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Christopher Penczak Visits in November
To Begin Incredible Series of His Witchcraft Classes

Popular Llewellyn Author, Christopher Penczak will visit us again November 7, 8 & 9.
On the weekend he will be presenting Witchcraft I, in a 5 part series, that ultimately
provides training for a priest(ess).  He will be returning annually to teach the
remaining levels.  This is a huge opportunity to learn a complete total system from
one of the most knowledgeable gifted presenters we've had at Pathways.  This is
your opportunity to get in on the ground level of this workshop that is sure to be
filled to capacity.  $195 for the weekend, 10 am to 6 pm.  ($175 if attending the
Friday evening workshop and both paid in advance, for a total of $205.) Call to
reserve your space today.
As event fills payment will be required to assure your space.
On Friday evening Christopher will be presenting a new workshop "Descent of the
Goddess, Seven Gates of Initiation" based on his latest book. Friday, November 7,
7 - 9:30 p.m.  $30.

FREE Booksigning and Meet & Greet (with cake!)
Friday, November 7, 6 p.m.
NEW CLASS SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT!

Rev. Deborah Ann Bourbon, R.N. is preparing a much awaited
“Advanced Gemstone Crystal Energy Class Series” for this Autumn.  
Deborah recognizes the fact that she simply does not have the available time to do this work on her own, one-on-one with clients.  
She has commitments to Pathways, Circle of Light Independent Spiritualist Church, Astara, and the Co-Masons that require her
time and attention.  However, it is her deepest desire that the techniques she’s developed doing Gemstone Crystal Balancings for
over 20 years be put into use for the benefit of others.  And so, this advanced series of classes is being created to teach and
demonstrate those techniques.  Deborah feels that working with stones and crystals in this manner can greatly enhance a client’s
spiritual and practical journey in a unique and lasting way.  Deborah has developed her techniques in the years of working with
clients as well as incorporating information from years of practice in specialty nursing fields and work as a certified hypnotherapist
and certified hypnotherapy instructor.  She feels that by incorporating these various modalities effective growth and change
can rapidly occur with the augmentation of gemstone-crystal work.  
The five week series of advanced techniques that Deborah personally uses in her sessions will each come with complete detailed
handouts as is her practice in all her classes.  There will also be time for practical work as the classes will be from 7 – 10 p.m.  As
with the initial Gemstone Crystal Energy Class Series, attendance will be limited to 8 persons so that close attention can be spent
on the techniques.  Completion of the initial series is a requirement for this series.  There is so much more material to be covered
that builds on the first series that it must be a prerequisite for this new offering.  
A certificate will be issued at the completion of the series.
Topics for the five weekly classes are:
1.        Grids in Theory and Practice
2.        Techniques for Moving Energy
3.        Formatting and Detailing a Session
4.        Past Life Regression Work
5.        Aspects of Contacting Finer Energies
In addition, there is an optional 6th class for $15.  This will be a class to observe a complete crystal balancing
by Deborah on a client.  The client will be determined from willing class series attendees.
Each class is $25.  Advance registration is necessary and a call list is already being gathered.  Call Pathways (314-842-0047) if
you are interested in this series and ask to be placed on this list.  If one evening works better for you, please let the staff know that
and Deborah will strive to meet your needs when scheduling.
This is an unprecedented opportunity to learn and master skills to empower you to work with clients in a radically different, yet
extremely effective, modality.  It is Deborah’s most sincere wish to get this material and these techniques out into the world
so we can all make a difference.
Mark A. Michaels and Patricia Johnson, authors of Tantra for Erotic
Empowerment (finalist for the 2008 Indie Excellence Award in New Age
Non-Fiction) are a devoted married couple and have been teaching
Tantra together since 1999. Their first book The Essence of Tantric
Sexuality was the USA Books News Best Books 2007 Award Winner in
the Health: Sexuality category. They have written and appeared in two
instructional DVDs: Tantric Sexual Massage for Lovers and Advanced
Tantric Sex Techniques (Alexander Institute, 2007) and have been
featured on television and radio and in numerous publications,
including The Village Voice, Metro, Playgirl, Latina, Jane, Rockstar,
Redbook, Cosmopolitan, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Tantric Sex
and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Enhancing Sexual Desire.
NEW CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT!
We are greatly honored to announce that authors Mark A. Michaels and Patricia Johnson will
be visiting St. Louis and teaching an "Introduction to Tantra" Workshop Tuesday evening,
August 26, $30.  This is a RARE opportunity to meet this knowledgeable couple and learn from
them first-hand.  Call to reserve your space today!  They will also be doing a booksigning of
their two popular Llewellyn titles, “Essence of Tantric Sexuality” and “Tantra for Erotic
Empowerment” both of which contain a phenomenal wealth of information on this sacred
topic.  They are both senior students of Dr. John Mumford and have been named lineage
holders of the OM-Kara Kriya® systems for America and Europe.  Sunyata, coauthor of “The
Jewel in the Lotus” named Michaels as his lineage holder in 2001. This is an incredibly rare
and unique opportunity to meet these authors.  They’re currently traveling in Europe, and will
only briefly be in St. Louis.  
We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this rare offering.
Introduction to Tantra - Tuesday, August 26, 7 - 9 p.m.
Tantra uses sexual energy for consciousness expansion.
Join us for an honest discussion in which we will dispel some of the popular myths surrounding this
ancient tradition. You will learn that elements of Tantric philosophy and practice can be easily applied to
our modern lives in ways that do more than simply improve our sex lives.
Classes are suitable for all relationship styles, configurations and gender identities.
Singles are welcome.
Check out NEW information on Christopher Penczak's autumn 2008 and
Thomas Ashley-Farrand's summer 2009 visits below!
Descent of the Goddess,
Seven Gates of Initiation

Friday, November 7, 7 - 9:30 p.m. $30

Explore the mystery of initiation through the
Descent of the Goddess. Reenacted in many
witchcraft traditions during initiatory or seasonal
rites, discover the seven fold meaning of the
Goddess' descent to explore the magick of death,
rebirth and love. Understand the pattern of
initiation,  of reaching a new level of
consciousness and through the rebirth of the
Goddess, become “free from fate.” Compare the
seven gates through which she passes with the
seven gated castles of Anwnn in Welsh myth, the
alchemical operations, the ancient planets, the
chakras and the Miracle of Bread in traditional
craft. Experience an intense journey through the
seven gates to experience your own rebirth and
return. Learn what you must surrender to be
reborn. Based on Christopher's newest book The
Living Temple of Witchcraft Volume I: The Descent
of the Goddess.

Please register in advance.
Witchcraft I: Building the Inner Temple of
Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development

Saturday and Sunday, Nov 8-9, 10 AM- 6 PM. $195
(or $175 if you registering with full payment for both
Friday Night and the Weekend Intensive)

Build a foundation for your magical work during this
weekend intensive, through the perspective of
modern witchcraft. Understand the history and role of
the witch, from the ancient world to the current era.
Learn sound techniques for altering consciousness,
magick theory, protection magick, psychic defense,
auras, chakras, healing, spirit guides, journeying,
past life exploration and building your personal place
of power. Develop a solid personal practice in the
internal arts of witchcraft. Use "instant" meditative
magick to transform you life. Unlike many basic 101
courses, Witchcraft I provides a deep foundation for
all magickal and spiritual studies, rather than a quick
spell book and rituals. For those desiring to meditate,
develop psychic skills and start the path of the witch.  
A foundation piece to further training in the five level
Temple of Witchcraft tradition. The Inner Temple of
Witchcraft (Llewellyn) is required manual for the
class. Please register in advance.
Booksigning and FREE Meet & Greet
Tuesday, August 26  6 - 7 p.m.
Most Beloved Mantra Instructor, Thomas Ashley-Farrand, Namadeva,
to Return to St. Louis in mid July 2009 for Lakshmi Weekend

Deborah has spoken with Namadeva, Thomas Ashley-Farrand, popular author of books
and numerous CD's, about his visit to us in 2009.  At this point the visit will be in
mid July and the focus will be
"Lakshmi, Goddess of Abundance, Success, Royalty and Realization"
There will be a Friday evening puja dedicated to Lakshmi and a
weekend workshop on her many aspects.
More information will be posted here as it becomes available.
Namaste!
Nita has had a deep connection with Mother Earth and her energies since she
was a child.  She awakened on her path fifteen years ago when she became a
student of Earth Religions and began practicing Magick.  Her journey has also
brought her to study Eastern spiritual traditions and she is now a practicing yogi
and meditator.
Over the years, Nita’s path has led her to study a number of healing modalities.  
She is a Certified Himalayan Singing Bowl healer, a Certified Mantra Instructor
through Sanatana Dharma Satsang, a Certified Reiki Master in the Usui
tradition, an experienced practitioner of crystal and stone healing energy, and a
long-time gardener working with the Devic energies and magickal herbs.
An artist, Nita graduated with a Master of Fine Arts from Temple University in
Philadelphia and the Community Arts Training Institute in St. Louis.  Her work
combines ritual, performance, sound, visual imagery such as mandalas and
labyrinths, to create large, participatory and transformative experiences through
art.  She maintains an active studio where she creates sculptural and functional
ceramics using dream imagery and magical symbolism in her designs.
Nita assists people in creating sacred meditation spaces in their homes and
gardens.  She and her husband co-created Artica, an outdoor multi-media
participatory art festival that brings the St. Louis area together as a community
through creative self-expression.  They also co-own a decorative painting
business.  Currently Nita is participating in the Social Dreaming Project: Artists
as Visionaries.
Nita believes that we are all sparks of the Divine and have the capacity to tap
into her creative energies to make our lives happy, healthy and whole.  In turn, it
is our work to use these creative gifts to heal the planet and its inhabitants, and
to transform it into a home of peace and love.
We Welcome Nita to our Staff of Gifted Energy Workers!
Come by and experience a mini session of her work with the Chakra Tuned Himalayan Healing Bowls at
Our In-Store Psychic Fair Sunday, August 31 and
Circle of Light's 10th Annual Holistic Health Fair, Sunday, September 7
Future Dates and Appointment Times Now Being Planned!