Common Street Spiritual Center

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2024-08-12 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-08-14 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-08-16 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-08-19 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-08-21 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
2024-08-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-19 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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Tuesday morning devotions
2024-08-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-08-20 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
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
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Declutter the mind through breathwork
2024-08-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2024-08-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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
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Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2024-08-14 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-08-19 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-08-21 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.
Classes are $10. Meets every Mon and Wed morning at 7:30am.
More info at www.energymatters2u.com

Adult Ballet
2024-08-14 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-16 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-21 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)

Beginner Ballet
2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-08-21 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York)

A Course in Miracles
2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-21 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
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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Modern/Jazz Dance Class
2024-08-15 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-22 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)

Dub Yoga
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
? UNIQUE EVENT ? Strictly Yard Ent. presents DUB YOGA Thursday, July 18th I August15th I Sep 19th from 7-8 pm at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA.
? This will be a special evening of Yoga, Dub & Reggae, and community featuring Yoga from Dr. Jen Kurz in tandem with live DJing from Selector Jah Rich!
❤️ All levels of Yoga are welcome to this vinyasa flow, there is plenty of parking, and the cost is $10 or food pantry donations. All are welcome!
?️ The beautiful Common Street Spiritual Center is the place to be, and this venue continues to host and promote top tier spiritual entrepreneurship and community events in the MetroWest.
? This is the second summer of DUB YOGA and last year’s sessions were well attended and received!
? WHAT IS DUB, might you ask?
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 credited as the inventor 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 heard in genres like techno, drum and bass, and dubstep. Dub stands as another example of the rich contributions of Jamaican music. Jah Rich 7/19/23
Suggested donation $10 or food pantry donations of non-perishable items.
All welcome!

Mohanji Meditations
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | 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.

Divine Design - Ecstatic Dance & Sound Bath
2024-08-16 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
The sixth ‘Divine Design – Ecstatic Dance & Sound Bath’ will be held on Friday, August 16th 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 7:00 with a theme regarding the last days of summer, the transition towards autumn and all of the changes that come with it… the leaves turn brilliant hues, the days get shorter, the nights colder, but winter is still off on the horizon and plenty of harvests bear fruit.
-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 (details to be announced) that will tie into the ‘transition to autumn’ theme to close out the event.
-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 ??✨?

Bollywood Dance Workout
2024-08-17 11:45 - 12:45 (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!
Register here: https://www.bollywoodstepbystep.com/booking-calendar/in-person-in-natick-center-1?referral=service_list_widget

Open Circle Gathering
2024-08-18 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

Early Morning Prayer
2024-08-19 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
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Creating the Great Turning
2024-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Are you concerned and overwhelmed about the dire threat to our biosphere from the climate crisis?
Do you long to serve the healing of our world in a more powerful and effective way?
If so, please join us for
Creating the Great Turning
A 2- hour monthly gathering to reinforce our interdependence, honor our grief for this world, explore new perspectives on these complex problems and manifest a life-sustaining society.
Our interactive approach uses “The Work That Reconnects.”, developed by Joanna Macy and others, which integrates systems thinking, deep ecology and deep time, spiritual traditions and undoing oppression.
We highly recommend listening to the first episode of the podcast “We Are the Great Turning” before the meeting, as it provides an excellent introduction to The Work That Reconnects process.
Join us on Wednesday, June 26th, from 7-9 PM in the CSSC Moon Room.Co-Facilitators
Laura Hake
Michael Corthell
Colleen Puzas
Each of our co-facilitators has extensive experience creating safe spaces for learning and building community, along with a deep love for our good green Earth.
Our only request is that you are present and ready to begin promptly at 7 PM.
Meeting Schedule
We plan to meet monthly. You are welcome to join us for as many meetings as you would like.
July 24, 7-9 PM, CSSC Moon Room
August 21, 7-9 PM, CSSC Sanctuary
Join us as we embark on this journey of understanding and action for the healing of our world.
