Common Street Spiritual Center

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2025-07-28 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-07-25 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-07-23 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-07-21 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-07-18 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York)
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

Soul of Brasil Drum Circle
2025-07-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Welcome to our Circle!
This is an independent cultural project created to strengthen community bonds, encourage artistic expression, and share the richness of Brazilian popular culture — with a special focus on Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous roots.
This Drum Circle was born with the intention of celebrating life through music, drumming, and dance — creating a vibrant space for artistic expression, community connection, and honoring traditional wisdom.
Inspired by the essence of traditional Drum Circles, we offer gatherings with our own unique flavor — rooted in respect, conscious references, and creative freedom. Here, the medicine of the drum is at the heart of the experience: a way to listen, express, and heal through rhythm.
What to expect from our gatherings:– An open space to dance, drum, sing, and co-create.– A guided environment with active listening and organic flow.– A focus on art and popular culture — no religious affiliations.– A welcoming and inclusive vibe — all are welcome, regardless of age, background, or belief.– Come with an open heart and mind.
What’s going down?A drum circle where we’ll open with a prayer to honor the power of nature and the 4 elements. Inside this sacred space, we’ll share knowledge, dance, music, and drums.
What to bring:– Musical instruments like drums, shakers, etc. (if you have any)– A water bottle– A small snack to share
Contribution:$16 | $23 | $32 – choose what feels right in your heart
Pre-registration is required – ContactCarol, send a message.
After we close the DRUM CIRCLE, we’ll open a Rapéh circle (only for those who feel called).AHOO

Welcome to the Space: Wind Phone of Natick
2025-07-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Join artist Amy Adams for “Welcome to the Space,” the debut of Natick’s Wind Phone. The Wind Phone is a healing art piece that gives people a safe and beautiful place to mourn for their lost loved ones.
Project Healing with HeART has been in the making for months, with community workshops and discussions to build awareness about the project. We’ve also been gathering a set of resources people can reach out to and connect with for support.
All are welcome. Please join us to hear more about the artist’s inspiration and to be welcomed into the healing experience of the Wind Phone.

Open Circle Gathering
2025-07-27 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-20 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

Spirit Drum
2025-07-26 19:00 - 21:00
WHAT: Spirit Drum
WHEN: Every 4th Saturday monthly, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
WHERE: Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick MA, 3rd floor
HOW MUCH: $10 per person (cash/check/venmo/paypal)
WHO / WHY: SpiritDrum is a unique gathering that combines life-affirming ritual with meditative drumming, sacred chanting and sound exploration for an overall intention of deepening connection between the Earth-mother and our inner selves. Partly facilitated, partly free-form, SpiritDrum creates an intimate space which allows us to express our spiritual aspirations through the vibrations of our drums and voices. SpiritDrum is unlike a typical drum circle — it is quieter, more contemplative and focused on healing through the medium of sound. For that reason, we ask two things: please leave large drums (such as djembes) at home, and please arrive before 7pm to minimize disruptions once the evening’s energy begins to flow. Extra drums will be provided for sharing, but you are encouraged to bring smaller drums such as frame drums, doumbeks, bongos and other instruments like rattles, singing bowls, chimes, didgeridoos and flutes. No prior experience is necessary. Young people must be able to maintain focus for the full two hours. Located on the 3rd level in the choir room. Come in through the School Street entrance.
Dave Curry is the creator of Drums For One & All, which includes facilitating public events, giving workshops, teaching private lessons, giving live performances, and doing drum repairs. Every month, Dave has lead the popular FreeDrum event since 2001, and the SpiritDrum event since 2006. Dave is co-creator and organizer for the Eastern Mass Rhythm Festival, which is entering its 18th season. Dave is the author of two books on hand drumming, and has taught drum classes at the Assabet school since 2009. Dave is the creative director of the Drum Nomads performance ensemble. Over the past 22 years, Dave has lead well over 1000 drumming events at schools, churches, colleges, libraries, retreat centers and other institutions across New England.
Website: www.DrumsForOneAndAll.com
Email: Drumhead@DrumsForOneAndAll.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/DrumsForOneAndAll

Bollywood Dance Workout
2025-07-26 11:45 - 12:45, 2025-07-19 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.thebollywooddance.com/booking-calendar/bollyx-in-natick?referral=service_list_widget

Intro to Qi Gong
2025-07-26 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-07-19 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.

isness class
2025-07-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Studio @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
This is not a class.
There’s nothing to learn, no notes to take, and no one to become.
There is no goal, no conclusions—no beginning, no end.
This is a gentle, timeless offering:
A space held by chillstep music and the presence of voices like Gangaji, Ram Dass, Alan Watts, Mooji, Osho, Adyashanti, and others.
You are already whole, just as you are.
There is nothing to do but be.
Throughout the session, we will remain in silence.
There’s no need to speak, respond, or engage outwardly in any way.
We’re simply here to rest in stillness—to notice the space beneath all sound.
If silence feels unfamiliar, let the music hold you.
Let the words drift by like passing clouds.
Welcome home.

Adult Ballet
2025-07-25 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-23 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-18 09:30 - 11:00

Mother’s Circle
2025-07-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Emotions In Motion’s monthly Mother’s Circle is a safe and supportive space for like-minded women of all ages and stages of motherhood to connect, reflect, share, and experience the healing and growth that happens when women gather in community and feel truly seen, heard, connected, and belong. These circles are a perfect opportunity to pause, breathe, and connect with yourself and others.
What You Can Expect:
-A judgment-free space for authentic sharing
-Guided journaling to gain self-awareness, clarity, and new insights
-Guided immersive mind-body experiences that foster healing, growth, & connection
-Meditation & breathwork to feel calm & grounded
-Meaningful community & authentic connection with other like-minded and like-hearted moms where you feel seen, heard, and supported
Why join?
Our innate need for authentic connection gets largely unmet in motherhood and our fast-paced busyness society. Our attempts to feel more connected through social media often makes us feel more disconnected and alone. We experience incredible healing and growth when we connect through authenticity, courage, and vulnerability and are truly seen and accepted for who we are.
Come as you are and with an open mind and heart- whether you’re seeking community and connection, healing and support, or simply a moment to recharge, our circle welcomes you.
Leave feeling seen, heard, supported, and with a greater sense of belonging and connection to yourself and others along your journey.
Please bring a journal.

Modern/Jazz Dance Class
2025-07-24 09:30 - 11:00

Inaugural Class - Intuitive Dance
2025-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
With joy and presence, I invite you to join the inaugural event of my dance method – a free gathering held in a space of spirituality, care, and transformation.
In this gathering, I will present the foundation of my signature method, which was born from a deep listening to my own body in motion and is nourished by multiple sources: Gypsy dance, theater, bioenergetics, somatic education, intuitive dance, biodanza, among other practices of reconnection and expression.
More than techniques, what I share here is a lived path.
My body is living proof that movement can heal, release, and awaken dormant potential.
Throughout the experience, I will also guide somatic practices, allowing you to feel this approach in your skin, your rhythm, and your soul — and to sense what it may awaken within you.

A Course in Miracles
2025-07-23 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/96121486527?pwd=yGb8KTplkphzCL5uuOh85wkEMuZERj.1

Beginner Ballet
2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:15

Sacred Stillness - A Midweek Mindfulness Meditation
2025-07-23 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! ✨

Chanting and Meditation Group
2025-07-22 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

Tuesday morning devotions
2025-07-22 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=OUVXL29RR2JKNzBLRUtxR25tMjZEdz09

Meeting ID: 899 8709 8568
Passcode: 881654

Coffee With a Purpose
2025-07-21 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.

Early Morning Prayer
2025-07-21 07:00 - 08:00
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
https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/92839180266

Conscious Singles Walk through the Arboretum followed by brunch at a cafe
2025-07-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Arnold Arbortum, Taft Hill Terrace, Roslindale, MA
Join us for a morning of nature, connection, and fun at the beautiful Arnold Arburetum followed by a trip to a lovely cafe called Midnight Morning right near where we parked. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who appreciate the great outdoors and a good brunch spot. Lace up your walking shoes, and get ready to mingle with other conscious singles. Let’s walk, chat, and sip our way to new friendships and maybe even a little romance. See you there!

Natick Drum Circle
2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
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
