Common Street Spiritual Center

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2024-11-13 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-11-20 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
2024-11-13 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-11-15 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-11-18 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-11-20 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

Adult Ballet
2024-11-13 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-11-15 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-11-20 09:30 - 11:00

Beginner Ballet
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:15

A Course in Miracles
2024-11-13 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
2024-11-14 09:30 - 11:00

Mohanji Meditations
2024-11-14 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
2024-11-14 19:00 - 21:00
What does it mean to be a “Man”?
Most men find that there is no clear answer to that question. It’s never been easy being a man. We take on the roles that society assigns us, without being given clear instructions. Role models that are offered up to us, don’t speak to our deeper concerns, or rarely reply from the depths that our spirit require.
Councils have long been used by many traditions and cultures as a way to come together and gain a greater understanding of the world. The Men’s Wisdom Council continues this sacred tradition of sharing and for deep listening. Our circle we will strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space; where we can take turns telling our stories, sharing our concerns, and learning from each other, as we explore how we, as men, walk through the stages of our lives.
All men are welcome to drop in and participate in our circle. Please contact Michael Corthell (michaelacorthell@gmail.com) for any questions that you may have.

Divine Design - Ecstatic Dance & Sound Bath
2024-11-15 18:30 - 22:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
‘Divine Design – Ecstatic Dance & Sound Bath’ will be held on Friday, November 15th 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 approximately 7:00.-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 with guided meditation.-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

Acoustic Reggae Workshop & Ital Food Potluck
2024-11-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Learn the history of Reggae music and how to play it. Bring instruments to play and plant-based food to share.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2024-11-16 11:45 - 12:45 | 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

Rite of The Womb
2024-11-16 17:00 - 22:00 | 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.

Call of Love Yoga
2024-11-17 08:30 - 21:30 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Call of Love
Channeled song and messages from the Divine
Experience channeled sources of Love into song while you relax at the end of a gentle yoga class. Your practice will include guided breathing, chair or mat asana, restorative poses and meditation. Coming home to the oneness in our hearts, we can cultivate a sense of unity that brings us together into wholeness, solace, peace and hope
8:30-9:30, Sundays mornings (except for the last Sunday of the month)
Common Street Spiritual Center Sanctuary
Donations welcome
Cash or Venmo: @Judith-Thapa
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.
You can follow Judy on FB at Varunayoga

Open Circle Gathering
2024-11-17 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

3rd Sunday Soundscape
2024-11-17 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
A “Sound Immersion” provides an opportunity to explore a deeper state of consciousness, unplugging you from external distraction in essence freeing you to gently guide your attention to within.

Gentle Yoga to Ease Aches and Pains
2024-11-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Come one, come all for this gentle yoga class meant to stretch and ease sore spots! All are welcome, and chair modifications will be offered for anyone who needs it. We will practice breath work, and move the spine through extension, flexion, rotation and lateral stretches. We will share pose names to build familiarity with the asana practice, and end the class with a guided meditation. What a wonderful way to wrap up your weekend, and set yourself up for a great week.
Sunday, 11/3, 5 PM – Head, Neck, Shoulders and Chest Focus
Sunday, 11/10, 5 PM – Back, Waist, and Abdominal Focus
Sunday, 11/17, 5 PM – Hips and Overall Balance Focus
Sunday, 11/24, 5 PM – Deep Leg Stretch Focus
Suggested Donation $20 ($15 for CSSC Members)

Early Morning Prayer
2024-11-18 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

Coffee With a Purpose
2024-11-18 09:00 - 11:00
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
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Lessons Across Faith: Exploring our neighbors' traditions
2024-11-18 18:00 - 19:30
Join us in reading through a collection of stories and sharing our own stories encountering persons of other faiths. All are invited to join this conversation, whether you belong to a religious group or are atheist or agnostic. The book is available through Amazon or through your local library : “My Neighbor’s Faith : stories of interreligious encounter, growth, and transformation.”
3 sessions – Monday nights 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM on Zoom. Nov. 4, 11, & 18
**the 4th session in person Sunday Nov. 24** at 4:00 PM – 6 PM
at the Center for Interfaith Collaboration, 130 Newton St., Weston, MA 02493. Refreshments & meet the editor(s).
Co-facilitators: Deborah Mitchell (Christian), and Fran Pollitt (Baha’i Faith)
RSVP if you are interested!
Deborah: deborahmitchell25@gmail.com, 617-894-8771
Fran: francespollitt@gmail.com, 207-252-9647
ZOOM INFO:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82922561903?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 829 2256 1903
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Yoga in the Sanctuary
2024-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Yoga is a practice that unites 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! From numerous forms of trauma, anxiety, and physical stiffness, yoga provides relief and 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). Venmo: Jennifer-Kurz-2. Please follow us on instragram: @yogadoc_

Ecstatic Worship
2024-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
A diverse community of open-minded students of Jesus who love, care and support each other and seek for an authentic relationship with God through music, study, prayer, and interactive sharing. People of all faiths and spiritual paths are welcome!
We offer our gifts to each other through expressions of Holy Spirit with music, poetry, prayer and interactive sharing. As we share, we practice deeply listening to each other and allowing Holy Spirit to move through us.
People of all faiths and spiritual paths are welcome!
Doors opens @ 7:00pm
7:00-8:00 | Music, Poetry, Prayer and more.
8:00-8:30 | Study
8:30-9:00 | Open Altar
Donations are welcome through cash or venmo.
Venmo: @tov-demirel

Tuesday morning devotions
2024-11-19 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=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 899 8709 8568
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Introduction to Shamanic Journeying
2024-11-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Studio @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Introduction to Shamanic Journeying
“Shamanic journeying is the inner art of traveling to the invisible worlds beyond ordinary reality in order to retrieve information for change in any area of our lives, from spirituality and health to work and relationships” (Sandra Ingerman, 2007).
Spirit allies and power animals are an elemental component of shamanism and all shamans work with these helping spirits to help bring about spiritual, physical and emotional healing at the soul or spirit level. All of us have access to these spirits and they want to work with us!
In this workshop, we will learn:
* Energetic cleansing, setting sacred space and spiritual protection for shamanic practice
* How to use and interpret your intuitive senses to understand communications and receive information from the spirit realms
* The practice of entering a trance state to travel to the shamanic worlds through a meditative journeying state and meet a spirit ally or power animal
* The various ways to work with spirit allies in daily life and to assist in understanding specific intentions or gifts they have to offer.
It is recommended you bring any items that will help you descend into this state of consciousness. Such materials can include an eye covering, pillow, blanket, mat, and wearing comfortable clothing.
A limited amount of cushions, yoga mats, and blankets will be available for use.
In your shamanic journey space, you may gain information from the lower world spirits or power animals. Bringing a journal can be valuable to record the messages received for further integration and referencing.
No prior shamanic or journeying experience necessary. All levels of shamanic practice are welcome!
Plan to arrive upstairs in the Studio at Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, Wednesday, November 20th approximately 15 minutes early (6:15pm) for check in and set up, then 6:30pm start time
Email Sherry at owls.rising@gmail.com with questions.
**Space limited to 12 participants, preregistration required by following this link:
https://forms.gle/o6D4Ux33nqLLpnEbA
Recommended donation $22-$44
**OF NOTE- this will be a recommended prerequisite for a monthly shamanic journeying group
