Sunday, October 24th, 2010

Greetings Everyone! We hope that you all are enjoying the blessings of the harvest season. Its a long newsletter this time, so please read on! :)

Fall Season 2010 Announcements

Bapak Waleed to visit Ann Arbor

As many of you know, Bapak Waleed "Leonardo Stoute", the founder of our center, has been teaching and traveling abroad for many months. We are very happy that he is back in the states now and that he will be visiting Ann Arbor soon. You can expect him to teach special Silat Traditionale training on Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, and to lead the Sufi Meditation on Thursday. Please stay tuned for email announcements of specific schedules as they get confirmed. You may always get in touch with us by email, staff@bsmwc.com, for more information.

Sufi Meditation, Healing, & Whirling

Please join us for our Sufi Meditation and Healing sessions on Thursday evenings. Leonardo Stoute "Bapak Waleed" will be leading a traditional Sufi Zikr circle and mediation session with a special performance of the Whirling Dervish dance in the traditional style of the poet Rumi, an important aspect of many Sufi orders. The Zikr, or remembrance, is a ceremony of healing for all those present and even those who only intended to come. Guests are asked to close their eyes, focus on their breath, and join in the chanting if they like. The evening includes a group invocation of blessings and peace followed by a short discussion. Come enjoy the relaxing experience. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome, including families and children. On Thursdays at 8pm, lasts about an hour. Donations appreciated

Meditation in Motion at Island Park

Join us at the gazebo in Island Park on Sunday mornings while the weather remains nice. We will explore "Meditation in Motion" which is based on the beginning movements, hands and steps, and breathing of Traditional Silat.

This ancient movement arts system originated in 5th century West Sumatra, Indonesia, and remains a mystery to many around the world. Our center is unique in that we are probably one of the only places in North America were instruction in this traditional art can be found. These sessions are meant as an introduction to traditional Silat for beginners as well as a means for anyone to gain better balance, clarity, and awareness while enjoying the pleasant Sunday morning air!

We will meet at the gazebo in Island Park, Please check our schedule online for confirmed times. Click for Directions to the Park

New Moon Meditation

Join Christine Fodor on Sunday, November 7th, at 3:30 pm for the next New Moon Meditation. We gather at 3:30pm and start at 4:00pm.

We will talk about the lunar cycles, this month's specific energies, experience a guided meditation and select guidance cards for messages for the upcoming month. Our focus is manifesting the new in your life. Please bring a journal if you wish. Hope you can join us!

Blessings of love and joy to all of you! In Love & Light, Christine

Peaceful Happy Hour

Friday, November 12th, 5:45 - 7:00 pm
Please join Ellen Porter for a new kind of "happy hour" at the end of your week. Ellen will administer small ear acupuncture treatments to all participants that are very effective at reducing stress and enhancing relaxation. It's a wonderful, peaceful way to welcome the weekend! If you or someone you know are curious about acupuncture, this is gentle and informative way to learn!

Fee $10 or two for $15.

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Free Reiki Share

With Andrew Anders: A Reiki Share is a gathering of local Reiki enthusiasts to share information, practice techniques, and trade energy. All Reiki students, practitioners, and masters are welcome. Energy workers and anybody interested in learning more about Reiki are encouraged to come along as well. If you are looking to learn more about Reiki, seeking additional practice, or feeling stressed out and would like a peaceful and relaxing afternoon escape, this is the place to be.

On Sunday, November 21st from 1:30 - 3PM. All are welcome, including all experience levels. Suggested donation: $5

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Community Drum Circle

Join Curtis Glatter for an engaging time this month at our community drum circle.

On Sunday, November 21st from 3 - 4PM. All are welcome, including families and children. All experience levels welcome, and if you have a drum, please bring! Donations Appreciated at Drum Circle

For more information and to inquire about percussion lessons, please contact Curtis at 734-925-1904.

Conscious Cinema

Join us for a night at the movies! You all are welcome to join us for an evening of inspiring film on the last Friday of each month, at 7 pm. The next two installments of our conscious cinema series will be hosted by Curtis Glatter. You will want to be sure to attend a special evening of both film and music by Curtis when he hosts Music for Silent Film on Friday, November 19th, 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Spread the word and bring your friends and family!

Donations always appreciated.

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New Classes Coming

Meet Reverend Cathy DeLauter

We are very happy to welcome Cathy DeLauter,into the BMSWC family of practitioners.

Cathy DeLauter is a nondenominational Interfaith minister. She was ordained after a two year program through One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in New York in http://www.onespiritinterfaith.org in 2007. This program was a culmination of a life long desire to serve in a ministerial capacity. Her particular focus it to assist others in helping them become aware of their own divinity and to live from that awareness.

Upcoming classes to be offered by Cathy include:

• Intro to the Work of Byron Katie
• Emotional Freedom Technique
• Easy Meditation

She will also be available for one-on-one consultation. Please contact her anytime!