Sacred Cacao and Connection Ceremony
2025-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
About this event
You’re invited to come experience the power of love at our new event – Cacao & Connection.
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, thoughtfully prepared by my partner Amanda, whose plant-based cuisine is truly an art form.
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 and Amanda

Intro to Qi Gong
2025-03-29 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-04-05 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.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2025-03-29 11:45 - 12:45, 2025-04-05 11:45 - 12:45 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 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

Call of Love Yoga
2025-03-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Call of Love Yoga
Experience a gentle, mindful yoga where Divine sources of Love are channeled into healing messages in the form of songs, poems, and mudras: hand gestures to help guide the flow of energy in the body and focus the mind
Donations welcome: Cash or Venmo @Judith-Thapa Varunayoga.com / 617.417.4386 / Judy.thapa@ gmail FB: varunayoga /Insta:varun.ayoga
Common Street Spiritual Center Sanctuary Last Saturday of the month: 2/22, 3/29, 4/26 4-6 pm Sundays 8:30-9:30 a.m. (except last Sunday)
Judy is a teacher of yoga since 1998. She is a certified yoga therapist, energy healer and channel

March Goddess Gathering- Spring Equinox Women's Circle
2025-03-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Spring Equinox is a time of balance, renewal, and awakening. As the Earth shifts from darkness to light, we too are called to find harmony within—releasing the old and planting seeds for the future.
Join us for a Sacred Goddess Gathering on March 29, where we will:
• Ground and connect through meditation and intention-setting
• Release what no longer serves us in a Fire Ritual
• Plant seeds of renewal for the new season
• Move, sing, and celebrate the rising energy of spring
• Honor balance within ourselves and each other
This is more than a ceremony—it is a sacred space for sisterhood and transformation.
Rooted in balance, blossoming with growth, flowing in harmony. We welcome you to reclaim your voice in our circle.

Open Circle Gathering
2025-03-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-06 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

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2025-03-31 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-04-02 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-04-04 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-04-07 07:30 - 08:30
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
2025-03-31 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-07 09:00 - 11:00
Conversations that Matter.
We welcome you to make this part of your week! We gather every Monday morning to hear from guest presenters on various themes of local, national, or global interest, followed by questions and discussion. Most all sessions are recorded: check out our CWAP You Tube channel to get a taste. Our meetings are hybrid – both in person and via zoom. Email the organizers Doug Hanna (natickhanna@rcn.com) or Martin Kessel (mgk49natick@comcast.net) to get attendance details or learn more.

Yoga in the Sanctuary
2025-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Yoga is a practice that brings together 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! Yoga provides relief from numerous forms of trauma, anxiety, and physical stiffness. It also builds a strong physical and spiritual core.

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. There is no registration required, and the cost per class is $10 or a food pantry donation (the pantry is located outside the center). Class will not meet on federal holidays. Venmo: Jennifer-Kurz-2. Please follow us on instagram: @yogadoc_

Tuesday morning devotions
2025-04-01 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
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Council Meeting
2025-04-01 19:00 - 20:30
The Common Street Council meets on the 1st and 3rd 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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Sacred Stillness - A Midweek Mindfulness Meditation
2025-04-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
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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.
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Adult Ballet
2025-04-02 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-04 09:30 - 11:00

Beginner Ballet
2025-04-02 19:00 - 20:15

A Course in Miracles
2025-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
A Course in Miracles was channeled by Jesus in the 60’s to a Columbia University medical school faculty member, perhaps to help us remember the message he came to teach when he walked on this earth.
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.
We meet by ZOOM, every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ZOOM LINK: https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/92894618915?pwd=[REDACTED]

Modern/Jazz Dance Class
2025-04-03 09:30 - 11:00

Mohanji Meditations
2025-04-03 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.

Men's Wisdom Council
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Meeting Room of CSSC
Men’s Wisdom Council
We gather to explore what it means to be a man in today’s world. Society often hands us roles to play but offers little guidance. And the role models presented to us often fail to speak to our deepest concerns or the callings of our spirit.
For generations, councils have served as a sacred space for men to gather, share wisdom, and listen deeply. The Men’s Wisdom Council continues this tradition—creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where we can share our stories, voice our challenges, and learn from one another. Together, we explore what it means to move through the stages of life as men with authenticity and purpose.
All men are welcome to join the circle—whether for a single session or as an ongoing journey.
For questions or more information, contact Michael Corthell at michaelacorthell@gmail.com.

Kirtan: East-West
2025-04-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
A blend of traditional chants with western instrumentation and melodies in a call and response format. An active, effective way to meditate. No previous chanting necessary.
All are welcome!
Michael Orlando- Kirtan Leader
Lisa Leake- Response Leader
Dave Curry- Percussion
Cost- $20

Call of Love Yoga
2025-04-06 08:30 - 09:45 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Experience a gentle, mindful yoga where divine sources of love are channeled into messages that are often in the form of songs, poems, and mudras: hand gestures to help guide the flow of energy in the body and focus the mind
Donations welcome: Cash or Venmo @Judith-Thapa
Varunayoga.com / 617.417.4386 / Judy.thapa@ gmail
Common Street Spiritual Center Sanctuary
Sundays 8:30-9:30 a.m. (except last Sunday)
Judy is a teacher of yoga since 1998. She is a certified yoga therapist, energy healer and channel.

Open Circle and Community Brunch
2025-04-06 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

Journey Dance: Shadow Alchemy
2025-04-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
JourneyDance™: Shadow Alchemy Sunday, April 6, 20253:00 PM – 5:00 PM@The Sanctuary, Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA (Free Parking)
What if the parts of yourself you’ve been resisting- your fears, frustrations, doubts, and desires- weren’t obstacles, but portals?
JourneyDance™: Shadow Alchemy is an immersive movement experience designed to guide you into the depths of your inner world, where the raw, unfiltered aspects of self can be met with curiosity, movement, and transformation. This is a space to reclaim the parts of you that have been hidden, suppressed, or misunderstood—to move with them, rather than against them, and alchemize shadow into wisdom, angst into art, tension into freedom.
What to Expect:* Grounding & Intention-Setting – We’ll begin by creating a safer, permission-filled space to drop into the body, attune to sensation, and welcome all aspects of self.* Guided Movement & Shadow Exploration – Using evocative music and gentle prompts, you’ll be invited to move through emotions rather than around them- allowing suppressed energy to be expressed, honored, and released.* Connection Practices – Experience somatic exercises that deepen self-intimacy and cultivate a sense of collective support in the group container.* Integration & Reflection – We’ll close with grounding techniques to integrate your experience, ensuring you leave feeling centered, resourced, and empowered.
This is your time to express fully, feel deeply, and move freely within a non-judgmental, sacred container.
Come As You Are. No dance experience is needed—only a willingness to explore. Whether you’re seeking release, clarity, creative flow, or a deeper sense of embodiment, this space is yours to reclaim.
Important Notes: Substance-Free Space – Please refrain from consuming recreational drugs or alcohol before or during the event. This is a sober experience. Outdoor Shoe-Free Space – We dance barefoot or in indoor dance shoes. Fragrance-Free Space – Please avoid wearing perfume or strong scents.
Facilitator Bio:Sandra Rose is a trauma-informed JourneyDance™ facilitator (since 2017) and a Certified Spiritual Sexual Educator, with a passion for guiding movement experiences that awaken deep embodiment, self-expression, and personal transformation. With years of experience in somatic healing, ritual, and intuitive movement, she creates permission-filled spaces where individuals can explore their bodies, emotions, and energy with curiosity and freedom.
Sandra’s facilitation blends hypnotic guidance, evocative music, and somatic awareness, inviting participants to drop into their bodies, release tension, and reclaim their innate wisdom. Her unique approach bridges sensory awakening, emotional alchemy, and sacred embodiment, offering a space where movement becomes a catalyst for profound self-discovery.
Sandra is dedicated to creating safer, non-judgmental spaces where participants can move beyond self-consciousness and into full, authentic presence—whether through shadow exploration, sensual embodiment, or the liberating power of dance.
Learn more about Sandra’s work at: www.TheSomaticPathway.com
What to Bring:* A filled water bottle to stay hydrated* Clothing you can move in (like for a yoga class) + layers for warming up/cooling down* A journal & pen for reflections (optional)* A personal yoga mat or blanket for floor work & final relaxation (optional)
Ticket Pricing: At the door: $45 (Cash, Venmo, or PayPal) Advance tickets online: $35 (+ small processing fee) Advance tickets online with Embody book by Toni Bergins: $45 (+ small processing fee)
Reserve your spot today! https://www.ecstaticdancema.com/event-details/jd-sa
About the Book: Embody by Toni BerginsEnhance your JourneyDance™ experience with Toni Bergins’ groundbreaking new book, Embody: Feel, Heal, and Transform Your Life Through Movement—a powerful guide to deepening your practice of self-expression, healing, and transformation through movement.
Why get the book? Extend Your JourneyDance™ Practice – Embody is a dynamic, hands-on guide filled with expressive movement practices, guided imagery, and creative exercises designed to help you continue your healing journey beyond the dance floor. Transform Trauma Into Empowerment – Drawing from the latest trauma research, including insights from The Body Keeps the Score, this book offers tools to safely release past hurts and rewire your nervous system through movement, music, and creative expression. A Holistic Healing Approach – Embody integrates:• Music & Movement to shift energy, increase confidence, and release old patterns.• Mystical Inquiry & Visualization to access deep inner wisdom.• Prayers, Invocations & Affirmations to raise your vibration and reframe limiting beliefs.• Journaling Prompts to process insights and embody self-love in everyday life.
If you’re ready to move beyond self-limiting patterns, release what no longer serves you, and step into a more embodied, empowered version of yourself, this book is the perfect companion to support you on your journey.
