Weekly Sacred Circles
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Morning Yoga
Monday-Friday
8 - 9 am
Hybrid
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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The Artist's Way Book Study
Fridays Weekly
Continuing November 1st
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. Join us as we embark on this enriching journey of self-discovery and artistic renewal. Together, let's unleash our creativity, heal our wounds, and embrace a life filled with inspired creation.
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
From Awareness to Action: Transforming Justice
A Powerful 3-Part Series with Angela A. Allen-Bell
Sunday, November 3rd
2 - 3:30 pm
At The Red Shoes
Are you concerned about Louisiana's justice system? The high rate of incarceration and the high number of people returning to prison invites us to think of a better way. Learn how you can make a difference in this series led by Angela A. Allen-Bell, author, lawyer and activist scholar renowned for her groundbreaking work in restorative and transitional justice. Pre-reading each book will deepen our discussion. Please attempt to read before attending this session.
Book Study: November 3
Professor Bell leads us into a new inquiry in Diversity in the Jury Box and Beyond: A Formula for Transforming Louisiana's Legal System. She offers the research that tells how best to achieve an accurate and reliable jury verdict that has usage beyond the jury box. This book extends the conversation, offering a blueprint for systemic change through a deeper understanding of deliberative processes and transitional justice. Think change in the home, the workplace, the medical system and the education system.
Author book signings after the session. Both books are available online: Under Indictment: Race, Juries & Justice in Louisiana and Diversity in the Jury Box and Beyond: A Formula for Transforming Louisiana's Legal System.
Facilitated by Angela A. Allen-Bell, graduate of the Southern University Law Center and holds the B. K. Agnihotri Endowed Professorship. She is a respected legal scholar and expert on constitutional law; civil and human rights; social, restorative and transitional justice; and, the interplay between race and justice. Professor Bell has worked on several historic advocacy campaigns, such as the Angola 3 case, the case of Soledad Brother John Clutchette and the case of Robert Holbrook. She is a member of the National Black Lawyers-Top 100 and the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation – both being invitation-only.
Suggested Donation $30 for series/$15 for each
Students $5
Sunday Sacred Circle: Matters of the Heart
Sundays Weekly
Beginning November 3rd
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
Book Study: God is a Verb
Mondays Weekly
Continuing November 4th
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Zoom Only
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
Women's New Moon Circle
Monday, November 4th
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
Tai Chi: Mobility for Life
Wednesdays Weekly
Continuing November 6th
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
Compassion in Action
Wednesdays Weekly
Continuing November 6th
11 am - 12:30 pm
Hybrid
Currently Reading: Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America's Suburbs
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.
In Disillusioned, our discussion will take us on a journey across this nation to gain an understanding of how suburbs have undermined upward mobility, particularly for Black and Brown families. Focusing on the experiences of five American families within suburban settings, we will uncover layers of history, and join the dialogue on how we can collectively pave the way for a more inclusive and hopeful future.
Facilitated by Compassion in Action Circle members.
Suggested Monthly Donation $20
Meditation: Metta
Wednesday, November 6th
5 - 6 pm
At The Red Shoes
Feel the warmth of community in our Metta meditation sessions. Metta, often referred to as lovingkindness, is a form of Buddhist meditation rooted in cultivating feelings of compassion towards oneself and others.
Join us to cultivate inner peace through guided practices in a supportive environment for beginners and seasoned meditators alike.
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.
Fireside Astrology: Return to the Ancient Wisdom of the Elements
Wednesday, November 6th
6 - 7:30 pm
At The Red Shoes
Dive deep into Scorpio season! 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
Lynn Woodland’s Miracles Course
Wednesdays Weekly
Continuing November 6th
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.
Some things we will focus on this Fall quarter:
- Are experiencing a high degree of change in your life?
- Do you feel stalled and ready for change?
- Do you have an interest in healing or what lies beyond the veil of death?
- Do you have difficulty with the darkness of winter months?
- Are you prone to winter time colds or are you dealing with a serious illness?
- Do you have trouble letting go of control and trusting the process of life?
- Would you like to feel safe and at peace in the midst of change?
- Are you ready to move beyond transient successes to achieve true personal mastery?
If yes to any of these, the Miracles Course fall classes may give just the boost you need. 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.
Suggested Weekly Minimum Donation $10
Spiritual Journey Circle
Thursdays Weekly
Continuing November 7th
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
AA Open Meeting Meditation
Thursdays Weekly
Continuing November 7th
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.
Silent Retreat for Peace and Healing
Saturday, November 9th
10 am - 3 pm
At The Red Shoes
Experience a transformative day of stillness, meditation, and deep inner peace. A day of silence offers a sacred space to disconnect from external distractions and connect with your inner self through guided meditations, adaptive yoga, healing rituals, and reflective practices.
Opening ourselves to a variety of techniques, experience sitting, walking, or lying down during meditation, with yoga mats and props available. Through meditative and adaptive chair yoga, Trataka (gazing) meditation, and walking meditation, we will explore different paths to stillness.
Enjoy complete relaxation through Yoga Nidra and healing visualization. A special focus on the Ho’oponopono mantra will guide us in a powerful process of reconciliation and inner peace. Our closing ritual will bring us together in the spirit of peace.
Bring a bag lunch that will be enjoyed in silence and a journal.
Optional Supplies: yoga mat, pillow, blanket, or meditation cushion if desired. Chairs and back jacks are also available.
Please arrive early to sign in and set up your space. No prior experience is necessary; all are welcome.
Facilitated by Beth Tomlinson, MS, C-IAYT, YACEP, ERYT 500 (she, her, hers), a trauma-informed yoga therapist who specializes in anxiety, stress, trauma (including PTSD), and chronic pain. Beth also teaches meditation and leads silent and healing retreats.
Early Bird Deadline Oct. 26 $50
After Early Bird $60
Meditative Origami Workshop: Sadako's Paper Cranes
Sunday, November 10th
2 - 4 pm
At The Red Shoes
Experience the calming art of paper folding, Origami, as we come together to create paper cranes in remembrance of Hiroshima Day. In Japanese folklore, the crane is a sacred bird symbolizing good luck, long life, and fidelity. The legend says that if a sick person folds 1,000 paper cranes, their wish will come true.
Sadako Sasaki was two years old when she was exposed to radiation from the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. She survived the bombing but was diagnosed with leukemia at age 12. In her quest for healing, Sadako folded over 1,400 cranes before her passing in 1955.
Our workshop will begin with a short film that tells Sadako's story. We will then learn how to fold a paper crane—a process that requires patience, dedication, and meditative focus, lending a spiritual element to the practice.
Join The Red Shoes community effort to fold 1,000 paper cranes by next July, which will be mailed to Japan for August 6, 2025 in honor of Sadako and all the lives lost in Hiroshima. Together, we can become a wave of compassion, remembrance, and hope.
Facilitated by Pam Arnold, collage art enthusiast.
Suggested Donation $10
Spiritual Ecology Circle
Mondays Weekly
Continuing November 11th
5 - 6:15 pm
Hybrid
Join us to explore the spiritual dimension of our present ecological crisis. Spiritual Ecology Circle grows out of the awareness that the outer destruction we see in the world is related to an inner disconnection from and disregard for the sacred within all of life. We cannot address the climate catastrophe with data alone – we need new ways of seeing and thinking. Unseen Beings, will lead us on a path of discovery, "We may speak of ‘saving the planet,’ but we usually just mean ‘guarding the storehouse,’ not supporting the welfare of all living beings…. and the human-centered story is killing us.”
Unseen Beings examines our ecological diagnosis, its historical causes and its much-needed treatment, as well as exploring:
- how and why we constructed a human-centric worldview
- amazing recent discoveries around non-human intelligence
- how religious traditions have dealt with questions of nature, sentience and ecology
- critical connections between human health and environmental health
Climate anxiety leaves us feeling confused and powerless, but there is another way. Through our guided study, we can recover our sense of kinship with non-human beings and uncover a path to become builders of a better future.
To find out more about the Spiritual Ecology Circle, click here.
Facilitated by Spiritual Ecology Circle members.
Monthly suggested donation $20
A Course in Miracles
Mondays Biweekly
Continuing November 11 & 25th
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
Volunteer: Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Tuesday, November 12th
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
Book Study: How to Know a Person
Tuesdays Weekly
Continuing November 12th
10:30 am - 12 noon
Hybrid
Join us for a transformative book study on How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks. This insightful work by Brooks guides us in developing deeper, more empathetic relationships through meaningful conversations and active listening. As Brooks observes, “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood.”
How to Know a Person helps readers become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen. Feel the warm welcome of a heart-led circle as we embark on a journey of compassion, curiosity, and deep connection.
Facilitated by Kerri D’Amico, graduate of the Religious Studies Institute and of Richard Rohr’s Living School with support from members of this study circle.
(Approximately 10 weeks) $40 monthly
Listening Circles: Seeding Life
Tuesday, November 12th
5:30 - 6:45 pm
Zoom Only
"Awaken wisdom within,
And let it flow out to the world
Like a gardener
Sowing seeds of life." ~ Nan Merrill
Gather with us in circle to sense the heartbeat that draws us together as women. There is an ancient heritage to this work, and it is healing not just for those in circle, but for all women and for our mother, Earth. Each month we will join our hearts to learn more about how to live from our true self and connect the inner and outer worlds. Receive vital nourishment that needs to be shared in a world of ever-increasing distractions. Women are weavers by nature, and by gathering in a group, we weave back into life the missing threads of love.
Facilitated by Anne Scott, an inspired leader of women's circles across the country, founder of the DreamWeather Foundation, and author of Listening Circles, Seeding Life: A Guide to Facilitating Women's Circles in Community.
Minimum Suggested Donation $15
To Receive the Zoom Link: Register
Full Moon Ceremony
Tuesday, November 12th
6 - 7:15 pm
At The Red Shoes
Connect with the powerful energies of the full moon to set intentions, release what no longer serves us, and align with our highest selves. Each ceremony is a blend of guided meditation, ritual practices, and communal sharing, designed to create a sacred space for personal transformation and spiritual growth.
Facilitated by Danielle Marie, certified in Herbal Medicine from the University of Minnesota and Meditation from The Priority Academy.
$10
Meditation: Restore, Refresh, Renew
Wednesday, November 13th
5 - 6 pm
At The Red Shoes
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!
Meditation: Kundalini
Wednesday, November 20th
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