Common Street Spiritual Center

Art of Living: The Happiness Retreat
2025-03-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-08 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Happy to bring to you the Art of Living Part 1 or the Happiness retreat at the Common Street Spiritual Center, Natick.
This 3-day, 3 hours each day (9 hours in-total) workshop will help you to fully integrate a breath work and meditation practice (SKY Breath meditation) that you can use in your day-day life. You will leave the workshop feeling recharged and refreshed (and happier!)
SKY Breath Meditation is a popular technique with mentions in Breath (James Nestor) as well as the New York times, Forbes, amongst others.
Some of the benefits of SKY Breath Meditation include [references below]:
✨Elevated Calm and Serenity
✨Improved emotional health and emotional stability
✨ Reduced Clinical and everyday anxiety
✨ Increases stress resilience and reduces stress hormones
✨ Improves brain functioning, increasing focus and cognition
✨ Increases deep sleep duration
✨ Reduces everyday blues and clinical depression
[references at] https://www.artofliving.org/us-en/meditation/benefits/research-sudarshan-kriya
We have two batches, choose 1
March 7-9th
June 7-9th
Tuition:
$50-100
* Common Street Center members and students receive a discount.
* Need based financial assistance available.
To register: Please write to lipi.vora@artofliving.org
Do join us, for this simple yet profound practice. Contact me for any questions: lipi.vora@artofliving.org
470-655-8668
Here are some Frequently asked questions:
What is the Art of Living foundation?
The Art of Living is a non-profit educational organization, founded in 1981 by renowned spiritual teacher and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
It is committed to uplifting and empowering individuals and communities through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern science, with a particular focus on stress reduction and mental well-being.
What is the Art of Living Part-1 course?
In the Art of Living-Part 1 course also known as the Happiness program, you will learn SKY (Sudarshan Kriya)—a powerful rhythmic breathing technique that harmonizes the body-mind complex. Participants notice reduced stress and anxiety, better sleep, a stronger immune system, and increased energy levels.
It is a popular technique with mentions in Breath (James Nestor) as well as the New York times, Forbes, amongst others. There are about a 100+ research studies conducted on it that have scientifically verified the benefits that it provides. Papers and references can be found at:
https://www.artofliving.org/us-en/meditation/benefits/research-sudarshan-kriya
Where can I learn more about this course?
https://www.artofliving.org/us-en/
Who all can attend this course?
Almost about anyone! No experience is necessary.
Anyone seeking improved mental health, focus and clarity. This practice makes me feel happier every time I practice it ? I could say, anyone looking for more happiness and joy that is unrelated to external situations and circumstances, but is rather originating from within.
If this is Art of Living Part-1, is there a Part-2 course?
Great question! Yes, the Art of Living curriculum is a two part curriculum. You can do these workshops independently. Having completed part-1 you will be eligible to do a part-2, which is a deep dive.
One of my favorite retreats, part-2 or silence workshop builds on your Part 1 experience with a unique blend of advanced breathwork, guided meditations, daily yoga, and profound insights into the mind. This is all designed to provide an optimal environment to break free from a busy mind, dive deep within, and experience transformative shifts—fresh perspective, deep insights, and clarity. These moments supercharge the rest of your year, making it more vibrant, productive, and full of energy.
Any other questions?
Please do not hesitate to reach out. I will be happy to help however best I can.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2025-03-08 11:45 - 12:45
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
