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 Monday, May 2, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Meet Sharon Salzberg Author of 'Real Happiness: The 28-Day Program (Off Site Event at the Bolton Street Synagogue) 
We are excited and honored to be hosting one of the greatest Buddhist teachers of our generation, Sharon Salzberg. Sharon has been a student of meditation since 1971, and leading meditation retreats worldwide since 1974. She teaches both intensive awareness practice (vipassana or insight meditation) and the profound cultivation of lovingkindness and compassion (the Brahma Viharas). During this evening we will explore our notions of happiness, strength, aloneness and possibility. We'll practice meditation along with dialogue and discourse. This event is suitable for both beginning and more experienced meditators. Doors open at 6 p.m. at The Bolton Street Synagogue, 212 W Coldspring Lane.
Cost: This is a FREE event, but we do request that you purchase Sharon's new book, Real Happiness, either at breathe books or at the event. Only books purchased from breathe books will be signed by Sharon. Your purchase supports the bookstore so that we are able to continue to bring you events like this!
Tuesday, May 3, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Meet Vegan Chef Emily Mainquist (of Emily's Desserts) author of Sweet Vegan: A Collection of All Vegan, Some Gluten-Free and a Few Raw Desserts
Emily Mainquist wan ted to create a cookbook for everyone - vegans and vegetarians; people with dietary restriction, food allergies, and health concerns; and those who are environmentally conscious. She succeeds with more than seventy sensational recipes that are easy and yield moist, rich, flavorful (and cholesterol-free) desserts that anyone will want to share with friends and family.
In 2008, Emily founded Emily's Desserts, her 100% wind-powered, vegan dessert company. Her products can be found in Whole Foods and Wegmans and other stores nationally, food sources online and in her kiosk in Baltimore. She has been featured in both national and local media, including VegNews, Daily Candy, Baltimore Magazine, The Baltimore Sun, and more. Visit her online at www.emilysdesserts.com. Cost: Free
Thursday, May 5 & Friday, May 27, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Empathic Angel Readings and Karmic Astrology with Julie Madill: Individual Sessions
Angel readings help connect us to our higher selves and the energies around us. Astrology gives us the tools to identify prior life gifts and talents, as well as make conscious blocks and karmic patterns. Cost for reading: $50 half-hour, $85 hour
Friday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Individual Sessions with James Wanless
A perceptive and creative intuitive, James Wanless gives you the insight, power, tools and map to create your future. His Readings are guaranteed to be motivating and entertaining as you journey into your inner universe through the worlds of Voyager Tarot.
Cost: $150 for one hour. Sessions also available on Sunday, May 8.
Friday, May 6, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tarot for Lovers and Relationships with James Wanless
Explore Tarot as a truly timeless and universal "roadmap" for healthy relationships of all kinds: love, family, friends and work. In this hands-on class of learning how to read the cards, you will experience how the process of doing the tarot is a communication tool for conflict resolution, partnership-building and truth-telling. You'll receive insight to inspire you to action in this way of "fortune creation" that goes beyond old, fortune telling. And you get your own 2011 Voyager Tarot "take-home card" for your social life. Cost: $50
Saturday, May 7, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. The Spirited Life with James Wanless
In this interactive, creative experiencing of the Tarot, you will discover a tool and process for becoming consciously powered by the life force. As a result, you become more alive, aware, inspired, purposeful, creative regenerative, successful and energized - key qualities of the "spirited life." By doing a reading of these qualities in you by the cards, you experience the Tarot's holistic map of life and get "in-spirited" to be all that you are meant to be. And you will learn how to use the Tarot as a "spiritual practice." In so doing, you become more adept in the art and way of spiritual counseling. Cost: $75
Friday, May 6, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Screening of the New Documentary "WAKE UP" -  with Jonas Elrod (Off Site Event at St Luke's Lutheran Church - next door to breathe)
Jonas Elrod was leading an ordinary life until he woke up one day to a totally new reality. He suddenly could see and hear angels, demons, auras and ghosts. The documentary movie WAKE UP follows this fascinating story of an average guy who inexplicably developed the ability to access other dimensions. This film shows how all of us can search inward for our own peace and happiness while contributing towards a positive shift in global consciousness. WAKE UP is a call to consciousness to everyone who sees it; an invitation to accept that there is more to this life than meets the eye. See more here! Cost: $10
Monday, May 9, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Baltimore IONS Discussion Group Baltimore IONS explores the mysteries and potential of human consciousness. Everyone is welcome! Find us on Facebook at: www.tinyurl.com/baltions. Baltimore IONS is a local group affiliated with the Institute of Noetic Science. Cost: $5 donation Friday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Bomba Kirtan with Michael Harris Kirtan with Kundalini & Sanskrit chanting, reggae and Brazilian beats, songs in many languages, free dancing, Bomba African drumming. This will be a spirited journey! Please be prepared to chant, sing, and dance. Lose your mind and let the music lift your spirit. Kirtan is an ancient Indian devotional call and response form of chanting with music and drumming. Bomba is a style of chanting and drumming developed in Puerto Rico in which one dancer at a time comes up from the crowd and leads the rhythm with their dance moves. Cost: $10 suggested donation Saturday, May 14, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sh'maYoga - Integrating Kabbalah and Yoga with Rabbi Sigal  Is your heart longing for a spirituality that integrates your religious background with the beauty of yoga? Are you searching for a meaningful and embodied prayer experience? Come and let your soul dance with Sh'maYoga. Experience an inspiring integration of yoga and Jewish spirituality and let the wisdom of your body and the mystery of your soul flow freely. We welcome you to explore and deepen your connection to your soul and the divine with a universal integrative approach.
With her deep knowledge of mysticism, Rabbi Sigal Brier an innovative and inspiring teacher, weaves yoga, meditation, Kabbalistic insights, and her beautiful, original music into tr ansformative experiences. Classes are a fusion of yoga flows with Hebrew chants, Pilates, Qigong, music, breath awareness, toning, and mystical teachings that are designed to energize the body, mind, and soul. Rabbi Sigal also teaches around the country and at Kripalu. Cost: $80 Saturday, May 14, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mystic Rhythms of Kabbalah Hebrew Chanting (Kirtan) with Rabbi Sigal The life of a mystic is a rich path of receiving and giving to the point of merging in a united flow where all boundaries are rendered invisible. The repetitive call and response style of the chants mirrors the dynamic relationship between receiving and giving; listening to God's call, or to the yearning of our souls, and responding. With her deep knowledge of Jewish mysticism and her inspiring spirit and voice, Rabbi Sigal creates aural environments to accompany the mystical journey of your soul. Join her for a joyous evening of chanting with Kabbalistic insights. People of all religious backgrounds are welcome. Cost: $25 Monday, May 16, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Baltimore IONS Book Club IONS, the Institute for Noetic Science, explores the science and mysteries of the Universe. Join us for our book club to discuss Fingerprints of God: What Science Is Learning about the Brain and Spiritual Experience by NPR reporter Barbara Bradley Hagerty. This is a fascinating investigation of how science is seeking to answer the question that has puzzled believers and scientists alike for generations: Can science explain God? Let's talk about it! Cost: $5 donation. Book club choices are 20% off at breathe! Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Holding a Butterfly: An Experiment in Mira cle-Making with Author Lynn Woodland Holding a Butterfly-an Experiment in Miracle-Making is about consciousness, time, quantum science and God, all woven into a series of practical, personal experiments in miracle-making. It goes far beyond current teachings on the law of attraction and sheds light on why popular techniques for having whatever we want don't work as predictably as advertised. Holding a Butterfly will sweep you up in a collaborative experiment that pushes all the boundaries of human potential. It's sure to boggle your mind, touch your heart and forever change your reality. Come join the experiment-it may just change your life! Cost: donation Friday, May 20, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Psychic Readings with Allyson Walsh Meet Allyson Walsh, one of the Psy-dentical Twin Sisters whom The Washington Post reported the "best professional psychic mediums" of the Mid-Atlantic area. She has an uncanny ability to connect with her clients and offer messages that deeply resonate and can help you on your path. Cost: $75, 1/2hour; $150, 1 hr Friday, May 20, 7 p.m. - 8:30 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 or call Kristin at 410-340-8431 for more information. Cost: donation Sunday, M ay 22, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Embracing Your Spiritual Gifts with Craig Wright We are all blessed with spiritual gifts - but sometimes it's difficult to discern. This workshop will enable participants to determine their special talent/skill/ability and provide insights as to how these gifts can be used to enhance life. Dr. Craig Wright is an author, adjunct professor, radio host and spiritual advisor. He holds a PhD in Metaphysical Counseling from The University of Sedona, is a member of the Metaphysical Doctors Association, International Metaphysical Ministry and has over 25 years experience advising clients as a professional Numerologist. Cost: $30 Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. India! Learn about our November trip with Tour G uide Deepak Singh  Our India trip coordinator Deepak Singh joins us from Boston to talk about our November "breathe deep" tour of India. Deepak will speak about the amazing sites we will visit, the logistics of the tour and will take registrations for those who want to join us! He will also prepare some Indian food for us to enjoy. Deepak was born in India, studied as a mechanical engineer in England, but soon after began pursuing his passion to foster personal and cultural growth of others and launched a number of Ayurveda-based health care products. He now facilitates cultural and spiritual growth of individuals by arranging discretionary travel services to Cambodia, India and Thailand from all over the world. He has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for non-profit organizations in Hyderabad (India) and in Boston. Cost: Free
Wednesday, May 25, 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: $20 Friday, May 20, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Deep Relaxation and Sound Healing with Andrea Wenger This gentle session is an opportunity to relax profoundly and enter a healing state, restoring balance and harmony on physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual levels. Cost: $15 Monday, May 30, Memorial Day -closed for the holiday!
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us to speak about her new book, Be Your Own Shaman. (See a video 
ings are brilliant, inspirational and motivational!!), as well as TWO workshops!! 
Lynne is the author of The Field: 
and is thrilled to share this practice with you. We practice meditation based on the teachings of Yogananda, Muktananda, Deepak Chopra (Primordial Sound Meditation) as well as Jewish and Vipassana practices. By teaching you how to easily incorporate these practices into your life, you'll see that you can reduce stress, have less reactivity and drama in your life, and feel more focused, calmer and at peace. Cost: suggested donation per class, $10 appreciated 
join! Please bring a drum or rattle, an eyecover, and a blankets/pillow to be comfortable during the journey.
cancer, etc.), promote relaxation and calm for stressed or anxious animals, increase the bond between human and animal, and ease the transition from life into death. Bring your animal companion in and see what wonders Reiki can do. Kathleen, founder and Executive Director of the 
Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Psychic Readings with Jael