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
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Book Study: God is a Verb
Mondays Weekly
Paused due to health concerns
12 noon - 1:30 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
A Course in Miracles
Mondays Biweekly
Continuing Sept. 2, 16 & 30
6:30 - 8:30 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
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Tai Chi: Mobility for Life
*PAUSED FOR SEPTEMBER*
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
Compassion in Action
Wednesdays Weekly
Beginning September 4th
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, September 4th
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, September 4th
6 - 7:30 pm
At The Red Shoes
Embrace the practical magic of Virgo 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 and graduate of Debra
Silverman’s Applied Astrology school.
$10
Lynn Woodland’s Miracles Course
Wednesdays Weekly
Beginning September 4th
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.
Suggested Weekly Minimum Donation $10
Spiritual Journey Circle
Thursdays Weekly
Continuing September 5 (PAUSED 9/19)
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 September 5th
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 September 6th
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
Yoga Workshop: Cultivate Creativity through the Lower Chakras
Saturday, September 7th
10 am - 12 noon
At The Red Shoes
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 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
Sunday Sacred Circle: Matters of the Heart
Sundays Weekly
Beginning September 8th
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
Spiritual Ecology Circle
Mondays Weekly
Continuing September 9th
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
Volunteer: Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Tuesday, September 10th
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
Meditation: Resting in Awareness
(CANCELLED)
Wednesday, September 11th
5 - 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
Book Study: How to Know a Person
Tuesdays Weekly
Beginning September 17th
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
Meditation: Restore, Refresh, Renew
Wednesday, September 18th
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, September 18th
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
Journey to Joy: A Yoga & Ritual Breathwork Workshop
Sunday, September 22nd
11 am - 2 pm
At The Red Shoes
Take a transformative journey to replenish mind, body, and spirit. Practice simple self-care and yoga techniques designed to heal and balance your nervous system. Learn mindfulness and embodiment practices that you can incorporate into your daily life to cultivate peace and equanimity, rather than being trapped in stress and anxiety.
We'll start with a gentle yoga session to warm up the body, accessible to everyone, whether you prefer to practice in a chair or on a mat. Then, experience a powerful ritual breathwork journey. This session will include prayer, sound healing, and Ritual Breathwork, a rapid and controlled breathing technique inspired by Holotropic Breathing developed by Stan Grof, culminating in deep relaxation.
Embrace your full potential to access joy, creativity, and inner strength by deepening your connection with your body, mind, and spirit. Letting go of stress through these practices not only brings calm and balance but also helps you experience more joy and have more fun in your daily life.
Come as you are, and leave feeling renewed, balanced, and empowered. This workshop is perfect for you if you would like to release stress and anxiety, connect with your true self, and invite more joy and fun into your life.
Use our yoga mats and blankets or bring your own. Consider bringing a water bottle and snacks to share!
Facilitated by Sariah Sizemore, founder and CEO of Ritual Work. She is a gifted healer, coach, and spiritual teacher. In her work, she sources a blend of personal life experience, embodiment practice, yoga and meditation, spiritual and somatic counseling, coaching, ritual and spiritual healing, and intuition to support her clients and students. To learn more, visit www.ritualwork.com.
$35
Digging in Deeper: Re-Wilding Series
Monday, September 23rd
6 - 7:15 pm
At The Red Shoes
If you joined us for our first rewilding talk, this next one will dig into (pun intended) alternatives to non-native plants. View photo examples of natives incorporated into a variety of landscapes. We will introduce many native plants you may or may not be familiar with. Learn the benefits of carefully introducing native plants into your yard to support a healthy ecosystem!
The Louisiana Wild Society will share how they are working to protect and regenerate our shared space through the use of plants that nourish our complex living systems and community while we celebrate a deeper relationship with the natural world.
Facilitated by Nikki Krieg, who holds a Bachelor of Science specializing in Wildlife Ecology and Horticulture and is a Louisiana Prescribed Burner. She's worked with the Forest Service in the western Rockies, Clegg's Nursery, and joined the Sweet Fern team in 2021. Nikki is a member of the Louisiana Wild Society, a local nonprofit that creates conversation and takes part in beautification projects that create rich habitats that provide for all living creatures now, and in the future.
Minimum Suggested Donation $10
Pranic Healing: Meditation for Stress Relief
Tuesday, September 24th
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: Kundalini
Wednesday, September 25th
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, September 28th
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.
Women's New Moon Circle
Monday, September 30th
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