Common Street Spiritual Center

The Artist's Way
2024-08-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Studio @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
The Artist’s Way is a monthly drop-in group for aspiring or established creatives.
We will create an open, no-pressure space to experiment, share, collaborate and be in community with others.
Themes from Julia Cameron’s book will be discussed. Contact Nathaniel@plantseyeview.com to register or for more information.

Intro to Qi Gong
2024-08-10 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2024-08-10 11:45 - 12:45, 2024-08-17 11:45 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Whoever said no pain no gain, obviously has never worked out to Bollywood music. Join me for BollyX – Bollywood Dance Workout. Let’s dance and workout together to remain healthy, physically and mentally while having lots of fun!
Get ready to groove to the beats of the vibrant Bollywood tunes while burning 400 – 800 calories. No prior dance experience is required; I will guide you through the steps, show modifications and ensure a fun-filled session. So, grab your friends or make new friends at the class, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to unleash your inner Bollywood star!
Register here: https://www.bollywoodstepbystep.com/booking-calendar/in-person-in-natick-center-1?referral=service_list_widget

Natick Drum Circle
2024-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | MA
Come join in a free-flowing community drum circle with experienced and new drummers. All are welcome. Bring your own drum(s) or borrow one that others bring and place in the center of the circle.
$5 suggested donation

Open Circle Gathering
2024-08-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-18 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2024-08-12 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-08-14 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-08-16 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-08-19 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | MA
Jaguar Path yoga incorporates Vinyasa flow postures with a focus on opening the body’s meridians and expanding the Energy Body.
This sixty minute all-levels class provides a gentle and complete physical stretch with space for breath awareness and meditation.
Email leo.j.ryan@gmail to confirm your attendance.
Suggested donation $10. Meets every Mon, Wed, and Fri morning at 7:30am.
More info at www.energymatters2u.com

Coffee With a Purpose
2024-08-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Fresh coffee. Tea. Conversations about changing the world.
We welcome you to make this a part of your week! We gather every Monday morning and build momentum as we spark dialogue and stoke enthusiasm for the world we can create together. Each week features a special guest presenter on a theme of interest to the group.
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Bible Study
2024-08-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join us for a non-dogmatic, open-minded, and spiritual approach to reading the Bible. People of all faiths and spiritual paths are welcome.

Tuesday morning devotions
2024-08-13 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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
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Declutter the mind through breathwork
2024-08-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
In this series we dive into the nature of the mind, and the power of the breath to transform. You will gain several practical techniques centered on breathwork tools to help manage the mind as well as emotions.
All are welcome, whether you are looking to combat day-to-day stress or you’d like to uncover subtle layers of yourself by diving deep! No prior experience is necessary.
About Lipi:
Lipi works as a scientific software engineer with the MathWorks. While pursuing her professional education in grad school, she came across and was deeply impacted by the techniques of the Art of Living foundation. She discovered that her own breath held the power to heal and transform emotions and impressions stored over the years. She later went on to train as a 1000+ hour certified breathwork and meditation faculty with the Art of Living. Over the last six years, she has worked as a volunteer faculty with several student and adult groups to bring a lasting impact to their lives.
About the Art of Living foundation –
The Art of Living is one of the largest educational, non-profit organizations in the world, founded in 1981 by renowned spiritual teacher and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
It is committed to uplifting and empowering individuals and communities through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern science, with a particular focus on stress reduction and mental well-being.

Council Meeting
2024-08-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | MA
The Common Street Council meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm, and often one other time a month as needed.
If you have questions, or would like to discuss something with the council, please email us at council@commonstreet.org
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Adult Ballet
2024-08-14 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-16 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | MA

Beginner Ballet
2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | MA

A Course in Miracles
2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | MA
A Course in Miracles: each week we begin our exploration by reading the short introduction which includes these words “the course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love for that is beyond what can be taught. It does aim however at removing the blocks to the awareness of Love’s presence which is your natural inheritance.”
Has any other subject been written or sung about more often than love? Isn’t it the organizing principle of all religions? So popular and prominent in our daily discourse, yet so elusive. And don’t we yearn for an alternative to fear, guilt and hatred, suspicion and divisiveness?

Whether a beginner, a student of many years, or an on-again/off again inquirer, you are invited to join us in seeking to learn how to love and enjoy being in love. It’s not a solo performance. Only together, is love manifest.

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Modern/Jazz Dance Class
2024-08-15 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | MA

Dub Yoga
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
? UNIQUE EVENT ? Strictly Yard Ent. presents DUB YOGA Thursday, July 18th I August15th I Sep 19th from 7-8 pm at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA.
? This will be a special evening of Yoga, Dub & Reggae, and community featuring Yoga from Dr. Jen Kurz in tandem with live DJing from Selector Jah Rich!
❤️ All levels of Yoga are welcome to this vinyasa flow, there is plenty of parking, and the cost is $10 or food pantry donations. All are welcome!
?️ The beautiful Common Street Spiritual Center is the place to be, and this venue continues to host and promote top tier spiritual entrepreneurship and community events in the MetroWest.
? This is the second summer of DUB YOGA and last year’s sessions were well attended and received!
? WHAT IS DUB, might you ask?
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 credited as the inventor 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 heard in genres like techno, drum and bass, and dubstep. Dub stands as another example of the rich contributions of Jamaican music. Jah Rich 7/19/23
Suggested donation $10 or food pantry donations of non-perishable items.
All welcome!

Mohanji Meditations
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | 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.

Call of Love Yoga
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Call of Love Yoga
Hear channeled sources of Love and align with Oneness
Thursdays, July 18 – September 5
Common Street Spiritual Center, Natick, MA
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Donations welcome. Cash or Venmo: @Judith-Thapa
Experience heart centered meditation, breathwork, gentle to moderate yoga poses, guided deep relaxation and sources of love channeled into healing frequencies
Judy O’Leary Thapa is a channel, energy healer, yoga teacher and yoga therapist. She has certifications in Sivananda yoga, Prenatal yoga, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (Pryt.com) and with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT.org). Judy has over twenty years of experience teaching students of all ages.
Varunayoga.com / 617-417-4386 for yoga therapy and energy healing sessions.
Testimonials:
With Judy’s loving guidance, I had a profound experience of my body being filled with light. It was a heart opening and healing experience that has been an anchor through healing from injury and loss.”
~ Nia (Movement instructor)
“ 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. “
~ Yoga participant at Project Comeback’s programming for veterans and rescued horses

Divine Design - Ecstatic Dance & Sound Bath
2024-08-16 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
The sixth ‘Divine Design – Ecstatic Dance & Sound Bath’ will be held on Friday, August 16th at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA! Here are the details…
-Doors open at 6:30 for stretching, snacking, and socializing while music in the background sets the mood.
-There will be an intention-setting meditation at 7:00 with a theme regarding the last days of summer, the transition towards autumn and all of the changes that come with it… the leaves turn brilliant hues, the days get shorter, the nights colder, but winter is still off on the horizon and plenty of harvests bear fruit.
-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.
-Then, cool down and ground with a soothing sound bath (details to be announced) that will tie into the ‘transition to autumn’ theme to close out the event.
-Stick around, have snacks, and socialize for a bit after the sound bath if you wish!
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 event to keep happening on a regular basis!
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 yoga mats, 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 ??✨?

Rite of The Womb
2024-08-17 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join us for an empowering and transformative evening at *The Rite of the Womb*, a monthly women’s circle at Natick Spiritual Center. This unique gathering offers a sacred space for women to connect, heal, and celebrate their feminine essence.
Our workshop begins with a nourishing *cacao consecration*, a heart-opening ritual that sets the stage for deep connection and introspection. Following this, we dive into a profound *workshop *. Here, you’ll learn techniques to attune to your inner wisdom and embrace the power of your feminine energy.
Discover the healing power of sound in our session on *singing to remove energetic blockages*. Through singing practices, you will experience the release of stuck energy and the awakening of your creative potential.
A highlight of the evening is the *Rite of the Womb*, a sacred shamanic initiation designed to cleanse fear and pain from your lineage. This powerful rite offers a profound opportunity for personal and ancestral healing.
Throughout the Saturday, you’ll be embraced by a supportive *women’s community*, fostering connections and shared experiences that uplift and inspire.
What to bring
✨ musical instruments (if you have, we will have extra)
✨ snack for share (vegetarian options please)
✨ bottle of water
Please email me if you have any allergies or need something special at contact@milladalbem.com or (857)505-8627

Come join us and embark on this healing, empowerment, and sisterhood journey.

Awakening - Exploring The Dance Of Light & Dark
2024-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Dear friends,
You are invited to join us for a unique and enriching spiritual experience at our gathering called Awakening.
This is definitely not a traditional church service. Awakening offers a space where individuals can come together to explore and deepen their spiritual journey in a supportive community setting.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT AWAKENING:
– Brief Music/Meditation: Take a moment to settle in. Experience the power of mindfulness and connect with Spirit.
– Interactive Exploration and Discussion: Explore both the light and dark aspects of life (and of yourself) with nuance and compassion instead of rules and judgment.
– Engage in meaningful reflection, open dialogue, and explore innovative perspectives. Do you disagree with commonly held ideas about our Divine nature? BRING IT!
– This is a place where you have permission to share and explore your truth with other intelligent beings who have similar questions.
– Stories From The Other Side: Hear stories from people who have had direct experiences with the other side.
– Chai Hour: After our gathering, join us for a relaxed coffee hour where you can connect with fellow attendees, discuss ideas, and deepen your sense of community.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
At Awakening, there are no experts or authorities dictating how you should think or live. Instead, we embrace curiosity and inquiry, encouraging questions that expand our possibilities and foster personal growth.
Come be a part of this experiment with us. Let’s create something beautiful together. All that’s required is an open mind and a willingness to explore.
Please RSVP to this event by grabbing your free ticket on Eventbrite. Your RSVP helps us ensure a meaningful experience for everyone. Click on FIND TICKETS near the top of this listing to do that.
We look forward to seeing you at Awakening.
Jason and Amanda

Early Morning Prayer
2024-08-19 07:00 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Start your week off in alignment. Early morning prayer and scripture readings in the Christian tradition led by Common Street member Deborah Younger-Mitchell. Currently, the group is studying Psalms for Black Lives. All are welcome to come find inspiration, support, and fellowship. This prayer and study group is free and open to the public. 1st and 3rd Mondays
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