Common Street Spiritual Center

Intro to Qi Gong
2025-08-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-08-23 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-08-30 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-13 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-20 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-27 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Intro to Qi Gong
How to cultivate balance in body and mind and improve your life energy (Qi)
Time: Saturdays from 8am – 9am

Qi Gong is a centuries-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training. These practices help cultivate concentration, peace of mind, strengthen and tone your body all at once.
All are welcome. No prior experience required.
Suggested donation: $5-10
Meets in the Moon Room on the 3rd floor. Enter through the school street door and come upstairs to find us.
About the Instructor:
Wei Li grew up in Mainland, China. She earned her Ph.D. in Biology at Tufts University in 2005. Since 2010, she has been studying Qi Gong and Tai Chi with Master Ming Wu and Master Shi Zhao. She finished her Fengyang Qi Gong Associate Instructor training in 2020 and has been teaching Qi Gong since at Wu Healing Center and Morse Institute Library.

Call of Love
2025-08-17 08:30 - 09:45 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Call of Love
Healing Channeled Song & Yoga
Reclaim your inner peace and return Home to your heart.
Join Judy O’Leary Thapa Sunday morning for a meditative yoga practice infused with divine channeled songs, poems, mudras, and gentle movements.
This isn’t just yoga — it’s a remembering.
Release stress, restore balance, and connect with your true essence in a safe, welcoming space.
When: Sunday mornings (except the last Sunday of the month)
Time: 8:30–9:45 AM
Where: Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, Natick
Energy exchange: $20 in advance / $25 drop-in / CSSC members: email Judy to reserve your spot and pay what feels right.
Venmo: @Judith-Thapa
What to Expect:
Meditative yoga & restorative movement
Channeled healing songs & messages
Deep relaxation & self-awareness
Props provided — mats, blocks & chairs available
Beginners & all spiritual seekers welcome!
Register early to save your spot!
Judy.thapa@gmail.com / Varunayoga.com
Testimonials
” Judy is a fantastic yoga instructor! I love how Judy guides you through every movement during your stretching to make sure you’re in the right position for your body. And then, she separates you from whatever was on your mind by getting you to focus on the here and now. “
~ Participant at Project Comeback’s programming for veterans and rescued horses
“Judy has an amazing spirit and great techniques. Her mastery and time studying abroad shines through every class. Not only does she make accommodations for all levels of yoga practitioners including people with disabilities, but she also has multiple versions of poses for those who want to try! The best part is she serenades with a beautifully channeled song at the end of each class that really calls our hearts. Judy is a uniquely talented person who is worth meeting, and that’s no stretch! Check it out!”
~ Jonjy Ananth
Judy is a fantastic yoga teacher with gifts of compassionate attention, awareness of healing processes, authenticity, and spiritual openness. I always leave her classes feeling renewed and more connected in body and spirit. I’ve also had the opportunity to collaborate with Judy in other modalities of spiritual work and am impressed by her intuitiveness, creativity, and good-natured attitude.
~ Ian Mevorach, MDiv, PhD
Director, Common Street Spiritual Center
“I started Judy’s yoga classes with little experience and skill in yoga. I found the classes easy to follow and was encouraged to change the positions to better suit my current abilities and/or limitations. It was an open and rewarding environment for learning with a great group of people. At the end of class, I am uplifted by the channelled songs of love.”
~ Aimée K.
Judy O’Leary Thapa, C-IAYT, is a multifaceted wellness professional based in Massachusetts, known for her work as a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and energy healer. She offers a unique blend of practices including yoga therapy, guided meditation, and channeled songs and movement to foster healing and spiritual connection.
One of her notable offerings is her Sunday morning “Call of Love Yoga” series held at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA. These sessions combine gentle asana, restorative poses, and channeled songs to help participants reconnect with inner peace and unity.
Judy holds certifications with the International Association of Yoga Therapists, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, Warriors at Ease, and Sivananda yoga. She is also a certified prenatal yoga instructor and a Reiki Master.
If you’re interested in exploring her work further, go to varunayoga.com.
FB: VarunaYoga / Instagram @varun.ayoga YouTube: https://youtube.com/@1calloflove?si=I9jeFPdRj6tn5CG9

Open Circle Gathering
2025-08-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-31 10:30 - 12:00 | MA
The Open Circle is a weekly gathering of like-minded spiritual seekers who show up to connect authentically, share our truths, and be held in the space of a growth-oriented and loving community.

In the Open Circle, everyone has a chance to contribute as we move around the circle. You’re welcome to bring poems, songs, prayers, and insights to share.

Free and open to the public–yes, you can simply show up!

If you’re new to Open Circle, you’re welcome to register here so you can be in the loop for future gatherings: https://forms.gle/Aa18ZuGfyy4Nv3gq7\n
The Spiritual Center community is holding space for change in the lives of our members and in our world.
*we embrace diverse forms of spiritual practice and artistic expression
*we cultivate a hopeful societal vision built on principles of compassion and justice
*we support the growth of a consciousness of interconnection across human differences and between people and the whole web of life around us
*we build authentic community based on principles like love, respect, kindness, and collaboration

If this resonates, please join us! You’re welcome to become a member simply by filling out the form on this page: www.commonstreet.org/membership

Chanting and Meditation Group
2025-08-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
This chanting and meditation group is designed to tap into our inner freedom. We will have two 15 minute sessions of chanting and two 30 minute sessions of meditation. Through the actions of chanting and meditation, the aim is to free all the thoughts and emotions stuck within our minds and bodies. And over time, the goal is to free ourselves from our unconscious programming we have built over our lifetimes and deepen our connection with Spirit.

The event is free and open to the community. Donations are welcome but not required and can be sent via Venmo to @Emmanuel-Weinman or by cash.

For any questions or comments, please contact Emmanuel Krishna by email: emanwman@gmail.com or phone: 978-578-9707

Sacred Stillness - A Midweek Mindfulness Meditation
2025-08-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Join Pooja for a 60-minute guided meditation. In this sacred space, you’ll be guided to pause, reconnect, and center yourself amidst the busy rhythms of life.
Whether you’re feeling the weight of a hectic schedule, seeking a moment of grounding, or simply in need of a peaceful reset, this session will help you realign and nourish your soul. With gentle guidance, you’ll release stress, calm racing thoughts, and anchor yourself in the present moment—creating a foundation of peace that supports you throughout the week.
This offering is by donation, allowing you to contribute what feels most aligned for you. Your donation helps maintain the accessibility of this space, but please know that it is not required. We warmly invite everyone to join us—this sacred space is for everyone.
Donations can be made via Venmo (@Pmahtani) or PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/donate-Pooja). Thank you for your support!
https://calendly.com/akashacodes/sacred-stillness
Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with Zoom details for each session. ?
We look forward to sharing this sacred time with you! ✨
We look forward to sharing this sacred pause with you! ✨

Music Jam
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Let’s play some music together! This is an informal, inclusive, supportive, and fun gathering where all instruments and music abilities are welcome. Please feel free to bring a familiar, easy to learn song to share.

Open Circle and Community Brunch
2025-09-07 10:30 - 12:00 | MA
On the first Sundays of the month, we combine our Open Circle Gathering with a community potluck brunch.

We gather and connect in a more relaxed, less structured way, yet with threads of meaning and spirituality tying it all together.

You’re welcome, if it would bring you joy, to contribute a food or drink item to share as part of the community brunch. Another option is to bring non-perishable food or toiletry items for our free mini-pantry.

If you’re new to Open Circle, you’re welcome to sign up here so you can be in the loop for future gatherings: https://forms.gle/Aa18ZuGfyy4Nv3gq7

Our community is finding a creative place in the spiritual world, where new forms of spiritual practice, artistic expression, and self-awareness are emerging to support humanity to meet the challenges of our times. We are finding balance within ourselves, making peace across differences, and stepping up to protect the Earth.

We welcome folks of all beliefs and backgrounds to build community with us as we align around a hopeful sense of common purpose.

Yoga in the Sanctuary
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join us every Monday from 7-8 pm for a vinyasa flow that will strengthen and energize as well as promote flexibility and balance. We will also experience inner peace by the closing meditation called Shivasana. Please bring a mat and water bottle, and the class meets in the beautiful sanctuary of the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA. The cost per class is $10 or a food pantry donation (the pantry is located outside the center). See you on Monday night for Yoga in the Sanctuary!
Yoga is a practice that unites the mind and body. In fact, yoga means “to yoke” or unite. It is an ancient healing practice that is both physical and spiritual, incorporating postures, breath, and meditation. Yoga heals! From numerous forms of trauma, anxiety, and physical stiffness, yoga provides relief and builds a strong physical and spiritual core.

Yoga with Live Drumming + Diaper Drive
2025-09-12 09:30 - 10:45 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Bruno and Maggie have collaborated on various movement and drumming exploratory programs both in Natick and Provincetown. This time, they come together to offer deep-dive embodied movement with percussion rhythm and beat. Natick Drum Circle core member, Bruno Giles and embodied movement, yoga, and relaxation guide, Maggie Sky invite you to completely drop in–completely–Breathe. Move. Let Go. Unplug. And explore how rhythm and beats affects you on a profound level, so that you can feel nourished, resourced, and invigorated.
Suggested donation: $25 or a 1 or 2 boxes of diapers, which will go to the Natick Service Council to provide diapers for families who need them.

Open Circle Gathering
2025-09-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-21 10:30 - 12:00 | MA
The Open Circle is a weekly gathering of like-minded spiritual seekers who show up to connect authentically, share our truths, and be held in the space of a growth-oriented and loving community.

In the Open Circle, everyone has a chance to contribute as we move around the circle. You’re welcome to bring poems, songs, prayers, and insights to share.

Free and open to the public–yes, you can simply show up!

If you’re new to Open Circle, you’re welcome to register here so you can be in the loop for future gatherings: https://forms.gle/Aa18ZuGfyy4Nv3gq7

The Spiritual Center community is holding space for change in the lives of our members and in our world.
*we embrace diverse forms of spiritual practice and artistic expression
*we cultivate a hopeful societal vision built on principles of compassion and justice
*we support the growth of a consciousness of interconnection across human differences and between people and the whole web of life around us
*we build authentic community based on principles like love, respect, kindness, and collaboration

If this resonates, please join us!

Somatic Grief Ritual
2025-09-27 19:30 - 22:30 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Grief can feel isolating and overwhelming, but it is also deeply human—something our bodies are wired to move through together. In a world that has forgotten how to grieve in community, this gathering is a return to ritual, to connection, and to the possibility that grief, while painful, can also be a teacher—tender, transformative, even generative.This ritual is an invitation to experience the power of moving through grief in community. We’ll spend time in stillness and sound, with nature and with each other. There will be gentle invitations for writing, sound & movement, a co-created altar of natural objects, and shared music to hold what words can’t. Personal and collective losses are welcome here.

Cost: $10-$20, no one turned away for lack of funds
Doors open: 7:15pm
Ceremony starts: 7:30pm
We invite you to bring with you photos of loved ones or anything that moves you.

Facilitators: Gabbi Fiedor & Becca Phillips
Sound Bath Artist: Abby Frechette

Open Circle Gathering
2025-09-28 10:30 - 12:00 | MA
The Open Circle is a weekly gathering of like-minded spiritual seekers who show up to connect authentically, share our truths, and be held in the space of a growth-oriented and loving community.

In the Open Circle, everyone has a chance to contribute as we move around the circle. You’re welcome to bring poems, songs, prayers, and insights to share.

Free and open to the public–yes, you can simply show up!

If you’re new to Open Circle, you’re welcome to register here so you can be in the loop for future gatherings: https://forms.gle/Aa18ZuGfyy4Nv3gq7\n
The Spiritual Center community is holding space for change in the lives of our members and in our world.
*we embrace diverse forms of spiritual practice and artistic expression
*we cultivate a hopeful societal vision built on principles of compassion and justice
*we support the growth of a consciousness of interconnection across human differences and between people and the whole web of life around us
*we build authentic community based on principles like love, respect, kindness, and collaboration

If this resonates, please join us!
