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202 Fourth Street, Irwin, PA 15642 (724) 331-9085 www.TheGreenBough.com

NOURISHING BODY, MIND AND SOUL
Moving into a Collective Experience with the Power of GENEROSITY,
the Immensity of ONENESS, and the Certainty of DESTINY.

Coming This Weekend:
Saturday, NOVEMBER 15, at 10:30am:

“The Breath is the gateway between the visible and invisible world." -Babaji

With all that is going on in the world today, it can be hard to stay out of fear and remain free of stress. In these times, we can find ourselves anxious, our heart rate increases, and we hold our breath frequently. All of these are signs of stress. When we hold our breath, we are doing a lot more to our body, mind and spirit than we realize. Holding our breath exacerbates the problem and keeps us from feeling clear and peaceful. More than ever, we must renew our spiritual practices and connect to the Source of all that is. No matter what our spiritual practice is, it is enhanced by conscious breathing. Come find out how you may reconnect to a lasting sense of peace.

Unlock the healing potential of your own breath, and use it to transform into a more balanced and vital version of yourself... with Transformational Breath!

Saturday, November 15:
10:30 AM-1:00 PM: Introductory Workshop
11:15-1:00 PM: Experienced Breathers join in
Experienced breathers are those who have completed three intro breathing sessions and do not need the introductory instruction.

The breath is the wellspring of life. How we breathe tells the story of how we live. A shallow breath reveals a life of stress, fear and limitations while a full breath represents a life of health, abundance, joy, and connection to spirit. In one session you can find peace again, feel relaxed and learn tools to help keep it that way. Join us to restore peace once again. You deserve it. Call now to reserve your space. For information, details, and registration, call 734.416.5200

Experience the profound alignment and lasting wellbeing that comes from practicing simple yet very precise breathing techniques.

...and the FINAL workshop
of the year:

Saturday, December 6:
10:30 AM-1:00 PM
Introduction to Transformational Breath
11:15-1:00 PM
Experienced Breather's Tune-Up

A recent participant at a Transformational Breathing Introductory Workshop had this to say,” Transformational Breathing is the best thing I ever did for myself.”

Pre-register early

[Workshop Details and Fees]

Join us for a 'mind-yoga' experience guaranteed to help us understand what is REALLY going on and what we can do about it!

November 15, 7PM: FINAL Screening & Discussion of TIMEWAVE 2013

FEEDING THE MIND AND SOUL
Moving beyond 2012 requires a fresh new perspective about our collective consciousness and about our sense of place & time.

This is the anticipated sequel to “2012 The Odyssey” and it takes us beyond 2012!
This documentary features interviews with:
Jose Arguelles, Gregg Braden, Riane Eisler, William Henry, Jean Houston, John Major Jenkins, Rick Levine, Dennis McKenna, Terence McKenna, Daniel Pinchbeck, Sharron Rose, Geoff Stray, Whitley Strieber, Alberto Villoldo and Jay Weidner.

Mystics and researchers on the 2012 prophecies discuss their views on the profoundly transformational period between now and 2012, and share their visions for what it will take for humanity to thrive beyond. Much of the movie was filmed in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in Peru, and contains a rare Q'ero shaman ceremony.

FINAL SCREENING: this is the last opportunity to view and discuss this film before it gets released commercially on DVD. Let's get beyond 2012!
Admission: $10. Repeat viewers only $5 (Bring your friends!!).
Open to All. Popcorn provided. [Details]

“Offering some incredible insights and practical suggestions for all who love our planet. This is definitely an adventure into the nature of time itself, with some of the world’s foremost metaphysicians, sages and experts lending their wisdom. Buckle yourself in for a breathtaking ride!” --Jennifer Hoskins, New Dawn Magazine

“ Inspiring…with a rich perspective on our history and a new understanding of our present –day world, Timewave 2013 offers a positive take on what we can expect in the future.” -Nexus Magazine

“ intriguing and informative.. a fascinating journey into the nature of time itself” --Four Corners Magazine

During the screening, we will be taking orders for the Timewave 2013 DVD at the discounted price of $19.95/ea. (Regular price $24.95). Add it to your reference library or buy it as a gift for the Holidays! Other Sacred Mysteries DVD titles also available for order. Visit the website.

Coming Next Week:
Join us for a Premiere Event, co-sponsored by The Green Bough

Friday, November 21, 6:30PM
At the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer,
5700 Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(between Murray Ave and Wightman Ave)

Grandmothers as Keepers of Wisdom, presenting
Grandmother Margaret Behan (Red Spider Woman) of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers.

Grandmother Margaret, of Arapahoe-Cheyenne lineage, is a published author, teacher, and an accomplished potter and sculptor. She is founder of the Cheyenne Council of Elders. Her interest is in cross-cultural trauma. The 13 Indigenous Grandmothers are women of prayer and action from five continents, mobilizing the world toward peace, social justice and sustainability. Learn more at: www.grandmotherscouncil.org.

TOPIC: Resilience and Cross-Cultural Trauma [Get the Flyer]
Facilitated by Vikki Hanchin. Hosted by “Roots of Promise” of the Thomas Merton Center.
Sponsored by The Green Bough.

Advance Tickets are $10/person Contact: Wanda Guthrie at 412-596-0066 Door tickets will be $15 (as available). Space is limited, register early.

Grandmothers as Keepers of Wisdom is a pilot project connecting the community and organizations that have transformational missions (such as social justice, peace and sustainability), with one of the Council Grandmothers, in a live, interactive web broadcast for a wisdom conversation. For more information regarding the project, contact Vikki Hanchin at 412-241-7001

A Monthly Favorite! D E E K S H A A A H!

Sunday, November 23, 3:00-5:00 PM

Oneness Blessing: Deeksha Gathering!

Join the Oneness Blessing facilitators, Mohana, A.T., Alane, and Nicholas, as they help you access deep states of consciousness through the Oneness Blessing (Deeksha).

The Oneness Blessing process works by creating a neurobiological shift in the brain and awakening the energy centers (Chakras) in the body. Once initiated, it is a gradual Awakening process that leads you naturally to a lasting state of Oneness, inner peace, wellbeing and connection with your Higher Self. The process helps to set right relationships within yourself and with others.

NOTE final Deeksha date for 2008: SATURDAY DEC 13, 3-5PM.

OPEN TO ALL. Suggested Contribution: $30 / $20 Students with valid ID

WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE GREEN BOUGH?

VINYASA FLOW YOGA Saturdays at 9:00AM with Giovanna. An ongoing Vinyasa-style yoga class that will challenge and excite you into fitness! Re-awaken your personal power as you move into stillness and peace with this new Yoga class. For experienced students (Intermediate level). [Details]

KUNDALINI YOGA Tuesdays at 6:00PM with Amber. A new ongoing yoga class that prepares you for deep relaxation through techniques of breath, sound, movement & meditation. For students new to Kundalini Yoga & others desiring to renew their yoga practice. [Details]

HATHA YOGA Wednesdays at 7:00PM with David. Our ongoing yoga class incorporating yoga theory, deep relaxation, stretching, breath, movement & meditation techniques. For students of all levels of practice. [Details]

$10.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 10:30am-1pm. Experienced breathers may join by 11:15am. Discover the benefits of breathing deeply and consciously! RSVP 724-331-9085 or 734.416.5200.

Saturday, November 15, 7PM: The FINAL MOVIE SCREENING & DISCUSSION "TIMEWAVE 2013".

Moving beyond 2012 requires a fresh new perspective about our collective consciousness and about our sense of place & time. Top experts on the 2012 prophecies discuss their views on the profoundly transformational period between now and 2012, and share their visions for what it will take for humanity to thrive beyond it. From Sacred Mysteries. Much of the movie was filmed in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in Peru, and contains a rare Q'ero shaman ceremony.

Sunday, November 23, 3-5PM, ONENESS BLESSING (DEEKSHA) Celebration. Deeksha at The Green Bough is better than ever! Join area Deeksha-givers Sri Mohana, Sri A.T. Sri Alane, and Sri Nicholas, in a unique celebration of healing, chanting, meditation, and enlightenment. Includes special PUJA celebration to assist us in all aspects of our lives (health, wealth, knowledge, spiritual growth) [Schedule and Details]

COMING IN DECEMBER:
Friday, December 5 at 7:30PM: Re-Manifesting Your Reality. A Didgeridoo-facilitated workshop with Joseph Carringer, from Ancient Voices Harmonic Therapy (Portsmouth, NH). An exclusive event. A journey of self-discovery with didgeridoo sounds, group meditation, manifesting exercises, and healing energies. RSVP $45 [Get the Flyer]

YOGA UNVEILED is the most complete film resource for anyone who wants to "totally get" yoga! This DVD explains everything about the history and philosophy of Yoga!! A truly illuminating journey about the power of Yoga to transform lives. Features interviews with: Krishna Das, B.K.S Iyengar, T.K.V Desikachar, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Rodney Yee, Dr. Herbert Benson, Edwin Bryant, Subhash Kak, Vasant Lad, Dr. Timothy McCall, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Father Joe Pereira, Swami Sivananda, Dr. Martina Ziska, Dr. Dean Ornish, Dharma Mittra, and more!

A limited inventory of this 2-disc DVD set is available at the discounted price of $29.99! (Contains over 3 hours of video material!) [Details]

Choose your Meditation music...
from the selection we use for our own meditation circles!

OPENING, by Rich Ermlick ($14.95)
INTO ITOPIA, by T.I.M - The Inner Music ($10)
Contemporary CHANT Music, by Michael Stillwater ($16)
Angelic HARP Music, by Peter Sterling (from $14.95)

CDs available at The Green Bough!

Available for Order at
The Green Bough:
2009 MAYAN
SACRED CALENDAR
Daily Planners!!

Includes Tun and Tzolkin astrological insights for each day, plus valuable tips on how to use it and how to understand the signs and the energies of each day!

Get your 2009 Mayan Count of Days Planner for
$21.00

Naturally Beautiful and Functional Himalayan Salt Lamps! Ideal for your office or meditation space.

Available in 3 sizes at great prices.
Shop at our Store! Call us!

Large
8-12 lbs $42.99

Medium
5-8 lbs $32.99

Small
4-5 lbs $22.99

ATTENTION CONSCIOUS ENTREPRENEURS AND SUSTAINABILITY ADVOCATES !!

MANY HAVE ALREADY DISCOVERED

LOCAL LIVING ECONOMIES
LET'S PROMOTE THE LOCAL ECONOMY IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION!

The time is now to engage with the
local economy movement!
We are collaborating with the East End Food Coop, American Healthcare Group, the Urban Ecology Collaborative (UEC), EQUITA, and several local businesses and organizations around the Local Economy and Local Food themes. We are committed to increasing awareness about these positive trends and preparing to launch a thriving local Social, Environmental & Economic Sustainability movement.

Fill out our online survey and get details of where we are HERE.

Let us know if you want to get involved with the organizing and/or the support of this activity.

Help us build a Local Economy in Pittsburgh!

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ONGOING CLASSES

MONDAY

11AM-1PM, A COURSE IN MIRACLES MEDITATION & STUDY GROUP, uplifting readings & discussion, guided meditation, open to all.
Bring lunch.

TUESDAY

6-7PM, KUNDALINI YOGA, a deeply relaxing yoga combining breadth, sound, movement and meditation.

7:15-8:30PM, MEDITATION CIRCLE, featuring Transmission Meditation and varied tools for manifesting a life of Service and Abundance.

WEDNESDAY

6-6:45PM, YOGA WARM-UP with Wiley Nelson
FREE Neuro-muscular and Trigger Point talks and demonstrations.

7-8:30PM, HATHA YOGA / ALL LEVELS, gentle, revitalizing practice, suitable for everyone exploring the yoga experience. $10/class or $30/four class pass.

SATURDAY

9-10AM, VINYASA FLOW YOGA, vigorous and stimulating "Vinyasa" flow yoga for fitness and relaxation.
$10/class or $30/four class pass.

11AM-NOON, The ITP KATA --as taught at Esalen Institute, a 40-minute series of restorative exercises including qigong, yoga, relaxation, meditation, and visualization for optimizing well-being. $10/class or $30/four class pass.

We've made it easier to see our events online... try:

...and as always,
keep checking what else is happening in the Pittsburgh area at:

www.HolisticPittsburgh.com
the region's free holistic portal!

At The Green Bough's Healing Corner...

The Universal Calibration Lattice
An EMF Balancing Technique
with Irina Grundler, accredited EMF Practitioner.

Learn the science of the Universal Calibration Lattice (UCL), and what it means for health improvement, and personal empowerment. Discover the many opportunities of this profound electromagnetic field therapy for personal growth and evolution.
Download the PDF brochure HERE.

Rosen Method Bodywork Therapies
by appointment with Jude Goldstein.
Contact: judegoldstein@yahoo.com or
412-223-2615.

Shiatsu & Cellular Expansion with David Frank.
Discover the benefits of acupressure massage
and hands-on energy work. Contact David at centeredpointtherapies@hotmail.com
or (724) 757-2000

Neuromuscular Physiology & Neurofeedback
with Wiley Nelson, NCTMB, MTPT.

Learn innovative and safe techniques to manage pain and improve mind-body performance. Wiley Nelson is a teacher of physiology and Neurology, has a private practice in Trigger Point Therapy, has accreditations in Biology, Anthropology, and over 30 years of AIKIDO martial Arts experience. Meet him during his WEDNESDAY 6PM free talks or at trigger point@verizon.net

We Support the COOPERATE PITTSBURGH GRASSROOTS F O R U M now taking place at www.HolisticPittsburgh.com Check it out! Real people from Pittsburgh making a real difference, through authentic COOPERATION and COLLABORATION.	Feel free to forward this email to your colleagues, friends and family. We look forward to seeing you at THE GREEN BOUGH! Many Blessings, Susan & Fernando The Green Bough (724) 331-9085 www.TheGreenBough.com
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