Common Street Spiritual Center

Intro to Qi Gong
2023-07-29 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-07-22 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.

Community Herbal Tea Ceremony
2023-07-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
NOTE:

Dear community, We want to let you know that as of 7/27 this tea community ceremony has filled…we hope to host these regularly so please keep a look out and sign up for the next one!

Community Herbal Tea Ceremony

Date: July 28th, 6:30-8:30pm

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

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 two complementary herbal allies, Rose and Tulsi (Holy Basil). 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 15.

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 holistic wellbeing guide, 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. To learn more about Nelya and her medicine, visit www.rootedsanctuary.com or follow her on Instagram @rooted.with.nelya.

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2023-07-28 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-26 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-24 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-21 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-19 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

Mohanji Meditation
2023-07-27 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.

Tea, Pray, Knit
2023-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join Diana, Fran and Donese every other Thursday in
the Meeting Room from 2-4 pm. Bring along any
handcraft you’d like to work on as we take time to
enjoy one another’s company, engage in thoughtful
conversations and develop new relationships.
We
can share thoughts about matters that affect us all
such as:
*children’s education,
*safe neighborhoods, and
*food insecurity.
We can exchange prayers and positive thoughts and
seek ways to contribute to those in need.
Our next Thursday gatherings are
July 13th and 27th and
August 10th and 24th .
Email Donese @ donese.sylvester@gmail.com to
RSVP or ask questions.

Dance for Humanity
2023-07-26 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
DANCE FOR HUMANITY
Is dance where you feel most alive, at home, and free? Where you get to connect with yourself on the deepest levels for healing, peace and joy? Then, this space is for you! ????????
Dance for Humanity is a sacred space for all people who cherish dance as a way to connect deeply with yourself, others and life.?
Come dance to release and uplift your energy, move through challenges, and explore and play! Dance to celebrate and call in the energy and experiences you most want in your life. ????????
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You’ll be guided through a special, community dance ritual where we’ll dance (free-flow) to a playlist of inspiring world music together.?
For each song, you’ll get to explore inspiring intentions & prompts to access states of being, like passion, power and peace, that will fuel you way beyond our time together. (Space to move and explore as you wish is also provided.)?
Enjoy fun, energizing explorations on your own and as a community to call in the best possible outcomes for you, each other and the world. ??
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Come unlock the wisdom and fulfillment of your body that your mind alone cannot access. Enjoy truly memorable moments with yourself, creativity and others that will fuel you forward and you’ll look back on with deep satisfaction.?
Dancing is such a powerful act of liberation – of embodying who you most want to be and what we most want to create in the world – which now more than ever, we truly need.?????❤️???
I﻿ can’t wait to see you there and dance all the amazing possibilities with you!?
W﻿ith love,
J﻿en Earls, she/hers (Your Facilitator)
F﻿ounder, Dance for Humanity
M﻿ore about Jen and Dance for Humanity:
About Dance for Humanity

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F﻿REQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
⚡️W﻿HAT KIND OF DANCE IS THIS / WHAT LEVEL IS IT FOR?⚡️
*Expressive / Contemplative Dance. ????????
*No previous dance experience required.
*All people (ages 16+) and all levels and movement abilities welcome.
*Note: You’re also always welcome to sit and witness on the side or lie down at any point. You don’t have to participate in anything that doesn’t feel aligned with you. And you can also modify explorations as needed to suit your needs.
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⚡️W﻿HAT TO EXPECT⚡️
*Arrive & Settle In (please arrive 5-10 min. early, i.e., by 7:20-7:25pm, to settle in)
*Welcome Circle – Centering, Intentions, Agreements
*Connection Time – Get to know each other
*Body + Creative Expression Warm-up
*Community Dance Ritual – Movement, Intentions, Explorations
*Cool-Down
*Closing Shares
*Closing Grounding Practice
*Announcements – Facilitator + Community
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⚡️WHAT MUSIC WILL WE DANCE TO?⚡️
Inspiring world music! ??
We’ll have a curated Playlist of meaningful, moving songs from a variety of global artists and genres (including, but not limited to, Funk/Soul, Oldies, Latin, Shamanic, & more).?
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⚡️WHAT IS THE SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION?⚡️
$20
*Venmo: @danceforhumanity
*Cash App: $danceforhumanity
*or Cash
If this contribution presents a challenge, please email Jen Earls (Facilitator) at danceforhumanityinfo@gmail.com to discuss options. We want everyone to be able to participate! ?
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⚡️WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING / WEAR?⚡️
1. Water bottle or other non-alcoholic beverage?
2. Comfortable clothing you feel good dancing in (layers, yoga/athletic gear; celebratory clothes, etc.)?
3. Barefoot, socks, or dance shoes with soft, suede bottoms (i.e. jazz shoes) welcome?
4. Optional (not required) – Yoga mat for cool-down
5. Any other comfort items (i.e., scarf, pillow, blanket, or items you’d like to explore dancing with).
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⚡️WHERE DO WE GATHER? WHAT ABOUT PARKING / TRANSPORT?⚡️
?We utilize space at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA.
When you enter, ➡️The entrance to our space (the Sanctuary) will be on your right.
?FREE STREET PARKING
? 5 min. walk from Natick Center Commuter Rail station.
?Feel free to post on the Facebook event page if you’re seeking rideshare opportunities from others who may be traveling from similar locations.
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⚡️WHAT ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY?⚡️
➡️ The space is wheelchair accessible.
✅️If you have other needs we might be able to help with, please reach out to Jen Earls (Director) at danceforhumanityinfo@gmail.com. We request at least 5 days notice to make sure we have time to accommodate.
✅️We will do what we can to welcome as many people as possible.
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⚡️WHAT ABOUT COVID-19?⚡️
We are currently mask-optional. If you’re feeling ill, please do not attend. Thank you!
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⚡ QUESTIONS?⚡️
Contact Jen Earls, Director (she/hers) at danceforhumanityinfo@gmail.com

A Course in Miracles
2023-07-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-07-19 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.

https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/91709436048?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 917 0943 6048
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Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2023-07-26 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-24 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-07-19 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

Sound Meditation with Mike Tamburo
2023-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Sound Meditation with Mike Tamburo
Enter a timeless space of listening as Crown of Eternity’s Mike Tamburo orchestrates his way through 40+ overtone rich instruments including Gongs, Bells, Hammered Dulcimer and tuned metal instruments. Listeners have described Mike Tamburo’s music as an adventure in listening; sonic bliss; a deep and lasting vibrational rejuvenation for body and spirit; a profound aesthetic experience; a journey through the senses and a perceptual rollercoaster. Allow yourself to be still and listen.
Bio
Mike Tamburo is a world-renowned musician, composer, artist and educator. He is known and loved for his transformational live concerts performed on his personally curated set of gongs, bells and other metal instruments.
A lifelong multi-instrumentalist, Tamburo has focused his talents on metal percussion instruments, string instruments (hammered dulcimer, guitar, zither, shahi baaja), as well as electronic instruments (synths, looping).
Since 1994, Tamburo has shared more than 2,000 concerts and workshops. He has recorded over 70 albums, both solo and in collaboration with Crown of Eternity, Meisha, Arco Flute Foundation, Psychic Frost, Brother Ong and more, ranging from epic gong music to ecstatic and transcendental string music, as well as folk, drone, space rock, ambient, mantra music and sometimes unclassifiable sounds. This man loves music in all its forms!
He teaches gong music, both in person and online with School of Gong. He is also a part of the far-reaching ethnomusicology trio, Dig Deeper, with Mitch Nur and Thomas Orr Anderson. Their online classes have explored countless musical concepts with a focus on the cultural and personal uses of sound for healing, meditation, trance, ecstatic states, relaxation, self transformation, perception, psycho-acoustics, scientific discovery, time and community.
An early adoptee of meditation, Tamburo’s music offers space for journeying, self-exploration and deep introspection. During many of his early performances, he experienced altered states of consciousness and out of body experiences. To understand these experiences, he explored kundalini yoga, energy work, the therapeutic use of sound and how sound impacts consciousness, human perception and self healing. His love for long sustained drones, overtones and psychoacoustics continues to inspire him to explore music in further directions.
Tamburo is also an interdisciplinary sound artist, instrument builder, video artist, sound therapist, writer and meditation teacher.
www.miketamburomusic.com
Instagram.
@mike_tamburo
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Videos

https://tickets.brightstarevents.com/event/mike-tamburo-live-in-natick

Conscious Kundalini Yoga
2023-07-25 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.

Community Yoga Class FREE
2023-07-24 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.

Coffee With a Purpose
2023-07-24 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
https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/95580955741?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 955 8095 5741
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Open Circle Gathering
2023-07-23 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.

Honoring The Life of Chief Caring Hands
2023-07-22 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Eliot Church, 45 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States

Intro to Tai Chi
2023-07-22 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

52:db - Music, Movement, Meditation
2023-07-21 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Join 52:db (Jason A. Karol and Trevor McCabe… sometimes with musical guest collaborators) with Samantha Lynne performing flow art skills (and hopefully getting a dance party started)! This will be an evening of composed and improvised music in a variety of styles. Sit and listen, lie down and meditate, get up and dance… there will be space to accommodate all of those options! This event is part concert, part sound journey, part flow arts dance space! We want to take you on a musical, spiritual, and emotional journey!
-Doors open at 6:30
-Music from 7:30-9:30 (with 10 minute intermission at 8:30)
-Socialize and snack after from 9:30-10:00
If you would like to support the team bringing this event to life, the Common Street Spiritual Center, and future 52:db events, you can give a donation of your choosing (suggested donation $10-20) at the venue the day of show.
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Some examples of 52:db’s music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYGph7KXTq0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMGmd2zGV9E
Check out some of Samantha’s amazing flow arts performances here:
https://www.instagram.com/samisfromspace_performs/?hl=en
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Feel free to bring snacks for the ‘Snack Share’ table. Any artists who are interested in setting up space to vend, contact Jason to discuss.
Contact Jason at MetalionMusicOfficial@gmail.com with any questions.
Come out and help make this event a great community-building experience!
…Peace & Respect…

Dub Yoga
2023-07-20 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

Heart To Heart - Cacao Ceremony & Deep Connection Games (In Person)
2023-07-19 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
You are invited to join us at a truly unique and connected event: Heart To Heart. During this special evening we’ll be blending two of my favorite things:
A magical Cacao ceremony to help us all drop into our hearts, followed by some really fun, deeply engaging connection games.
WHAT IS A CACAO CEREMONY?
A Cacao Ceremony is a ritualistic gathering where participants drink ceremonial-grade Cacao to foster a sense of unity, openness, and introspection.
The ceremonial-grade Cacao serves as a natural heart opener, encouraging a deep emotional connection to oneself and to others in the group.
The value of this ceremony lies in its power to dissolve barriers, enhance mindfulness, and nurture a warm sense of community, helping individuals to experience deeper levels of connection and understanding.
WHAT MAKES THIS CACAO SPECIAL?
I pride myself on serving some of the best-tasting ceremonial Cacao you’ll ever have. Cacao is not the same thing as hot chocolate. It’s a bitter stimulant, and it’s generally fairly watery and bitter.
Mine is different.
I prepare mine with full fat oat milk for a smooth, creamy base and source our Cacao from Prophecy Chocolate, known for its premium quality.
Then I add a unique blend of spices (including a hint of cayenne pepper), vanilla, and maple syrup to sweeten it.
It’s a heartwarming drink that not only tastes great but also helps set the stage for deeper, more meaningful interactions.
Next we move into playing some deep connection games
WHAT ARE DEEP CONNECTION GAMES?
Rather than having a bunch of polite small talk, we will focus on playing games that create heartfelt connections with each other.
By participating in these heart opening games, you’ll not only have a lot of fun, but you’ll learn a so much about yourself and the people around you. You’ll get to share things you would normally never get to share at a typical social gathering.
Does that sound like music to your ears? I am excited to co-create this intentional social / ceremonial gathering together with you.
EVENT DETAILS & LOGISTICS
Where is it? – The event is held at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA which is a beautiful facility for an event like this.
What time? – We start promptly at 6:30 PM and go until 9:00 PM (with a break in the middle). Please plan on arriving by 6:15pm so you have time to park, and then settle in and meet the others.
HOW TO REGISTER: Pricing and registration details are on the Eventbrite page here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/674546906957
I’m looking forward to seeing you there.
Warmly,
Jason
P.S. – Please check the FAQ section at the bottom of the Eventbrite link to make sure Cacao is safe for you. It generally is for most people, but it’s good to have a look to be sure.
