Thursdays, 6 pm - 7 pm. Meditation practice with Susan Weis-Bohlen
Through meditation we learn to focus, become less reactive and dramatic, be more peaceful and kind, and we even begin to forgive ourselves and others. Learning to let go is the powerful force behind meditation. Susan teaches basic meditation techniques, mantras, pranayama (breath work) and offers advice to help you create your own personal meditation practice. One breath at a time! Please be mindful to arrive no later than 6:05 pm.
Susan has been practicing meditation for over 20 years and offers teachings from the best of what she has learned. Cost: $5 donation suggested
Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ravensong Shamanic Drumming Circle with Erin Reeve, MD
Feel the rhythm of life! Ravensong drum circle will meet monthly and will include drumming, dance, and at least one shamanic journey. Activities will be molded to fit personal or global need. Shamanic beginners are encouraged to join! Please bring a drum or rattle, an eye cover, and a blankets/pillow to be comfortable during the journey. No experience necessary!
Dr. Erin Reeve has been trained in shamanic healing and is a Reiki master in the Usui tradition. She is in the Johns Hopkins Bayview Internal Medicine Residency program with intentions to practice integrative medicine and palliative/hospice care. Cost: Suggested donation $5
Fridays, March 9 & 23, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. People and Animal Reiki Sessions with Kathleen Lester
Reiki is a non-invasive, complementary and alternative healing practice, promoting overall health and well-being. It balances the energy patterns and strengthens the body's natural healing systems. When the healing systems are performing at optimum level, the body, mind and spirit can heal itself. Reiki is a wonderful healing therapy and has demonstrated effectiveness in aiding pain management in chronically ill patients, as well as pre and post operation pain; reduces stress, anxiety and depression; and promotes overall well-being (See a recent article "Reiki Really Works." Bring yourself and/or your animal companion in and see what wonders Reiki can do.
Kathleen is a Reiki Practitioner & Teacher and through her practice she works with humans and animals. She is also founder and Executive Director of the Animal Reiki Alliance, promoting complementary healing for all beings. Kathleen practices in the Greater Baltimore Area. Kathleen is also a Certified Canine Massage Therapist offering sports massage therapy to small animals. Cost: $75 for a 50-minute session (in person); $35 for a 20 minute distance session
Saturday, March 10, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sun of Apollo with Clinton Libbey and Darab Lawyer
The authors of "Sun Of Apollo" will discuss how they integrated religious prophecy with metaphysical and new age ideologies to create in-depth characters, themes and story lines. A prominent theme in the novel is the rise of the feminine consciousness and how it relates to achieving balance between the divine feminine and the divine masculine in the Age of Aquarius.
Each guest will receive a signed copy of "Sun of Apollo" and their own personalized astrological chart with an analysis of their inner-self, outer-self, and emotional tendencies. Each guest will need to know their time and place of birth in order to get an accurate astrological chart.
Please visit their Facebook page and LIKE it to preview the first few chapters of "Sun of Apollo" and to get your FREE astrological chart. On the day of the event, please bring a copy of your chart for the discussion. If you cannot print it, we will print one for you at the event. Cost: $20
Tuesday, March 13, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Baltimore IONS Discussion Group
Baltimore IONS is affiliated with the Institute of Noetic Science, which was founded by Edgar Mitchell in the 1970's to explore the mysteries of science of consciousness. This month, we'll discuss Transformation. See our Facebook page for details on this month's discussion.
IONS group for anyone who is interested in a spirited discussion embracing all areas of psychic phenomenon from a scientific point of view, open to all the mysteries of the Universe and beyond. Look here for information on the April 17th IONS Book Club selection! We'll be reading The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos by Brian Greene. IONS Book Club choices are 20% off at breathe books! Cost: $5 donation
Tuesday, March 13, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Seminar with the Author of "What's Your Body Telling You?" Steve Sisgold
Join us for a lively, fun and interactive seminar with Steve Sisgold, who will share stories, exercises and insights from his book "What's Your Body Telling You? Steve is an engaging speaker, health practitioner and coach who has taught thousands how to use their innate body intelligence to create better health, prosperity and richer more authentic relationships.
You will assess and learn how to raise your EQ and BQ to:
-Stay on purpose no matter what changes occur
-Have specific preparedness strategies to engage more powerfully with stress in a very effective way
-Enhance communication skills and inspirational thinking
-Reduce doubt and anxiety and increase confidence in making decisions
-Identify and change non-productive beliefs and patterns
Cost: Free
Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Author Talk with Jane Bernard Intuition expert Jane Bernard will talk about how to achieve long-term personal diet success by focusing on values and priorities, instead of calories and losing weight, by using intuitive tools revealed in her book, "Am I Really Hungry? 6th Sense Diet: Intuitive Eating". She will share surprising benefits of sensual eating and also address how to break cycles of stress/abusive eating by tuning in to your 6th sense. Jane speaks about different kinds of hunger and explains how to recognize physical intuitive cues to stay in sync with your body. She will address emotional hotspots caused by dieting and how you can use intuition to overcome them. If time permits she'll talk about children and intuitive eating. Please come with questions and concerns. Jane has degrees in philosophy and special education along with three decades of Renzai Zen practice form the foundation for her empowering program. Her new book is being called "revolutionary" for its psychological and intuitive approach to eating and diets. Jane's a member of The Association for Conflict Resolution and has been featured by The Montel Williams Show, cable TV programs and over 100 radio stations internationally. Jane lives in New York City, enjoys Bikram Yoga and has 2 children. Cost: Free
Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Astrology and Tarot with A.T. Mann In 1972 Tad Mann designed and painted a square tarot deck with circular mandala images, which integrates Egyptian, Medieval, Gnostic and archetypal imagery within an astrological structure. The Major Arcana cards are planets, signs and elements guiding us in life. The integration of astrology with tarot allows beginners with a basic knowledge of astrology to understand and do tarot readings, and those interested in astrology to have access to this mysterious oracle. We use guided meditations and explanations of the cards, their symbolism and the wa ys in which we are the symbols. A. T. Mann (Tad) is an author, painter, architect and designer. He has served on the NCGR Board, and was designer and editor of the new NCGR Research Journal. Currently, he is a member of the organizing board of UAC2012, due to be held in New Orleans next May. Tad has been nominated for a Regulus Award, astrology's highest honor. He'll soon begin directing a two-year research experiment and 90-minute documentary in collaboration with the Dalai Lama's foundation to explore meditation and neuroscience and The Art and Science of Happiness. Some of his books include, The Divine Life: Astrology and Reincarnation, A New Vision of Astrology , The Mandala Astrological Tarot, Sacred Architecture, and Millennium Prophecies. Tad lectures and teaches internationally and is available for consultations. He lives in Hudson, NY. To learn more please visit his website or contact him at [email protected]. Cost: $10 suggested donation
Friday, March 16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Private Tarot Readings with A.T. Mann
A.T. Mann uses his own Mandala Astrological Tarot for readings. He designed and painted this deck in 1972 and again for publication in 1987. As a result, all tarot readings have an astrological dimension implicit in them. He does a variety of spreads, m any uniquely of his own invention, to fully utilize these unique and powerful cards. The readings will be recorded then digitally emailed to afterwards.
A.T. has taught his unique design ideas and methods at the Manchester Metropolitan University Architecture School, the Danish Design School and other universities. He participated in major information technology/ecological design conferences in Europe and the U.S. Cost: $100 for a 30 minute reading
Fridays, March 16 & 30, 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 hour Friday, March 16, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Break Free and Relax with Sound Healing Feeling stressed out? Worried? Anxious? Out of balance? Or simply yearning to connect more deeply with yourself and the spiritual? This hour is intended to support you in relaxing deeply in order to break free from the tension and all that is not serving your deepest healing and highest good. Loving heartbeat drumming assists in releasing attachment and crystal singing bowls and vocal toning bathe you in angelic vibrations of love and light. Andrea Wenger, MAHA, facilitates healing experiences for upside-down living with groups and individuals-to break free from should and live life according to your own rules. Cost: $15 - Bring anything that would assist you in being comfortable lying down: a yoga mat, blanket, pillows, etc Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Full Day Mindfulness Retreat with Stephen Clarke Retreat will include meditation instruction, Dharma talk on mindfulness practice, Silence, Mindful Eating, mindful walking and contemplation. No prior experience necessary. Open to all. Stephen Clarke is a Senior Teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist Tradition and has completed a one-year retreat and other extensive training and study. Stephen is also a Buddhist Psychotherapist with a private practice in Hampden. Request that you bring a lunch, for mindful eating practice. Cost: $50
Tuesday March 20, 6:30 pm - 9 pm: Everything Ayurveda! See block below for details on this 3-month course! Perfect Health course begins tonight. Wednesday, March 28, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Channeling Mary Magdalena and the Healers with Aurora Mary Magdalena and the Women Healers are a Loving Group of Beings who come to assist us. Each channeling with them is unique for the group gathered. They call themselves the Marys, meaning healers. There will be time during the session for questions. They represent Divine Feminine energies. All are welcome, men and women. Cost: $20 Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Pema Chodron Discussion Group Meditation instruction, reading, and discussion based on one of Pema Chodron's books. Open to all, perfect for beginners and those who are long time Pema fans. Led by Stephen Clarke, Buddhist teacher. The reading changes each month. Cost: $20 suggested donation
Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m. to Sunday, April 1, 6 p.m. Meditation Immersion: Spring Silent Retreat with Susan Weis-Bohlen In silence we are able to get a glimpse of our true self, allowing us to delve deeper within and experience our essence...who we are, what we want to be, and how we can serve. We'll spend one night and two days in silent meditation, which includes nature walks, silent meals and guided Yoga Nidra and Chakra Meditations and breath work. Susan Weis-Bohlen guides the retreat in a beautiful Frederick, Maryland Farm House. Surrounded by endless fields, mountain views, a stream, organic garden, wildlife and beautiful flowers and trees, you will easily tune out the world and settle into a place of quiet where you are able to watch your mind, and let go. No meditation experience is necessary, but it is helpful. Please call 410-235-7323, or email [email protected] with any questions or to sign up. The retreat is limited to 10 people and will fill up quickly so please reserve your space soon! Cost: $160 includes tuition (shared room and board) - $100 deposit is due at registration, cash or check only. |