Community Herbal Tea Ceremony
2023-08-24 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Description: The world around us is abundant with plants waiting to share their medicine and gifts with us. Join this open-hearted community in connecting with herbal allies using our senses, emotions, and spirit. We will come together in circle for an opening meditation, herbal education, tea ceremony with music, and sharing. You will learn about plant energetics and medicinal qualities while connecting with the plants on a deeper, spiritual level through the ceremony. Please bring a journal if you wish. Plants are organically grown or locally harvested in a sustainable way.

**Space limited to 13, so please register in advance**

Donation: Members: $20-$35, Non-Members: $30-$45. Energy exchange available for those with financial constraints ~ just reach out to nelya@rootedsanctuary.com.

To register: Please Venmo your donation to @Nelya-Binder to confirm your space. If you have any questions or do not have Venmo, feel free to send an email to nelya@rootedsanctuary.com.

About Nelya: Nelya is a wellbeing coach, herbalist, certified yoga teacher, and energy medicine practitioner. After spending years as a corporate attorney experiencing disconnect between spirit, mind, and body, Nelya followed her purpose to empower people to be their own greatest healers. Nelya’s mission is to guide others towards an awakened and healthful life with energy medicine, herbs, sovereign wellness tools, and meditation. Nelya’s current 1:1 practice focuses primarily on sovereign women’s care, from cycle wellbeing to fertility. To learn more about Nelya and her medicine, visit www.rootedsanctuary.com or follow her on Instagram ~ @rooted.with.nelya.

Mohanji Meditation
2023-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Meditation Room @ Common Street, 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.

Women's Moon Lodge
2023-08-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Calling the women who are desiring deeper connection!
Are you craving an environment where you can show up in your rawness and vulnerability, and to be witnessed and heard by other women in a sacred way?
Are you hungry for more than light and fluffy meditations and aching for rebirth and renewal?
Welcome to the mysteries of the Moon Lodge, a space where maidens, mothers, queens, and crones meet and share our stories, our pain, our sorrows, our joys, and celebrations. Take a deep dive into the realm of the Divine Feminine, and be held and cradled in sisterhood.
“When we attune to the rhythm of Grandmother Moon, we step into remembrance of our divine feminine blueprint, recognize our place in the natural world, feel connected with women everywhere, and embody our truth from the sacred source of love …” ~
Achintya Devi

What happens at a Moon Lodge Ceremony?
We open ceremony with agreements about how we hold space for each other, without rescuing or taking away from someone’s process.
We share what is in our hearts, souls, and bodies, and we embody our truest authentic form without fear of judgment from others.
We discuss the astrology and the moon phases and how these energies and cycles affect our lives.
We honor where we are at in our cycles and rejoice in the wonderfulness that is our brilliant bodies!
You will be taken on a guided journey into your heart space to connect with what is alive for you and what you’re desiring to release or welcome into your lives.
If this ignites a spark of interest in you and sets your soul ablaze, then please join us!
This event is open to those who identify as women, wherever you are at in your cycle.

Energy exchange:
$20 for members
$25 for non-members
Please send your offering to Stephanie at https://venmo.com/u/Stephanie-Brown-558
Please include your email address and “Moon Lodge” in the memo.Or reach out to Stephanie Brown at stephaniebrown1217@gmail.com or 508-333-1290 to make other arrangements.

Things to bring:
blankets or whatever you need to get comfortable.
a journal and pen to take notes and write intentions.
a snack to share if you feel called.
a mug or cup for tea.
wear clothes that make you feel beautiful and celebrate you.
-Please reach out to Stephanie with any needs you may have or accommodations you need assistance with.
-Please let me know of any sensitivities or sensory challenges you may have to either sound, smells, lighting, etc.

Location:
Common Street Spiritual Center
13 Common St, Natick, MA 01760

About your host:
Stephanie Lynn Brown is a licensed and trauma informed massage therapist, craniosacral therapist, certified practitioner of Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® with over 16 years experience in hands-on healing and bodywork. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and background in mental health specializing in behavior modification, and has been training in ceremonial arts for close to a decade. Stephanie is a Tantric Priestess and has studied divine embodiment and sacred sexuality, and is passionate about encouraging folks with mental illness, disabilities, and history of trauma to live their best lives and advocate for themselves in a variety of ways. She is an avid herbalist, animal communicator, and life-long student and seeker of Truth. She is a proponent for safe and ethical use of psychedelics and entheogens for healing trauma and working through energetic blockages.

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2023-08-25 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-08-28 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-08-30 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-09-01 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

Intro to Qi Gong
2023-08-26 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-09-02 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
2023-08-26 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

Open Circle Gathering
2023-08-27 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.

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2023-08-28 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-08-30 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
2023-08-28 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
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Community Yoga Class FREE
2023-08-28 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.

Meditation Mondays
2023-08-28 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

Conscious Kundalini Yoga
2023-08-29 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.

Introduction to the Erotic Blueprints™ (aka a fun date night!)
2023-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
What if you had a road map for understanding your own sexual wiring?
What if you could also understand your partner more deeply?
What if you could unlock more fulfillment in your intimate life?
What if you could start to unlearn the habitual patterns that have you feel less alive?
This workshop could be perfect for you, if:
You want to unlock a deeper understanding of your own – and your lover’s – eroticism
You know you want to feel more alive in bed, but have no idea how to get there
You are open to learning new maps and methods, and open to new possibilities.
In this evening introduction you will:
Learn about the 5 core Erotic Blueprints™
Have an embodied experience to better understand each Blueprint
Discover new avenues to bring more aliveness to your erotic explorations

“After 25 years of marriage, the conversations that came out of this event were a game-changer for us. Thank you so much!”
Jim and Janice T
Both singles and couples are welcome to attend. There will be no explicit sexual activity, and no nudity.
Your Facilitator:
Elizabeth Carrington is a Certified Erotic Blueprint™ Coach and Master Certified Coach with twenty-seven years of working in the personal and professional development field. Elizabeth’s purpose is to empower individuals and couples to strengthen their clarity in articulating what they most want and discovering what brings them more aliveness and freedom. A lifelong seeker of her own freedom to fully express herself, she finds great joy in assisting people in discovering how to embody their most alive life.

Register here! DateNightNatick.eventbrite.com

A Course in Miracles
2023-08-30 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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Intro to Ayurveda - IN PERSON
2023-08-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Known as Yoga’s “sister science,” Ayurveda is the world’s oldest system of health and healing. This time-tested, nature-based wisdom empowers us with principles and practices to maximize our existing health and prevent the onset of future “dis-ease.” Ayurveda uses nature’s basic elements (space, air, fire, water and earth) as a foundational framework to understand everything we see in the material world including the design of our unique body/mind constitution.

By observing ourselves through the lens of elemental qualities, we learn how the seasons, weather, physical environments, emotions, food, relationships, and all life activities have an impact on our constitution – how they support balance or lead to imbalance within our own unique organism. This deeper self-awareness can lead us to better life choices and combined with Ayurvedic practices, improve our overall physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

Join this workshop to learn…
• Origins of Ayurveda & the practice of Ayurveda today in the US
• Key concepts in Ayurveda and its unique view of health
• Potential benefits of practicing Ayurveda
• Your unique constitution through a take home assessment (Vata, Pitta, Kapha doshsa)

To register, email rebecca@illuminate-discover.com indicating you intended date of attendance.

Dub Yoga
2023-08-31 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

Mohanji Meditations
2023-08-31 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Choir Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States

An Intro to Ayurveda VIRTUAL
2023-08-31 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join this VIRTUAL workshop to learn…
-Origins of Ayurveda & Ayurveda today in the US
-Key concepts in Ayurveda and its unique view of health
-Potential benefits of practicing Ayurveda
-Take-home assessment to learn about your own constitution

About the event

Known as Yoga’s “sister science,” Ayurveda is the world’s oldest system of health and healing. This time-tested, nature-based wisdom empowers us with principles and practices to maximize our existing health and prevent the onset of future “dis-ease.” Ayurveda uses nature’s basic elements (space, air, fire, water, and earth) as a foundational framework to understand everything we see in the material world including the design of our unique body/mind constitution. By observing ourselves through the lens of elemental qualities, we learn how the seasons, weather, physical environments, emotions, food, relationships, and all life activities impact our constitution – how they support balance or lead to imbalance within our own unique organism. This deeper self-awareness can lead us to better life choices and combined with Ayurvedic practices, improve our overall physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

Join this workshop to learn…

Origins of Ayurveda & the practice of Ayurveda today in the US
Key concepts in Ayurveda and its unique view of health
Potential benefits of practicing Ayurveda
Your unique constitution through a take-home assessment (Vata, Pitta, Kapha doshsa)

To register email rebecca@illuminate-discover.com indicating your attendance.
RSVP link: https://www.illuminate-discover.com/event-details/an-intro-to-ayurveda-virtual/form

PAUSE community retreat
2023-09-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Dear Common Street attendees, members and new friends,
We have set aside a weekend to celebrate the amazing place that is Common Street Spiritual Center. Please PAUSE, to come and join us. This relaxing, wellness-focused retreat will be a time for the community to come together. You may attend all or any parts of the retreat. We will spend our time focused on self-care through guided meditations, small group activities, children’s activities, art, movement, a yogic open mic night, and sharing nourishing meals. Most of all, my hope is to bring the community closer by providing space and time for connection with each other. I want everyone to walk away from this weekend feeling loved, a little more healed, nourished in body and spirit, and hopefully, like they made a new friend.
Hope to see you there!
Amanda Short

Schedule
Friday September 1
6:00PM Opening Circle, Guided Meditation, setting intentions.
6:30PM Cacao Ceremony, Milla Dalbem
7:00PM Appetizer and dessert potluck, please bring a healthy appetizer and dessert to share with the community.

Saturday September 2
Morning Session
Muffins, coffee and tea will be available in the lobby 8:00-10AM
Choice of movement classes:
8:00AM Intro to Qi Gong, Teacher, Wei Li
9:00AM Yoga, Teacher, Nelya Binder
9:15AM Intro to Tai Chi, Teacher, Dan Adams

Afternoon Session
11:00AM Lunch and connection (provided by Common Street)
1:00PM Children’s Play Space opens
2:00-4:00PM Choice of activities:
Painting Class, Putting Your Emotions on Canvas. “Learning to use art as a way to release emotion through color and texture. Art is a window to one’s soul”, Teacher, Abby Short
Creating Connection through Giving and Receiving, “Explore the dynamics of free exchange in relationships: giving with joy and receiving with gratitude.” Teacher, Ann LaFleur
Men’s small group, Ian Mevorach
Womens small group, Colleen Puzzas
2:00-3:00 Ayurveda class, Rebecca Donato

Evening Session
4:00 PM Community Dinner (provided by Common Street)
5:30PM Dessert Potluck, please bring a healthy dessert or fruit to share.
7:00-9:00 PM Yogic Open Mic

Sunday September 3
10:30 AM-12:00 PM Open Circle and Community Brunch

Please register here: https://forms.gle/XNj3awCV9azR7HTZ6

Saturday lunch and dinner are included in the cost of retreat.
Suggested donation, CSSC members $22-111, nonmembers $55-151
Donations can be made in advance via Venmo @commonstreet or at this link: www.commonstreet.org/give
or at the retreat by cash or check.
Contact Event Organizer, Amanda Short with any questions.

Cacao Ceremony
2023-09-01 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
This Cacao Ceremony is offered free and open to the public, as the kickoff to our PAUSE community retreat that will continue with programs and events throughout the weekend. Milla Dalbem will facilitate the ceremony. Come experience a communal spiritual experience that is nourishing and heart opening. Cacao helps us feel connected to ourselves and each other and Spirit as we build community and support each other on our spiritual paths!
Foe more info and to register for PAUSE, please follow this link: https://forms.gle/UJ4FQgDifWryjxrW8

Natick Music Makers
2023-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
What: Natick Music Makers
When: First Fridays, 7-9pm
Where: Common Street Spiritual Center, Upstairs
How much: Cost; 100% of your $10 entry fee goes to the center to support its mission*
Who: You & Us!! ?
Hello! We want to play music with YOU!
If you have a basic musical ability (play an instrument, know your chords), We welcome you to bring your instrument; guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, ukelele, voice, and more – for a night of playing songs together. We’ll finish out the night with a jam.
Point of the event is to have fun and make music together. There is little expectation beyond that.
Format of the event: we’ll play relatively easy songs which are 3-5 chords. We’ll have a list to choose from for this event, and we’ll cast them on a screen / or have on poster-boards, so everyone can see the chords and lyrics. We’ll draw numbers from a hat @ 7pm and that will be the order of those wanting to lead a song. If you just want to play, then just play!
Genres include but not limited to Rock, Pop, Folk, Blues. Typically, we’ll be mostly in 4/4 time to keep things simple. I’ll start off the 1st song to get us warmed up, then we’ll take turns leading a song (optional if you desire to).
Note: we’ll play mostly “clean” in terms of sound, but some basic pedals / effects are permitted such as Wah, Compressor, Reverb, Delay, etc. Ear plugs will be available.
Also Note: respectfulness of everyone’s ability level is expected, kindness is appreciated. This is for fun, and there is no expectation that the songs will sound like the original nor do we really desire for it to.
Keep your alcohol and drugs and pets at home.
We’ll take a break about halfway through to socialize and munch on snacks.
If you have any questions, you can reach me by email: MrDaveStewart@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!

Natick Music Makers

*Free if you’re a member of Common St. Spiritual Center. See this link if interested: https://commonstreet.org/membership/
