Friday, May 14, 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. Movement includes anything and everything from seated motion to full dancing. Hands on healing will be conducted by Rev. Sharon Kay. Cost: $10

Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. An Emerald Earth Ziraat Retreat with Sharifa Norton and Muinuddin Smith
Ziraat, begun by the Sufi master Inayat Khan, is a spiritual path, which uses the symbology of farming for mental purification and to bridge the material and spiritual worlds. In this retreat we will seek to cultivate the seeds of awakening on all levels of our being. Explore new ways of opening fully and consciously to life's alchemy, regaining intimacy with the sacredness of all of life. Through teachings, poetry, stories, songs, movement, meditation and sacred ritual we will cultivate our hearts, our souls and our minds. Teachers Sharifa Norton and Muinuddin Smith co-founded the Light of Guidance Center for Sufi Studies in New York City and serve as senior teachers and retreat guides within Sufi Order International. They are the authors of the book An Emerald Earth: Cultivating a Natural Spirituality and Serving Creative Beauty in Our World. Sharifa serves as head of Ziraat in Sufi Order North America www.ziraat.org. Sharifa is a professional dancer and Muinuddin is a university professor.

Email Mumtaz Kammerer or call 410-323-6883 to register. Cost: $60

Sunday, May 16, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Breathe into Ahhh: An Introduction to Breathwork with David Allen (co-ed)
All day, every day each of us breathe. But how many of us fully maximize this activity? When used with intention, breathwork can help you feel more peaceful, come into alignment with your most authentic self, and be a valuable tool in dealing with stresses related to your job, relationship(s) or other life situations. David Allen will introduce you to this mind/body modality that uses conscious, connected breathing to have an impact on the physical body as well as the emotional, mental and spiritual bodies. David is a graduate of the Power of Breath Institute. Visit him at www.breathworkworks.com for more information. Please bring pillows, a blanket, and water and wear comfortable clothing. Registration is limited to 10 participants for this exciting event. Cost: $45

Tuesdays, May 18 & 25, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Healing and Chakra Clearing with Stephanie Tarr, Individual Sessions
Experience the intense rush of healing energy and the subtle shifts that occur through the healing techniques of Stephanie Tarr. Channeling divine energy, she connects to your etheric system and subtle-body energies and applies specific methods to remove blockages to promote healing. Cost: $77 one hour; $55 students

Tuesday, May 18, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. IONS Book Club: The Way of the Explorer by Edgar Mitchell
We will be talking about The Way of the Explorer: An Apollo Astronaut's Journey through the Material and Mystical Worlds, by the founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Edgar Mitchell.

Book club facilitator Larry Bohlen is also a former NASA guy! Larry says, "The book tracks the mind-opening experiences that led Edgar Mitchell to start IONS. It opened new avenues of exploration for me and I think it will for you, too." Cost: donation. 20% off book. You can see more on our facebook page!

Tuesday, May 18, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Women's Group: Living Our Best Lives
What does your best life look like? Come and share your vision! Our group meets to share experiences and offer support to women in transitional times, whether it's leaving a relationship or a career, finding a new path in life, or searching for your tribe. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small dish/dessert/drink to share! Cost: donations appreciated.

Wednesday 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Personal Coaching with Maria Klusewitz - Five Week Class
New Coaching format: Please commit to 5 consecutive meetings-so you can get the best coaching experience!
In Pathways Wellness & Personal Coaching we blend science with spiritual practices. Using enneagram personality- typing combined with goal-setting, meditation and journaling. We'll help you clarify where you are, what you want and how to get there. Life Coach Maria Klusewitz uses her 15 + years as an analytical chemist to demystify spiritual practices such as meditation, breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness so you can understand and use these practices to peel away the layers that you currently use to define yourself - to find out who you truly are and map out a plan to get you where you want to be.
Cost: $40 each session

Friday, May 21, 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, May 22, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. books and bagels book club with Susan Weis
This month we'll read Little Bee by Chris Cleave. Way before it was an NYT bestseller, I read the advanced readers copy and couldn't put it down. This mesmerizing story involves two women whose lives intersect on a beach in Nigeria and collide in London two years later. The authenticity of the voices and the enthralling storytelling makes this one of the best books of 2010. Join us for bagels and coffee and a compelling discussion. Cost: $9 + 20% off book purchase

Saturday, May 22, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Your Calling: Numerology Workshop with Craig Wright
While everyone's purpose may be unique we all have a calling. This class is designed to enable participants to determine their calling and to be empowered by the resulting increase in focus and clarity.  Facilitated by Dr. Craig Wright, an author, teacher and Morgan State University Radio personality with over 25 years experience as a professional numerologist. Cost: $30; books will be available for sale

Thursday, May 27, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Introduction to Tantra and Sacred Sexuality with Dr. Michael Mirdad
Tantra and Sacred Sexuality integrate both Tantric and Taoist perspectives and practices in a loving, passionate, and respectful framework. This workshop, which is for singles and/or couples, opens you to experience levels of ecstatic bliss and unconditional love and, most importantly, brings these experiences into your daily life-for yourself and others. This ecstatic vibration translates into consistently feeling unconditional love for all people and things, which is why it is called "the path of living bliss." You will receive insights into how to awaken and experience your sensual self, moment-by-moment. Cost: $35
 
Thursday, May 27 & Friday, May 28, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Individual Sessions with Dr. Michael Mirdad
Receive insights into how to awaken and experience your sensual self, moment-by-moment, withworld-renowned teacher Michael Mirdad. He performs an intuitive read on every person to start the session so that they are aware of their challenges, strengths and souls purpose. Each session will be oriented to fit your personal situation, and may include energy work as well as counseling and guidance. Mirdad has worked as a Healer and Counselor for nearly 30 years and is a best-selling author. Call for times. Cost: $150, 1 hr. Sessions will take place off-site.
 
Saturday, May 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Exploring Spiritual Tantra with Dr. Michael Mirdad
Spiritual Tantra is unique in that it can be as sensual as any other form of Tantra but asks that there first be certain guidelines including: loving respect, safety, responsibility, communication, and trust. Spiritual Tantra is also unique in that it includes healing and spirituality as part of its primary curriculum or primary focus. The goal of this workshop is to teach healing through energetic bodywork, intuition, emotional release, and spiritual refilling. This workshop also offers insights and methods for enhancing love and intimacy, awakening vitality and passion, as well as how to find and release trauma and/or inhibition stored in the body. See www.grailproductions.com. Cost: $100