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Susan L. Weis, proprietress



Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Hello All!
I saw some things blooming yesterday. I don't know what they were but they were white and coming up out of the ground and they looked like spring! I know it happens every year, but it feels especially good this year to emerge from winter (even though my lawn still has huge patches of snow on it). Spring is such a sweet time.

So come celebrate spring with Belly Dancing on Saturday! Lynn Gardner and Karan Graff lead the group in movement as well as meditation connected to the chakras. No experience necessary -- just come prepared to be empowered in mind, body and soul!

"Follow the Signs" on Sunday in a free book talk with Jakki Wienecke. If you are seeking direction and next steps in your life, join Jakki and get set on your path!

Captain Tarot -- also known as James Wanless -- the creator of the Voyager Tarot deck, is offering readings (only a few spaces left) as well as a class Wednesday night.

And how excited are we for the return of Dr. Amit Goswami! We'll be screening his new film, Quantum Activist, and Dr. Goswami will offer an experiential workshop which will lead us to a new level of quantum activism!

And Jenn's Teen Book Club is on Sunday afternoon. The book she's discussing is Uglies, by Scott Westerfled. Maybe your teen has already read it? Or is a fast reader?? Or maybe just wants to see what a book club is like? Come by on Sunday at 5:15. I hear there will be snacks!

See details on all our events below.

Oh, and please try to bring a mug to events. We are trying to go paper cup-less to help reduce waste. So we are asking you to bring your own mug or drink container to events, and we are also taking mug donations! Thank you so much in helping us make this happen.

love,

Susan

p.s. Please see details below on my new class: Ayurveda for Perfect Weight (Sunday, March 21). I've personally designed this class to help people move towards their perfect weight, balance, and harmony in life. This class keeps me honest! Join me!
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March 2010
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.


Saturday, March 13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Belly Dancing and Chakra Meditation WorkshopIgnite 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

Jakki Weineckewith Jakki Wienecke.

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

Uglies by Scott WesterfeldOur 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!

 


NEW PRACTITIONER! Mondays, March 15, 22 & 29, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sound/Energy Healing and Aura Cleansing with Tibetan Singing Bowls, Individual Sessions with Margit Willemssinging bowls

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.


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
James WanlessIncredibly 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.Only a few spaces are left!

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 GoswamiDr. 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. PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE!! 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. * One on One Ayurvedic Consultations are also available. See below. Class cost: $95

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

Stephanie TarrExperience 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

 

Thursday, March 25, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Individual Healing Sessions with Rev. Sharon Kay
Sharon KayReverend 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


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

SolemateMany 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. PLEASE call to sign up in advance. 

House of the Spirits

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, love and family in South America. Since this book is over 400 fabulous pages long, we will just discuss the first half of the book today and continue with the discussion next month. 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 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. This will be the last Yoga Nidra class we are offering for a while as sue is taking a break. Don't miss it! Cost: $5 donation

 

MEET THE AUTHOR! (VERY COOL BOOK!) Wednesday, March 31, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tranquilista: Mastering the Art of Enlightened Work and Playful Mind, with Kimberly Wilson

TranquilistaCan 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


* One on One Ayurvedic Life Style Consultations are available with Susan. We discuss your dosha and any imbalances you may have and create a plan to restore you to full harmony and balance. We'll discuss how to come back to your natural constitution through food choices and nutrition, daily routine, behavior, exercise, career choices and more. Cost: $150 for one and a half hours. Please call to schedule your appointment!


For more on our 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
AuroraAurora 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 TarrStephanie, 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

Thursday, March 25, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Individual Healing Sessions with Rev. Sharon Kay
Sharon KayReverend 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 AndersonTanja 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.comServices 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, 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 [email protected] 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!