Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2023-07-10 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-12 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-17 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-19 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.
Classes are $10. Meets every Mon and Wed morning at 7:30am.
More info at www.energymatters2u.com

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2023-07-10 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-12 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-14 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-17 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-19 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-21 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

Coffee With a Purpose
2023-07-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-17 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/95580955741?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 955 8095 5741
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Community Yoga Class FREE
2023-07-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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.

A Course in Miracles
2023-07-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-07-19 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | France
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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Tea, Pray, Knit
2023-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join Diana, Fran and Donese every other Thursday in
the Meeting Room from 2-4 pm. Bring along any
handcraft you’d like to work on as we take time to
enjoy one another’s company, engage in thoughtful
conversations and develop new relationships.
We
can share thoughts about matters that affect us all
such as:
*children’s education,
*safe neighborhoods, and
*food insecurity.
We can exchange prayers and positive thoughts and
seek ways to contribute to those in need.
Our next Thursday gatherings are
July 13th and 27th and
August 10th and 24th .
Email Donese @ donese.sylvester@gmail.com to
RSVP or ask questions.

Intro to Qi Gong
2023-07-15 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Intro to Tai Chi
2023-07-15 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York)
Tai Chi Chuan is a series of movements that combines coordinated internal mental concentration and controlled deep breathing with soft, slow and circular external movements that work together to massage and condition the internal organs, increase blood circulation, chi flow and strengthen tendons, ligaments and bones.
Tai Chi has evolved from the Yin/Yang philosophy of the I Ching and serves to strengthen the mind, body and spirit.
Dan Adams has been studying and practicing Tai Chi for 43 years and is currently a student at Gin Soon Tai Chi, 33 Harrison Ave, Boston.
Class time: Saturdays 915 – 1015:AM. Suggested Donation $5.00 – $12.00

Rite of the Womb (Women's Gathering)
2023-07-15 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
When women get together to honor their Womb and to celebrate the life cycles miracles happens.

The Rite of the Womb is a shamanic initiation to clean the fear and pain from our wombs so we can give birth to a new type of human and to start a new type of community.

Cacao to access our heart chakra and to get deep inside our emotions.

Rapeh to bring us a strong connection with Mother Earth.

If you wanna join please Text Milla to save your spot (857)505-8627.

Energy Exchange Scale: $26-$44

Bring a healthy snack to share

Every third Saturday

Open Circle Gathering
2023-07-16 10:30 - 11:45 (America/New_York)
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.

Show & Share (Stories of Summer Edition)
2023-07-16 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Held in a community circle format on the 3rd floor of the center, this event is free of charge (donations accepted) and will provide space for folks to gather face-to-face. It will be a place where people can connect in a vibe of safety, spiritual communion, openness, honesty, and non-judgement to share. My hope is for this to be a compassionate and open-hearted ‘show and tell’ for adults, a place where the inner child can have space to experience emotional release, connect, and heal through the joy of supportive human connection!
For this iteration, I will be trying something that was suggested to me recently. This ‘Show & Share’ will start off with a theme. So, the first round of sharing will be focused on the phrase “stories of summer.” Stories, memories, pictures, poems, songs… please bring something to share with the group that is from and/or reminds of past summer experience from you life.
Then, if there is time, we will open the floor to a round of more freestyle sharing… fears, joys, and get into deep places that are often difficult in surface-level conversations, stories, poems, songs, life experiences, creative emotional expression, dance, photo albums… all are fair game for the freestyle round!
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-At the open and close of each meeting I will facilitate a short sound healing and guided meditation. Also, if a few people bring instruments, we could do a peaceful jam session at the end of the event… I’m always up for those!
-While I don’t wish to make any topics explicitly off limits, we will practice compassionate and respectful communication. There will be a ‘talking stick’ of some sort, so the only ground rules will be: don’t interrupt while someone is sharing, don’t respond directly to a share without asking permission first, and please do not use derogatory/demeaning language or point aggressive communication/anger at anyone.
-There is no commitment required. Come to one circle or come on a regular basis. This is not a closed or ‘regular members only’ event.
-I will bring a limited amount of snacks. Anyone who wants to bring food and/or non-alcoholic beverages to share, you welcome to do so.
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I hope to build a supportive and connected community around this gathering, which will be held on a recurring basis (regular recurring time open to group discussion and potentially subject to change).
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jason at MetalionMusicOfficial@gmail.com or (508)254-0263.
*Please note that the end time of the gathering will be organic and will flow with being in the moment on that day. 5:00pm is a loose target. Anyone who wants to come but needs to come after 3:00pm or leave before 5:00pm can feel free to do so knowing that it will be received with acceptance and grace.*
Peace & Respect,
Jason Karol

Early Morning Prayer
2023-07-17 07:00 - 08:00 (America/New_York)
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

Meditation Mondays
2023-07-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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 every first and third Monday of the month. FREE. No registration required.

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

Council Meeting
2023-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The Common Street Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 7pm.
If you have questions, or would like to discuss something with the council, please email us at council@commonstreet.org
https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/95054008753?pwd=[REDACTED]

Heart To Heart - Cacao Ceremony & Deep Connection Games (In Person)
2023-07-19 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
You are invited to join us at a truly unique and connected event: Heart To Heart. During this special evening we’ll be blending two of my favorite things:
A magical Cacao ceremony to help us all drop into our hearts, followed by some really fun, deeply engaging connection games.
WHAT IS A CACAO CEREMONY?
A Cacao Ceremony is a ritualistic gathering where participants drink ceremonial-grade Cacao to foster a sense of unity, openness, and introspection.
The ceremonial-grade Cacao serves as a natural heart opener, encouraging a deep emotional connection to oneself and to others in the group.
The value of this ceremony lies in its power to dissolve barriers, enhance mindfulness, and nurture a warm sense of community, helping individuals to experience deeper levels of connection and understanding.
WHAT MAKES THIS CACAO SPECIAL?
I pride myself on serving some of the best-tasting ceremonial Cacao you’ll ever have. Cacao is not the same thing as hot chocolate. It’s a bitter stimulant, and it’s generally fairly watery and bitter.
Mine is different.
I prepare mine with full fat oat milk for a smooth, creamy base and source our Cacao from Prophecy Chocolate, known for its premium quality.
Then I add a unique blend of spices (including a hint of cayenne pepper), vanilla, and maple syrup to sweeten it.
It’s a heartwarming drink that not only tastes great but also helps set the stage for deeper, more meaningful interactions.
Next we move into playing some deep connection games
WHAT ARE DEEP 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 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. You’ll get to share things you would normally never get to share at a typical social gathering.
Does that sound like music to your ears? I am excited to co-create this intentional social / ceremonial gathering together with you.
EVENT DETAILS & LOGISTICS
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 6:30 PM and go until 9:00 PM (with a break in the middle). Please plan on arriving by 6:15pm so you have time to park, and then settle in and meet the others.
HOW TO REGISTER: Pricing and registration details are on the Eventbrite page here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/674546906957
I’m looking forward to seeing you there.
Warmly,
Jason
P.S. – Please check the FAQ section at the bottom of the Eventbrite link to make sure Cacao is safe for you. It generally is for most people, but it’s good to have a look to be sure.

Dub Yoga
2023-07-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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

52:db - Music, Movement, Meditation
2023-07-21 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Join 52:db (Jason A. Karol and Trevor McCabe… sometimes with musical guest collaborators) with Samantha Lynne performing flow art skills (and hopefully getting a dance party started)! This will be an evening of composed and improvised music in a variety of styles. Sit and listen, lie down and meditate, get up and dance… there will be space to accommodate all of those options! This event is part concert, part sound journey, part flow arts dance space! We want to take you on a musical, spiritual, and emotional journey!
-Doors open at 6:30
-Music from 7:30-9:30 (with 10 minute intermission at 8:30)
-Socialize and snack after from 9:30-10:00
If you would like to support the team bringing this event to life, the Common Street Spiritual Center, and future 52:db events, you can give a donation of your choosing (suggested donation $10-20) at the venue the day of show.
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Some examples of 52:db’s music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYGph7KXTq0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMGmd2zGV9E
Check out some of Samantha’s amazing flow arts performances here:
https://www.instagram.com/samisfromspace_performs/?hl=en
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Feel free to bring snacks for the ‘Snack Share’ table. Any artists who are interested in setting up space to vend, contact Jason to discuss.
Contact Jason at MetalionMusicOfficial@gmail.com with any questions.
Come out and help make this event a great community-building experience!
…Peace & Respect…
