Women's Moon Lodge
2023-08-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Calling the women who are desiring deeper connection!
Are you craving an environment where you can show up in your rawness and vulnerability, and to be witnessed and heard by other women in a sacred way?
Are you hungry for more than light and fluffy meditations and aching for rebirth and renewal?
Welcome to the mysteries of the Moon Lodge, a space where maidens, mothers, queens, and crones meet and share our stories, our pain, our sorrows, our joys, and celebrations. Take a deep dive into the realm of the Divine Feminine, and be held and cradled in sisterhood.
“When we attune to the rhythm of Grandmother Moon, we step into remembrance of our divine feminine blueprint, recognize our place in the natural world, feel connected with women everywhere, and embody our truth from the sacred source of love …” ~
Achintya Devi

What happens at a Moon Lodge Ceremony?
We open ceremony with agreements about how we hold space for each other, without rescuing or taking away from someone’s process.
We share what is in our hearts, souls, and bodies, and we embody our truest authentic form without fear of judgment from others.
We discuss the astrology and the moon phases and how these energies and cycles affect our lives.
We honor where we are at in our cycles and rejoice in the wonderfulness that is our brilliant bodies!
You will be taken on a guided journey into your heart space to connect with what is alive for you and what you’re desiring to release or welcome into your lives.
If this ignites a spark of interest in you and sets your soul ablaze, then please join us!
This event is open to those who identify as women, wherever you are at in your cycle.

Energy exchange:
$20 for members
$25 for non-members
Please send your offering to Stephanie at https://venmo.com/u/Stephanie-Brown-558
Please include your email address and “Moon Lodge” in the memo.Or reach out to Stephanie Brown at stephaniebrown1217@gmail.com or 508-333-1290 to make other arrangements.

Things to bring:
blankets or whatever you need to get comfortable.
a journal and pen to take notes and write intentions.
a snack to share if you feel called.
a mug or cup for tea.
wear clothes that make you feel beautiful and celebrate you.
-Please reach out to Stephanie with any needs you may have or accommodations you need assistance with.
-Please let me know of any sensitivities or sensory challenges you may have to either sound, smells, lighting, etc.

Location:
Common Street Spiritual Center
13 Common St, Natick, MA 01760

About your host:
Stephanie Lynn Brown is a licensed and trauma informed massage therapist, craniosacral therapist, certified practitioner of Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® with over 16 years experience in hands-on healing and bodywork. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and background in mental health specializing in behavior modification, and has been training in ceremonial arts for close to a decade. Stephanie is a Tantric Priestess and has studied divine embodiment and sacred sexuality, and is passionate about encouraging folks with mental illness, disabilities, and history of trauma to live their best lives and advocate for themselves in a variety of ways. She is an avid herbalist, animal communicator, and life-long student and seeker of Truth. She is a proponent for safe and ethical use of psychedelics and entheogens for healing trauma and working through energetic blockages.

Open Circle Gathering
2023-08-27 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-09-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-09-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-09-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-10-08 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

Our current schedule for Open Circle is that we are meeting in person on 1st, 2nd, and 4th Sundays, and virtually or hybrid on 3rd Sundays. 1st Sundays include a potluck brunch and are less formal. However, in 2023 we are experimenting with a hybrid 3rd Sundays, with both in person and virtual options.

Community Yoga Class FREE
2023-08-28 19:00 - 20:00
COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS with Dr. Jen Kurz
Please register by email to doctorjenkurz@gmail.com
YOGA: (yoga citta vrtti nirodah): Translates, from Sanskrit, as “the cessation of the fluctuations of mind.” Patanjali, a great yogi sage, defines it in his “Yoga Sutras” as the ability to direct the mind exclusively toward an object and sustain that direction, without distractions.
For many westerners and Americans, yoga practice involves particular asanas, or mat exercises and stretches, which build strength, flexibility, and balance. It may also be a way to find stillness in the mind in the effort to reach a state of focused attention and self-awareness — through guided sound, breath, and posture. This class will be geared towards those who are looking for a moderate to fast paced flow, as well as a deeper understanding of the mind body connection.
Dr. Jen Kurz is a pain management physiatrist (www.doctorkurz.com for further information).
Dr. Kurz witnesses the limits of conventional care in the treatment of conditions as complex and difficult as chronic pain, addiction, and related mood disorders. If we lose our ability to move due to chronic pain, we know the central and peripheral nervous systems are involved. Neurons that fire together, wire together. Can we redirect our minds and rewire neurons towards health and wellbeing?
Yoga is a powerful healing and preventative practice for chronic, painful physical conditions – including chronic spine and joint pain, muscle pain, weakness, tightness, and postural imbalances. Yoga may enable you to awaken to root mental causes, conditions, and obstacles that may be overcome with practice. Previous experience with yoga is recommended for this class.
This is a free offering and anyone from the community is welcome, whether or not you are a member of the Spiritual Center.

Meditation Mondays
2023-08-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Meditation Room @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Whether you’re curious to begin or years into a practice, start the week off right with Meditation Mondays. Try out breathwork, chanting, sound baths and other techniques in a collaborative and supportive setting.

Meditators of all levels are welcome to drop in 7-8PM on Monday nights! Come every week or as often as works in your schedule. FREE. No registration required.

For more information, please email weronika.zawora@gmail.com

Conscious Kundalini Yoga
2023-08-29 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-09-07 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-10-05 09:15 - 10:15 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join Nelya for a Kundalini-inspired community class to restore spirit, mind, and body. We start by tuning in with breath work and mantra, followed by a warm up and Kriya (set of Kundalini exercises). We’ll end with a relaxing meditation. Each class focuses on a unique theme, from self love and immune support to connecting with your intuition. This class is an invitation to slow down and look inward to connect with a deeper consciousness. All levels welcome, no experience needed.

Members – $11
Non-members – $15
To register, Venmo @Nelya-Binder (#6560) or email nelya@rootedsanctuary.com
To learn more about Nelya’s yoga, healing, and community work, check out www.rootedsanctuary.com.

Intro to Ayurveda - IN PERSON
2023-08-30 19:00 - 20:30
Known as Yoga’s “sister science,” Ayurveda is the world’s oldest system of health and healing. This time-tested, nature-based wisdom empowers us with principles and practices to maximize our existing health and prevent the onset of future “dis-ease.” Ayurveda uses nature’s basic elements (space, air, fire, water and earth) as a foundational framework to understand everything we see in the material world including the design of our unique body/mind constitution.

By observing ourselves through the lens of elemental qualities, we learn how the seasons, weather, physical environments, emotions, food, relationships, and all life activities have an impact on our constitution – how they support balance or lead to imbalance within our own unique organism. This deeper self-awareness can lead us to better life choices and combined with Ayurvedic practices, improve our overall physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

Join this workshop to learn…
• Origins of Ayurveda & the practice of Ayurveda today in the US
• Key concepts in Ayurveda and its unique view of health
• Potential benefits of practicing Ayurveda
• Your unique constitution through a take home assessment (Vata, Pitta, Kapha doshsa)

To register, email rebecca@illuminate-discover.com indicating you intended date of attendance.

Dub Yoga
2023-08-31 19:00 - 20:00
A vinyasa flow yoga class set to live roots and dub Reggae

Yes, Yoga and Reggae fusion!

FREE & open to the community

w/ Dr. Jen Kurz and DJ Jah Rich, live!!

Curious about the meaning of “Dub”?

What is Dub music? Dub is one of the many sub genres of Reggae music. Dub is instrumental Reggae that is artistically enhanced and layered with effects like echo and reverb as well as production techniques like splicing in snipits of vocals or sporadically dropping out all the instruments except for the powerful, stripped down drum and bass.

Dub gives the recording engineer the opportunity to become the musician as their multi-track mixing console acts as the instrument. An engineer making Dub is like a chef creating a unique meal not often seen on most menus!

Jamaican producer and engineer King Tubby is commonly known as the creator of Dub, as he first experimented with ways to manipulate and “dub out” his instrumental tracks in the early 1970s. Today, his innovation and influence is widely seen in genres like techno, drum and bass, and electronic music overall. Dub stands as another example of the rich contributions of Jamaican music.

Jah Rich 7/19/23

Mohanji Meditations
2023-08-31 19:00 - 20:15, 2023-09-07 19:00 - 20:15, 2023-09-14 19:00 - 20:15, 2023-09-21 19:00 - 20:15, 2023-09-28 19:00 - 20:15, 2023-10-05 19:00 - 20:15 | Choir Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
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.

Open Circle and Community Brunch
2023-09-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-10-01 10:30 - 12:00
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. To become a member, please fill out the membership form here: www.commonstreet.org/membership

Community Gathering
2023-09-03 17:00 - 20:00
Join us to contemplate life together!

A gathering to connect with yourself & raise your vibe!

Women's Moon Lodge and Equinox Gathering
2023-09-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Calling the women who are desiring deeper connection!
Are you craving an environment where you can show up in your rawness and vulnerability, and to be witnessed and heard by other women in a sacred way?
Are you hungry for more than light and fluffy meditations and aching for rebirth and renewal?
Welcome to the mysteries of the Moon Lodge, a space where maidens, mothers, queens, and crones meet and share our stories, our pain, our sorrows, our joys, and celebrations. Take a deep dive into the realm of the Divine Feminine, and be held and cradled in sisterhood.
“When we attune to the rhythm of Grandmother Moon, we step into remembrance of our divine feminine blueprint, recognize our place in the natural world, feel connected with women everywhere, and embody our truth from the sacred source of love …” ~
Achintya Devi
What happens at a Moon Lodge Ceremony?
? We open ceremony with agreements about how we hold space for each other, without rescuing or taking away from someone’s process.
?We share what is in our hearts, souls, and bodies, and we embody our truest authentic form without fear of judgment from others.
?We discuss the astrology and the moon phases and how these energies and cycles affect our lives.
?We honor where we are at in our cycles and rejoice in the wonderfulness that is our brilliant bodies!
?You will be taken on a guided journey into your heart space to connect with what is alive for you and what you’re desiring to release or welcome into your lives.
If this ignites a spark of interest in you and sets your soul ablaze, then please join us! ?
This event is open to those who identify as women, wherever you are at in your cycle.
Energy exchange:
$20 for members
$25 for non-members
Please send your offering to Stephanie at https://venmo.com/u/Stephanie-Brown-558
Please include your email address and “Moon Lodge” in the memo.
Or reach out to Stephanie Brown at stephaniebrown1217@gmail.com or 508-333-1290 to make other arrangements.
Things to bring:
❤️ blankets or whatever you need to get comfortable.
❤️ a journal and pen to take notes and write intentions.
❤️ a snack to share if you feel called.
❤️ a mug or cup for tea.
❤️ wear clothes that make you feel beautiful and celebrate you.
-Please reach out to Stephanie with any needs you may have or accommodations you need assistance with.
-Please let me know of any sensitivities or sensory challenges you may have to either sound, smells, lighting, etc.

Divine Design - Ecstatic Dance & Sound Bath
2023-09-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
The innaugural ‘Divine Design – Ecstatic Dance & Sound Bath’ will be held on Friday, September 22nd at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA! Here are the details…
-Doors open at 6:00 for stretching, snacking, and socializing while gentle music sets the mood.
-There will be an open intention-setting meditation at 7:00, with a theme coinciding with the autumn equinox. We will then transition into dancing to delicious exotic jams, with both DJ set/performance and live (often improv) accompaniment on a variety of instruments. This will be the ecstatic dance portion of the event and will run until approx. 8:30.
-Then, Lara Woolfson will help us all cool down and ground with a sound bath featuring singing bowls, shamanic drumming, and more to close out the event.
There is a suggested donation of $25-35 for this event, but if funds are a barrier to entry for you, don’t let that stop you from enjoying this releasing, healing, and uplifting community event… just donate whatever you can. Every contribution will help us to keep putting on these events, as we would like for this to become a recurring shindig!
Bring anything you might want… hoops/poi/etc. for flow arts, a yoga mat/blanket/pillow for the sound bath, water for hydration. The center will have some meditation cushions and blankets available for borrowing as well.
I hope to see you there to jive, shake, wiggle, jump, twirl, and other words that describe movement…
Peace & Respect,
Jason A. Karol

Full Moon JourneyDance™ with Sharing Circle
2023-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Full Moon JourneyDance™ & Divine Feminine Embodiment Workshop (for all genders) with Sharing Circle
Welcome to a magical evening at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA, where the sublime energy of the full moon intertwines with the empowering embrace of JourneyDance™. In this transformative in-person event, we unite dance, connection, and sharing, inviting you to delve deep into self-expression, release stress, and reignite your creative spirit.

Location: Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common St, Natick, MA 01760
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tickets: $45 (Contact me re: Work-study option available, student & low-income priced tickets available, and discount for CSSC members)
Purchase: https://FullMoonJourneyDance.eventbrite.com
Reminder: This is not a therapy nor a replacement for therapy but a great supplement to therapy!

What to Bring:
– Journal & Pen
– Yoga Mat
– Water Bottle
– Comfy, layered clothes
– Open heart and willingness to let go

The Experience:
– Soulful Movement: Begin with a guided warm-up, grounding and connecting to your body, expressing freely through dance and releasing pent-up emotions.
– Full Moon Connection: Learn and align with the illuminating energy of the full moon, reflecting on its symbolism for personal growth, transformation, and alignment with the universe’s cycles.
– Guided Movement Meditation: Center yourself with attuned guidance, visualizations, and opportunities for setting fresh intentions.
– Creative Expression: Explore the realm of self-expression in a safe, non-judgmental space, discovering your unique dance style.
– Community Connection: Interact with diverse, like-minded individuals fostering a supportive community focused on self-discovery and personal growth.
– Healing and Release: Embrace the therapeutic powers of dance to release emotional blockages and promote holistic healing.
– Eclectic Music: Journey through curated playlists enhancing the dance experience.
– Closing Circle: Share your experiences, insights, and intentions for the coming month in a sharing circle.

Theme for September:
Harvest Moon: Having and Abundance
Reflect on your personal harvest, achievements, and the abundance in your life.

Who Should Attend:
This workshop is a welcoming beacon for individuals from all walks of life, regardless of dance experience or background. It’s specifically tailored for:
1. Individuals Seeking Self-Expression & Personal Growth
2. Dance Enthusiasts of All Levels
3. Wellness and Mind-Body Explorers
4. Stress Relief and Relaxation Seekers
5. Spiritual and Energetic Practitioners
6. Community-Minded Individuals
7. Adults of All Ages Interested in Self-Exploration & Personal Development

Inclusive Space:
We stand as an inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly space, welcoming all races, cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. From the seasoned dancer to the first-timer, every participant will find a haven of acceptance and self-discovery in our workshop.

Facilitation:
Sandra will be facilitating this journey, holding space with anti-perfectionist, providing explicit guidance, offering visualizations, and creating opportunities for connection and reflection.

Final Note:
Come as you are, with an open heart and mind, to this divine convergence of dance, connection, and lunar energy. Let the enchanting glow of the full moon and the harmonic tunes guide your steps, nourish your soul, and unveil your authentic self. See you under the luminous full moon!
