Weekly Sacred Circles

For details on these weekly circles, please click here.

 

Sunday Sacred Circle Hybrid

Sundays 5 - 6 pm

Spiritual Ecology Circle Hybrid

Mondays 5 - 6:15 pm

A Course in Miracles 

Zoom

Every other Monday 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Compassion in Action Hybrid

Wednesdays 11 - 12:30pm

Lynn Woodland's Miracles Zoom

Wednesdays  7 - 8:15pm

(PAUSED) Dream Discovery Hybrid

Thursdays 10:30am - 12 noon

Spiritual Journey Circle Hybrid

Thursdays 5 - 6 pm

AA Open Meeting Meditation In Person

Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm
 

Morning Yoga

Monday-Friday   

8 - 9 am
Hybrid

 

Get your day off to a great start! Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. This integrated class offers a slow, meditative approach to yoga with a focus on breathing, core strength and proper body alignment. All levels of experience welcome.

 

Facilitated by Nichole Mena-Rovai, RYT 200, Jo Ann Ray, RYT 200, Tina Ufford, RYT 500, Holly Liner, RYT 200, and Judy Whitmire, RYT 200.

 

 $8 per class / 7 classes $48 (one class free)

One month unlimited $75 
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Spiritual Journey Circle

Thursdays Weekly

Continuing August 1st 

5 - 6 pm
At The Red Shoes

Currently Reading: Spiritual Literacy, Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat 

 

Are you looking for a supportive space to take the next steps on your spiritual path? Join Spiritual Journey Circle as we begin our study of Spiritual Literacy, Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life, by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. With short stories and  reflections from diverse faith traditions, this book will open us to embracing the awe in "ordinary"  moments.  Together, we will go down the paths that offer threads of insight to build our sense of Divine Light. This book offers suggested writing, activities and rituals that we will mix into the weeks ahead.

 

Facilitated by Wendy Herschman, Executive Director of The Red Shoes, & Spiritual Journey Circle members.


Suggested donation $20

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AA Open Meeting Meditation
Thursdays Weekly

Continuing August 1st
6:30 - 7:30 pm

At The Red Shoes

  

Together we explore guided meditation and share our experience, strength & hope toward living a Sober Life.

The Artist's Way Book Study

Fridays Weekly

Beginning August 2nd 

10:30 am - 12:30 pm
At The Red Shoes

 

Embark on a transformative journey with our Artist's Way book study, designed to reshape your relationship with creativity and uncover the artist within. Guided by Julia Cameron's renowned program, this study group aims to achieve profound personal and artistic growth through structured exploration and supportive community. In essence, The Artist's Way is a spiritual path, initiated and practiced through creativity. Join us on this enriching journey of self-discovery and artistic renewal.

 

Facilitated by Anne Marks, experienced Artist Way facilitator and founder of Art at Work and Luce Tremblay-Gaudette, Canadian artist (photographer, writer, musician, quilter), who moved to Baton Rouge in 2021.


$150 / For 12 Weeks

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Sunday Sacred Circle: Matters of the Heart

Sundays Weekly

Continuing August 4th

5 - 6 pm
Hybrid
 

Nourish your spirit: a time of introspection, ecumenical and inter-religious unity expressed through prayer, chanting, inspirational readings and silence with Spirit.

  

Facilitated by inspired members of the circle.

Donations Appreciated

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Women's New Moon Circle

Monday, August 5th

5 - 6:15 pm

Hybrid

 

“In our gathering one candle lights hundreds… Plant the seed of truth and watch it grow."

~ Rumi

 

Come together in ritual to create a sacred space of support and creativity. We will journey in mutual support to tap into the fertile field the New Moon provides. A New Moon marks the beginning of a new phase, a fresh start in Her cycle of waxing and waning. During this time the Moon is empty and receptive; she offers the womb of potential. An optimum time to plant seeds of intentions for what we wish to manifest in our lives.

 

We will create an altar for our ceremony, consider bringing something to place on our altar. Please bring a small vessel that has meaning to your for the water ritual.

 

Facilitated by Cindi DiMarco. Cindi is a self-professed student of life. She is a singer-songwriter, Reiki Master Teacher, and Shamanic practitioner. Deeply rooted in Nature, Cindi is happiest when she is outside.

 $10

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A Course in Miracles

Mondays Biweekly 

Continuing August 5 & 19
6:30 - 8:00 pm

Zoom Only

 

Seeking happiness and peace? Our weekly study of A Course in Miracles is a powerful, life-changing course. This universal spiritual teaching offers daily exercises to raise awareness of love’s presence, and through forgiveness, heal relationships. Join us to discuss the daily exercises and build a circle of support for this transformative inner work.

 

Facilitated by Jamie Allison, who has studied A Course in Miracles for many years. 

Monthly suggested donation $20
To Receive the Zoom Link: Register

Book Study: The Power of Now

Tuesdays Weekly

Continuing August 6th

10:30 am - 12 noon

Hybrid

 

Join us for a book study, a self-study that will include practices that Tolle created to lead us away from the mental chatter and into the Now. Uncover the illusions that are standing between you and your awakened, enlightened being. Your life will change in beautiful ways.


The Power of Now, the thought provoking book by Eckhart Tolle, will take us on an inspiring spiritual journey to discover our true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of

truth and light.

 

Facilitated by Kerri D’Amico, graduate of the Religious Studies Institute and of Richard Rohr’s Living School with support from Judy Whitmire and members of this study circle.

 

(Approximately 10 weeks)  $40 monthly

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Tai Chi: Mobility for Life

Continuing August 7th
Wednesdays Weekly
10:30 - 11:30 am

At The Red Shoes

 

Tai Chi is a wonderful mind-body exercise. Mind-body exercises combine body movement with mental focus and slow breathing. This combination supports relaxation and improves health and fitness. Clinical studies have shown that the slow, circular, and flowing movements enhance muscular strength, flexibility, and stamina while improving balance and posture.

 

In this beginner’s level class, you will practice the elements of a 14 move Yang style Tai Chi form. Come join us for this interesting and unique form of exercise that can be practiced throughout life. This is a very gentle exercise for all skill levels and no previous experience required.

 

Facilitated by Lisa Langlois, PhD, DMs, Reiki Master, and Meditation Teacher Certified as a Meditation Teacher by Natura Institute, Dr. Lisa has extensive practice and understanding of different meditation practices. 

 $12

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Compassion in Action

Wednesdays Weekly
Continuing August 7th
11 am - 12:30 pm

Hybrid

 

Currently Reading: Why Does Everything Have to be About Race?

 

Join a circle that is focused on looking at old problems with new eyes and open hearts. Through shared leadership, this book study group deepens awareness and awakens interest in ways to co-create a healthier, more compassionate and equitable world.

 

Why Does Everything Have to be About Race? by Keith Boykin is a thought-provoking exploration of race relations in America.  Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Maddow uncovers the courageous efforts of individuals and movements that stood against tyranny, shedding light on their struggles, triumphs, and enduring legacy of their fight. 

 

He addresses common misconceptions and defensive reactions that arise in discussions about race, offering a clear and compelling argument for why these conversations are essential for progress and equity. By highlighting the interconnectedness of race with other social issues, Boykin advocates for a more inclusive and honest dialogue to foster understanding and social justice. 

 

Facilitated by Compassion in Action Circle members.

 

Suggested Monthly Donation $20

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Meditation: Emotional Freedom Technique

Wednesday, August 7th
5 - 6 pm

At The Red Shoes

 

Explore the tool of Tapping, also called Emotional Freedom Technique. Learn how to use this unique modality combining ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. Using heart activation breathing, we’ll connect with our compassionate center as we tap together. EFT is used for a wide range of experiences, so you’ll take away a tool that you can apply to your daily life.  

 

Facilitated by Holly Liner, RYT 200, certified EFT & meditation practitioner, and poet. She studied yoga in Rishikesh, India and loves sharing holistic healing modalities that have helped her find peace on her soul-seeking journey.

Suggested Donation $5

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Fireside Astrology: Return to the Ancient Wisdom of the Elements

Wednesday, August 7th
6 - 7:30 pm

At The Red Shoes

 

Connect with Leo's radiant energy this month! Explore the wisdom of your ancient soul by connecting to the four elements of Fire, Earth, Air and Water. Experience the energies of the Astrological season through planet and sign archetypes, meditation, continuous writing, and witnessing one another’s journeys. Immerse yourself and awaken to a deeper sense of compassion.

 

Facilitated by Jodi Perrodin, an eternal student of the stars, a graduate of Debra Silverman’s Applied Astrology school. 

$10

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Lynn Woodland’s Miracles Course

Wednesdays Weekly

Beginning August 7th

7 - 8:15 pm Central Time 

Zoom Only

Live your miraculous life! Miracles take us out of the predictable and into the extraordinary where frequent serendipities, personal breakthroughs, and joy become the new normal. We are all capable of living a miraculous life. 

 

The Summer Quarter is all about manifesting your dreams and receiving the abundance of life. 

 

Some things we will focus on this Summer quarter:

  • Do you have dreams you're ready to bring into manifestation?
  • Are you a big giver but don’t seem to receive in equal measure?
  • Are there important things in your life that feel scare?
  • Is it difficult to let other people help you?
  • Are you ready for life to be easier?
  • Do you settle for “just okay” instead of going for what you truly want?
  • Are you ready to experience the sweetness of life? 

Sessions include information and exercises for applying spiritual principles to everyday life and an interactive opportunity to ask questions and receive personal input. Join any time. Drop in or attend regularly.

 

Facilitated by Lynn Woodland, creator of the Miracles Course, is an international teacher and human potential expert whose particular expertise is in what gives rise to miracles and in teaching ordinary people to live extraordinary lives so that miracles become, not just possible, but natural.  

 

Lynn is donating this year long study to The Red Shoes to support the growth of our Red Shoes community.

 

Learn More 

Suggested Weekly Minimum Donation $10

To Receive the Zoom Link: Register

Summer Tea
Sunday, August 11th
2:00 - 3:30 pm

At The Red Shoes

 

Indulge in a delightful summer-themed high tea experience, crafted with care by two local, women-owned businesses dedicated to excellence in plant-based cuisine and artisanal tea.

Our menu is thoughtfully curated to highlight the vibrant flavors and ingredients of summer, ensuring a fresh and memorable culinary experience.

Experience high tea as a celebration of craftsmanship and community, where every detail, from the delicious delicacies to the hand-blended teas, reflects their dedication to quality and sustainability.

 

Join us for a summer afternoon of culinary enchantment and sensory bliss. Whether you're a plant-based enthusiast or simply seeking a unique dining experience, our Summer Tea promises to captivate your palate and nourish your spirit.

 

Facilitated by Rachel Jackson, Kenniece Webber, and Elyse Dorsey. Kenniece and Elyse, owners of King’s Market Royal Goods, pride themselves on teaching others how to thrive higher and eat royally with what the earth gives us. Rachel, the owner and creator of Adornleaf Tea, believes tea brings comfort and helps to build everyday rituals that allow us to feel like our best selves. 

 

$25 Early Bird before August 1
$30 After

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Book Study: God is a Verb

Mondays Weekly

Continuing August 12th

12 noon - 1:30 pm

Zoom Only

  

Book: God is a Verb

by David Cooper

 

Are you enticed by mystical spiritual traditions? Are you curious about Kabbalah?

Join us to journey into God Is a Verb, by Rabbi David Cooper. Enjoy a rich

combination of story, scholarship, and exercises for personal practice, leading us into a deep understanding of Kabbalah as a tool for everyday living. Whatever your own tradition, God Is a Verb will illuminate the gifts of Kabbalah and enrich your personal spiritual path.

 

 

Facilitated by Joan McCaskill, MA, Spiritual Director.

    $40 / For 4 Weeks

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Spiritual Ecology Circle

Mondays Weekly

Continuing August 12th

5 - 6:15 pm

Hybrid

 

Join our Spiritual Ecology Circle to connect with nature and nature beings to help heal us and the Earth.

 

Our new book selection, The Cosmic Dance: An Invitation to Experience Our Oneness by Joyce Rupp, is a union of poetry, prose and artwork by Mary Southard. Rupp makes it easy for us to experience our unity with each other and all of life. She challenges us to hear the pain of the planet and to care for Mother Nature and her inhabitants. Rupp calls us to live compassionately with each person and particle of creation. 

 

Through weekly discussions, we will reclaim and strengthen our capacity to face planetary crises and respond with unexpected resilience and creative power.

 

To find out more about the Spiritual Ecology Circle, click here

 

Facilitated by Spiritual Ecology Circle members.

 

Monthly suggested donation $20

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Volunteer: Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank 
Tuesday, August 13th
9:30 am - 11:30 am

Location: 10600 S Choctaw Dr.  
(Fraenkel Center) 

 

Looking to be of service? Offer two hours of your time this month with The Red Shoes as a volunteer at in the Food Bank. Help us achieve their mission to feed the hungry in Baton Rouge - especially at this time when the need has grown. All food must be sorted and categorized for distribution. That is where we come in; we will meet at the food bank to sort or bag food.

 

  Wear Closed-toe shoes/No Fee 

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Meditation: Resting in Awareness

Wednesday, August 14th
- 6 pm

At The Red Shoes

 

Join us for a time of stillness, a time to open to true reality.  Based on the teachings of the Buddhist teacher, Burgs, we will cultivate an embodied practice of resting in awareness. It will be offered as a guided meditation along with a period of silence.  There will be time for discussion after the meditation.

For those interested, Burgs website is “theartofmeditation.org


Facilitated by Rosemary Roberts who has been engaged in meditation practice for over 50 years. She is a student of Llewellyn Vaughn-Lee and  has joined  The Golden Sufi order. Since 2019, Rosemary has benefitted from the teachings of Burgs and she is eager to share his teachings with others. 

  
                                                                              Suggested Donation $5

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Mindful Interventions for Reducing Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Pain, and Trauma

Friday, August 16th
6 - 8 pm

At The Red Shoes

 

Learn practical interventions for reducing stress, anxiety, grief, pain, and trauma from Brent Baum who has worked successfully with over 30,000 trauma survivors. Utilizing breathwork, creative visualization and color, Brent will share his work and help us explore options to clear the un/subconscious mind which captures and maintains our pain from moments of overwhelm. These frozen moments of perception hold us captive and limit our intentions, relationships, health and spiritual progress. Discover your own remarkable, untapped resources to free yourself from the "stuck points in consciousness" created by pain and overwhelm. http://www.healingdimensions.com/ 

 

Facilitated by Brent Baum, STB, SSL, LISAC, CADC, CCH, internationally recognized author, teacher, and trauma specialist with interdisciplinary training in trauma, addictions, and spirituality. His thirty years of experience with trauma survivors and the treatment of veterans and victims of abuse with complex PTSD, led to his development of “Holographic Memory Resolution.®” His books, The Healing Dimensions, Living as Light, and Surviving Trauma School Earth, provide insight into the spiritual, emotional, and physiological implications of trauma in our lives.

  
                                                                               $20

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Perfume & Presence

Saturday, August 17th
10:30 am 
- 12 noon

At The Red Shoes

 

The scent of your perfume can be a compelling way to embody your power. Tap into your creative energy, connect with your aspirations and goals, and build a fragrance from oils that will support your life choices. Learn about the attributes and benefits of different oils and create your signature scent using all natural ingredients that carry a message that can subtly influence you and those around you. Deepen your connection with yourself and alchemize self-limiting beliefs and daily stress, while expanding your capacity to live from your inner power.

 

Facilitated by Kristen Williams, LCSW, CCTP-II, Founder of Unapologetic Healing, Creative Wellness Coach, and Author.

  
                                                                                                              $30

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Meditation: Restore, Refresh, Renew

Wednesday, August 21st
5 - 6 pm

At The Red Shoes

Nourish your mind, body, and spirit.

Discover the gifts of meditation. Time to clear away the fog and see the light of your inspiration. Join Robyn Vie-Carpenter-Brisco, aka Goddess of Joy, for an enlightening, joyful, evening meditation class that is sure to create more space and clarity of the mind, and brighten your inner and outer world.

 

Facilitated by Robyn Vie-Carpenter-Brisco, Spiritual Life Coach, Author of Let's Get Stoned: Using Stones & Crystals, teaching spiritual empowerment to lead you to a life that rocks!

Suggested Donation $5

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Yoga Chakra Workshop Series

Saturday, August 24th & September 7th
10 am - 12 noon

At The Red Shoes

 

Clearing the  Upper Chakras

Saturday, August 24th - 

Cool off from the summer heat with breathing techniques and guided meditation designed to clear energetic channels. This specialized yoga workshop is crafted to harmonize the upper chakras associated with communication, intuition, and spiritual connection. Commune deeply with your inner wisdom and create a peaceful oasis within.
Saturday, September 7th

Cultivate Creativity through the Lower Chakras

Join Tina to explore and cultivate flowing creativity, with a focus on strengthening the lower chakras. This session will feature yoga postures to enhance vitality and ignite self-expression. We’ll also review insights from our previous upper chakras class, exploring techniques for improving internal communication and clarity. This integrated approach aims to empower you with a balanced energy flow, fostering both creativity and grounded presence. Whether you’re new to yoga or seeking to deepen your practice, join us to nurture your spirit and align your chakras for holistic well-being.

 

Facilitated by Tina Ufford, multi-talented 500 hour registered yoga teacher and seasoned massage therapist who has been guiding us through meditative, restorative, and strength-building practices for over seven years. Tina will also be leading a retreat in Taos, NM in mid-September.

 

$30 each or $50 for both

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Sage Saturday: An Interactive Horoscope Experience

Saturday, August 24th 
4 - 5:30 pm

At The Red Shoes

 

Are you curious about astrological energies and how best to navigate them?
Join us to discuss the horoscope for the approaching month and become more aware of the subtle influences of new moons, full moons, planetary retrogrades and other significant alignments. Instead of simply reading a horoscope, enjoy the opportunity to talk to an actual astrologer and have an interactive horoscope experience. Gain an understanding of how astrologic energy will impact life experience and how to best utilize this energy. Each month we will reflect on the past month and open a portal to the month ahead. Participants will be provided a calendar with the dates of significant astrological alignments and prompts to take home. 
 

Facilitated by KaDacey Franklin, a passionate and insightful who studied under master astrologer Mychal A. Bryan at the Oraculous School of Astrology. 

 

Suggested Donation $15

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Ancestral Altar Workshop

Sunday, August 25th
2:00 - 3:30 pm

At The Red Shoes

 

Discover the profound connection you have to your lineage. Become more aware of how your ancestors influence and guide your life journey.  Learn to create and maintain an ancestral altar, honoring your ancestors, and integrating their wisdom into your daily life. Explore how to set up sacred space, perform rituals, and connect with your roots to bring healing and empowerment to your spiritual journey.

 

Facilitated by Danielle Marie, certified in Herbal Medicine from the University of Minnesota and Meditation from The Priority Academy with over a decade of experience.

$15

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Meditation Mondays

Monday, August 26th

6 - 6:45 pm

At The Red Shoes

 

Join Robyn on the last Monday of the month to check in with body, mind and spirit:
“Take this moment, take a breath, and drop into stillness.”

We’ll focus on the bell. It is the signal to go deeper, release more and be completely present. By first coming into stillness, we will be able to focus our energy on the best solutions and actions, without fear, stress, or worry. When aligned and centered through stillness, you are living, thinking, and embodying your most Spiritually Empowered Self. This is the perfect way to complete a month. Please come a few minutes early, we will not admit participants after meditation begins at 6pm. 

 

Facilitated by Robyn Vie-Carpenter-Brisco, Spiritual Life Coach, Author of Let's Get Stoned: Using Stones & Crystalsteaching spiritual empowerment to lead you to a life that rocks!

 

Suggested Donation $5

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Meditation: Kundalini

Wednesday, August 28th

5 - 6 pm
At The Red Shoes

Kundalini meditation is an active meditation meant to transform energy through the body. This meditation lets us tap into the body’s divine energy through four stages: shaking, dancing, sitting, and lying down. It is a highly effective way of unwinding and letting go at the end of the day. Dress for comfort and come as you are. 

Facilitated by Holly Liner, RYT 200, certified EFT & meditation practitioner, and poet. She studied yoga in Rishikesh, India and loves sharing holistic healing modalities that have helped her find peace on her soul-seeking journey.

 

Suggested Donation $5

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