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, and Tina Ufford, RYT
200
$8 per class / 7 classes $48 (one class free)
One month unlimited $75
Register
Tai Chi: Mobility for Life
Beginning January 3rd
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 Jan 3rd
11 am - 12:30 pm
Hybrid
Currently Reading: Why Busing Failed by Matthew F. Delmont
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 Busing Failed explores the history of school desegregation through busing in the United States. This groundbreaking book shows how school officials, politicians, the courts, and the media shaped the implementation and failure of busing as a means to address racial inequality in education.
Facilitated by Compassion in Action Circle members.
Suggested Monthly Donation $20
Spiritual Journey Circle
Thursdays Weekly
Beginning Jan 4th
5 - 6 pm
Hybrid
Currently Reading: Wisdom Rising: Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine by Lama Tsultrim Allione
Join us to connect deeply with the transformative power of the Sacred Feminine, The author of Wisdom Rising, shares her own story of loss and spiritual seeking, paired with mandala meditations and rituals. Embody the enlightened, fierce power of the sacred feminine—the tantric dakinis. As a circle of seekers, we immerse in diverse spiritual teachings. Share in discussions that enrich life on a deep, personal level. Return weekly for spiritual connection and community.
Facilitated by Wendy Herschman, Executive Director of The Red Shoes
$8 per class / 7 for $48
AA Open Meeting Meditation
Thursdays Weekly
Beginning Jan 4
7 - 8 pm
At The Red Shoes
Together we explore guided meditation and share our experience, strength & hope toward living a Sober Life.
Sunday Sacred Circle: Matters of the Heart
Sundays Weekly
Beginning Jan 7
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: The Wisdom of Not Knowing
Mondays Weekly
Beginning Jan 8th
12 noon -1:30 pm
Zoom Only
Book: The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Discovering a Life of Wonder by Embracing Uncertainty
by Estelle Frankel
Join a thought-provoking book study that will lead you away from the torment of worry and experiencing unpredictability as a foe to a place of welcoming that which we can not know : This is the journey from Knowledge to Wisdom. In The Wisdom of No Knowing, by Estelle Frankel, the author weaves together myths, stories and teachings from depth psychology, Kabbalah, Buddhism, Christianity and Hinduism to show how Soul can be grown by tapping into the wisdom of not knowing. Discover how in times of darkness and uncertainty, we can grow in courage and creativity to heal our negativity by journeying into the land of “not knowing.”
Facilitated by Joan McCaskill, MA, Spiritual Director.
$40 / For 4 Weeks
Spiritual Ecology Circle
Mondays Weekly
Beginning Jan 8
5:00 -6:15 pm
Hybrid
Join our Spiritual Ecology Circle to connect with nature and nature beings to help heal us and the Earth.
As we study our new book selection, Speaking with Nature, we will explore practices to communicate with nature and access the creative power of the Earth. Learn wisdom teachings from conversations with nature beings, such as Snowy Owl and Snake about the role we have in bringing balance to the planet. By opening our minds, hearts, and senses we can consciously awaken to the magic of the wild, the rhythms of nature, and the profound feminine wisdom of the Earth.
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 members of Spiritual Ecology Circle.
Monthly suggested donation $20
A Course in Miracles
Mondays Biweekly
Beginning Jan 8
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, January 9th
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: On The Brink of Everything
Tuesdays Weekly
Beginning Jan 9-March 5th
10:30 -12 pm
Hybrid
“My life has been graced, but
it certainly hasn’t been graceful – I’ve done more than my share of falling down, getting up, and falling down
again.”
Join us to explore the road ahead through a study of, On the Brink of Everything, Parker Palmer’s book that focuses on the reflective exploration of aging, spirituality, and the meaningful dimensions of life. With wit and wisdom, Parker Palmer helps us reframe aging as a passage of discovery and engagement, not decline and inaction.
This beautiful blend of stories, poetry, and contemplative wisdom encourages us to reconsider our perspective on aging. Palmer, drawing from his personal experiences and wisdom, delves into
the richness that comes with growing older. This book embarks on the universal journey of finding meaning and connection at every stage of life.
Facilitated by Kerri D’Amico and Debbie Morrill, both graduates of the Religious Studies Institute and sister pilgrims in awe that we are all here now together on this journey to learn and grow from our experiences and one another. Kerri is also a graduate of Richard Rohr’s Living School and Debbie continues as a student of nature.
8 Weeks/ $80
Fireside Astrology: Return to the Ancient Wisdom of the Elements
Tuesday, January 9th
5:30 - 6:45 pm
At The Red Shoes
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, automatic 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
Meditation: Kundalini
Wednesday, January 10th
5-6 pm
At The Red Shoes
Osho 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, certified EFT & meditation practitioner, yoga instructor, 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
Lynn Woodland’s Miracles Course
Wednesdays Weekly
Beginning Jan 10th
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 Winter Quarter is all about the hopefulness of light returning at a time of great darkness.
Some things we will focus on this Winter quarter:
- What do you want to grow into your life over the next year?
- Are you ready to dream bigger dreams to grow the life you want?
- Where is there an empty space ready to be filled?
- Would you like to feel more connected to your spirit, your intuition, and your inner guidance?
- Are you ready to transform despair into faith and cultivate miracle-mindedness?
Just as winter darkness gives way to the light of spring, classes this season align with the power of winter to call forth renewal and rebirth.
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
(PAUSED) Dream Discovery: A Portal to the Source
Thursdays
Beginning Jan 11th
10:30 am - 12 noon
Zoom Only
Deepen your journey of self-discovery through dream work. We will enrich our discussion with an ongoing study of Dreams, A Portal to
the Source , by Edward C. Whitmont & Sylvia Brinton Perera.
Discover 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, we learn ways to understand them in a meaningful way.
Facilitated by Joan McCaskill, Spiritual Director, MA.
Monthly $20
Register
Emotional Freedom Technique
Saturday, January
13th
10:30- 12pm
At The Red Shoes
Ready to Refresh Your Energy for a New Year?
You wont believe how different you feel after an experience with EFT. Learn a technique that you can bring into your daily routine to promote inner calm, everyday.
Emotional Freedom Techniques is a technique that involves tapping on specific points on the body to release stress and restore balance to the mind and body. EFT or Tapping, is based on the principles of acupuncture, cognitive and behavioral therapies. EFT works by calming the brain’s stress response and allowing new neural patterns to form, thus releasing negative emotions that are stored in the body's energy system and restoring balance to the body's energy pathways.
Facilitated by Karen White, a retired healthcare professional visiting from Nashville, who has benefitted personally from EFT. She has been an EFT Clinical Practitioner for over 10 years.
$15
Creative Movement: Express Yourself
Sunday, January
14th
2 - 4 pm
At The Red Shoes
Did you know there is a universal language of movement? Learn about the expressive vocabulary of moving your own body.
We will explore practices to connect with the true ”self” and how to embody that sense of being. As we tap into that sacred space, we will connect with an intention for the new year and
animate it through movement and dance.
Sacred, creative movement is as ancient as the stars and reveals the great radiance of your inner light. In this sacred window of time, we will explore and ignite our divine wisdom expressed through movement. Personal, local and universal expansiveness will be at hand! Come and Be Blessed while you bless others in this “creation” in movement that reflects your sacred spirit of being now and throughout this New Year.
Facilitated by Elizabeth Moore Standifer, who was a member of Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre. Elizabeth completed graduate studies in Dance Therapy in 2022 and has a passion for including all
dancers, with and without disabilities.
Suggested Donation $10
MLK Day: A Day of Service
Monday, January
15th
11 - 4pm
At The Red Shoes
Join us as we honor the legacy of servant leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Be a part of our sandwich making project for the Community Fridge or fill your car trunk with treasures to give away
on this day of service and sharing.
Our parking lot will become a treasure seekers delight: your give away items may be just what someone needs. Stay as long as you want and drive away with your leftovers. Sandwich makers: bring
bread and filling and we will be making sandwiches together. More details to come. Plan to come to The Red Shoes for this day of service.
No Fee
Meditation: Restore, Refresh, Renew
Wednesday, January 17th
5:00 - 6:00 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!
Cycles of Life Legacy
Saturday, Jan 20th
10am - 3pm
At The Red Shoes
Discover and experience a novel and unique process that will reveal your life story from a vantage point that you’ve never seen before.
This wide angle perspective brings a fresh and deep understanding to the contributions and gifts you’ve been sharing all along but were too close to notice. These revelations establish a
foundation to acknowledge any unfinished business, create a vision for the future, and affirm the next steps of actualization. Participants leave with a renewed sense of satisfaction, clarity,
and inner peace from this overlook of their life legacy.
Facilitated by Albert Pellissier is a Level 2 certified Breathwork Facilitator and has been leading groups and individuals through this powerful work for the last 7 years, 68 sessions in 2022 alone.
$75
Meditation: Emotional Freedom Technique
Wednesday, January 24
5:00 - 6:00 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 use in your daily life.
Facilitated by Holly Liner, a certified EFT and Meditation practitioner and poet.
Sound Bath
Saturday, January 27th
10:30-12 pm
At The Red Shoes
Join KK for a deeply immersive and meditative sound experience. Sound baths can be an incredible way to ease stress. Each person will lie
on a mat or blanket, with a head pillow, and eye covering to relax while listening to the soothing sounds of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, gongs, bells, rattles, rain sticks, African
harp, & other overtone emitting instruments. Sound Therapy is effective in not only achieving a state of relaxation but it also has a way of moving through [energy] blockages in the
body.
Note: Dress comfortably, and consider bringing a blanket, pillow, etc.
Updated Facilitator: Facilitated
by Karen Koprowski, a Reiki Master/Teacher, Sounder, QHHT Practitioner,
Akashic Reader & Channel Medium with training done in South Louisiana, Maui, Hi. and Sedona, Az. For additional information, follow Reiki Arts + L'Amour Louisiane on FB & Instagram
or www.ReikiArtskk.com
$30
Meditation Mondays
Monday, January 29th
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
Women Remembering: Facets of the Sacred Feminine
Tuesday, January 30th
5:30-6:45 pm
Zoom Only
"With so much going on in the world, it’s vital that we live from our deeper nature. It is said that we choose our own names, and that our name is sacred. Reflecting on our name is a way to
orient ourselves to the light within. A light that shines onto the path before us. This is so practical, opening us to a way of being that gives us our bearing and strength in a changing world."
~ Anne Scott
Join Anne Scott, an inspired leader of women's circles across the country, for an intimate monthly circle of sharing and witnessing. Explore the uniqueness of prayer, feeling a sense of awe and connection to " the ordinary." Realizing there is no ordinary... Let prayer be the bridge between our inner and outer lives and the world around us. The circle will include a short silent meditation of the heart, and time for sharing and discussion.
Facilitated by Anne Scott, Founding Director of Dreamweather Foundation.
Suggested Minimum Donation $15
Meditation: Resting in Awareness
Wednesday, January 31st
5-6pm
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 “thertofmeditation.org”
Facilitated by Rosemary Roberts who has been engaged in mediation 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