Call of Love Yoga
2024-11-10 08:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-17 08:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2024-11-10 10:30 - 12:00, 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

Circling
2024-11-10 15:00 - 17:30 | Choir Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Join us to experience The Practice of Circling if you
• Want to know yourself more deeply
• Want to experience and get to know others
• Want to free yourself of unconscious wirings that may not serve you anymore
• Want to practice awareness, mindfulness, connection, and love
• And / or want to experience a state of Being.
The practice of circling involves participants sitting in a circle and engaging in a shared experience that fosters connection, reflection, and mindfulness.
We sit with quiet attention, until someone chooses to share with the group what they are experiencing, sensing, observing, or imagining.
Over time, as such sharing occurs, a shift can happen so that you experience a different sense of Self, or even an experience of Being (which some may call God).
This is in contrast to day-to-day life, in which one often experiences lots of Doing!
Doing is necessary; and taking time to experience Being may be helpful to all aspects of one’s life.
Dinner table conversations can be nice, but they tend to be people’s personalities doing their personality thing; in the practice of circling, the personality is put into the background, and Being and Connecting come into the foreground.
–Intended for experienced circlers as well as anyone new to the practice.
–Paul Gerzon, Facilitator
$: no charge for first time
You must be there by 3:00 p.m., on time; you may leave early if you need to.

Gentle Yoga to Ease Aches and Pains
2024-11-10 17:00 - 18:00, 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)

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2024-11-11 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-11-13 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.
Classes are $10. Meets every Mon and Wed morning at 7:30am.
More info at www.energymatters2u.com

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

Tuesday morning devotions
2024-11-12 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
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Declutter the mind through breathwork
2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
In this series we dive into the nature of the mind, and the power of the breath to transform. You will gain several practical techniques centered on breathwork tools to help manage the mind as well as emotions.
All are welcome, whether you are looking to combat day-to-day stress or you’d like to uncover subtle layers of yourself by diving deep! No prior experience is necessary.
About Lipi:
Lipi works as a scientific software engineer with the MathWorks. While pursuing her professional education in grad school, she came across and was deeply impacted by the techniques of the Art of Living foundation. She discovered that her own breath held the power to heal and transform emotions and impressions stored over the years. She later went on to train as a 1000+ hour certified breathwork and meditation faculty with the Art of Living. Over the last six years, she has worked as a volunteer faculty with several student and adult groups to bring a lasting impact to their lives.
About the Art of Living foundation –
The Art of Living is one of the largest educational, non-profit organizations in the world, founded in 1981 by renowned spiritual teacher and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
It is committed to uplifting and empowering individuals and communities through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern science, with a particular focus on stress reduction and mental well-being.

Council Meeting
2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:30
The Common Street Council meets on the 2nd 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
https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/95054008753?pwd=[REDACTED]

Remember-Zachor
2024-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Please join us for an evening with Holocaust Survivor Hanna Spielman Schrob. There will be a viewing of a short film about Hanna’s experience followed by a question and answer with Hanna and the filmmakers.

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

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

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.
