Weekly Sacred Circles
For details on these weekly circles, please click here.
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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
Register
Book Study: How to Know a Person
Tuesdays Weekly
Continuing October 1st
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
Tai Chi: Mobility for Life
Wednesdays Weekly
Continuing October 2nd
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 October 2nd
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: Emotional Freedom Technique
Wednesday, October 2nd
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.
Fireside Astrology: Return to the Ancient Wisdom of the Elements
Wednesday, October 2nd
6 - 7:30 pm
At The Red Shoes
Soak in the balance and beauty of Libra 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 October 2nd
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
AA Open Meeting Meditation
Thursdays Weekly
Continuing October 3rd
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
Continuing October 4th
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
Sunday Sacred Circle: Matters of the Heart
Sundays Weekly
Beginning October 6th
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 October 7th
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
Spiritual Ecology Circle: New Book - Unseen Beings: How We Forgot the World Is More Than Human by Erik Jampa Andersson
Mondays Weekly
Continuing October 7th
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
Volunteer: Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Tuesday, October 8th
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
Listening Circles: Seeding Life
Tuesday, October 8th
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 a new book: Listening Circles, Seeding Life: A Guide to Facilitating Women's Circles in Community.
Minimum Suggested Donation $15
To Receive the Zoom Link: Register
Spiritual Journey Circle
Thursdays Weekly
Continuing October 10th
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
From Awareness to Action: Transforming Justice
A Powerful 3-Part Series with Angela A. Allen-Bell
Sundays, October 13, 27, & November 3
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. For sessions 2 and 3, pre-reading each book will deepen our discussion and understanding. Please attempt to order and read both books before attending the 2nd and 3rd sessions.
October 13
Professor Bell will share her pivotal role in ending the use of non-unanimous juries in Louisiana, a historic transformation that reshaped the state's legal system. She’ll discuss her journey from legal activism to authoring two new significant books. She will share why she describes Louisiana's legal system as a system that harms. How can we address systemic failures in justice?
Book Study: October 27
Based on her new book, Under Indictment: Race, Juries & Justice in Louisiana, Professor Bell will explain and critique Louisiana's legal system and highlight its impersonal, assembly-line, profit-driven nature. With new awareness, we can reimagine justice.
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 sessions 2 and 3. 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
A Course in Miracles
Mondays Biweekly
Continuing October 14th & 28th
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
Pranic Healing: Meditation for Stress Relief
Tuesday, October 15th
6 - 7:30 pm
At The Red Shoes
We invite you to embark on a transformative journey that combines the wisdom of ancient practices with cutting-edge insights. In this unique clinic, we delve into the intricate connection between your thoughts, words, and actions to help people understand what causes stress and to help them create a more harmonious life. Discover how the power of breath, meditation, and energy alignment can lead to clearer thinking and overall wellness.
All are welcome to this new series of community clinics.
Facilitated by Pranic Healing Baton Rouge, led by Jackie Ledford & Pat Cole. Pranic Healing's mission is to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve optimal physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.
Suggested Donation $10
Meditation: Restore, Refresh, Renew
Wednesday, October 16th
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!
Full Moon Ceremony
Wednesday, October 16th
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
Sound Meditation
Sunday, October 20th
3 - 4:30 pm
At The Red Shoes
Sink into the sounds and frequencies of Alchemy Crystal Bowls™, Tibetan bowls, drums, and other healing instruments. Give yourself the gift of allowing your body to enter a calming space where your nervous system can move into the parasympathetic (rest and digest) state. This state promotes a more focused mind through relaxation and the conservation of energy.
Dress comfortably, and consider bringing a blanket, pillow, etc.
Facilitated by Lissee Spiller, licensed massage therapist, Level 2 Group Sound Healing with Tony Nec’s Academy of Sound Healing, Level 2 Alchemy Crystal Bowls with Sacred Science of Sound through Jeralyn Glass and Crystal Cadence.
$30
Meditation: Kundalini
Wednesday, October 23rd
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
Sage Saturday: An Interactive Horoscope Experience
Saturday, October 26th
4 - 5:30 pm
At The Red Shoes
Facilitated by KaDacey Franklin, a passionate and insightful who studied under master astrologer Mychal A. Bryan at the Oraculous School of Astrology.
Empower & Evolve: A Yoga Workshop
Sunday, October 27th
10:30 am - 12 noon
At The Red Shoes
Facilitated by Krystal Norris-Landry, dedicated advocate for health and wellness, holding a Bachelor’s of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Southern University A&M College. With a passion for holistic health, she is on a mission to inspire others to embrace the healing power of therapeutic yoga, helping individuals find balance, peace, and well-being through mindful movement.
Meditation Mondays
Monday, October 28th
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 & Crystals, teaching spiritual empowerment to lead you to a life that rocks!
Suggested Donation $5
Labyrinth Meditation
Wednesday, October 30th
5 - 6 pm
At The Red Shoes