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Thursday, July 5, 2012


Hi All,
I hope you made it through the storm ok. We lost power at home for three days so Larry, Ella and I camped out at my sister's house. I've learned that newer communities bury their electric lines so they don't lose power as often as those of us in older neighborhoods! And man, the central air conditioning felt amazing. I was totally seduced by the suburbs! But once we returned to Mount Washington the charms of living surrounded by 100-year-homes, giant trees and ivy-filled lawns reminded me of the pleasures of my old neighborhood. Just goes to show there is much to offer for everyone. 

Hope you can come by to meet renowned psychic Nancy Fox and learn more about her Crystal Skull Sam-U-EL. Larry and I had a fascinating reading with her a few weeks ago! Nancy will be here at 7 Friday night. 


So without further ado, please see the July events listed below and please give us a call if you would like to attend an event! Just a reminder, if less then four people sign up for a class it may be cancelled, so please don't wait until the last minute, if possible, to let us know you are coming! Also I have room for a few more people in my Perfect Health Class. Take a look at the class newsletter and let me know ASAP if you want to join us! We have a great group signed up already and I have room for 3 more people. 

BTW, drinking cool to room temperature water cools you down faster and more efficiently than ice water!

See you soon,

Susan

Ella models her Thundershirt, which kept her calm and happy during the fireworks!
  

  

 

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AyuconsultIndividual 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.  

 
June appointments now available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays! 

 

Perfect Health Through Ayurveda Summer Course is open for Registration! See details here

    

See details about upcoming Ayurvedic Cooking Classes: Sunday, August 19th.  

 

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,  skin care, balms, churnas, spice tins, organic spices for cooking, organic ghee, raw honey and teas, and, of course, lots of books to support your Ayurvedic lifestyle.

  

You can read about my personal Ayurvedic Journey here.

 

 

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July2012EventsJULY 2012 EVENTS

 

Friday, July 6, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Meet Psychic and Energetic Healer Nancy Fox and Sam-U-EL, a Rare, Pale Citrine Skull

Each individual is an intricate part of the universe, possessing a spark of spirit. Through balancing the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual, we are attuned to our role in the grand scheme of things.

 

Sam-U-ELNancy is an intuitive psychic, teacher, and healer who has had extensive experience working in the psychic field with clients all over North America. She has 30 years experience healing, teaching and lecturing with a diverse array of clients. In her role as Psychic/Healer and counselor, Nancy adheres to a belief in freedom through responsibility. She talk about the individual sessions she will be offering at breathe books with the Crystal Skull Sam-U-EL.

 

Psychic since childhood, Nancy has had tremendous success helping clients with personal problems, career decisions and health and life purpose issues. Her specialties include: intuitive, spiritual coach, meditation teaching, healing channel, Ama Deus, Reiki II and Heart & Soul Healing. Cost: Free

  

Saturdays, July 7 & 21, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Animal Communication Sessions and Tarot Readings with Terri Diener

For Pets: Our animals are thinking, feeling, sentient beings that have clear thoughts about their lives, their purpose, their environment, their health - and us. If we ask, they are only too happy to tell us what they want and why they're doing what they're doing. Bring photos of your animal(s), or the animalsTerri Diener themselves for an Animal Communication session.

 

For Humans: The ancient wisdom of the Tarot empowers us with knowledge and insight as we navigate our spiritual path, prepare for potential changes in our lives, and explore options. Terri offers clients a deep understanding of the cards combined with a unique ability to zero in on the issues at hand.

 

Terri has been reading cards since the early 1980's and communicating with animals since the mid 1990's. She brings to these practices a background in teaching psychology and group dynamics, and counseling individuals and businesses to enhance their communication, problem solving and negotiation skills. She has an MA from the University of Maryland and certifications in neurolinguistics and organizational energetics. She is also a Reiki Master, Ama Deus practitioner, and a lifelong student of alternative healing, animal communication and interpersonal dynamics. Cost: $75 1/2hr; $110/ 45 minutes; $150/ 1 hr - please call to schedule your appointment and indicate if you would like a Tarot reading or a Pet reading. 

 

Tuesday, July 10, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Baltimore IONS Discussion Group: Creation Spirituality with Rev. Dr. Wayne Schwandt and Phila Hoopes

Baltimore IONSExplore the Four Paths of Creation Spirituality, and how this ancient tradition of practical mysticism connects with science and the new cosmology, provides tools for navigating the dark night of the soul, supports the creative process and fuels spiritual activism. Rev. Dr. Schwandt and Phila will lead the presentation, which will include a brief experience of "body prayer" as conscious embodied connection with the Divine. 

 

Dr. Schwandt is the pastor of Evolve Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Community and a graduate of Wisdom University (successor to the University of Creation Spirituality founded by Matthew Fox), who did his doctoral thesis on Dr. Fox's book Original Blessing:  A Primer in Creation Spirituality. 

 

Phila Hoopes is a freelance copywriter, currently pursuing her Master's in Applied Healing Arts at Tai Sophia Institute and writing a blog on spirituality called Soulpaths: The JourneyCost: $5 suggested donation

 

 

Tuesday, July 10, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ravensong Shamanic Drumming Circle with Erin Reeve, MD 

Feel the rhythm of life! Ravensong drum circle includes drumming, dance, and at least one shamanic journey. Activities are molded to fit personal or globalErin Reeve needs. 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, July 13 & 27, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Animal Reiki Sessions with Kathleen Lester

Reiki is a complementary healing practice that balances the energy patterns and strengthens the

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 body's natural healing systems. Reiki is an integral part of any animal's healing team, offering many benefits: aids in pain management (arthritis, cancer, etc.); speeds the healing process pre/post surgery; heals illnesses or injuries; promotes relaxation and calm for stressed or anxious animals; increases the bond between human and animal; and promotes general health and well being (prevention). See a recent article "Reiki Really Works." Come see what Reiki can do for your animal companion!

 

Kathleen Lester is a Reiki Practitioner & Teacher working with humans and animals. She is the 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, Animal Communicator and is studying to be a Medical Intuitive.
 Cost: $75 for a 50 minute session or $30 for a 20 minute distance session.

Saturdays, July 14, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. and July 28, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Individual Sessions with Psychic and Energetic Healer Nancy Fox and Sam-U-EL, Citrine Crystal Skull

Known for its property of releasing dense, and negative energies, and for clearing old patterns, Sam-U-EL is a very rare pale citrine crystal skull. This crystal skull has been around for over 30 years and was the inspiration for the movie Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Sam-U-EL's origin precedes Lemuria andSam-U-EL now we work with a matrix of ancient Wisdom Light Beings. We also work closely with the Pleaidians.

 

Private sessions include connecting with Sam-U-EL and having time to ask specific questions. You will also receive an attunement to raise yourvibration, frequency and have a specific way to work with Sam-U-EL after your private session.

 

Ordained as a minister in 1980, Nancy was on the board of directors for the Annapolis Institute of Metaphysics. She taught at the Baltimore Spiritual Science Center for seven years and served on the Board of Directors of Life Spectrums for five years. She is a certified Past Life Regression Therapist and teaches astrology, meditation, dream interpretation, intuition and spirituality. Please see Nancy's website for more information. Cost: $135 for a 45 minute sessions 

 

 

Sunday, July 15, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Author Talk with Dovid Krafchow: 2012 and the Cabala

Dovid Krafchow has been watching the tree falling for decades and just prior to hitting the earth has written 2012 and the Cabala, a clear explanation of the conjunctions between the 6000-year Hebrew calendar, the 5000-year Mayan 2012 and the Cabalacalendar and the 2000-year Roman calendar. When these three calendars are overlaid a beautiful portrayal of the future arises. Though the Roman calendar is one of caprice, the Hebrew and Mayan calendars have precise beginnings and endings indicating a connection going back to an ancient personality Enoch, father of the calendars. Through coalescing of many different knowledge and traditions a salient picture of reality, consistence with science and history, is derived.


2012 and the Cabala is a completely new work with unique ideas and information necessary for the birth of this long awaited era. The world is not ending, but the birth process is ending - the human being is on the brink of open eyes and clarity of being. For more information please check out Dovid's website

Cost: Free 

 

Tuesdays, July 17, 24, 31 & Wednesday, August 1 & Tuesday, August 14, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Perfect Health through Ayurveda with Susan Weis-Bohlen

Perfect Health is Susan's signature Ayurvedic course, which delves deeply into the 5000-year-old Indian science of health and healing. Susan will give you the tools and techniques to create a healthy life-style, based on your individual needs.

 

Through Ayurveda you will learn how to take care of and nourish yourself, aligning with the elements and seasons to help you in every aspect of your life
including:

        Finding your perfect weight

        Deepening your sleep

        Feeling refreshed, awake and aware all day

        Reduce stress

        Lessening and even obliterate cravings (foods as well as emotional)

        Helping you make decisions

        Clearing your mind, body and living space of what no longer serves you

        Creating focus and discernment to help you make the best decisions

 

The Perfect Health course offers a five-step exploration of mind-body medicine and Ayurveda. The course is designed for the general public who have had little or no previous understanding of these concepts as well as those who want to deepen their knowledge and lear

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n more about incorporating Ayurveda into their daily routine. Each of the five lessons includes instructions in the practical tools and techniques of mind-body medicine that participants can immediately begin using in their daily lives.

 

Hundreds of people have taken this class since Susan began offering it in 2008. This is the only time that Susan will be holding the five-week session in 2012. We hope you can join Susan on this journey, which changed her life! When Susan began her Ayurvedic practice, the teachings touched her so deeply that she dived right in and embraced the practice so completely that she became a Chopra Center Certified Teacher of Ayurveda, as well as a consultant and cooking teacher. Her results included a 50-pound weight loss (even after 4 years!) and an 80-point reduction on her cholesterol! She loves teaching this course as it continues to evolve and strengthen her resolve to all things Ayurveda. Cost: $495 includes all materials and food samplings and you receive 10% off class related books and Ayurvedic products. There is an optional grocery-shopping day on Saturday, July 28, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. for $40. Class space is limited, so please register by June 29 by calling 410-235-7323. 


Tuesdays, July 17 & 31, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Navigating the Intuition Age (NIA) Discussion Group

Navigating the Intuition AgeNavigating the Intuition Age is a discussion group started by Christine Horensky and Jane Kelly, friends who wanted to provide a forum for anyone interested in spiritual self-enhancement. In today's world of dramatic changes, N.I.A. offers an opportunity for group support during the 2012 transition.

 

All are welcome! Cost: $10 suggested donation

 

Wednesday, July 18, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tantra Intro with Sherry Teugel

Tantra is an ancient path embracing all of life as a Divine play. Everything is a path to our awakening. Come breathe yourself into the present moment and let go of the misery and shame keeping you from being more joyfully alive. Unlike many sacred traditions, Tantra uses our sexual energy as a powerful tool toSherry Teugel expand. Learn to deepen your delight, open your heart and invite more ecstasy and bliss into your relationship with yourself and others. Find the transcendent in the body just waiting to be discovered. Sherry creates a safe, well boundaried and playful atmosphere to share simple techniques for greater intimacy, pleasure and spiritual opening. Couples and singles are welcome!

 

Sherry Tuegel is a charismatic speaker, teacher and author of an upcoming book on the transforming power of unconditional love. Her wicked wit and transparent vulnerability combine to speak directly to the hearts of her students. Sherry has helped hundreds remove limiting beliefs, ignite their hearts and become embodied in the raw sweetness of the present moment. She offers easy ways to let go of misery and live more authentically, encouraging everyone to embrace and explore all of life in its sacred mystery. Visit Sherry's website to learn more about her and her work. Cost: $20

 

 

Friday, July 20, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Psychic Readings with Allyson Walsh

Allyson WalshAs one of the Psy-dentical Twin Sisters, Allyson Walsh has an uncanny ability to connect with her clients and offer messages that deeply resonate andhelp you on your path. Her fascinating insights and messages delivered from spirit guides, the departed, angels and more will help you make decisions, move forward, find your path, and heal old wounds. As with all of our Psychics at breathe books, we highlight the positive and help you let go of what no longer serves you.

Cost: $75, 1/2hour; $150, 1 hour

 

 
 

Friday, July 20, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Break Free and Relax with Sound Healing
Feeling stressed out? Worried? Anxious? Out of balance? Or simply yearning to Andrea Wengerconnect 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

 

Sunday, July 20, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Animal Reiki Alliance Presents:
 Is Your Animal Companion Getting Proper Nutrition? With Christina Chambreau, DVM & Krysta Bailey, B.S. 

We all reflect what we eat through our health and this is true of our animal 

Proper Pet Nutrition

companions too. In this very interactive workshop pet parents will learn how the anatomy of the pet's digestive system guides us to choose the healthiestdiets. Store bought foods: evaluate the ingredients to make the most nutritious and least damaging choices; evaluate the companies; learn a few of the better brands. Fresh food diets: learn how easy feeding another "family member" can be; see Ed's breakfast; foods to avoid; recipes to guide you. Evaluate each individual's health to see if your nutrition choices are the best. Learn of herbs and other supplements that may be needed. All questions answered, as well as handouts and links to further information.

 

Dr. Christina Chambreau is a holistic veterinarian and presents nationally on diet and nutrition, homeopathy and other holistic practices. Krysta Bailey, B.S. is a Veterinary Technician holding a B.S. in Animal Nutrition. Cost: $30

 

Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Channeling the Great Mothers with Aurora

Great MothersAurora 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

 

 

 

 

Sunday, July 29, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Put Your Big Girl Panties On: What's Your Vision? With Coach Maq Ele

This is an interactive, life-enhancing experience that will support you in discovering, embracing and living as your authentic self where you will be giventhe tools needed to Put Your Big Girl Panties On. Begin taking BOLD and OUTRAGEOUS steps towards creating the life experience you desire to live! If you are ready to facilitate transformation in your life, then this workshop is for you! 

 

Coach Maq Ele' is a certified Spiritual Life Coach,  using spiritual laws and principles as the foundation to support women in discovering, embracing and living as their authentic selves. Coach Maq is the founder of G-STRING Living an acronym for Gracefully Standing True Receiving Inner Guidance, which she founded after acknowledging that she had been living her life like "bloomers-" covered up, uptight, hidden and inauthentic; Coach Maq decided that she desired to live her life like a "G-String-" open, bold and authentic! 

 

G-STRING Living, , became Coach Maq's vision.  Because of her transformational experience of personifying G-STRING Living she has created the G-STRING Living coaching program, which is a self-discovery journey towards authentic living. Coach Maq provides her clients and workshop attendees with an unconventional coaching experience laced with creativity and paired with the right frills to match their desires and needs. Coach Maq has been trained in various modalities such as conscious connected breathing, quantum dynamic transformational breath, Resonance Repatterning and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). For more information about G-STRING Living and Coach Maq please visit her website. Cost: $11.11

 

 
ayucookingAyurvedic Cooking Class with 
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Beans, Grains and Greens: How to Eat Like the Healthiest Vegetarians in the World!

Susan is a Chopra Center Certified Ayurvedic Consultant and Graduate of Amadea Morningstar's Cooking Intensive Programs

Indian Ayurvedic cooking is easy to learn and delicious to eat! Throughout the year I'll be offering various classes which are always specific to the season, to help you balance your dosha. Ayurveda says Food is Medicine!

In each class we learn: Susan cooking

  • The healing properties of various spices
  • How to make ghee
  • Cooking with beans, grains and greens
  • Food combining for maximum nutrition
  • Meal preparation for a family
  • Dosha-balancing recipes
  • Advice for your specific lifestyle needs

We also make juices for the season, learn about raw foods and the appropriate time to eat raw, wonderfully healthy food plans and fulfilling meals which reduce cravings and set you on the path to perfect health!

 

Cost: $60. Space is limited to 12 people per class. Payment is due at the time of registration and is refundable up to two weeks before class. Email susan@breathebooks.com or call 410-235-7323 to register.

 

* Ayurvedic Cooking Class dates:

Sunday, August 19th, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday, October 13th, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

 

*Dates may change due to unforeseen events. New classes may be added. See www.breathebooks.com for more.

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AT A GLANCE
 

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.  

 

 

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Sundays and Wednesdays: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Psychic Readings with Aurora  Aurora celebrates almost seven 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, Yogananda and Deepak Chopra.  - All levels of meditators are welcome!  Cost: $5 suggested donation  

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!