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Susan L. Weis, proprietress



Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Hello All!
 It's Spring! I know we have a few more days, but I'm excited for the sun, the birds, the flowers...and that reminds me of allergies, hay fever, etc...but we have remedies!

In Ayurveda, Spring is Kapha season. The rains create new growth which in turn may create some sinus issues. Our favorite remedy is the Neti Pot. Using a Neti pot provides so much more than a quick nasal cleanse. By cleaning your sinuses you are in fact helping to reduce toxins in your entire body. Your nose is the first line of defense in blocking toxins (pollen, bus exhaust, airborne bacteria, etc.) which are trying to make their way into
neti pot
your system. If your nasal passages are clear, you stand a much better chance of trapping the toxins before they invade! Come get a Neti Pot and I'll show you how do do it!

Next week I'll give you some more Ayurvedic tips on "spring cleaning", but why wait?? This Sunday you can take my Ayurveda for Perfect Weight class, in which I will share lots of details and tips about transitioning into spring, as well as tools to help you find your perfect weight (which may have gotten lost somewhere during the winter. I know mine did!) Class details are below.

As you may know we are incredibly excited to have Dr. Amit Goswami here on Thursday! We are showing his new movie as well as hosting a workshop with him, exploring the perceived laws of quantum physics and the range of possibilities (hint: it's endless!). See details below and PLEASE call to RSVP!!

I also wanted to let you know that for the first time ever, world renowned psychic and spiritual teacher Sylvia Browne, along with talk show host Montel Williams, reunite LIVE here in Baltimore. Sylvia conducts live
Sylvia Brown
audience readings and she reveals information about the Other Side. They will be here on Wednesday, March 31 at the Convention Center. And I have one $199 ticket to give away! Send me an email and I'll add your name to the list and we will pull  a winner at the end of the week. See the Quick Link to the right for ticket info.

Another upcoming special event you will be interested in is on April 18 at the JCC in Owings Mills. Dr. Rick Levy, an internationally recognized leader in

the field of mind-body medicine, author and speaker, teaches a simple self-help technique that  provides immediate, measurable relief from stress, illness, physical pain or emotional turmoil. He'll also teach participants how to use the technique to heal others: a loved one, a relationship, a family, even a business.
Dr. Rick Levy


His techniques rely on subtle energy medicine - using the mind to move energy. They're scientifically proven, easy to learn and use by anyone of any age or culture, and deliver compelling levels of physical and mental well-being, insight, awe, and power for change. The cost is $20 for pre-registrants; $25 at the door. For information and registration, go to www.jcc.org and click on "Adults," or contact Eileen Berman at 410-356-5200, ext. 324.


We had Dr. Rick here at the shop a few years ago and his techniques were truly unique and quite palpable. This is a great chance to see him again locally!


Lots of great events the rest of March and on into April! Take a look below and on the website.

Thank you for all the donated mugs!! We are now paper-cup free! Come by for a cup of tea and save a tree.

Much love to all,

susan
Susan Weis
susan weis, proprietress

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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.

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 into balance 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
Susan Weis
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

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!


Early April Events

Thursdays, April 1 & 15, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Healing Sessions with Rev. Sharon Kay Reverend Sharon Kay is certified in Shiatsu, a balancing of the meridian pathways and acupressure points of the body through gentle touch and stretching techniques; Signature Cellular Consciousness Healing, activating the perfect God Cell in the pineal gland, reminding the body of its perfection; and Matrix Energetics Quantum Healing, a unique style of wizardry transformation such as time travel and multiple dimensions.

Cost: $80 1 hour; $45 ½ hour

 

NEW PRACTITIONER! April 1 - 29, Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Angel Readings and Soul Coaching with Christine Schreibstein. Your Soul Knows the Truth!
Mixing soul coaching with assistance from the angels allows the truth of what you truly desire, and what is holding you back, to unfold. Angel readings are meant to be insightful, joyous and healing. The angelic realm works through the both of us to offer guidance as well as empowering exercises for you to take your power and sense of worthiness back that directly relates to the areas that you are inquiring about. 

 

A coaching session presents a variety of ways for you to embrace your loves, your life and lets doors that are already opened to become more visible. This allows you to walk through those doors with greater ease, grace and wisdom about yourself and the world around you. Most sessions result in a combination of soul coaching and angel reading. 

 

Christine is a certified Soul Coach, Archangel Therapist and Licensed Crystal Therapist. She has been trained in the healing modalities of Reiki, IET, Kwan Magnified Healing.  Cost: 30 minutes, $50; 60 minutes, $90; 90 minutes, $140

 

 

Thursday, April 1, 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 wellbeing. Movement includes anything and everything from seated motion to full dancing. Hands on healing will be conducted by Rev. Sharon Kay. Cost: $10

 

Saturday, April 3, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Body, Speech, and Mind Groups with Stephen & Yeshe Clarke
Join in these experiential exercises from Contemplative Psychology by dropping our story-lines, judgments and opinions and working with relationships that are conflicted or need greater clarification. Cost: $20

 

Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, Psychic Readings with Aurora

Aurora receives and conveys messages from energies, angels and spirit guides to help you more clearly define and understand your path, goals, relationships, and past lives. Aurora can to do phone sessions as well as animal readings. Come prepared with questions or ideas about what you would like to explore. Cost: $55, 1/2 hour; $95, 1 hour

 

Mondays, April 5 - 26, 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 you into alignment, relieving stress, removing blockages in the chakras, and triggering self-healing. Margit also offers aura work with singing bowls, in which the sounds 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, April 5 - 26, 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. Cost: Dana/donation

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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 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!