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Join Women of all ages at Baltimore Yoga Village on Saturdays at 1:00 to dance, stretch, and be joyful! Maria Broom guides students through a meditative homa fire, yogic stretches, and dancing to African, Latin, Indian, and Hawiian rhythms. Dance away any stress or tension left over from the week and leave feeling rejuvenated.

Drumming with Moziah begins this Saturday at 3:00. All ages are welcome. Drums are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. You will learn about the therapeutic qualities of drumming and your spirits will be lifted through Moziah’s passion for music and the energy of the drumming circle.

Learn about the Naam Yoga Tradition through The Power of Mudras and Mantras class on Saturdays at 9:00am. The class integrates chanting and hand positions to create balance and harmony in the body and soul.

Get started with Traditional Hatha Yoga through the one-hour community yoga class on Sundays at 9:15. The class is only $8!

Baltimore Yoga Village
www.baltimoreyogavillage.com
3000 Chestnut Ave. suite 15
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-662-8626
yoga@baltimoreyogavillage.com

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Check out what is going on at Baltimore Yoga Village this fall! Here is the information from the latest newsletter:

World Dance Classes for Women with Maria Broom! Classes begin Sept. 29th

When the Women Dance…
…The earth stops trembling!
… The Babies stop Crying
…The Men start Listening!
…The angels and ancestors sing!

These classes are taught by award winning actress/dancer/storyteller, Maria Broom

The Power of Mudras and Mantras; Classes begin September 22nd.

Simple yet Powerful Techniques from the Naam Yoga Tradition help bring harmony and balance in body, mind, heart, and spirit.

Saturdays 9 - 10:30 beginning September 22nd. Discounts for those who pre-register.

These classes are taught by Liping Feng, Ph.D, yoga instructor and author of forthecoming book Exercising Bliss.

Awareness Through Movement: Feldenkrais
Classes begin September 15th
Awareness Through Movement® Awareness Through Movement (ATM) consists of verbally directed, gentle exercise lessons involving sophisticated movement sequences.

Overall Intro class on Sept. 15th for those wishing to try $7 only.

Pre-registered class series for Upper Body and Arms/Shoulders Sept. 29th, Oct. 6th, Oct.13th.

Pre-registered class series for Pelvis/Hips and Legs Oct. 27th, Nov. 3rd, Nov. 10th, Nov. 17th.

These classes are taught by Liese Weber-Frutchey, who heads the Dance Department at St. Paul’s School for Girls and has been studying Fedenkrais in Vienna for the past 3 years.

Yoga and Ayurveda Workshop, October 6th
Ayurveda, the sister science to Yoga, October 6th, 3 - 4:30 pm. During this workshop, you will learn personalized approaches for managing your health, understand how to use food and herbs as medicine, and how to make small lifestyle adjustments to balance season changes. Taught by Melissa DiRoto, graduate of the Ayurvedic Institute. who studied under Dr. Vasant Lad.

3000 Chestnut Ave. suite 15, The Mill Centre, 21211

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The Wise Women Foundation and Health Quest are sponsoring a “Soul Searching Conference” on Sunday, September 16, 2007, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Its only $10 to attend!

Here are a few of the many exhibitors as described on the conference webpage:

The BeeWell Company: The BeeWell Company was created to provide high quality, cost effective, Personal Home Care Products centered around the Three Pillars of Integrative Health: Detoxification, Nourishment and Regeneration with a unity of body, mind and spirit.

Breathe Books: breathe books will provide books, music and other items to enhance your experience at the conference. Presenters will be on hand to sign copies of the books and CDs at our table throughout the day.

Earthsave Baltimore: Earthsave educates and supports people in making healthier, earth-friendly food choices. We promote a shift toward a plant-centered diet.

Ruscombe Mansion Community Health Center: Since 1984 Ruscombe Mansion Community Health Center has offered the finest variety of natural/holistic healing options with over 30 licensed and certified practitioners.

There will also be workshops and keynote programs throughout the day, including:

Maintaining a Sense of Well-Being in Times of Radical Change with Carol Fitzpatrick:
We are beings of light who have come to liberate ourselves from the shackles of the mind. But we cannot do so if we have forgotten the very truth of who we are. We are not the body, and we are not the mind that tells us that we are to be afraid of change. Learn tools and strategies for rising above the strife and turmoil in turbulent times. Learn how to be the change you so desire for the world.

Breath of the Soul with Adam Gainsburg:Times of great change often send us searching for something real, something stable to hold onto. They also will often bring us to question hidden assumptions about our life. Join Adam and experience the Breath of the Soul, an elegantly simple, unique meditation experience to root you deeply in your Center, the place in you that does not change, that is timeless, that is eternal.

Soul Journey with the Native American Flute with Jan Seiden:
If you could hear the song of your soul calling to you from Creation, how would you answer? How would you manifest this song in your conscious life? Jan Seiden and her Native American flutes lead us on a journey of discovery with sound and imagery to the sanctuary of the soul. The timeless voice of these flutes speaks to our deep ancestral memories and awakens us. Combined with breath work, the music channeled through Jan’s flutes guides us in gaining new soul-level awareness of our direct connection to Creation. From this place we may manifest our soul journey in increasingly profound and responsible ways.

Holiday Inn Conference Center
2004 Greenspring Dr. Timonium, MD
(Just off of I-695 and I-83)
Free Parking/Restaurant On-Site

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The Best of Baltimore is here again and it is every business owners hope to have this honor (and publicity). I feel especially passionate about this year’s poll because of my involvement with Baltimore Yoga Village. A lot of people still don’t know about this Baltimore jewel. There is so much more to experience at BYV than you’ll find at other studios. Outside of classes, there are musical events, dance workshops, children’s programs, Satsang (coming soon), art shows, and the best hatha yoga classes I’ve ever taken.

Here are the rules from the Best of Baltimore website:

It’s time to speak your mind without saying a word as you scribble or type your picks for all that is best in Baltimore.

* You must fill out your name and address along with a phone number and/or e-mail address where you can be reached.
* You have to vote in at least 25 categories.
* You can’t use the same answer in more than three categories.
* Vague answers like “that place on that street” will be ignored.
* And absolutely, for reals, no ballot stuffing.

Not sure what constitutes ballot stuffing in the super-scientific world of the CP Readers Poll? You are welcome to encourage people to vote for your business or artistic endeavor. You can link to the poll on your web site or hand them out at your business. But you can’t fill out polls in other people’s names. Got it? Great.

All ballots must be submitted by August. 31. The person with the best Best Reason We Should Invite You to the Best of Baltimore Party response will receive two invitations to the Sept. 20 Best of Baltimore Party.

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This Friday, August 3rd and the following Friday, August 10th, Baltimore Yoga Village is hosting Classical Sitar Player, Hasu Patel. The concerts begin at 7pm both Fridays at Baltimore Yoga Village (BYV). BYV describes the event below:

Hasu Patel plays with mastery of technique and with great soul and improvisation, as taught by her guru, the legend Sri Ustad Villayat Khan Saheb of India. She has played and composed all over the country at such venues as Woodstock, The Sivananda Ashrams, and coming soon the Symphony of Michigan. This is a once and a life time opportunity to hear her play in such an intimate setting. Cost $20. $15 for children and partipants of the Music of North India Course.

After attending Jan Seiden’s Native American Flute concert at BYV this past Friday, I will jump at every chance to attend future concerts at BYV’s close-knit, peaceful, and beautiful studio. Jan Seiden may be coming back to BYV in the Fall, so keep checking their website for Jan and other talented and unique musicians coming soon to BYV.

Baltimore Yoga Village
3000 Chestnut Ave., Suite 15
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-662-8626
yoga@baltimoreyogavillage.com

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Since I’ve switched to a vegetarian diet, I’ve noticed my choices at local restaurants dwindling. I am more curious about nutrition and cooking at home. I also feel more passionate about buying local, organic produce. All of the answers to these questions can be found through the Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG).

“The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. In addition to publishing the Vegetarian Journal, VRG produces and sells cookbooks, other books, pamphlets, and article reprints.” (www.vrg.org)

If you’re interested in anything vegetarian or vegan related, you’ll probably find it on the VRG website, but if its not there, just give them a call!

The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG)
P.O. Box 1463, Dept. IN
Baltimore, MD 21203
(410) 366-VEGE
Email: vrg@vrg.org

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Sherry Campbell has created a shop in a Hampden rowhouse that offers enchanting sounds, sights, and smells from around the world. Inspired Serenity is on The Avenue just across Chestnut St., at 720 W. 36th Street. The first time I walked into Inspired Serenity, Sherry offered me the choice of iced or hot, freshly brewed tea. She sells a variety of loose leaf and pyramid filter teas that I keep going back for. I especially enjoy the Lemon Chiffon Roiboos tea, but there are many more to choose from. I also enjoy sitting outside in the Zen Garden. Sherry has created a peaceful rock garden with a cool, shaded sitting area for capturing a peaceful moment during the day.

Inside the shop you’ll find: “home altars from India and Santa Fe; hand block-printed textiles for table and bed from a women’s cooperative in India; hand-painted furniture from Nepal, India and China; Japanese-style batik cotton robes from Bali; and hand-crafted jewelry from Lucy Finelli and Judy Hart”. I purchased one of Sherry’s elegant orchids as a unique gift paired with one of the beautiful hand-painted greeting cards from Bali. I also enjoy the hand-crafted Artimisia Blue Organic Lavender facial cream and Green Tea Toner every morning. There are many other Artimisia Blue Organics products at Inspired Serenity that will soothe your skin and your mind.

Upstairs, there are two massage therapists specializing in aromatherapy, deep-tissue, Swedish and Swe-Thai massage. The services and goods at Inspired Serenity will bring calm and joy to your life, even if you just stop in for a cup of tea and a few moments of peace in the Zen Garden.

Hours:

Tuesday through Thursday: 11 am to 6 pm
Friday and Saturday: 11 am to 7 pm
Sunday: 12 pm to 4 pm
Monday: Closed

Location:720 w. 36th st., Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone: 410-366-2636
Email: inspiredserenity@verizon.net

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Friday, July 27 at 7:00 pm, Jan Seiden will be performing at Baltimore Yoga Village. Come with friends, family, or on your own to relax and enjoy the soothing and meditative sounds of the Native American flute.

Jan reflects on her work by writing: “The flute transcended age, cultural and religious boundaries. People were connecting with their own hearts and their deepest dreams. People were coming home to themselves.” The Baltimore Yoga Village is the perfect place to gather with your community and unwind this Friday. Hope to see you there!

You can learn more about Jan Seiden and listen to her music by clicking here.

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ReNew Organic Day Spa is eco-friendly from its treatment products to the interior decorating. The spa is located on the Avenue in Hampden. I’ve visited twice and each time has been a delight. From the hot herbal tea to the soothing music and gentle products, ReNew offers a holistic approach to spa treatments. ReNew provides facial treatments, massage, body treatments, hair removal, and soon-nail services.

There are also special classes, catering to couples, parents and their babies, and soon-to-be moms. The following descriptions are from the education section of ReNew’s website:

Infant Massage Class (75 min session x 4) $150
This four-class session, for you and your infant, is taught once a week. Our certified infant massage instructor teaches caregivers to massage infants between the ages of eight weeks and seven months, helping to create a meaningful bond between adult and infant.

Hypnobabies Class (3 hour session x 5) $300
Hypnobabies is a complete childbirth preparation course that teaches the same medical hypnosis techniques used by people who undergo surgery with hypnosis as their only anesthesia. Couples will learn about the stages of birth, prenatal nutrition and exercises, how to stay healthy and low risk, and powerful “Eyes Open” childbirth hypnosis. Mothers are awake, aware and can move about freely, still very relaxed, still very deeply in hypnosis, and still completely comfortable while giving birth.
Instructor: Noelia M. Waldo, CD(DONA), HCHI
Tranquility Birth Services
http://www.tranquilitybirth.com/hypnobabies.htm

Couples Massage Class* (2 hour) $180
This two-hour private session will cover general massage information and techniques, where couples will learn various massage strokes that can be used to address their partner’s tension areas, including neck, shoulders and back, plus a few forgotten area like the hands, feet and ears. All you need to bring is your partner and an open mind. Handouts are included.

843 W. 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211

t. 410-400-2745
f. 410-400-2747

e-mail: info@reneworganicdayspa.com

Hours of Operation
Tuesday 11 am to 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am to 7 pm
Thursday 10 am to 7 pm
Friday 10 am to 7 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm

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I’ve been practicing yoga at Baltimore Yoga Village for a few months and the studio is my home away from home. Yoga (on many levels) occupies every inch of the old converted mill, which is off of Chestnut Street, in Hampden. The ceilings are high, the studio is painted a warm yellow, and the hardwood floors are a blank canvas to fill with your hatha practice.

There are classes for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students of all ages. Yoga classes that are offered regularly include: Sivananda, Vinyasa, Ahimsa, Phoenix Rising, Tantra, Kundalini, Prenatal, and Itsy-Bitsy yoga. All of the classes have something different to offer and I recommend trying as many as possible. Not only does Baltimore Yoga Village have outstanding teachers, there are always new and exciting events happening.

One of the specials events in August includes:
Drum Talk with Moziah
Saturday, August 18th
Class Time: 1-3 pm

Moziah Saleem
A drumming workshop for all ages ~ children and adults learn the therapeutic quality of the drum. Moziah Saleem, African Percussionist, performs regularly in a reggae band, and brings his non-profit program, Drum Talk, to schools in the area. We are thrilled to offer this invigorating and educational workshop to Baltimore Yoga Village. Only $10 for adults/ $15 for adult with child.

Baltimore Yoga Village also offers bodywork, private yoga sessions, and many other services. I’ll be writing about different special events happening at Baltimore Yoga Village as they come closer, but you can always check for yourself!

Baltimore Yoga Village
3000 Chestnut Ave. Suite 15
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-662-8626
yoga@baltimoreyogavillage.com

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