Common Street Spiritual Center

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2024-02-26 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-02-21 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | MA
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

Introduction to Danza Mexica
2024-02-25 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Tokalli Macewalli ( Home of Indigenous people) humbly invites you to join us for Danza Mexica introduction.

We are families and young adults, who come together to learn the ways of the cultural dance tradition.

Donations to the Center are appreciated, and we openly invite all people to come in a good way to meet the dancers, our community, and learn about this tradition and who we are.

Seven Sacred Talking Circles: Indigenous Wisdom from Within
2024-02-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
In honor of one of the primary principles of a Talking Circle, to be able to look into each persons’ eyes, we are holding space for 20 people at the most. You are welcome to sign up for as many, or as few, as you are called to and your schedule allows. It’s okay to over or under register and come back to the form and add or subtract a registration. If a Circle is filled you will be put on a wait list and be notified of that status, and you will be notified when a space opens. You should also expect an email a week or so ahead of time to confirm your registration. This will help ensure people on the wait list can get a spot that may have become available.

Register here: https://forms.gle/WK2jpJjKGkWNVAKf9

Sun, Jan 28 – Truth
Sun, Feb 11 – Humility
Sun, Feb 25 – Respect
Sun, Mar 10 – Love
Sun, Mar 24 – Courage
Sun, Apr 7 – Honesty
Sun, Apr 21 – Wisdom

The Seven topics are Seven Sacred Indigenous topics. How the Circle moves and what comes forth individually and collectively will be a result of who shows up on any given date. Each Circle will hold its own magic and connection to what is already embedded in you. Come and explore life through an Indigenous lens. You may be pleasantly surprised by what you find out about life and how you are called to walk in it!

Once the Seven Circles are complete, we intend to host a collective integration on Zoom where all participants can come on to share how things are moving, or have moved, since they participated in one or more of the gatherings. It promises to be a beautiful experience!

Wuniish – A gift and blessing to all from Medicine Story

A Community Dialogue on Gaza
2024-02-25 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
We invite members and friends of the Spiritual Center community to gather for a dialogue about the war that is raging in Gaza. The discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Sadik Kassim, who is a seasoned interfaith leader with years of experience in the facilitation of conversations on interfaith peacemaking and understanding.

Our community wants to foster a dialogue about what’s happening in Gaza and how we can make a difference for the people suffering there. We also want to bring our diverse local community together around this issue to seek understanding, respect, and connection across our differences.

Open Circle Gathering
2024-02-25 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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

Bollywood Dance for Kids
2024-02-24 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Kids between the age of 4-8 learn and perform Bollywood dance.
Gift your kid a piece of a fun culture. See your kids shine with all the confidence when they perform, your eyes will tear up and your heart will fill with pride. Dancing (especially Bollywood) and performing is one of the best ways to build confident personality and presence, saying this based on my personal experience. Let them start early so they don’t have those could’ve should’ve moments, and they learn to venture into the world with 100% of their ability. And did I mention the health and happiness benefits?
Yup! All this just by dancing on some of the awesomest Bollywood music for 10 Saturdays.
Register here: https://www.bollywoodstepbystep.com/booking-calendar/kids-learn-perform-bollywood?referral=service_list_widget

Primacy of the Groove: World Percussion Innovations
2024-02-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Jerry Leake, a professor of world percussion at Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory, specializes in the music of Ghana (Ewe/Dagomba) and India (Hindustani/Carnatic). In this interactive presentation, participants will explore the impact of drum languages and songs with the goal of internalizing musical time, groove, and mathematics. Jerry will showcase innovations using Harmonic Time (stepping, sticking, and voice), demonstrating their application across a variety of drumming traditions with a high level of independence.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2024-02-24 13:15 - 14:15 (America/New_York) | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 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

Intro to Qi Gong
2024-02-24 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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.

Healing Circle: Breathwork & Sound Healing
2024-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Real change happens through real conscious decisions. Just the same way we decide to shop for new clothes and change the way we look, we can consider new ways of thinking and change the way we feel.
To step into the heart, open up and bring healing to your life it takes a conscious decision. Of course one that would impact your life in a powerful way. Join us for a journey through which we will tap into the energy of the heart and your own body’s ability to heal you.
This Journey will include:
* Story telling
* Guided Meditation/breathwork accompanied by sound healing
* Sharing circle
Feb 23rd, 7-9pm
2nd Floor, Moon Room
13 Common St, Natick,Ma
20-40$ Sliding Scale Cash or Venmo @Parsa-Medhati
Looking forward to seeing you there! – Parsa

Adult Ballet
2024-02-23 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-02-21 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | MA

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2024-02-23 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-02-21 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | MA
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

The Unnamed Poetry Group
2024-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Join us at the Unnamed Poetry Group!
This month’s topic is the Number 4.
What groupings or natural occurrences come in fours? Does four have significance to you? Are there commonalities of four in history, politics, the environment, music, or other places where four is present?
We’ll give space to read, write, and create poems together. Bring your poetic thoughts and inquiries to share!

Yours truly,
Colleen and Sandra

Men's Wisdom Council
2024-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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 spirits 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 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.
Please contact Michael Corthell (michaelacorthell@gmail.com) (text: 617-921-1321) for any questions that you may have.
Meets upstairs in the “studio” space. Enter through school street door.
Details

Mohanji Meditations
2024-02-22 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.

Drum Lesson for Beginners
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Come and practice drums with us in a circle. As we all express ourselves with sounds and rhythms, the most powerful force that can transmit movement of energy in the universe is the rhythms. Essence of this lesson is to teach you how to play intuitive melodies without thinking in your mind, by truly listening to your heart. It is completely BEGINNER friendly class.
We won’t be able to provide drums, please bring your own drum.

Room : Fellowship Hall
Suggested Donations
$10+ Cash or Venmo
Venmo: @tov-demirel

tovdemirel@gmail.com

Modern/Jazz Dance Class
2024-02-22 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | MA

A Course in Miracles
2024-02-21 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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Passcode: 695321
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Beginner Ballet
2024-02-21 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | MA

Transformation Circle | Breathwork & Sound Healing
2024-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Join us for an immersion into collective presence in 2 hours container night. With multiple modalities celebrating aliveness together, we will weave interactive sharing circle, breathwork, sound healing and connection with one another.
We’ll practice together how to surrender anything that has been held in your heart. We’ll gently hold them together in a circle and transmute into light through vibration and breath.

Tuesday February 20th – @ 7pm – 9pm

What to bring: Yoga Mat / Blanket / Eye Cover / Pillow / Water
Main Entrance, Sanctuary

Tuesday morning devotions
2024-02-20 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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=OUVXL29RR2JKNzBLRUtxR25tMjZEdz09

Meeting ID: 899 8709 8568
Passcode: 881654

Yoga in the Sanctuary
2024-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Yoga in the Sanctuary with Dr. Jen Kurz: This moderate level vinyasa class can improve strength, balance, and well-being through yoga postures, breath, and sound.
The class meets in the sanctuary and is a beautiful way to attend to your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Donations are welcome and all proceeds support our Common Purse fund, so it is also a charitable form of yoga!
Suggested donation $10-15, cash or venmo @commonstreet
Meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
www.doctorjenkurz.com
www.finerprogram.org

Meditation Mondays
2024-02-19 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

Coffee With a Purpose
2024-02-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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=cjFiL0pZUEtyZ1gzM0hmZVhGTUFLUT09
Meeting ID: 955 8095 5741
Passcode: 004431
