmas Cookies! I'm having an Ayurvedic meltdown!)
much love and see you in 2009,
susan
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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.
See all our regular classes, energy work, psychic readings and meditation classes at the end of this email.
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 Aina 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 can carry the feeling with you always!
Cost: donation
Jan. 3 Saturdayn 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 (please note new day)
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
this month's topic is "Be The Change"... 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. More info
call Kristin at 443-790-3190.
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 Sundayn 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 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: $25
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: free
Jan. 16 Fridayn 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 Miracles and 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. Pamela will also sign copies of her new book "Simply Being".
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
 The "Heebster Movement" is afoot! What makes up
this Jewish cultural revival, who are the players, and what is all the hoopla
about? Meet 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 (please note new time)
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
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
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
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
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 much more. Daniel will be joined by Ken Jordan, Jonathan
Phillips, and Michael Robinson. Please call to reserve your space.
please email oracle@breathebooks.com or 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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