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April
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Community Chant
1st Sundays April 1 3:30-4:30pm
HU is an ancient prayer song or chant used throughout the ages to bring into our awareness the presence of the Divine and help us experience Divine love. This community HU song is a time for people of diverse faith traditions to leave stress at the door and come together to chant and bring peace and calm into our lives.
Facilitated by a team of Louisiana Eckankar members.
Volunteer: Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Tuesday April 3 10am-12noon
Location: 5546 Choctaw Drive There are many in need - you can help. The Food Bank counts on volunteers for over 20,000 hours of help each year. All food donated must be sorted and categorized for distribution. That is where we come in: we will meet at the Food Bank to sort food for 2 hours. Join our team, call us today to volunteer. (Closed-toe shoes)
Kaballah: Wisdom for the Modern World
Tuesdays April 3-24 6-7:30pmExperience the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah in this four week class. This powerful system maps out correspondences between archetypal aspects of human life and the universal laws, allowing self-discovery, personal evolution and spiritual development. We’ll learn the basics of Kabbalah as we find inspiration and insight to achieve healthier relationships and professional successes. Kabbalah helps us see the thread that connects world religions, modern science and our personal lives. Each class will end with a meditation on the Tree of Life.
Facilitated by Fabian, who has been a Master Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner for 18 years, and is a Master Practitioner of Emotional Freedom Technique. He has been a personal life coach for the past 12 years.
Half the Sky: Spiritual Practices
Wednesdays April 4-25 10:30-11:30amBeginning with a focus on the spiritual practice of awareness, a discussion of the book Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide will expand understanding of women’s issues in the world and in our Baton Rouge community. This weekly circle will provide a space to explore “What is God demanding of my heart?” and a community of support in learning to “see as God sees.”
Facilitated by Gerry Stark, community volunteer, spiritual seeker, and advocate of everyday life as a spiritual practice.
Dream Discovery
Thursdays April 5-26 10:30am-12pmDiscover more about yourself as you learn to work with your dreams. The language of dreams offers valuable insights into understanding your relationships, your choices, your past and your future. Basic elements of Carl Jung’s work are a part of this exploration. While studying and sharing dreams, you will learn ways to interpret and understand them in a meaningful way.
Facilitated by Joan McCaskill, Spiritual Director MA.
Spiritual Journey Circle
Thursdays April 5-26 6-7pm
Find inspiration in the ideas of diverse spiritual teachers including Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, Cynthia Bourgeault and Joan Chittister. Share in deep discussion of evolving spirituality. This weekly circle focuses on the sacred as it brings us closer to an understanding of our path. Return each week for spiritual connection & community.
Facilitated by Roberta Guillory, founder of The Red Shoes, who takes each step with the Divine Presence.
Suggested Monthly Donation $20
Thursdays April 5-26 6-7pmEnter a safe place for men to meet that allows for authentic growth. Our greatest challenge is often not found in our human choices but rather in discerning the Divine Presence and guidance hidden deep within our lives. We hope to draw from the power of spirit present within each of us to find the courage to strip away the pretense of our false selves and discover new energies and joy grounded within our souls. Using Richard Rohr’s book Wild Men to Wise Men: Reflections on Male Spirituality as a guide, our group will encourage each participant to question, learn and grow. By coming together through prayer, fellowship and unconditional acceptance, we hope that our men's group will lead to lives lived fully in relationship with the Divine.
Facilitated by David Dragon, whose spiritual life was influenced deeply by an initiation as a Beloved Son of God in Chicago; and Tom Lastrapes, who has participated in a variety of Richard Rohr programs including the Male Rites of Passage program.
Dance of the Dissident Daughter - Book Group
Fridays April 13-May 4 10:30am-noonIt frequently takes a series of wake-up calls or collisions with the truth to jolt a woman into a deep awakening to the Sacred Feminine. The subtitle of this classic by Sue Monk Kidd, A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine, reveals her journey toward a feminine spirituality which includes a passionate struggle for dignity, value and power. In this book study, we will reflect on the challenges we face on the path toward the wholeness that women have lost within patriarchal structures. We will become a “circle of trees,” Kidd’s metaphor for the container that holds and nurtures a woman during the process of reconnecting to her feminine soul.
Facilitated by Anne Bucey a poet who earned an AB from Kenyon College and an MEd from Ga. State.
Yoga for Heart Health
Sunday April 15 3-4:15pmAs estrogen levels drop, a woman's risk of heart disease increases. Yoga helps to promote strength and health to the heart as it calms the central nervous system and reduces high blood pressure. Through a series of breathing techniques, specific postures and guided meditation, you will enjoy a practice that teaches you how to use yoga as a tool for greater heart health.
Facilitated by Kate Suchanek, certified yoga instructor, KYT, RYT.
Stay Healthy the Natural Way
Monday April 16 6:30-8:30pmLearn how to make simple changes in your daily life to improve and maintain your health. Vitamins, minerals, and herbal and nutritional supplements can strengthen your immune system and keep your body running more efficiently. Learn what and how often to eat to maximize nutrient utilization and help with weight control.
Facilitated by Tom Buchmann, ND, MS, LAC, who is a naturopathy practitioner and specializes in holistic treatment of addictions and behavioral issues.
Zentangle Inspired Art
Saturday April 21 9:30am-12:30pm
Zentangle is a method for creating beautiful images using repetitive patterns. It’s easy to learn and easy to do. Zentangle is an artistic meditation that supports relaxation, focus and inspiration, and can be a wonderful daily ritual. It provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of well-being. One can intentionally facilitate a shift in focus and perspective. Students will be taught to expand Zentangle beyond paper and ink to create a Zentangle-inspired flower pot. This class will include tips for working on various materials and associated pen selections. All skill levels are welcome! Supplies provided.
Facilitated by Kathy Redmond, certified Zentangle teacher, with a bachelor's degree of Interior Design from LSU.
Standing on the Earth: Skeletal Alignment of the Feet, Legs & Pelvis
Sunday April 22 3-5:30pmFeel more grounded on Earth Day! Your feet are the foundation of your standing body and translate your weight onto the earth. Alignment of the bones in your feet affects the health of joints throughout your legs and the rest of your body. In this workshop we will work with basic skeletal principals of the feet and legs to refine postural alignment, with applications for daily life and for your yoga practice. Skeletal awareness allows for shifts that relieve strain and build strength where needed. Each participant will receive an assessment on their structural alignment and the tools to make adjustments that ease pain and discomfort and prevent injury.
Facilitated by Brooke Riglin, certified yoga instructor with an MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. She is certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist.
Downtown Earth Day Celebration: A Labyrinth with “Sole”
Sunday April 22 Noon –4pm
Looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint?
Donate your used shoes for recycling & reuse. The Red Shoes will build a labyrinth at Earth Day using recycled shoes as a construction material. Honor Mother Earth—Recycle, Reuse & Rebuild. Bring your gently used shoes to The Red Shoes, March 20-April 20. All shoes will be donated to St. Vincent De Paul. After you enjoy the downtown celebration, come to our special Earth Day yoga class at The Red Shoes, “Standing on the Earth.”
Monday April 23 6:30-7:30pmThe moon sheds her light like a robe. She moves into darkness. The shadows where it is still...quiet.
It’s there she finds rest.
A space to renew, A place to come home to…
So we too return to ourselves once again.
We become whole once more and
feel our light within, flicker and rise and dance.
Gather together for poetry, ritual and prayer as we learn about Rosh Chodesh, the Jewish holiday that celebrates the new moon and the beginning of a new month in the Jewish calendar. According to tradition, when the Children of Israel built the golden calf, the women refused to participate. As a reward, they were given Rosh Chodesh, a time to celebrate the reappearance of the Shekhinah, the feminine Divine presence. Explore the beauty of this holiday, a celebration of women and femininity, a time for introspection and reflection. Find the strands in the ritual that weave throughout all of our faith traditions.
Facilitated by Becky Simmons, who created and lovingly leads a regular Rosh Chodesh circle.
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