Embark on a transformative journey with The Path to Awakening: Seven Points of Mind Training workshop series. Rooted in the ancient Eastern wisdom tradition, this series delves into  profound practices, designed to cultivate deep compassion and mindfulness.

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What You'll Experience:

• Guided Meditations: Engage in structured sessions that center the mind, fostering a state of calm abiding.

• Practical Teachings: Learn skillful methods to transform daily challenges into opportunities for spiritual growth.

• Community Support: Connect with like-minded individuals on the path to inner peace and enlightenment.

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These workshops are offered on a sliding scale of $25-35 per session. Cash and check are accepted in person or pay online through PayPal. Click here to pay via PayPal.

 

We appreciate RSVPs so that we can plan appropriately.  We encourage you to attend the full series of workshops, but you may RSVP and attend single sessions. Click here to RSVP to the series or individual sessions.

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These workshops will be held in Edwards Hall.

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Join us to explore the art of centering the mind and opening the heart.  This workshop series is an invitation to transform your life through the timeless teachings of the Seven Points of Mind Training.

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​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.

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2025 Winter into Spring Session:

6-week series

March 12, 19, 26

April 2, 9, 16

 

If you are unable to commit to the entire session at $20 per class you may prorate classes at $25 per class.  Drop-in classes are $30. 

 

If class is canceled due to weather, I will credit that class toward the next session. 

 

If you ever feel that driving to class would be unsafe for you, whether I have canceled it or not, I will credit the missed class to the following session.

 

Please pay by personal check, Venmo (@Sarah-Hofschire) or cash. Payment is not due until the first class.

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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 

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Classes will be held in Edwards Hall. 

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Open Spirit is honored to host the distinguished poet and community activist, Kétu Oladuwa, as part of his Octogenarian Tour.

 

Join us for an enriching afternoon of poetry, spoken word, and jazz. This event is free and open to all; free-will donations are appreciated.​

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About Kétu Oladuwa

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Kétu Oladuwa's journey is a testament to resilience and artistic expression. At 21, he began exploring his African identity while on Massachusetts death row, wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit. Liberated in 1971, Oladuwa has since flourished as a journalist, educator, community arts activist, and poet. Now at 80, he continues to inspire through his publishing endeavors with RootFolkz Poetz Press, public readings, mentoring young poets, teaching Afrikan drumming, and counseling activists. Notably, he co-founded a traditional Afrikan drum and dance ensemble in 1999, leading youth in cultural immersion in West Africa. His ongoing efforts include addressing mass incarceration through the Death Row Shadows collective. 

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Event Highlights

• Kétu Oladuwa: Experience the profound poetry of Oladuwa, reflecting his rich life experiences and cultural heritage.​

• Special Guests:

  • The Tinnitus Brothers: Enjoy the soulful sounds of this saxophone and bass duo, complementing the evening's spoken performances.​

  • Reason: Local spoken word artist Reason will bring a dynamic performance that challenge and inspire.​

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Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with powerful artistic expressions that resonate with themes of identity, resilience, and community.​

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This event will take place in Edwards Hall.

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RSVPs are appreciated to help us plan. Please click here to let us know you plan to attend!

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Learn more about Ketu

You can hear Ketu's story in his own words, in this moving YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1SMWQo1lUo

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For more details, please contact:

• Willie Sordillo: williesordillo@gmail.com

We are happy to welcome back community meditations with Joti Royster.  

 

Join Joti Royster for a monthly community meditation, followed by reflections and sharing (for those who’d like to stay). It is an opportunity to sit in person, with practitioners and friends.

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There will be guided meditation interspersed with silence for the first forty minutes followed by reflections, questions and insights, sharing, readings, friendship.

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This event will be held in Edwards Hall.

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Joti Royster, formerly from Sacred Spaces in Southborough, is currently at Temple Forest Monastery in Temple, New Hampshire. She can be reached at jotimetta@gmail.com.

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This event is a sharing of truth, freely offered. Donations to support for Open Spirit programming are welcomed.

More information coming soon!

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Join us for 90 minutes of wisdom from Traditional Chinese Medicine and discover how the five elements work in your body.

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Get to know what to pay attention during the Spring and upcoming Summer season and bring back home simple self-massage techniques to release tension. 

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Led by Yining Lu.

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This workshop will be held in Edwards Hall. 

Open Spirit's artist-in-residence, Valarie Poitier, will be speaking about how she used her love of craft to find a pathway to reclaim lost memories and how it all started with a pile of scraps. She will present art works and discuss how habits, colors, shapes, writings and sounds can be used to stir up and reclaim memories.

 

The lecture will be followed by a walk-through of her studio and art.

More information coming soon!

​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?

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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.

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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.

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Come join us and be inspired!

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​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.

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​RSVPs are appreciated so that we can plan for space and supplies. To RSVP, please click here.

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​Suggested donation of $20. More if you can, less if you can't.

​Email info@openspiritcenter.org with any questions.​​​

We are proud to host a new weekly program, lead by Aiko Callahan, Physical Therapist.

The Integral Movement Method (IMM) is a gentle movement approach created by internationally recognized hypermobility movement expert Jeannie di Bon.

 

In this class, physical therapist Aiko Callahan will introduce the basics of IMM. The IMM approach may be useful for individuals who tend to injure themselves with typical exercise programs.

 

Participants may either sit or lie down during this class. Dress in layers for your own comfort. Modifications and supports are welcome! 

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For more information or to RSVP, please email aiko@aikocallahanpt.com.

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No class on March 31st. 

Immerse yourself in the calming vibrations of crystal singing bowls, the enchanting melodies of Koshi chimes, the soothing resonance of the  tongue drum, and other sacred instruments. each sounds is carefully curated to create a unique auditory experience that promotes deep relaxation, releases tension, and restores energetic balance.

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Alongside the healing sounds, guided meditation and reiki energy healing will further enhance your experience, helping you connect deeply with your inner peace and restore harmony within your body and mind. Allow yourself to embark on a transformative journey where sound, meditation, and reiki work together to ground you in peace, well-being, and emotional healing. This class is perfect for those seeking stress relief, relaxation, and a profound sense of balance.

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This class will be led by Caroline Goldman. To learn more about Caroline, visit breatheingratitude.com.

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​RSVPs are appreciated so that we can prepare the space. To RSVP, please click here.

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Cost is $20 per session. Only cash and check will be accepted in-person. To pay online via PayPal please click here. 

 

​This workshop will be held in Edwards Hall.​​​

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. 

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All are welcome. Suitable for beginners.

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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. 

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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. ​​

Michelle Goldhaber is back to lead us in Friday morning meditation. every Friday at 9:00 am via Zoom. 

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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! 

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To join, click here.  Password is open. 

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