Unnamed Poetry Group
2023-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Poets and Poets to be,
Do you hear
sirens emerging from the deep,
feathers etching on paper,
chilly winds whispering through leaves,
or moaning ghosts beckoning
for you to share?

Join us as we embark on our first voyage of the Unnamed Poetry Group! Centering around the theme of autumnal changes, colors, and traditions, we hope to introduce and uncover our poetic voices, share poems, and write a few works using our momentous creativity.
Please bring a notebook/paper, writing companion, ideas, and a poem
to share! This may be your own work or that of an established poet.
We welcome all ages and poetic levels!

Yours truly,
Colleen & Sandra

Ayurvedic Learning Circle
2023-10-19 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2023-10-20 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-10-23 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-10-25 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

Adult Ballet
2023-10-20 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-10-25 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)

Natick Open Mic
2023-10-20 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
The Natick Open Mic welcomes performers of all kinds, although we ask that groups are limited to 4 people. Performances can be songs, poetry readings, story telling, dancing, pretty much any kind of live entertainment that you can create in the moment.

Each act gets 8 minutes of stage time, including setup, introduction and tear down, so be sure to be efficient with your use of time. We will supply a full PA and lighting system to make you look and sound great.

You can get your name on the roster ahead of the event, but if there is still room on the roster on the day of the show, you can still snag a slot. We’ll start taking names for the roster a week before the show (Bruno Giles will be the contact person for getting on the roster).

The order of acts will be determined by random selection on the day of the show, but you’ll be relieved to know that Bruno and Dave C will be the first and last acts, so you don’t need to worry about filling those spots.

Authentic Relating Games Night
2023-10-20 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Exploring new ways of interacting openly and being with other people in a safe space where you can be seen and heard as your true self. Through relational games, practices, and activities, you may discover a deeper sense of awareness and skills that can be applied in your personal and professional life.
This is an opportunity to:

Experience nourishing connections in a friendly environment.
Practice and develop your communication skills.
Express what is alive for you in each moment.
Explore outside your comfort zone in a supportive container.

Let’s start gathering around 6:45 PM to get comfortable in this space. The event starts promptly at 7 PM with intentions, agreements, and guidelines.
We welcome you to let us know if you’re coming and suggest a contribution of $20 via PayPal in advance to Karen Gobler, kgobler@yahoo.com, or $25 cash at the door. Please reach out to Karen with questions.
About Eva Blossom
Eva Blossom joins us from Montreal and loves to create group spaces where we can share, learn, grow, and explore together. Trained in Shamanism & NeoTantra, Eva has delved deeply into authentic relating practices. Her intention is to share her knowledge and experiences with like-minded individuals.
About Karen Gobler
Karen Gobler is a member of Common Street Spiritual Center, who has learned authentic relating practices online and in person. She is passionate about connecting with others in a genuine and vulnerable way. Karen is excited to offer this to the community, while testing her growth edge as a co-facilitator.

Intro to Qi Gong
2023-10-21 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
2023-10-21 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

Conscious Connections
2023-10-21 13:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Do you desire healthy relationships? Would you like to feel seen, heard, and respected in your interactions with others? Let’s dive deeper into how you can find ways of inviting more presence, authenticity, and clarity into your personal and professional connections.
Conscious communication is the practice of being mindful and intentional not only in how we express ourselves, but also how we connect with others. Let’s practice presence, listening skills, vulnerability, boundaries, and respect in a safe space.
This workshop may help you:

Improve conversations and have deeper connections with others.
Gain self-awareness and find areas for improvement.
Communicate intentionally to build meaningful relationships and avoid misunderstandings.
Become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations.

Let’s start gathering around 12:45 PM to get comfortable in this space. The event starts promptly at 1 PM with intentions, agreements, and guidelines.
We welcome you to let us know if you’re coming and suggest a contribution of $20 via PayPal in advance to Karen Gobler, kgobler@yahoo.com, or $25 cash at the door. Please reach out to Karen with questions.
About Eva Blossom
Eva Blossom joins us from Montreal and loves to create group spaces where we can share, learn, grow, and explore together. Trained in Shamanism & NeoTantra, Eva has delved deeply into authentic relating practices. Her intention is to share her knowledge and experiences with like-minded individuals.
About Karen Gobler
Karen Gobler is a member of Common Street Spiritual Center, who has learned authentic relating practices online and in person. She is passionate about connecting with others in a genuine and vulnerable way. Karen is excited to offer this to the community, while testing her growth edge as a co-facilitator.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2023-10-21 13:30 - 14:30 (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!

Yogic Open Mic
2023-10-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Come be youuu in this intentionally loving, divinely sacred, and deeply spiritual community.
There will be…
saging centering meditation sound bowl healing pranayama live music

~Halfway through~
An enlivening ecstatic dance lead by DJ Fae Bae followed by a powerful drumming circle lead by Dominic Castellano

more live music chanting poetry reading + more Oooo soo yummYYY!

Please arrive early if you would like to join in the opening meditation!

Sliding scale, $20-40, cash only

We will have some percussive instruments available as well as yoga mats and blankets, but please bring if you have your own drums or mats, bolsters, anything to be totally comfortable!

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti See you there! Ali, Dominic, Jaclynn, & Miranda

Open Circle Gathering
2023-10-22 10:30 - 12:00 (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.

The Natick Dance Showcase
2023-10-22 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The Natick Dance Showcase features solo and troupe performers from the local dance community of eastern Mass, southern NH and Rhode Island. You’ll get to enjoy a wide variety of dance styles with influences from around the world, accompanied by exotic music and dazzling costumes. We’re also hoping to line up some live music to be part of the show. Doors open at 6:00pm and the show starts at 6:30pm. Cost is $10 at the door for audience members (kids 12 and under are free).

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2023-10-23 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-10-25 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

Coffee With a Purpose
2023-10-23 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.
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Meditation Mondays
2023-10-23 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 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

Qigong for breast health
2023-10-24 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Qigong is the exercise branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This class is suitable for all women – for cancer prevention, for those currently going through cancer treatments and for general breast health.
There is an ancient saying in Chinese Medicine that applies: ‘when energy flows, disease and illness cannot enter’.
Learn a 20 minute routine to help your energy flow freely and feel great!
Email or text me to get registered for this class. Orla@OrlaCallahan.com (781) 392 6320
Cost for general public is $75,
Cost for Spiritual Center members is $35.
I hope to see you there!

Book Discussion: Decolonizing Wealth
2023-10-25 12:00 - 12:40 (America/New_York) | Online
CSSC member and Outreach Coordinator for Family Promise Metrowest Paula Brown will facilitate a series of discussions related to Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villaneuva, a renowned activist, author, and philanthropy expert who offers a crucial perspective on wealth and philanthropy. As a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Villanueva advises a diverse range of organizations on social impact strategies, working with philanthropic entities, Fortune 500 corporations, and entertainment enterprises. His work empowers communities, giving them control over their own narratives and representations while striving for increased visibility across all sectors of society. In “Decolonizing Wealth,” he examines the role of colonialism in philanthropy, the wealth gap, and the prevailing power dynamics in modern philanthropic structures.

Modern Jazz Movement for Beginners
2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York)

A Course in Miracles
2023-10-25 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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Conscious Kundalini Yoga
2023-10-26 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York) | 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.

Modern/Jazz Dance Class
2023-10-26 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)

PAUSE
2023-10-26 17:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
PAUSE is a deliberate space for you and others to hold what is your life experience. Come once or to all of them. Come for 10 minutes or the full 30. Come as you are and, in stillness and silence, we will pause together.
