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Individual Ayurvedic Life Style Consultations

with Susan Weis-Bohlen

Ayurveda is the 5000-year-old Indian System of Health and Healing.

Learn how to heal yourself through food, daily routine, pranayama,  

meditation and yoga.  

 
March and April appointments now available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!

   

See information below on upcoming Ayurvedic Cooking Classes

 

During a private consultation, we determine your dosha (mind/body constitution) and take a deep look at any imbalances you may have, when they began, how your lifestyle works for or against you, and what you can do about it! I create a plan for you to restore yourself to full harmony and balance. You'll learn how to come back to your natural way of being through food choices and nutrition, daily routine, behavior, exercise, meditation, breath work, career choices and more.

Cost: $150 for one 1.5 hour session, or three sessions for $300 (follow-up sessions are one hour each). Please call 410-235-7323, or email susan@breathebooks.com to schedule your appointment or to learn more!

We carry a wide range of Ayurvedic products including herbs, oils, body products, toothpaste, facial care, balms, churnas, spice tins, ghee, honey and teas, and, of course, lots of books to support your Ayurvedic lifestyle.

You can read about my personal Ayurvedic Journey here.

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 atmann@atmann.net. Cost: $10 suggested donation    

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.

Tuesday, March 20, 7:30 p.m. Meet Rodger Kamenetz: Dreaming in the Lotus: Judaism, Buddhism and the Genesis of Dreams (Kol HaLev off-site event)    

What do Tibetan Buddhists and Jacob and Joseph from the Bible all have in common? Come find out when author and teacher Rodger Kamenetz shares his journey - from experiencing the power of Tibetan Buddhist visualization to his discovery of dreamwork through a spiritual path that links back to Genesis.

The event will be held at Kol HaLev at Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church, 6200 N. Charles Street. Light refreshments to follow. Cost: $18 suggested donation. RSVP by registering at here.   

Friday, March 23, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Animal Reiki Sessions with Kathleen Lester

Reiki is a non-invasive, complementary and alternative healing practice, promoting overall health and well-being. When the animal's healing systems are performing at optimum level, the body, mind and spirit can heal itself. Reiki is a wonderful healing therapy to aid in pain management (arthritis, 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.   

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 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 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

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.

 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 Susan@breathebooks.com 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.  

WEEKLY CLASSES, READERS, MEETINGS and SESSIONS

AT A GLANCE

Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tarot Readings with Cece

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. Meets in breathing space, the small house behind the store.   

Sundays, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. A Course in Miracles Discussion & Study Group

 A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. ACIM teaches that the way to universal love and peace is by practicing forgiveness, focusing on the healing of relationships and translating our interactions from hurt to healing. Cost: donation appreciated. Meets in second wind, down the porch from the main store entrance, first door on the left.  

Sundays and Wednesdays: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Psychic Readings with Aurora   Aurora celebrates over six years offering readings at breathe books! Her connection to Spirit Guides and Universal energies and channeled messages means that she delivers the most relevant information to you.   Cost: $55 for 1/2 hour; $95 for 1 hour

Sundays, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Recovery from Food Addiction group meeting   

Recovery from Food Addiction (RFA) is a fellowship of food addicts dedicated to physical, spiritual and emotional recovery achieved by abstaining from addictive eating, and the twelve steps of recovery. The group meets in second wind, down the porch, first door on the left. Cost: Donation. Meets in second wind, side door entrance from the porch.     

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. For more information, contact Lee Stierhoff at 410-319-0650.  Meets in breathing space, the small house behind the store. Cost: donation. All are welcome!

Thursdays, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Meditation with Susan Weis-Bohlen

Join us for a short Dharma talk, meditation instruction, breath-work, and sitting meditation. Learn to meditate with ease and to create a daily practice. Meditation techniques are based on Vipassana/Mindfulness meditation: Primordial Sound; and the teachings of many teachers including Muktananda and Yogananda and Deepak Chopra.  - All levels of meditators are welcome!  Cost: $5 suggested donation  

Tuesday, April 3 & Wednesday, April 4, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Spirit Essence Portraits by Melissa Harris

Have you ever wondered what aspects of your being would reveal themselves to a psychic or "intuitive" and what these qualities would look like in a painting?

Melissa Harris, world-renowned artist and psychic, offers "spirit essence" portraits. She will tune into you and in a 90-minute session do a watercolor painting of your unique essence as it appears to her in a semi-trance state. As a clairvoyant she combines the elements of what she finds into your painting in a way that will be helpful for you in your path of development. Receive the double benefit of learning what Melissa "sees" as well as owing a Melissa Harris original painting.

Melissa is a Fulbright Scholar who studied in Paris. She received her BFA in painting from Syracuse University in NY and her MFA painting from Queens College in Flushing, NY. Cost: $225. Please call us at 410-235-7323 to sign up for a private session with Melissa. All sessions must be paid for at time of registration and please note there can be no cancellations or refunds once registered.