Finding Your Direction in Changing Winds – Free Class with Renee Baribeau

Change can feel like a crosswind, especially when your mind is trying to pick the “right” direction while your body is already responding to something deeper. When life starts moving quickly, it’s easy to lose your inner bearings and mistake pressure for progress.

There’s another way to meet uncertainty: orient first. When you pause long enough to sense what’s actually moving through you, you can make small adjustments that restore steadiness and help your next step feel true.

In this session, you’ll explore wind as a living intelligence you can listen to. Rather than forcing a breakthrough, you’ll practice aligning with what’s already here, so clarity can arrive naturally and then stay with you.

You’ll be guided through a grounded, experiential approach that helps you notice where you are, what you need, and how to turn toward support. The result is simpler than it sounds: less strain, more direction, and a felt sense of being accompanied by life itself.

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Why Attend “Finding Your Direction in Changing Winds”

When life feels like it’s pulling you in multiple directions, it’s natural to think you need more effort or a better plan. But often what’s missing is orientation, which means you’re trying to move forward without knowing which current you’re standing in. This session helps you pause, get your bearings, and feel a simpler kind of clarity return.

Renee Baribeau teaches that wind is not symbolic or metaphorical; it’s a living model for how change happens without force, so you can stop battling uncertainty and start working with it. As you learn to recognize the “winds” moving through your thoughts, emotions, body, and support systems, you gain language for what’s happening inside you and then what to do next. That shift can make the difference between pushing through and moving in a way that actually holds you.

You’ll also experience a structured, embodied practice that turns insight into action, so the work doesn’t stay in your head. With a small adjustment, your energy can change quickly, which means you can feel more centered and grounded without having to overhaul your life. It’s a practical path for navigating crossroads with steadiness, confidence, and real support.

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What You’ll Learn

Let’s start by slowing down, so you can notice what’s actually asking for your attention right now. You’ll be guided to sense your inner direction in a clear, embodied way, which means you can make a small adjustment and then feel your system respond.

In this session, you’ll work with the four cardinal winds as an inner guidance system, so you can locate where tension is arising and what kind of support would help. You’ll learn how East, South, West, and North can reflect different aspects of experience, and then you’ll practice orienting toward the direction that brings you back to steadiness.

You’ll also explore why resistance is not failure, so you can treat it as information rather than a problem to push through. As you apply a simple method for reorientation, you’ll see how clarity and ease can arise through alignment, and then your next step becomes easier to trust.

Here’s just a little bit of what you’ll learn:

• How the four winds can mirror what is moving in you
• A simple way to identify your current inner direction
• Why orientation comes before lasting transformation
• How to make small shifts that quickly change your energy
• How to use East for vision when you feel mentally stuck
• How to use South to work with emotion and renewed passion
• How to use West to ground change in the body and daily life
• How to use North to connect with support, resources, and wisdom
• A practical approach to meeting resistance as a pivot point

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Who This Is For

This event is for anyone who feels stretched by change and wants a steadier way to navigate what’s next. If you’re tired of pushing, these practices offer a grounded alternative, so you can find direction without forcing a dramatic leap.

It’s also a good fit if you sense there’s wisdom in your discomfort, but you’re not sure how to interpret it. You’ll leave with a simple inner compass you can return to, which means you can meet uncertainty with more confidence and less overwhelm.

• People facing a life transition and needing clear next steps
• Anyone feeling pulled in multiple directions or scattered
• Those who want practical spiritual tools that feel grounded
• Helpers, healers, and leaders seeking better self-orientation
• Folks who want to work with resistance without self-judgment

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About Renee Baribeau

Renee Baribeau, the Practical Shaman, is a Hay House author, Wind Whistler, inspirational mentor, respected business coach, dynamic spiritual teacher, and keynote speaker. She is well known for her no-nonsense, “tell it like it is” approach in helping others to achieve successful lifestyle practices by aligning to their sacred Magnetic North.

Her clients include everyday folks, entrepreneurs, CEOs, movie producers, and celebrities, and her work bridges practical action with spiritual alignment. Renee is also the founder of the Finding Freedom LGBTQ Symposium, an annual event bringing together new “Thought Leaders” in Gender Expansion, LGBTQ Awareness, and Addiction-Mental Health Treatment.

Possessing her own entrepreneurial spirit, Renee has owned successful Farm-to-Table restaurants and a holistic network of love-based healing and service providers. After spending 10 years as a corporate executive, she currently does community outreach and marketing for Michael’s House Treatment Centers.

In 2013, the Winds began to speak to Renee, insisting she turn her attention to their ancient wisdom teaching. That call resulted in her Amazon bestselling book, Winds of Spirit: Ancient Wisdom Tools for Navigating Relationships, Health, and the Divine, which explores the rich mythology and cultural significance of Wind and reveals a powerful system to utilize these subtle, life-healing energies.

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Reviews

“… the catalyst I needed to start making positive changes in my life.”
My life completely changed once I started my sessions with Renee. Her no-nonsense, straightforward approach was the catalyst I needed to start making positive changes in my life. Renee offers spiritual and practical tools that you can immediately put into practice to witness impactful personal growth. My confidence increased, I’m now able to maintain a loving committed relationship, and she helped me create healthy boundaries in both my personal and professional life. Renee is a unique grounding force who has a special gift for insight.
— Kristen, Television executive

“… my self-worth and confidence blossomed.”
YES! The magic IS real! My life has changed more since I have connected with the Wind Clan than it has with all of my other “efforts”! Even before I understood any of it (and I have a loooong way to go), my self-worth and confidence blossomed. As has my business, which has taken the most positive direction in 10 years.
— Cheryl

“… will transform you into a lover of the wind.”
Winds of Spirit is a fabulous book that will transform you into a lover of the wind. Renee Baribeau is an exquisite wordsmith. Her writing emerges from the depth of her heart and soul as she writes about her life experiences and how she healed herself. She shares awe-inspiring legends and practices of how to work with the wind to navigate life, heal from your past, and invoke blessings. This is truly one of the best books I have read. It is inspiring and unique.
— Sandra Ingerman, MA, Shamanic teacher and award-winning author

“… a fascinating guide to working with the wind.”
Winds of Spirit is a fascinating guide to working with the wind. This is a must-read for anyone wanting to enhance their knowledge of its ancient wisdom.
— Joan Borysenko, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind

“… masterly reconnects us to the wind gods/goddesses…”
Praises to Renee Baribeau for blowing a gust of fresh wind into the rich shamanic body of wisdom. This book masterly reconnects us to the wind gods/goddesses and steers us to think and develop an intimate relationship with that life-giving and destructive force, one we may take for granted. Read this remarkable book.
— Itzhak Beery, Author of The Gift of Shamanism

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the event take place?

This free online event takes place on Saturday, April 11, at 9:00am Pacific Time (PT). If you miss the live session, you can stream the final replay presentation on Tuesday, April 14, at 11:00am Pacific Time (PT) after registering.

Who is Renee Baribeau?

Renee Baribeau, the Practical Shaman, is a Hay House author, Wind Whistler, inspirational mentor, respected business coach, and spiritual teacher. She is known for a grounded, direct style and for helping people align to their sacred Magnetic North through practical tools and ceremonial practices.

What will I learn during this event?

You will learn how the four cardinal winds can act as an inner guidance system, how to recognize which direction you are facing in life, and how to make a small shift in orientation that changes your energy. You will also be introduced to the Weather Vane Method and experience a simple orientation practice you can return to whenever you feel uncertain.

What if I can’t attend live?

No problem. When you register, you will receive access details and replay options so you can watch the recording at a time that works for you.

How long is the event?

Approximately 60 minutes.

Do I need any special equipment to participate?

No special equipment is required. A reliable internet connection and a device with speakers or headphones is enough, and having a quiet space can help you focus.

Who is hosting the event?

This event is presented by The Shift Network.

Is this event suitable for beginners?

Yes. The practices are clearly guided and designed to be approachable even if you are new to shamanic work, subtle energy, or the idea of working with the directions.

Is this event religious?

No. The session is non-religious and welcomes people of all backgrounds and belief systems.

Will there be an opportunity to go deeper after the event?

Yes. You will learn how you can continue working with Renee in a 7-week experiential live program for those who want to go deeper with WindWork and the four directions.

What can I expect to feel during the event?

Many people notice a greater sense of grounding, clarity, and calm. You may also feel emotion moving, a new steadiness in your body, and a clearer sense of what kind of support you need next.

Can I share this event with friends?

Yes. If you know someone who feels overwhelmed by change or is navigating a crossroads, you are welcome to share the registration link.

Is this event really free?

Yes. This is a free online event. If you choose to continue into a paid program afterward, you will receive details separately.

What is WindWork?

WindWork is Renee Baribeau’s shamanic practice for gaining clarity and purpose by aligning with the four cardinal winds. It treats wind as a living current you can listen to, so that change can happen through awareness and alignment rather than force.

What are the four cardinal winds?

The four cardinal winds are East, South, West, and North, each pointing to a different aspect of how you meet life. East relates to thought and vision, South to emotion and passion, West to the body and lived experience, and North to support and wisdom.

What is the Weather Vane Method?

The Weather Vane Method is a structured, embodied orientation tool that helps you sense your inner direction. It shows you how to make a small directional shift when needed, so you can feel more centered and respond to change with steadiness.

What is the Weather Vane Process?

The Weather Vane Process is an experiential practice you will be guided through during the event. It helps you recognize which direction you are facing in life, and then invites a subtle adjustment that can quickly shift your energy.

Do I need shamanic experience to benefit?

No. Renee teaches the practices in a practical and accessible way, so you can participate whether you are brand new or already familiar with ceremonial work and the four directions.

Will there be guided experiences during the event?

Yes. You will be guided through an orientation practice and learn simple ways to apply the directions to your mind, emotions, body, and support system.

Can I bring a wind whistle?

Yes. If you have a wind whistle, feel free to bring it. Renee will be using hers to call in the four directions.

How can I keep working with this after the session?

After the event, you can continue practicing the orientation method whenever you feel uncertain or pulled off center. You will also hear how to join Renee in her upcoming live program, which includes ceremonial practices, rituals, and guided journeys through each direction.

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