Thursday
5:30-6:30pm
Dec 5, 12 & 19
New Class!
Gentle Yoga for Body, Mind & Spirit
End your day with a gentle, inspiring yoga class for all levels of ability and experience. Come experience gentle stretch, deep relaxation and restoration of body and spirit. Each week, we will begin our time with an intention to focus on a poem or reading to ground our practice. This class is for all ages and abilities; postures can be adapted for chair yoga.
This class is “hybrid”—with in-person and zoom options. We encourage in-person for the experience of practicing in community, if you are able.
Suggested donation: $18-22. We invite you to contribute as you are able to help make this class possible.
Led by Debbie Clark.
For Zoom link, please click here and scroll to class listing.
New Series Wednesdays
Starting
November 6
9:30-10:45am
Gentle Yoga
with Sarah Hofschire
My name is Sarah Hofschire and I am excited to start teaching gentle yoga at Open Spirit this summer. I completed 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification in 2015 through The Yoga for Life program created and lead by the exceptional team of Sandra Dennis and Abby Schwab. I have taught classes in several local studios over the years as well as private classes. My teaching style is all-levels/gentle with a focus on increased balance, strength, mobility and mind-body connection with a bit of creative movement added to the mix.
6-week series: November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18
Cost: $120
If you are unable to commit to the whole session you may register and pay in advance for the dates you can make it at $25 per class. Drop-ins are $30 - space is not guaranteed, but we'll do our best to make room.
Pre-registration is requested.
You may pay via VENMO or personal check. Drop-ins may also pay in cash. VENMO: @sazah16@gmail.com
Open Spirit has everything you need for a comfortable yoga class and you’re welcome to bring your own mat and props as well. I hope you’ll try a class!
Contact me with any questions or to sign up for classes at sazah16@gmail.com
Classes will be held in Edwards Hall.
Monday
december 16
2-3:30pm
Spirituality and Poetry; Grounded in Awe
Poetry writing Workshop
What stirs in us when we reach for a poem, whether sitting down to write or read the work of a favorite poet? Why do poems stay with us and continue to inform our lives?
In this workshop, we’ll approach poetry as a vehicle for living more fully in the present and deepening our humanity. Each month we’ll focus on an element of craft in the context of a particular theme to generate new work.
This class is for anyone interested in poetry as a spiritual practice and no previous writing experience is required to enjoy the pleasures of creative expression.
Come join us and be inspired!
This class will be held from 2:00-3:30pm in-person at Open Spirit in our Edwards Hall, located at 39 Edwards Street in Framingham.
RSVPs are appreciated so that we can plan for space and supplies. To RSVP, please click here.
Suggested donation of $20. More if you can, less if you can't.
Email info@openspiritcenter.org with any questions.
Saturday
December 21
7:30pm
Honoring the Dark;
Trusting the Promise of Light
In this holiday season, it is easy to overwhelmed and isolated, especially if you are grieving. Whatever is going on in our lives, we can become caught up with busyness and forget to honor the natural rhythms of our bodies and our earth.
Join us virtually or in person on the longest night of the year for an hour of gentle yoga, deep relaxation, and guided meditation.
We will draw inspiration from a variety of spiritual traditions as we honor the wide range of emotions that are stirred this time of year, and as we point to the promise of the return of light and hope.
Sit on a chair or use a yoga mat; bring a candle to light. Led by Debbie Clark. There is no charge for this event; donations to support Open Spirit are appreciated.
Wednesdays
10:00am
In-person qi gong/Tai chi
with Kathleen sakovitz
We are now offering in-person Qi Gong/Tai Chi classes. Join Kathleen Sakovitz on Wednesday mornings for Qi Gong/Tai Chi at Open Spirit.
All are welcome. Suitable for beginners.
Weather permitting classes are held outside in the parking lot in from of Edwards Hall. In inclement weather, classes are held in Sue Dickerman Hall located next to Edwards Church.
Suggested donation: $10-$15.
To donate with a credit card via PayPal click here.
If you can't make it to our in-person class, Kathleen offers Qi Gong/Tai Chi via Zoom at 8:45am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She is looking to teach Tuesday class as a hybrid class. If you are interested in attending in-person, please email Kathleen.
To join one of those sessions via Zoom, click here.
FRidays
9:00am
morning meditation
Michelle Goldhaber is back to lead us in Friday morning meditation. every Friday at 9:00 am via Zoom.
End your week with an opportunity for centering and reflection. We will offer a brief reflection on a theme, followed by a guided meditation and a few minutes for sharing. The whole thing will be about 20 minutes, so it can mark the end of your week!
To join, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87599806497. Password is open.
ongoing
peace flag movement
Open Spirit is proud to collaborate with the PEACE Flag Movement and be distributing free PEACE flags in Sue Dickerman Hall and Edwards Hall.
The PEACE Flag Movement works to unite the world in the fight for equity and justice for all people. Stop by one of the halls if you would like to pick up a free flag. To learn more about the PEACE flag movement, click here.