* See all our regular classes, energy work, psychic readings
and meditation classes at the end of this email.
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!
See details for our practitioners, ongoing events, and
psychic readings the end of the email.
MARCH 2010
NEW PRACTITIONER! Mondays, March 1, 15, 22 & 29, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sound/Energy Healing and
Aura Cleansing with Tibetan Singing Bowls, Individual Sessions with Margit
Willems
Singing bowls purify your
system and bring it back into alignment, easing tension, removing blockages in
the chakras, and triggering self-healing. Margit also offers Aura Work
with Singing Bowls, in which the sounds of the singing bowls are used to
protect, strengthen, and heal the aura. Please wear comfortable clothes.
Cost: sound
massage $95 1 hour; $75 Students; sound massage with aura work $125, 90 min;
aura work, only $55, 45 min.
Thursday, March 4, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sacred Circle Trance Dance with Sharon
 Manifest your desires and dreams through the ancient trance
dancing of our Shamanic and Aboriginal ancestors. Connect the beat of your
heart with the universe and experience oneness and well-being. No experience or
coordination necessary! Movement includes anything and everything from seated
motion to full dancing. Hands on Matrix Energetics and Signature Cell healing
will be conducted by Rev. Sharon Kay during the dance segment; individual healing sessions available
on Thursdays, by appointment. Cost: $10
Saturday, March 6, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Compassionate
Exchange with Stephen & Yeshe Clarke
Compassionate Exchange comes from Contemplative Psychology
and is a training in being present with another human being. Learn to connect
to a person's basic sanity by being in the moment and listening beneath the
story-lines. Stephen and Yeshe Clarke are Buddhist teachers and
psychotherapists who have a private practice in Hampden,
www.presenceproject.net. Cost: $30 at door, $20 prepaid.
Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sunday, March 7,
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Angel Healing Practitioner© Certification Program with
Elizabeth Foley
 The certification course encourages you to get in touch with
and understand your intuition, read energy, conduct angel readings confidently,
and to learn how to work with the angels for healing. You will also discover
the ways in which the angelic realm communicates with you and learn to receive
messages, information, Divine guidance and healing. Cost: $400; Early Bird
Special, $350, paid in full by Feb. 15.
Sundays, March 7 - 28, 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
Monday and Tuesday, March 8 & 9, Angel Readings
with Elizabeth Foley, Individual Sessions
Angels are very powerful healers and messengers of the
Divine.When you invite your Angels
into your life, your life will never be the same.Begin a dialogue using Angel and Fairy Oracle cards, and
listening to intuitive messages from your Angels. They want to help you with
everything from sacred guidance to inspiration. Call for times.
Cost: $55 1/2
hr 
Monday, March 8, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Building Your
Spiritual Practice 101, with Elizabeth Foley
Elizabeth concludes her weekend with us by offering a class
to keep your skills sharp! Learn to assess your practice, explore feelings
about money and abundance, and learn 32 practical tips for a spiritual
practice. Cost: $52
SPECIAL EVENT! Tuesday, March 9, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Pocket Peace:
Effective Practices for Enlightened Living
with author Allan Lokos
Allan walks us through the world, asks us to pay attention,
stay awake inside and out, and fills our pockets to overflowing with small,
good things to do. Ask the Buddha, ask Jesus, ask Mohammed, ask Mother Teresa,
ask Black Elk -- through these and other teachers Allan offers us this fiercely
compassionate clarity. Allan turns the Buddhist Paramis (Perfection Practices)
into tools for life for the urban seeker. No matter what religious stance you
are coming from - if you work with these practices they will work for you. Allan is the founder and guiding teacher of the Community
Meditation Center located on New York City's upper west side. Cost: free
Saturday, March 13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Belly Dancing and
Chakra Meditation Workshop
Ignite your personal power of insight and reunite with your
original bliss by energizing the eight chakras in this belly dance and chakra
meditation workshop. This extremely fun and empowering class is led by Lynn
Gardner and Karen Graff. No experience necessary! Space is limited in this popular class, so please sign
up soon! Cost: $50
NEW READER! Saturdays, March 13 & 20, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Psychic Readings with Jael
Gifted with her psychic sense at a young age, Jael learned
to listen to the "higher-ups" who flowed information through her. She uses her
intuition and instinct along with clairvoyance to convey messages to help guide
you on your path and answer questions and concerns. Cost: $40 for 1/2 hour;
$70 for an hour
Sunday, March 14, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Discover Your Reason for Being
 Seeking direction? Out of work? Unsure of what to do with
your life? Come to this free lecture to learn how to uncover your personal
mission here on Earth. Based on the book Follow the Signs written by the
instructor, this course jump starts your process of discovery by giving you
some tools to help you unlock the hidden desires of your heart.
Jakki Wienecke is a Certified Life Coach and author of
the new book Follow the Signs -an interactive guide to understanding your
life's purpose. Cost: free
Sunday, March 14, 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Teen Book Club with Jenn
 Our book for March is Uglies, by Scott Westerfeld. In a future that doesn't seem that far off, Tally Youngblood finds that asking one seemingly small question turns her world upside-down and inside-out. Westerfeld juggles politics, body image, and self-respect in a fast-paced, engaging novel (the first in a series). Cost: $7; snacks will be served!
Monday, March 15, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Channeling
the Great Mothers with Aurora
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
Wednesday, March 17 & Thursday, March 18, Tarot
Readings with James Wanless, Individual Sessions
 Incredibly intuitive and exceedingly enthusiastic, James
will guide you, with the aid of his amazing Voyager Tarot cards, to a place
where you can begin your journey and deepen your life skills. A reading with
James is transformative. He visits us every few years from California and his
sessions and classes always fill up. Call soon to secure your space! Cost: 1/2
hr (but why would you?!) $75; one hour: $135. Call for times.
Wednesday, March 17, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 2010 Year of the
Empress, with James Wanless
Tap the creative power of the "sacred successful
feminine" archetype. Experience through the Voyager Tarot "map of
life," the formula for fulfilling this primordial inner resource to create
and manifest your projects, your babies, yourself. You will receive a quick
introduction for reading and embodying the cards in this "fortune
creation" way of tarot. And you will get a Voyager take-home card to keep
you inspired. Cost: $35
Thursday, March 18, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Film
Screening of The Quantum Activist by Dr. Amit Goswami
Dr. Goswami (What the
Bleep Do We Know), a pioneer of this revolutionary new perspective within
science, shares his vision of the unlimited potential of consciousness as the
ground of all being, and how this revelation can actually help us to live
better. This film bridges the gap between God and Science. The work of Goswami,
with stunning precision and without straying from the rigors of quantum mechanics,
reveals the overarching unity inherent in the world's major religions and
mystical traditions. Cost: $10
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Physics Activism and Consciousness as
the Ground of All Being with Dr. Amit Goswami
Learn how we can use quantum principles to guide ourselves
and our societies toward creativity, conflict resolution, as well as toward
learning to utilize the energies of love. We will discuss reincarnation and evolution and our lack of
emotional intelligence and how to correct this lack to prepare ourselves for
the next step of our evolution toward an intuitive mind. This workshop will also lead us through experiential
exercises exploring quantum aspects of downward causation such as how to set
intentions; and how to make our exercise of free will count. In other words, we
will investigate the real secret of manifestation. Cost: film and lecture: $65;
lecture alone: $60
Friday, March 19, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A Nichiren
Buddhism Discussion
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
410-340-8431. Cost: donation
Saturday, March 20, 1 p.m. - Divination For Your Way
Forward; Using The I Ching, Numerology & Dowsing For Soul Guidance with
Hope Gerecht
Come celebrate the deepest aspect of your life, your soul,
on the Spring Equinox. Learn how to consult the oldest book in existence, the I Ching, for insight into any aspect of
life. Learn the spiritual meaning of numbers, which numbers predominate in your
life, and where your opportunities and best actions lie for the next ten years.
Lastly, you will learn how dowsing can guide you from a soul level. You'll
receive a personalized chart and a
pendulum as part of the class. Hope Karan Gerecht is an avid researcher into various
systems of support for the subtle energy body. Cost: $45
NEW CLASS! Sunday, March 21, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ayurveda for Perfect Weight with Susan Weis
Learn how the 5000 year-old science of health and healing called
Ayurveda can bring you back intobalance and harmony with the way
nature intended you to be. Lose or gain weight -- depending on what
your body needs -- naturally, by incorporating nourishing foods and
activities into your daily routine. Susan lost over 40 pounds and
lowered her cholesterol 80 points by following the Ayurvedic guidelines
for her mind/body constitution, or dosha. Learn how you can make these
changes too! Susan is a Chopra Center certified teacher of Ayurveda. Cost: $85 before March 10; $95 after
Sunday, March 21, 4 pm - 6 pm, Archangels
Channeling with Aurora
Join psychic and channeler Aurora Gabriel for messages from
the Archangels. Come hear what they have to
share. Cost: $15
NOW TWICE A MONTH! Tuesday, March 23 & 30, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Crystal
Energy Healing and 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.
Channeling divine energy, Stef "reads" your etheric system and subtle-body
energies and applies specific methods to remove blockages -- from this life as
well as past-lives -- and promote healing. Stef uses incredibly powerful energy
to provide the deepest healing possible. MUST SCHEDULE IN ADVANCE! Cost: $77
one hour; $55 students
Friday, March 26, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Relax with Josh and
Andrea
You will be guided through stages of deep breathing, gentle
movement, guided imagery and resonant sound experiences to achieve a state of
total renewal. Josh will lead through the movement and breathing, and Andrea
will guide the sound and imagery. Start your weekend right -- come ready to let
go! Cost: $8
Saturday, March 27, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Lea Jones & Friends CD Release Party
Join Lea Jones & Friends (formerly The Swing States Road Show) for a
semi-acoustic CD Release concert. Singing their now-familiar "songs of
peace love and understanding from Bob Wills to Bob Marley" along with
Lea's originals, LJ&F will both soothe and rile your spirit with their
amazing three-part harmonies (now featuring Seth Kibel on clarinet!). Tickets:
$10
Saturday, March 27, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sunday, March
28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Solemate: Master the Art of Wholeness and Transform Your
Life with Lauren Mackler
 Many people spend years waiting for a soul mate to complete
them. Others settle for unfulfilling relationships out of fear of being alone.
Solemate is about freeing yourself from the shackles of your life conditioning
and reclaiming your innate wholeness. Renowned coach and bestselling author
Lauren Mackler will teach you her groundbreaking roadmap to achieving mastery
of your own life, so you can experience a greater sense of wholeness and
well-being, on your own, or in a relationship. Based upon her bestselling Solemate book, it's about treating
yourself well, shedding your self-defeating patterns, and becoming the person
you were born to be. The workshop is for people who are single or divorced, or
seeking greater independence within their partnership. In this workshop you'll
learn:
* How your family
of origin and life conditioning impacts your adult life
* The hidden
drivers of fear and how to override them
* How to reclaim
your innate wholeness and retrieve your authentic self
* How to "live deliberately" and
align your actions with your desired results
* Strategies for
clarifying your life vision and achieving it
* Tools and
strategies for sustaining your motivation and commitment
Please bring a journal.
Lauren Mackler,
coach, psychotherapist, and author of the international bestseller, Solemate:
Master the Art of Aloneness & Transform Your Life, is the creator
of IllumineeringTM, a groundbreaking coaching method that integrates family
systems work, psychodynamic psychology, and coaching to free people from their
life conditioning, unleash their potential, and create the lives to which they
aspire. www.laurenmackler.com
Cost: $295
Saturday, March 27, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. books and bagels with Susan Weis: The House of the Spirits
Our March pick will be Isabel Allende's The House of
Spirits. This magical tale describes the tangled web of politics and family
intrigue in a South American country. Cost: $9; includes bagels and
coffee from Common Ground.
Sunday, March 28, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Yoga Nidra
with Sue Borchardt
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: $5 donation
MEET THE AUTHOR! (VERY COOL BOOK!) Wednesday, March 31, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tranquilista: Mastering the Art of Enloghtened Work and Playful Mind,
with Kimberly Wilson
 Can women today have balance, bliss, and beauty? Is it
possible to be both stylish and socially aware? Yes, we can, says author
Kimberly Wilson. In this inspiring evening, she'll offer advice for carving out
your own unique path and staying grounded so you can leave a fashionable
footprint in the world.
Kimberly Wilson
is the author of Tranquilista and Hip Tranquil Chick. She is also the
designer of eco-fashion line TranquiliT, and the founder of the Tranquil Space
Foundation, which promotes yoga, creativity, and leadership in women and girls.
She lives in Washington, DC. Visit her online at http://www.kimberlywilson.com. Cost:
Free
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 is a Psychic, Spiritual Gardener and Animal (pet) 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. Get direction in these uncertain times. Cost: $55 for 1/2 hour; $95 1 hour. Call for times and appointments.
Mondays, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sound/Energy Healing and Aura Cleansing with Tibetan Singing Bowls, Individual Sessions with Margit Willems
Imagine
the bowls purifying your system and bringing it back into alignment,
easing tension, removing blockages in the chakras, working in harmony
and triggering self-healing. Margit also offers Aura Work with Singing
Bowls, in which the sounds of the singing bowls are used to protect,
strengthen, and heal the aura. Please wear comfortable clothes. Cost: Sound massage $95 1 hour; $75 Students; Sound massage with aura work $125, 90 min; Aura work, only $55, 45 min.
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. All are welcome!
Last Two Tuesdays of the Month, (March 23 & 30) 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Energy Healing and Chakra Clearing with 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. Must schedule in advance! Cost: $77 1 hour; $55 students
Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 6 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
 Tanja offers deep healing and balancing, customized
consultations, and guidance by integrating her extensive knowledge and experience
in both traditional and holistic medicine with powerful divine assistance. All healing sessions are augmented with the use of
Reflexology, crystals, and intuitive messages -- with your consent. Walk-ins welcome.
Learn more at www.RaphaelHolisticPortal.com. Services Include: Energy Healing, Reflexology, Holistic and
Lifestyle Consultations; Cost: $80, 1 hour; $100, 1.5 hours; 30 min. follow-up, $45;
$20/mini Reflexology session. Reiki Attunements by appointment only.
Saturdays, February 20, March 13 & 20: Psychic Readings with Jael
Jael, gifted with psychic abilities at a young
age, learned to listen to the "higher-ups" who flowed information through her.
Using intuition, instinct and her gifts of clairvoyance, she conveys messages
to guide you on your path and answer questions and concerns. Cost: $40 for 1/2
hour; $70 for an hour. January 2: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; January 16: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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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