Saturday August 16,  9 am -3 pm Munay - Ki: 9 Rites of Initiation with Joshua Nachman. An Introduction

Munay Ki, which translates as "I love you" from Quecha, are the nine great rites of passage which have been passed down from mentor to student over 1000's of years. These rites were brought to the Western world for the first time in 2007 through the Q'ero: the indigenous shamans of the Andes and direct descendants of  the Inka.

Come receive the first three rites. Joshua is the owner of Balanced Bodies Balanced Minds, LLC and is an apprentice with the Q'ero shamans of Peru. Prior to coming under their guidance he studied with the Four Winds Society, founded by Alberto Villoldo, receiving his certification as a LightBody Healer. Cost: $45

Saturday, August 16, 4 pm - 6 pm From Music to Meditation Sessions with Advaita band

Advaita is a DC based emerging band which makes beautiful music at Satsangs and private events. The session typically includes some  low impact yoga, a talk and soothing music played by Advaita Project band live as well as 20 minutes of guided meditation.  Advaita is made up of Ashwini Kumble (singer), Bill Landerz (Bass guitar), Darshit Parmar (Guitar), Ramya Parmar (singer), Sid Telang (keyboards). Advaita band creates a soothing atmosphere appropriate for a deep meditation. Please be sure to arrive on time or you may not be able to enter the session. Cost: $10 donation 

HIGHLIGHT! 

Sunday August 17, 2 pm-3 pm Meet Henry Niese, Author of The Medicine Is Sacred

American contemporary art pioneer Henry Niese has work in the Whitney Museum and The Corcoran Gallery. His friends

include Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline and William Carlos Williams. Niese has also immersed himself in the Lakota Sioux culture and its Sundance tradition. That ceremony takes place over four days and involves fasting, personal sacrifice and, in some cases, ritual piercing. In his new book, The Medicine is Sacred, Niese - who, at 90, still participates in Sundances - describes the rituals and offers a glimpse into the spiritual practice. In The Medicine is Sacred he describes Lakota rituals in great detail, displaying Niese's great love and devotion to Lakota religious tradition and the Lakota people. His down-to-earth descriptions, comments and insights will give the reader a true, in-depth, and at times chilling, insight into the great sacrifices and spiritual powers found in the Lakota Sundance and spirituality. 

According to Esther and Jerry Hicks, Abraham is a group of entities that are "interpreted" by Esther Hicks. Abraham has described themselves as "a group consciousness from the non-physical dimension." We will begin with a Vortex" meditation (15 mins) then watch and discuss a Abraham-Hicks video. See more information here. Cost: $5 donation

Monday, August 25, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 

Did you know that spices not only heat up the taste buds, like black pepper or red chile,  but they can also cool down and refresh the body. Herbs and spices like

cilantro, cumin, caraway, dill and mint have cooling properties as does coconut water and oil. Learn how to use spices and oils with greens, grains and beans to create meals for the mind and body during the heat of summer. We'll also make incredibly refreshing juice and a detox tea. Class size is limited to 20. Please sign up early! This is a pre-pay class. Susan's Kitchen is located in Reisterstown. Directions will be sent upon registration. 

Susan Weis-Bohlen, owner of breathe bookstore cafe, is also a Chopra Center Certified Ayurvedic Life-Style Counselor, cooking teacher and meditation teacher. Susan had a profound transformation in her life when she began practicing Ayurveda in 2007. She not only lost 50 pounds and 80 points off her cholesterol, she also discovered a lasting path to health and healing that is her mission to share with others. 

Cost: $60

Friday, August 29, 7 pm - 8:30 pm Deeksha Oneness Blessing

The Oneness Blessing, also known as Deeksha (Sanskrit), is a transfer of Divine grace flowing through the Blessing Giver. The Oneness Blessing is administered by Oneness Blessing Givers prepared and initiated through processes developed at the Oneness University in India. Tracy Hall Esho, along with others, offer this blessing every month. Tracy studied Deeksha in India.

Cost: $5 donation 

Friday, August 29, 7 pm - 8 pm sunset 7:39 pm Agnihotra

From the ancient science of Ayurveda, anyone can do Agnihotra and heal the atmosphere in his or her home.  Thousands of people all over the world have experienced that Agnihotra reduces stress, leads to greater clarity of thought, improves overall health, gives one increased energy, and makes the mind more full of love. Learn about the history, how it is done and about the numerous healing benefits! For beginners and the more experienced. Always taught free of charge.  

Donations for space appreciated. Please email Patricia Norton if you will be attending:  

Guided sitting and walking meditation followed by short readings and discussion. Everyone is welcome! Meets in breathing space, the small house behind the store. Cost: $5 donation. 

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. Meets in second wind, down the porch from the main  store entrance, first door on the left. Cost: donation appreciated 

Sundays, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Hearts Center Study Group 

The Hearts Center movement is composed of many heartfriends whose mission is to sustain the balance of light upon the earth by first realizing personal enlightenment through one's own God-source or Presence. We meditate and pray. We breathe spiritual fire. We dance and sing. We gaze at the morning sun and feel its radiance. We live for the light. Cost: donation

Mondays, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.  True Names Zen Buddhist Meditation

In the Vietnamese Zen tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, the practice 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. 

Cost: donation 

Thursdays, 6 p.m. -  7 p.m. 

Meditation with Susan Weis-Bohlen

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

Learn  how to heal yourself through food, daily routine, breath work, meditation and yoga.   Spring Cooking Classes coming soon!

Ayurveda says Food is Medicine