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Susan L. Weis, proprietress



Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Hello All,
So I've just returned from a five-day Ayurvedic cooking intensive with Amadea Morningstar in New Mexico! We had some amazing and innovative teachers join Amadea during the course -- my head is spinning with new ideas, thoughts and concepts about food, nutrition, Ayurveda and even raw food. I will certainly be weaving all this into my upcoming cooking class on Sunday, Oct. 25. We only have two spaces left, so please call if you are interested. More classes will be taught later in the year and in 2010.

While I was away Jenn did play! I came back to re-arranged bookshelves and new sections. You will now find "fabulous fiction" and "teen fiction" on the shelves with more to come.  Jenn has created a linear flow to help you more easily find subjects and books you are interested in. Let us know what you think and what you would like to see more of.

I feel like it's my mantra, but there are so many great events this week! I'm beginning a 3-week meditation course tonight discussing the different states of consciousness as well as half an hour of meditation. This will lead up to a three week course in November on the Chakra Sutras. All are welcome to attend.

And...
  • Healing Sessions with Sharon Kay all day Thursday.
  • Brianna Bedigian returns with her very popular "Women in Transition" class on Thursday.
  • Mandala Movie night, Thursday, screens Siddhartha.
  • Jyotish (Vedic) astrologer Brendan Feeley offers a talk on Friday night exploring this tradition.
  • Join in the Nichiren Buddhist discussion group Friday night.
  • breathe books will be supporting the Pratt Library on Friday at 7 p.m. for Dr. Cornell West. More info here.
  • Author Paul Bennett discusses his book Loving Grief here on Saturday.
  • Liz Draman leads Chakra Meditations on Sunday.
  • Melissa Harris will be creating Spirit Essence portraits on Monday (only 2 spaces left!).
  • Channeling the Great Mothers with Aurora Gabriel on Monday night.
  • Stephanie Tarr offers Energy Healing and Chakra Clearing sessions on Saturday and Tuesday.
Details on all our classes are below and on the website.

Win a$50 breathe books gift card!
Enter to win a $50 gift card to breathe! Tarcher-Penguin Books have launched a new website featuring interviews with various authors and information on new books including The 2012 Story by John Major Jenkins, three books on Freemasonry (including one that was featured in Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol), and Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way Every Day. To win, visit their website, watch two minutes of a video about the upcoming book The 2012 Story, answer one (easy) question, and leave your name, email address and the name of our bookstore! Drawing will be held on Oct. 16.

Remember that we can order any books at all for you! Doesn't need to be a New Age or metaphysical title. We can get you anything, and most books arrive in just a few days. We are also happy to mail books to you. Just email oracle@breathebooks.com or call 410-235-7323.

That's all for now. Hope to see you all soon.

love,

Susan
Susan Weis
susan weis, proprietress, breathe books
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Please call to sign up for all classes and to make appointments -- 410-235-7323. We want to make sure we are prepared and don't have to turn people away at the door, or cancel a class if less then four people are signed up. Thank you!

October 2009

Susan WeisWednesdays, October 14 - 28, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Art of Meditation with Susan Weis
This month I'm offering a special three-week session, looking deeply into the different states of consciousness we can access through meditation. All levels of experience are welcome. Those who complete this session are invited to a three-week session in November, in which I will teach the Chakra Sutra meditations, which I learned from Deepak Chopra.
Cost: $10 suggested donation


Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Individual Healing Sessions
with Rev. Sharon KaySharon Kay
Reverend Sharon Kay is certified in Shiatsu, Signature Cell Consciousness Healing, and is a Matrix Energetics Quantum practitioner. She works with clients using different modalities for maximum healing benefits.
Cost: $80, 1 hour; $45, ½ hour session


 
Brianna BedigianThursday, October 15, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Women in Transition with Brianna Bedigian
This workshop focuses on shifting, transition, evolution and transformation, putting forth the question: "How do I move through change?" This practice will incorporate yoga, pranayama and guided meditation. Please bring a yoga mat.
Cost: $20

 
Thursday, October 15, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mandala Movie Night: Siddhartha,
based on the novel by Hermann Hesse
In this fictional story, a young Indian Brahmin leaves his wealthy and protective home to seek the meaning of life. He joins the ascetic Sadhus in the forest and meets the Buddha which leads to Siddhartha's self realization. Dazzling cinematography and a great timeless story makes this an unforgettable film.
Cost: $10

Friday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Vedic Astrology: The Destiny of a Nation with Brendan Feeley
Brendan FeeleyJyotish or Vedic Astrology originated in ancient India more than 5,000 years ago and is an integral part of vedic philosophy, yoga practice and Ayurveda. Teacher Brendan Feeley is an internationally recognized author, speaker, teacher and consultant in Vedanga Jyotish. He is Chairman of Sri Jagannath Center, an international organization dedicated to the teaching and promotion of this ancient science, and particularly the classical teachings of the great Vedic Seers and Masters of Jyotish Shastra, Maharishi Parasara and Jaimini. He also practices Ayurveda and he has explored the affinity of these two subjects for more than 12 years. He is a faculty member of the American Council of Vedic Astrologers (ACVA), and a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). He began his study of the Vedas in 1975. His practice is based in Rockville.
Cost: $20
 
 
Tanja AndersonFridays,1 p.m.- 6 p.m. Raphael Holistic Portal Individual Sessions with Tanja Anderson (No sessions Oct. 16)
Services Offered include: Reiki Energy Therapy, Reflexology, Nutritional consultations; Lifestyle and Spiritual Counseling. Learn more at  www.RaphaelHolisticPortal.com
Cost: $80, 1 hour; $100, ½ hour
NEW! Mini Sessions: Reiki Relaxer, 30 min/$30; Reflexology Foot-Soother, 20 min/$20

Friday, October 16, 7 p.m. Nichiren Buddhist Discussion 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. More info: call Kristin at 443-790-3190.
Cost: Free
 
Tuesdays & Saturday, October 17, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.  Crystal Energy Healing and
Stephanie Tarr Chakra Clearing with Stephanie Tarr, Individual Sessions
Experience the intense rush of healing energy and the subtle shifts that occur within through the healing techniques of Stephanie Tarr. Stef uses incredibly powerful energy to provide the deepest healing possible.
Cost: $77; students, $55.
 
Saturday, October 17, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Meet the Author Paul Bennett: Loving Grief
Paul BennettWhen grief is the form your love takes, where do you turn? Do you escape, or enter, the loneliness, the emptiness, the pain? It's a blessing when someone can help you feel your own way through what only your heart can process. That blessing is what author Paul Bennett manages to pass along with Loving Grief -- shining a new light into the fundamental nature of grief. Loving Grief offers a glimpse into the emotional impact of the loss of a loved one, and the slow process of recovery.
Cost: Free
 
Sunday, October 18, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Chakra Meditation with Liz Draman
Through guided imagery, essential oils and crystal work, Liz will take your through your chakras, helping to releases blockages to increase your natural flow of energy.
Cost: $15
  
Monday, October 19, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Spirit Essence Portraits with Melissa Harris
Melissa HarrisInternationally-known and published artist Melissa Harris is now offering a unique opportunity to have her paint your inner self as she intuitively perceives it, combining her background as a clairvoyant with her artistic abilities to create your own spirit essence portrait. She says: "I will tune into you and do a 7" x 10" watercolor painting of your unique essence as it appears to me in a semi-trance state. I combine the elements of what I find into your painting in a way that will be helpful for you in your path of development. For example, this might include reminders of issues you are working on, aspects of yourself that you may want to honor, patterns of behavior that you are working on changing, etc. I never know. These are just some examples." Melissa's sessions always fill up early. Please call soon to reserve your space!!
Cost: $225, 60 to 75 minutes

Monday, October 19, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Channeling the Great Mothers with AuroraAurora
Aurora offers us messages given to her from the Great Mothers, including Gaia, Hera, Kwan yin and others. Come with questions or just listen to the messages and call to action.
Cost: $15
 
Thursday, October 22, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. breathe books 5-year anniversary party!
Come by for a glass of wine or a cup of tea and some snacks to celebrate our milestone. The party continues on Saturday with a huge sale and surprises!
  
Friday, October 23, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Reiki for Spiritual Healing Book
talk, and Group Energy healing with Reiki Master Brett Bevell
Brett BevellReiki Master and author Brett Bevell will read from his book Reiki for Spiritual Healing (Crossing Press 2009) and demonstrate revolutionary techniques that are entirely new to the Reiki system such as: how to access an amazing new tool called the Universal Reiki Healing Grid, how to create a Reiki halo, and how to manifest Reiki holograms for intensive healing. The evening will culminate with an intensive group healing for karmic release, followed by Q&A. Brett Bevell is the author of The Reiki Magic Guide To Self Attunement (Crossing Press 2007), the recently released Reiki For Spiritual Healing (Crossing Press 2009) as well as the poetry books America Needs A Woman President and America Needs A Buddhist President. Brett is also the founder of two other new and amazing energy healing systems: Light of the Eternal One and Magical Awakening.
Cost: Free
 
Saturday, October 24, Special Anniversary Sale!
Come celebrate our anniversary! We opened our doors on October 22,
2004. Five years later we are a thriving, independent bookstore with so much to be grateful for, including YOU! Store-wide you'll find lots of sale items and deeply discounted surprises and treats -- our way of saying thank you!! Here's to five more years!
 
Saturday, October 24, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Light of the Eternal One: Empowerment and Training with Reiki Master Brett Bevell 
Light of the Eternal One is a Divine Energy form that sustains all creation, including our universe. In the Bible it says that in order to create the universe God first said, Let there be light. And it was only after this light emanated from the Divine that creation did appear. Regardless of your religious/spiritual beliefs, even science views the universe as made of energy, or light, the quantum field that manifests things into existence. In this workshop you will be empowered so that Light of the Eternal One flows through your hands for life. And, you will also learn how to give treatments of this energy to yourself and others. The benefits of this light bring a deeper sense of seeing the Divine in all things, knowing inner peace, and even occasional states of spiritual bliss and euphoria. Brett is on staff at Omega in New York.
Cost: $40
 
Saturday, October 24, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Drumming Circle with Beth Duncan
All levels of drummers are welcome to join this monthly group. Bring a drum or instrument if you have one.
Cost: $5

Sunday, October 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ayurvedic Cooking with Susan Weis
Learn to cook tri-doshic Ayurvedic meals in my kitchen! See what an Ayurvedic kitchen looks like, eat nutritious foods and take away new ideas for healthy cooking. I have just returned from a week-long class in New Mexico with Amadea Morningstar, author of The Ayurvedic Cookbook. I can't wait to share with you what I've learned! This class fills up quickly. Please call soon to reserve your space.
Cost: $40
 
Sunday, October 25, 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. The Indigo Child: Ten Years Later with author Julie B. Rosenshein, LICSW, The Indigo Doc.
Julie RosensheinAre you an Indigo Adult? Are you Teaching or Parenting a Highly Sensitive Indigo Child? Come and learn about the sensitive, strong-willed and wise soul that you are or have in your life. Ms. Rosenshein, affectionately known as The Indigo Doc, will share the latest tips and tools for helping you and/or your child. You will learn about the four types of Highly Sensitive Souls and find strategies that work! Topics covered will be nutrition, biochemistry, challenging behaviors, emotional balance and spiritual life. Julie is a psychotherapist, Angel Therapy Practitioner™ and Public Speaker who works with ADHD, Highly Sensitive and Indigo Children & Adults. Her graduate training from Columbia University School of Social Work and certifications from Doreen Virtue enable her to help families reach their highest potential. Julie has helped people from all walks of life to connect with their angels and fairies. Visit her at www.indigochildcoach.com.  
 
Sunday, October 25, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Indigo Soul Reading™ with Julie B. Rosenshein. NEW SESSIONS ADDED!
Please note we just added extra sessions. Please call to sign up!
Are you an adult Indigo or a Highly Sensitive Soul? Are you parenting a Highly Sensitive Indigo Child? In an Indigo Soul Reading™ Julie channels specific information from you and/or your child's angels to give you information, support and tools that will help you and the highly sensitive soul you are parenting. Using a blend of medical intuition and channeling, Julie will bring you guidance about your child's biochemical, nutritional, educational, emotional, and spiritual needs. You will leave the session with a game plan for how you can best help yourself and your child/family in mind, body and spirit. Ms. Rosenshein has helped countless parents, adults and children with the information received... don't miss out on this priceless opportunity to work with her in person. (Your child need not be present.) 
Cost: $75, 45 minute session
  
Sunday, October 25, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Yoga Nidra with Sue Borchardt
Sue BorchardtCome 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: $10 suggested
 
Friday, October 30, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Deep Relaxation with Josh
Josh RothschildEase into your weekend the healthy and natural way -- Josh Rothschild, director of Stress Management Consultants, will be leading us in a deep relaxation session to melt away tensions and give a sense of full refreshment for the weekend. The session will include breathing techniques, progressive relaxation, visualization, and sound currents to bring on a state of peace and deep inner rest. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Cost: $8

For more events, visit our website!


Ongoing Classes, Readings, Healing,
and Meditation groups:


Sundays, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Lotus Heart Meditation Group
Classes in stress reduction via guided sitting and walking meditation followed by short readings and discussion. Special emphasis on group support for job seekers. Everyone is welcome!
Cost: $5 donation

Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays: Psychic Readings with Aurora
Aurora
Aurora is a Psychic, Spiritual Gardener and Animal Reader. Her ab
ilities 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. Get direction in these uncertain times.
Cost: $55 for 1/2 hour; $95 1 hour. Call for times and appointments.

Mondays, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. True Names Zen Buddhist Meditation
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, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Energy Healing and Chakra Clearing with Stephanie Tarr
Stephanie Tarr

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

Wednesdays, October 14-28, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Art of Meditation with Susan
Weis
This on-going class is designed to teach you basic meditation techniques while offering more in-depth instruction for advanced students, including readings, q & a and 30 minutes sitting meditation.
Cost: $10 suggested donation

Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Individual Healing Sessions with Rev. Sharon Kay

Reverend Sharon Kay is certified in Shiatsu, Signature Cell Consciousness Healing, and is a Matrix Energetics Quantum practitioner. She works with clients using different modalities for maximum healing benefits.
Cost: $80, 1 hour; $45, ½ hour session

Fridays, 1 p.m.- 6 p.m. Raphael Holistic Portal Individual Sessions with Tanja Anderson
Services Offered include: Reiki Energy Therapy, Reflexology, Nutritional consultations; Lifestyle and Spiritual Counseling. Learn more at  www.RaphaelHolisticPortal.com
Cost: $80, 1 hour; $100, ½ hour
NEW! Mini Sessions: Reiki Relaxer, 30 min/$30; Reflexology Foot-Soother, 20 min/$20
 
Sunday, October 25, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Yoga Nidra with Sue Borchardt
Yoga Nidra is a deeply relaxing guided meditation that works on all levels
of human experience, from the physical to the transcendent. 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

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!