About
Welcome to the Hidden Temple, a creative gathering place to practice connection.
We are located on the 3rd floor of the historic Brushworks Arts & Industry Building in Florence, MA.
Overlooking the Sawmill River, our light-filled sanctuary features over 2,000 sq. ft of dynamic open space with padded floor mats, lush rugs and a variety of modular seating options. With the addition of a small stage, kitchenette and private side room, the Hidden Temple serves as a cozy yet versatile home away from home.
Our center offers a variety of activities and programs for people of all ages. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, connect with others, or simply relax and unwind, we have something for everyone.
Welcome friend — we hope to see you soon!
A welcoming space
Features
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Spacious 2,000 sq. ft of open space
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Padded floors for dynamic movement practice
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An array of yoga mats, back jacks, cushions, blankets and chairs
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Upright piano
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Bose sound system
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Stage for performance
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Kitchenette
Pillars of Practice
We seek to foster personal and collective growth through classes and events that emphasize the following pillars of practice:
Creative Expression
"Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties."
— Erich Fromm
We all have great creative potential, yet often have learned to dampen this natural impulse. As we learn to allow ourselves to express freely with a spontaneous, playful spirit, vitality naturally follows.
Embodied Presence
"Come back to the life of movement!"
— Irmgard Bartenieff
Our physical bodies are our first and primary home - the place of our sovereignty and agency. By honoring our bodies and breath, which live in the present moment, we can transmute stress and stuck energy into renewed vitality.
Rooted Reverence
"The web of life both cradles us and calls us to weave it further."
— Joanna Macy
We each live within a context that precedes us, that is greater than us. When we honor our common roots together - our ancestors, the Earth, the web of life - we can ground in wisdom and rest in gratitude. Drawing strength and inspiration from this ground of being, we rise renewed.