Open Circle Online
2025-08-03 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Open Circle Online is a virtual gathering to supplement our weekly in-person Open Circles on Sunday mornings. It’s an opportunity to connect with sacred presence, share our truths, and build meaningful community…from the convenience of your own home.

Link to join: https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/95650055619

All are welcome, whether longtime members or newcomers to the Spiritual Center community.
On August 3rd our focus will be on the theme of community. Especially in these challenging times, many of us are realizing that we need community more than ever. If you have a poem, song, or prayer that you’d like to share during the circle, please bring it with you.

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About Common Street Spiritual Center
We’re a love-centered, justice-seeking, hope-building spiritual community. Our shared commitments include:
*Embracing diverse spiritual practices and creative expressions
*Cultivating a vision of compassion, justice, and healing for the Earth and society
*Growing in awareness of our interconnection across all lines of difference
*Building authentic relationships rooted in respect, kindness, and collaboration

If this resonates with you, we invite you to join our wider community. Becoming a member is simple. Learn more at: www.commonstreet.org/membership

Tuesday morning devotions
2025-08-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-02 09:00 - 10:00
Join us on ZOOM with your prayers, writings, songs, inspiration from any and all religious traditions, sacred scriptures, humor, and love. We “go around the circle” for those who wish to share, or just come along to enjoy the inspiration
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89987098568?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 899 8709 8568
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Chanting and Meditation Group
2025-08-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-02 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
2025-08-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-13 09:00 - 10:00, 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! ✨

Intro to Qi Gong
2025-08-09 08:00 - 09:00, 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 | 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
2025-08-10 08:30 - 09:45, 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
2025-08-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-31 10:30 - 12:00
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

Collective Solidarity Fast for Gaza
2025-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
At a time when thousands of people in Gaza are facing malnutrition and starvation, we are inviting people to set aside a day to fast in solidarity. Fasting raises our awareness of what the Palestinian people are experiencing, and increases our compassion.

On Monday, August 11th, please consider fasting during the day and praying for the speedy delivery of food, medicine, and other necessities for the people in Gaza.

At 6pm, we’ll gather in the sanctuary of the Spiritual Center to reflect on our experiences of fasting and pray together for all who are suffering from hunger in Gaza and around the world.*

Through our fasting and our time together, we will build our collective hope and resolve to build a world in which the sacredness and humanity of each person is recognized and respected, and in which violent warfare is no longer accepted as a way to resolve international disputes.

As a way to support those experiencing hunger, given that delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza is currently blocked, you are invited to donate to a local food bank such as the Natick Service Council or to bring nonperishable food and hygiene products for our Common Good Mini Pantry at the Spiritual Center.

*We are also mindful, for example, that millions of people in Sudan, South Sudan, and Haiti are also facing emergency levels of food insecurity due to destabilizing conflicts and displacement.

Soulfire Sisterhood
2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Meeting Room of CSSC
Soulfire Sisterhood – The Alchemy of Healing & Transformation (Women’s Circle)
I invite you to a sacred sisterhood—a space to reclaim your energy, reconnect with your truth, and rise in your power.
You pour so much into your family, your home, and your work—but when was the last time you poured into yourself?
This is your time. Together, we ignite the alchemy of healing and transformation, transmuting pain into wisdom, wounds into strength, and fear into love.
Through heart-centered practices—including energy healing, guided visualization, intuitive energy activations, and journaling—we create a nurturing sanctuary for deep self-reflection, emotional release, and soul nourishment. As we honor our individual healing journeys, we also awaken the wisdom of our lineage, drawing strength from those who walked before us.
This is an invitation to step fully into yourself—to be seen, heard, and held in the profound power of sisterhood.
Come as you are. Leave feeling rooted, radiant, and reignited with the fire of your soul.
Bring a friend to share this sacred time together!
✨ Energy Exchange per session: $15–$35 (pay what feels aligned for you). Your support helps keep this offering accessible to all as we build a welcoming community. If cost is a barrier, please reach out—we’re happy to explore other options.
✨ Payment Options: We kindly ask for pre-payment via Venmo (@akashacodes) or PayPal (https://paypal.me/akashacodes), but if you prefer, you’re welcome to pay in person with cash. Thank you for your support!
✨ Registration: RSVPs are appreciated to help us prepare the space: https://tinyurl.com/soulfire-sisterhood
✨ Location: This session will be held in the Moon Room.
✨ Please bring a mat, water bottle, and anything else you need for comfort while sitting or lying down during the journey.
This class will be led by Pooja Mahtani. Learn more about Pooja at www.akashacodes.com/about.
We look forward to holding this sacred space with you! ?✨

Mohanji Meditations
2025-09-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Meeting Room of CSSC
The Mohanji Meditation is a powerful heart-opening guided meditation that offers release from binding patterns through love and gratitude.
All are welcome. No prior experience necessary.

Cacao & Connection - Cacao Ceremony & Deep Connection Mixer
2025-09-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
When was the last time you felt truly seen and connected with others? We’re creating an intimate space where you can open your heart and experience meaningful connections.
We start the evening with a beautiful heart-opening cacao ceremony. Our ceremonial-grade cacao from Prophecy Chocolate is enhanced with almond milk, warming spices, vanilla, and maple syrup, creating a unique and creamy blend that opens the heart while gently stimulating and expanding consciousness.
This helps you drop into a more heart-centered place where you can feel the warmth of your own love. From this place, you can connect more easily and deeply with others (and with yourself).
Next we move into playing some connection games
WHAT ARE CONNECTION GAMES?
Rather than having a bunch of polite small talk, we will focus on playing games that create heartfelt connections with each other.
By participating in these eye opening (and heart opening) games, you’ll not only have a lot of fun, but you’ll learn a so much about yourself and the people around you.
And on a practical level, you’ll also learn tools that you can use in your everyday life to create a deeper connections with others.
Does that sound like music to your ears? We are excited to co-create this intentional social / ceremonial gathering together with you.
GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF AN OPEN HEART
We all long for love and connection in our lives. This is your invitation to experience something truly special – an evening of opening your heart, making meaningful connections, and nourishing your body and soul.
I’ve spent years perfecting my cacao recipe, drawing inspiration from my time living in Paris to create something extraordinary. The result is a luxurious blend that rivals French hot chocolate while maintaining the potent, heart-opening properties of ceremonial cacao.
We complete this sensory journey with a comforting vegan soup, which will help ground you in your body as we close the evening.
Does your heart whisper “yes” to this experience? We’d love to share this sacred evening with you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where is it? – The event is held at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA which is a beautiful facility for an event like this.
What time? – We start promptly at 6:30pm and go until 9:30pm (with a break in the middle). Please plan on arriving by 6:15pm so you have time to settle in and meet the other members.
How much? – The cost is $45 which is makes this a very affordable experience for anyone. This includes the cost of the cacao and the homemade vegan soup that’s provided at the end to help ground you.
How can I best prepare? – We will send you some instructions ahead of time. It’s best to not eat 2-3 hours beforehand so your body can quickly absorb the cacao, and you can drop into the experience.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Warmly,
Jason & Amanda
