Common Street Spiritual Center

Coffee With a Purpose
2025-01-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Conversations that Matter.
We welcome you to make this part of your week! We gather every Monday morning to hear from guest presenters on various themes of local, national, or global interest, followed by questions and discussion. Most all sessions are recorded: check out our CWAP You Tube channel to get a taste. Our meetings are hybrid – both in person and via zoom. Email the organizers Doug Hanna (natickhanna@rcn.com) or Martin Kessel (mgk49natick@comcast.net) to get attendance details or learn more.

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2025-01-13 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-01-10 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-01-08 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-01-06 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

Self-Love Heart Chakra Retreat
2025-01-12 14:00 - 19:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join a community of like-hearted souls in a powerful Self-Love Journey. In our fourth monthly chakra retreat, we will explore the powerful qualities of the Heart Chakra: the energy center of love, compassion, forgiveness, healing, gratitude, perseverance, transformation, hope, and more. We will experience how this chakra supports our ability to create self-love through a variety of meaningful and fun chakra-supporting activities including yoga, cacao ceremony, guided meditation, journaling, community Reiki, and more!

HEART CHAKRA RETREAT SCHEDULE…

* Opening Circle & Cacao Ceremony (2 – 3:15 pm)
* Self-Love Heart Chakra Yoga with Inbal (3:30 – 4:30 pm)
* Snack Break & Community Connection Time (*Featuring Heart Chakra supporting snacks!) (4:30 – 5 pm)
* Guided Meditation with Desiree & Self-Love Journaling (5 – 5:30 pm)
* Small Group Discussion (5:30 – 5:45 pm)
* Community Reiki Share (5:45 – 6:45 pm)
* Closing Circle (6:45 – 7 pm)

(*Exact retreat timing subject to change! Participants may choose which activities they would like to participate in and are welcome to opt out of any retreat activities they wish to!)

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RETREAT DETAILS & REGISTRATION…

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025

Time: 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Retreat Location: “Common Street Spiritual Center” (13 Common St, Natick, MA 01760)

Parking / Transportation: There is a parking lot behind the spiritual center and lots of street parking within walking distance that is free on Sundays! If you would like to come in by train, The Natick Center Station is only a 6 minute walk from the spiritual center! (If you are in need of a ride to Natick, please let us know, and we will attempt to put you in touch with someone in your area who is driving!)

Cost: $60 – $80 (*Sliding Scale!)

(Additional Financial Aid Available! We believe in making this retreat accessible to all who wish to participate. If you are in need of any additional financial assistance, please contact Desiree & Inbal at RavensongRetreats@gmail.com and we will happily work something out with you!)

Registration & Payment:

1) To sign-up, please email Desiree & Inbal at RavensongRetreats@gmail.com.

2) Please send a payment of $60-$80 prior to the retreat through Venmo to @inbaldagan or use this link to send a payment through credit card / PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/X62TZJ3KTZ5XL.

Cancellation Policy: There will be no refunds available for this retreat, but you are welcome to use your payment as a credit towards a future Self-Love Chakra Retreat! (See below for upcoming retreat dates!)

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UPCOMING SELF-LOVE RETREATS!

Throat Chakra Retreat: February 16, 2025

Third Eye Chakra Retreat: March 16, 2025

Crown Chakra Retreat: April 27, 2025 (Date TBA!)

(*You are welcome to attend any or all chakra retreats! You may wish to use your intuition to see which chakras you are most drawn to strengthen at this time and determine which retreats would be most helpful for you to attend!)

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ABOUT INBAL DAGAN…

Inbal Dagan (she/her) is a yoga teacher, occupational therapist, and Reiki practitioner with a passion for supporting others in their journey of healing & embodiment. She believes that our self-love journey can be deeply strengthened by learning to be present and at home in our body, and is excited to share her yoga & creative movement practices with our self-love retreat community.

ABOUT DESIREE DENNIS…

Desiree Dennis (she/her) is a spirit medium, Reiki Master, and life-long musician who has facilitated spiritual workshops & retreats around the country. As a person who has spent many years in dedication to her own self-love journey, she is overjoyed to have the opportunity to continue exploring & deepening self-love within the supportive container of our conscious retreat community. (To learn more about Desiree, please visit www.spiritguidanceandhealing.com.)

Open Circle Gathering
2025-01-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-01-05 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

Call of Love Yoga
2025-01-12 08:30 - 21:30 | 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

How To Have Your Best Year Ever - Half Day Workshop
2025-01-11 14:00 - 18:00 | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Ready to break free from what’s holding you back and create lasting positive change?
Join us for an immersive half-day workshop featuring four dynamic experts who will guide you through practical, proven tools for personal transformation.
You’ll experience:
* Dr. Goldmuntz’s unique “Inner Family” method for whole-body decision making that aligns your head, heart, and gut
* Five powerful techniques to break free from overthinking and access deeper wisdom with wellness expert Lisa Medley
* An expert panel discussion on “Breaking Through Your Blocks” featuring real solutions to common challenges
* Interactive exercises that give you practical tools you can use immediately
* A supportive environment to explore new perspectives and possibilities
Whether you’re feeling stuck, seeking clarity, or ready to take your life to the next level, you’ll leave with concrete strategies and fresh insights to make this your most fulfilling year yet.
Space is limited to ensure personalized attention and meaningful group interaction.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2025-01-11 11:45 - 12:45 | 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

The Uncommon Cafe at the Farmer's Market
2025-01-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Sanctuary Lobby @ Common Street Spiritual Center
Every Saturday 9am-12pm
Start your weekend with us at the Farmer’s Market and enjoy the unique offerings of The Uncommon Cafe!
Menu Highlights:
Coconut Maple Coffee: A harmonious blend of coconut oil, Vermont maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla for a warm and inviting flavor.
Ceremonial Cacao: A rich, heart-opening drink infused with cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla—perfect for a mindful and nourishing start to your day.
What Else to Expect:
Specialty Goods: Browse our collection of Palo Santo, Sage, and freshly restocked 1lb ceremonial cacao.
Local Treats: Discover new chocolate creations from Prophecy Chocolate, including Classic Maple and Wild New England bars, crafted in Hardwick, VT.
Coffee Made with Love & Intention: Every cup we brew is a personal experience. We ask what intention you’d like to set for your day and infuse it into your drink as we pour it—making every sip as meaningful as it is delicious.
Not Sure About Our Unique Coffee? We get it! If you’re on the fence, we’re happy to offer samples of our Coconut Maple Coffee so you can experience the flavor before committing.
Let’s make Saturdays uncommon together!

Divine Design - Ecstatic Dance & Sound Bath (?Birthday Edition?)
2025-01-10 18:30 - 22:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
‘Divine Design – Ecstatic Dance & Sound Bath’ will be held on Friday, January 10th at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA! And guess what? That just happens to be Jason’s birthday! Yay! Your smiling faces is the best present he could ask for, so come on out to make it a birthday party too! Who says you can’t have a fun birthday party in your 30s? Not I, that’s for sure! ?
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 a little after 7:00pm.
-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 meditation.
-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!
To create a conscious container for all the ways folks might wish to explore and experience this event with movement, consent, and inner emotional processing, this is an adults only event. Nothing R rated will occur, just not the right container for kids.
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 ??✨?

Adult Ballet
2025-01-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-08 09:30 - 11:00

Men's Wisdom Council
2025-01-09 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.

Mohanji Meditations
2025-01-09 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.

Relationship Vision Workshop
2025-01-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Relationship Vision Workshop: Create Your Ideal Connections
Invent a new realm of magic in your relationships! Discover the value & transformative power of intentional partnership through an innovative vision board experience.
What You’ll Achieve
A personalized visual roadmap of your relationship aspirations
Deep insights into your connection needs and desires
An empowering, digital vision of your dream relationships
Workshop Highlights
Guided reflection on the true value of relationships
Streamlined image selection process
Digital vision board creation (no magazine clipping or storage hassles)
Clarity and inspiration at your fingertips
Create the meaningful, fulfilling connections you’ve always imagined—without the traditional vision board frustrations.
$25
~ We understand that cost can be a factor. Contact us at LiveIntuitiveTeam@gmail.com
to request a sliding scale price.

Modern/Jazz Dance Class
2025-01-09 09:30 - 11:00

Small Group Info Session
2025-01-08 19:30 - 20:30
Small groups are a great way to get to know people, as you come together over several weeks to explore a specific topic or activity together. This winter, several Common Street Spiritual Center members are facilitating small groups for the community between late January and late March.

Come to this information session to meet the facilitators, and learn more about each of these groups:
* Expressive Arts Therapy with Jason Karol* Folk/Irish Tunes with Keri Crawford* Your Artist’s Way with Amanda LaRose* Raise Your Frequency, Transform Your Life with Selina Maitreya* Writing Your Heart Out with Dan Dangler* Creative Integration with Amber Joy White-Feather* The Black Church with Deborah Mitchell* The Wisdom of Ram Dass with Noah Kowaloff* Soulful Solopreneurs with Diana Phillips* The Power of Play with Amanda Short and Amber Joy White-Feather

There is no charge to participate in a small group, and both members and non-members are welcome to join. Find full group descriptions and FAQs at https://commonstreet.org/winter-2025-small-groups/

Zoom link for the info session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82130061949…

A Course in Miracles
2025-01-08 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]

Beginner Ballet
2025-01-08 19:00 - 20:15

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2025-01-08 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-01-06 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

Tuesday morning devotions
2025-01-07 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
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Yoga in the Sanctuary
2025-01-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
On Monday, December 6th we will have a New Year yoga class celebration, complete with food!

Yoga is a practice that brings together 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! Yoga provides relief from numerous forms of trauma, anxiety, and physical stiffness. It also 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). Class will not meet on federal holidays. Venmo: Jennifer-Kurz-2. Please follow us on instagram: @yogadoc_

Common Street Movie Night!
2025-01-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Why go to the movie theater when you can gathering with friends and spiritual family to watch a movie on the big screen at the Common Street Spiritual Center? ???
We will gather at 6:00pm to socialize and settle in. Movie will start at 6:30. If you’d like, bring snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and other goodies for a pot luck style snack bar… but most importantly, bring your selves! There will be cushions, mats, and blankets available for borrowing, but feel free to bring cozy chairs, pillows, yoga mats… anything you want to bring to settle in and relax much more luxuriously than you could in a theater (even though modern movie theater seats are getting pretty dang good)!
There will be a poll in the discussion in the Facebook Event Page (link included in this post) with a few movie options to choose from. Whatever gets the most votes, that’s what we’ll see! Let the people decide! All options will be PG-13 or lower rating. No R movies for this one… kids welcomed. Perhaps in the future we will have a separate movie nights for kid-friendly and non-kid-friendly, but for this first one of 2025, all ages are welcomed. Of course, use your own discretion to decide if the movie that is selected is right for you and/or any kids you wish to bring.
This is a free event and open to the whole community. There will be an option to give a donation that will go directly to the center and the folks running this event so that they can invest into future ones too!
Lights! ? Camera! ? Action! ??
Hope to see you there, film fans! ☮️??

Vision Board Workshop
2025-01-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
We will create a vision board that embodies your dreams, goals, and aspirations and has it all come to fruition in your life!
This will be the easiest, most simple process imaginable.
We will dream big, have fun & laugh, and finish with an empowering concrete picture of your life by your design!
Bring:
You, your phone, a dish to share ?
$5 – $20 suggested donation if that is workable for you.
This is not the traditional method of creating a vision board with endless magazine flipping, glue sticks, and a finished giant board that you have to find a place to keep is visible.

Healing Yoga for Everyone - Winter Series
2025-01-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
We heal one breath at a time. A safe and nurturing practice guides us gently into our inner experience, where we can explore the layers of our experience. The winter series honors the quiet and stillness of the season, bringing in breath work and movement that can build heat, welcome in rest, and brings in light. Each class will open with Pranayama (guided breath work), evolve into a gentle yoga flow, and will wrap with a guided meditation.
All are welcome, and modifications will be offered. Please bring a mat.
January 5th, 5 PM
January 12 (no class)
January 19, 5 PM
January 26, 5 PM
February 2, 5 PM
February 9, 5 PM
February 16 (no class)
February 23, 5 PM
Drop-in: $20 non-members / $15 members (join here: https://commonstreet.org/how-to-join/), cash at the door, or venmo @Maria-Vasilevsky
