BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Breathing Space studio classes are held at 641 Pennsylvania Av e SE (map)\n \, which is easily reached by the Eastern Market metro stop and\nseveral buses along Pennsylvania A venue or 8th Street.\n\n \n\nQuick tips:\n\n All of our classes are on the lower level\, down a flight of stairs.\n Both children and adults are kindly asked to remove their shoes before\n entering the classroo m space.\n Cubbies are available in the classroom space for storing pe rsonal\n belongings.\n Please pack dirty diapers away with you.\n Small folding strollers are welcome inside\, but please leave jogging-s tyle\n or bulky strollers locked to the bike rack or otherwise secured outside. For\n safety reasons\, strollers cannot be left in the stair way or on landings.\n\n \n\nStudio Etiquette\n\n Please leave shoes an d coats in the lobby area along with bulky\n non-valuables.\n \n Bring valuables - phones and wallets - into the studio space and store them\n on the cubby shelves. While we do lock the studio door once cla ss begins\, we\n cannot be responsible for missing valuables.\n \n Please leave all toys and lovies in bags\, completely out of sight. C onsider\n leaving water bottles in your bags during toddler classes. W ater bottles are\n shockingly distracting\, both for their owner and o ther children. Adults and\n older children/teens should feel free to h ave their bottles with them.\n \n Diapers may be changed wherever is comfortable for you and your child. \n However\, there is no daily trash pickup at the studio. Please pack dirty diapers\n away with you. \n\n \n\nIf you are running late . . .\n\nDon't worry. You can let us kn ow – text: 202-544-0434.\n\nWe lock the door after the welcome song or th e initial warmup. If the teacher\nknows you are coming\, they can leave t he door open for you. For kids' classes\,\nit is totally ok to ring the b ell or knock to get the instructor's attention if\nthe door is locked. Be aware that you may need to wait a few minutes if the\ninstructor is enga ged in an activity.\n\nIf you are entering late\, please do so as discree tly as possible. The instructor\nwill assist you with setting up if neces sary. Please make eye contact in case\nyour instructor has laid a place f or you.\n\nPlease note that the warmup in adult class serves an important safety function.\nIf you join late\, take a couple of minutes to do some gentle movements before\njumping into the instructor's sequence.\n\n \n\ nLoaner Yoga Mats\n\nWe have a number of studio mats that we can loan out . If you are using one for\nan adult class\, we request that you wipe it down afterward. Look for the bin of\npurple cloths and the spray bottles between the cubby shelves.\n\n \n\nStroller Parking\n\nFamilies are welco me to lock strollers up out front. We provide a cable and lock\n(check yo ur registration receipt or ask your instructor for the code)\n\nFamilies may also bring strollers downstairs if they can be safely carried down.\n Please fold strollers whenever possible to reduce tripping hazards in the lobby.\nStrollers cannot be left in the entryway\, even folded\, because they are a fire\nhazard.\nDIRECTIONS AND PARKING\n\nBreathing Space is o n the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue. Look for the glass\ndoor with ou r lotus flower logo. \n\nFrom the Eastern Market Metro: From the top of t he escalator or elevator\, turn\naround to face 7th Street SE. Cross 7th Street and walk along Pennsylvania\nAvenue on the same side of the street toward the Capitol. \n\nParking: Metered parking is available on Pennsy lvania Avenue and 2 hr parking is\navailable on many of the nearby reside ntial streets. There are garages\nunderneath 660 Penn (Penn Medical) and 700 Penn (Trader Joe's).\nSee location details and studio policies on our website: https://families.breathingspacedc.com/dmn4239/location.aspx?loc =15629\n----\nPregnancy is an endurance event. Not just labor — the whole thing. The\nshifting center of gravity\, the disrupted sleep\, the physi cal demands of a body\ndoing something it has never done before. Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is\ndesigned for exactly that: building the stre ngth\, focus\, and flexibility that\nmake pregnancy more comfortable and labor more manageable.\n\nEach class moves through modified yoga postures \, breathwork\, vocal toning\, and\nguided relaxation — all adapted for w here you are right now\, whether you're\nnewly pregnant or counting down the weeks. You'll build core strength and\nstability\, practice breathing techniques that carry directly into labor\, and\nlearn to move in ways t hat ease the specific discomforts of a changing body.\n\nThe mental side gets the same attention as the physical. Meditation\,\nvisualization\, an d relaxation techniques are woven throughout — not as\nadd-ons\, but as p reparation for the focus and resilience labor actually\nrequires.\n\nThis is an all-levels class. No previous yoga experience necessary. What you' ll\nfind here is a room full of people at every stage of pregnancy\, led by an\ninstructor who knows this territory deeply\, in a studio where you don't have to\nexplain yourself or perform wellness. You just show up an d do the work.\n\nAll trimesters welcome. Many students start in the seco nd trimester. Research\nsuggests the benefits of consistent prenatal yoga are greatest for those who\nbegin at 12 weeks or earlier — something wor th knowing if you're deciding when\nto start.\n\nLearn more on our blog:\ n\n Prenatal Yoga for Power and Ease to Prepare for Baby\n \n\nRegistration options: Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is offered with flexible\ndrop-in and membership options. See current prici ng and schedule below.\n\n----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------\n\n------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------\n----\nDira Hansen is a pass ionate running coach and longtime runner who turned to yoga\nfor the phys ical elements\, but fell in love with the philosophical teachings and\nsp iritual growth. Following a 30-Day yoga challenge in 2016\, Dira began to grow\nher practice exploring various types of yoga and finding an Iyenga r class and\nteacher to study under. Though life brought distance between her times on the\nmat\, Dira’s passion for learning the philosophical te achings of yoga and\nsharing the empowerment she felt on the mat with oth ers remained.\n\nAs she sought for her way to make an impact in the birth work space\, yoga became\nher answer. Dira enrolled in 200hr yoga teacher training at Yoga District in DC\nand followed it up with an 85hr prenata l teacher training with Trinatal Yoga\nSchool. Wishing to balance her ath leticism with her nurturing and introspective\nnature\, Dira’s classes ex plore the pairing of effort with ease. Her slow flows\nfocus on reconnect ing with one’s softer nature and learning to feel at home in\none’s body\ , by increasing self-awareness through breathwork\, meditation\, and\nmov ement.\n\nRead more and find classes with Dira\n DTEND:20260708T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T054718Z DTSTART:20260708T183000 LOCATION:Breathing Space Studio\, 641 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Lower Level Wa shington\, DC 20003 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga with Dira UID:9403984 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Breathing Space studio classes are held at 641 Pennsylvania Av e SE (map)\n \, which is easily reached by the Eastern Market metro stop and\nseveral buses along Pennsylvania A venue or 8th Street.\n\n \n\nQuick tips:\n\n All of our classes are on the lower level\, down a flight of stairs.\n Both children and adults are kindly asked to remove their shoes before\n entering the classroo m space.\n Cubbies are available in the classroom space for storing pe rsonal\n belongings.\n Please pack dirty diapers away with you.\n Small folding strollers are welcome inside\, but please leave jogging-s tyle\n or bulky strollers locked to the bike rack or otherwise secured outside. For\n safety reasons\, strollers cannot be left in the stair way or on landings.\n\n \n\nStudio Etiquette\n\n Please leave shoes an d coats in the lobby area along with bulky\n non-valuables.\n \n Bring valuables - phones and wallets - into the studio space and store them\n on the cubby shelves. While we do lock the studio door once cla ss begins\, we\n cannot be responsible for missing valuables.\n \n Please leave all toys and lovies in bags\, completely out of sight. C onsider\n leaving water bottles in your bags during toddler classes. W ater bottles are\n shockingly distracting\, both for their owner and o ther children. Adults and\n older children/teens should feel free to h ave their bottles with them.\n \n Diapers may be changed wherever is comfortable for you and your child. \n However\, there is no daily trash pickup at the studio. Please pack dirty diapers\n away with you. \n\n \n\nIf you are running late . . .\n\nDon't worry. You can let us kn ow – text: 202-544-0434.\n\nWe lock the door after the welcome song or th e initial warmup. If the teacher\nknows you are coming\, they can leave t he door open for you. For kids' classes\,\nit is totally ok to ring the b ell or knock to get the instructor's attention if\nthe door is locked. Be aware that you may need to wait a few minutes if the\ninstructor is enga ged in an activity.\n\nIf you are entering late\, please do so as discree tly as possible. The instructor\nwill assist you with setting up if neces sary. Please make eye contact in case\nyour instructor has laid a place f or you.\n\nPlease note that the warmup in adult class serves an important safety function.\nIf you join late\, take a couple of minutes to do some gentle movements before\njumping into the instructor's sequence.\n\n \n\ nLoaner Yoga Mats\n\nWe have a number of studio mats that we can loan out . If you are using one for\nan adult class\, we request that you wipe it down afterward. Look for the bin of\npurple cloths and the spray bottles between the cubby shelves.\n\n \n\nStroller Parking\n\nFamilies are welco me to lock strollers up out front. We provide a cable and lock\n(check yo ur registration receipt or ask your instructor for the code)\n\nFamilies may also bring strollers downstairs if they can be safely carried down.\n Please fold strollers whenever possible to reduce tripping hazards in the lobby.\nStrollers cannot be left in the entryway\, even folded\, because they are a fire\nhazard.\nDIRECTIONS AND PARKING\n\nBreathing Space is o n the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue. Look for the glass\ndoor with ou r lotus flower logo. \n\nFrom the Eastern Market Metro: From the top of t he escalator or elevator\, turn\naround to face 7th Street SE. Cross 7th Street and walk along Pennsylvania\nAvenue on the same side of the street toward the Capitol. \n\nParking: Metered parking is available on Pennsy lvania Avenue and 2 hr parking is\navailable on many of the nearby reside ntial streets. There are garages\nunderneath 660 Penn (Penn Medical) and 700 Penn (Trader Joe's).\nSee location details and studio policies on our website: https://families.breathingspacedc.com/dmn4239/location.aspx?loc =15629\n----\nPregnancy is an endurance event. Not just labor — the whole thing. The\nshifting center of gravity\, the disrupted sleep\, the physi cal demands of a body\ndoing something it has never done before. Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is\ndesigned for exactly that: building the stre ngth\, focus\, and flexibility that\nmake pregnancy more comfortable and labor more manageable.\n\nEach class moves through modified yoga postures \, breathwork\, vocal toning\, and\nguided relaxation — all adapted for w here you are right now\, whether you're\nnewly pregnant or counting down the weeks. You'll build core strength and\nstability\, practice breathing techniques that carry directly into labor\, and\nlearn to move in ways t hat ease the specific discomforts of a changing body.\n\nThe mental side gets the same attention as the physical. Meditation\,\nvisualization\, an d relaxation techniques are woven throughout — not as\nadd-ons\, but as p reparation for the focus and resilience labor actually\nrequires.\n\nThis is an all-levels class. No previous yoga experience necessary. What you' ll\nfind here is a room full of people at every stage of pregnancy\, led by an\ninstructor who knows this territory deeply\, in a studio where you don't have to\nexplain yourself or perform wellness. You just show up an d do the work.\n\nAll trimesters welcome. Many students start in the seco nd trimester. Research\nsuggests the benefits of consistent prenatal yoga are greatest for those who\nbegin at 12 weeks or earlier — something wor th knowing if you're deciding when\nto start.\n\nLearn more on our blog:\ n\n Prenatal Yoga for Power and Ease to Prepare for Baby\n \n\nRegistration options: Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is offered with flexible\ndrop-in and membership options. See current prici ng and schedule below.\n\n----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------\n\n------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------\n----\nDira Hansen is a pass ionate running coach and longtime runner who turned to yoga\nfor the phys ical elements\, but fell in love with the philosophical teachings and\nsp iritual growth. Following a 30-Day yoga challenge in 2016\, Dira began to grow\nher practice exploring various types of yoga and finding an Iyenga r class and\nteacher to study under. Though life brought distance between her times on the\nmat\, Dira’s passion for learning the philosophical te achings of yoga and\nsharing the empowerment she felt on the mat with oth ers remained.\n\nAs she sought for her way to make an impact in the birth work space\, yoga became\nher answer. Dira enrolled in 200hr yoga teacher training at Yoga District in DC\nand followed it up with an 85hr prenata l teacher training with Trinatal Yoga\nSchool. Wishing to balance her ath leticism with her nurturing and introspective\nnature\, Dira’s classes ex plore the pairing of effort with ease. Her slow flows\nfocus on reconnect ing with one’s softer nature and learning to feel at home in\none’s body\ , by increasing self-awareness through breathwork\, meditation\, and\nmov ement.\n\nRead more and find classes with Dira\n DTEND:20260715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T054718Z DTSTART:20260715T183000 LOCATION:Breathing Space Studio\, 641 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Lower Level Wa shington\, DC 20003 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga with Dira UID:9403985 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Breathing Space studio classes are held at 641 Pennsylvania Av e SE (map)\n \, which is easily reached by the Eastern Market metro stop and\nseveral buses along Pennsylvania A venue or 8th Street.\n\n \n\nQuick tips:\n\n All of our classes are on the lower level\, down a flight of stairs.\n Both children and adults are kindly asked to remove their shoes before\n entering the classroo m space.\n Cubbies are available in the classroom space for storing pe rsonal\n belongings.\n Please pack dirty diapers away with you.\n Small folding strollers are welcome inside\, but please leave jogging-s tyle\n or bulky strollers locked to the bike rack or otherwise secured outside. For\n safety reasons\, strollers cannot be left in the stair way or on landings.\n\n \n\nStudio Etiquette\n\n Please leave shoes an d coats in the lobby area along with bulky\n non-valuables.\n \n Bring valuables - phones and wallets - into the studio space and store them\n on the cubby shelves. While we do lock the studio door once cla ss begins\, we\n cannot be responsible for missing valuables.\n \n Please leave all toys and lovies in bags\, completely out of sight. C onsider\n leaving water bottles in your bags during toddler classes. W ater bottles are\n shockingly distracting\, both for their owner and o ther children. Adults and\n older children/teens should feel free to h ave their bottles with them.\n \n Diapers may be changed wherever is comfortable for you and your child. \n However\, there is no daily trash pickup at the studio. Please pack dirty diapers\n away with you. \n\n \n\nIf you are running late . . .\n\nDon't worry. You can let us kn ow – text: 202-544-0434.\n\nWe lock the door after the welcome song or th e initial warmup. If the teacher\nknows you are coming\, they can leave t he door open for you. For kids' classes\,\nit is totally ok to ring the b ell or knock to get the instructor's attention if\nthe door is locked. Be aware that you may need to wait a few minutes if the\ninstructor is enga ged in an activity.\n\nIf you are entering late\, please do so as discree tly as possible. The instructor\nwill assist you with setting up if neces sary. Please make eye contact in case\nyour instructor has laid a place f or you.\n\nPlease note that the warmup in adult class serves an important safety function.\nIf you join late\, take a couple of minutes to do some gentle movements before\njumping into the instructor's sequence.\n\n \n\ nLoaner Yoga Mats\n\nWe have a number of studio mats that we can loan out . If you are using one for\nan adult class\, we request that you wipe it down afterward. Look for the bin of\npurple cloths and the spray bottles between the cubby shelves.\n\n \n\nStroller Parking\n\nFamilies are welco me to lock strollers up out front. We provide a cable and lock\n(check yo ur registration receipt or ask your instructor for the code)\n\nFamilies may also bring strollers downstairs if they can be safely carried down.\n Please fold strollers whenever possible to reduce tripping hazards in the lobby.\nStrollers cannot be left in the entryway\, even folded\, because they are a fire\nhazard.\nDIRECTIONS AND PARKING\n\nBreathing Space is o n the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue. Look for the glass\ndoor with ou r lotus flower logo. \n\nFrom the Eastern Market Metro: From the top of t he escalator or elevator\, turn\naround to face 7th Street SE. Cross 7th Street and walk along Pennsylvania\nAvenue on the same side of the street toward the Capitol. \n\nParking: Metered parking is available on Pennsy lvania Avenue and 2 hr parking is\navailable on many of the nearby reside ntial streets. There are garages\nunderneath 660 Penn (Penn Medical) and 700 Penn (Trader Joe's).\nSee location details and studio policies on our website: https://families.breathingspacedc.com/dmn4239/location.aspx?loc =15629\n----\nPregnancy is an endurance event. Not just labor — the whole thing. The\nshifting center of gravity\, the disrupted sleep\, the physi cal demands of a body\ndoing something it has never done before. Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is\ndesigned for exactly that: building the stre ngth\, focus\, and flexibility that\nmake pregnancy more comfortable and labor more manageable.\n\nEach class moves through modified yoga postures \, breathwork\, vocal toning\, and\nguided relaxation — all adapted for w here you are right now\, whether you're\nnewly pregnant or counting down the weeks. You'll build core strength and\nstability\, practice breathing techniques that carry directly into labor\, and\nlearn to move in ways t hat ease the specific discomforts of a changing body.\n\nThe mental side gets the same attention as the physical. Meditation\,\nvisualization\, an d relaxation techniques are woven throughout — not as\nadd-ons\, but as p reparation for the focus and resilience labor actually\nrequires.\n\nThis is an all-levels class. No previous yoga experience necessary. What you' ll\nfind here is a room full of people at every stage of pregnancy\, led by an\ninstructor who knows this territory deeply\, in a studio where you don't have to\nexplain yourself or perform wellness. You just show up an d do the work.\n\nAll trimesters welcome. Many students start in the seco nd trimester. Research\nsuggests the benefits of consistent prenatal yoga are greatest for those who\nbegin at 12 weeks or earlier — something wor th knowing if you're deciding when\nto start.\n\nLearn more on our blog:\ n\n Prenatal Yoga for Power and Ease to Prepare for Baby\n \n\nRegistration options: Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is offered with flexible\ndrop-in and membership options. See current prici ng and schedule below.\n\n----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------\n\n------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------\n----\nDira Hansen is a pass ionate running coach and longtime runner who turned to yoga\nfor the phys ical elements\, but fell in love with the philosophical teachings and\nsp iritual growth. Following a 30-Day yoga challenge in 2016\, Dira began to grow\nher practice exploring various types of yoga and finding an Iyenga r class and\nteacher to study under. Though life brought distance between her times on the\nmat\, Dira’s passion for learning the philosophical te achings of yoga and\nsharing the empowerment she felt on the mat with oth ers remained.\n\nAs she sought for her way to make an impact in the birth work space\, yoga became\nher answer. Dira enrolled in 200hr yoga teacher training at Yoga District in DC\nand followed it up with an 85hr prenata l teacher training with Trinatal Yoga\nSchool. Wishing to balance her ath leticism with her nurturing and introspective\nnature\, Dira’s classes ex plore the pairing of effort with ease. Her slow flows\nfocus on reconnect ing with one’s softer nature and learning to feel at home in\none’s body\ , by increasing self-awareness through breathwork\, meditation\, and\nmov ement.\n\nRead more and find classes with Dira\n DTEND:20260722T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T054718Z DTSTART:20260722T183000 LOCATION:Breathing Space Studio\, 641 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Lower Level Wa shington\, DC 20003 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga with Dira UID:9403986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Breathing Space studio classes are held at 641 Pennsylvania Av e SE (map)\n \, which is easily reached by the Eastern Market metro stop and\nseveral buses along Pennsylvania A venue or 8th Street.\n\n \n\nQuick tips:\n\n All of our classes are on the lower level\, down a flight of stairs.\n Both children and adults are kindly asked to remove their shoes before\n entering the classroo m space.\n Cubbies are available in the classroom space for storing pe rsonal\n belongings.\n Please pack dirty diapers away with you.\n Small folding strollers are welcome inside\, but please leave jogging-s tyle\n or bulky strollers locked to the bike rack or otherwise secured outside. For\n safety reasons\, strollers cannot be left in the stair way or on landings.\n\n \n\nStudio Etiquette\n\n Please leave shoes an d coats in the lobby area along with bulky\n non-valuables.\n \n Bring valuables - phones and wallets - into the studio space and store them\n on the cubby shelves. While we do lock the studio door once cla ss begins\, we\n cannot be responsible for missing valuables.\n \n Please leave all toys and lovies in bags\, completely out of sight. C onsider\n leaving water bottles in your bags during toddler classes. W ater bottles are\n shockingly distracting\, both for their owner and o ther children. Adults and\n older children/teens should feel free to h ave their bottles with them.\n \n Diapers may be changed wherever is comfortable for you and your child. \n However\, there is no daily trash pickup at the studio. Please pack dirty diapers\n away with you. \n\n \n\nIf you are running late . . .\n\nDon't worry. You can let us kn ow – text: 202-544-0434.\n\nWe lock the door after the welcome song or th e initial warmup. If the teacher\nknows you are coming\, they can leave t he door open for you. For kids' classes\,\nit is totally ok to ring the b ell or knock to get the instructor's attention if\nthe door is locked. Be aware that you may need to wait a few minutes if the\ninstructor is enga ged in an activity.\n\nIf you are entering late\, please do so as discree tly as possible. The instructor\nwill assist you with setting up if neces sary. Please make eye contact in case\nyour instructor has laid a place f or you.\n\nPlease note that the warmup in adult class serves an important safety function.\nIf you join late\, take a couple of minutes to do some gentle movements before\njumping into the instructor's sequence.\n\n \n\ nLoaner Yoga Mats\n\nWe have a number of studio mats that we can loan out . If you are using one for\nan adult class\, we request that you wipe it down afterward. Look for the bin of\npurple cloths and the spray bottles between the cubby shelves.\n\n \n\nStroller Parking\n\nFamilies are welco me to lock strollers up out front. We provide a cable and lock\n(check yo ur registration receipt or ask your instructor for the code)\n\nFamilies may also bring strollers downstairs if they can be safely carried down.\n Please fold strollers whenever possible to reduce tripping hazards in the lobby.\nStrollers cannot be left in the entryway\, even folded\, because they are a fire\nhazard.\nDIRECTIONS AND PARKING\n\nBreathing Space is o n the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue. Look for the glass\ndoor with ou r lotus flower logo. \n\nFrom the Eastern Market Metro: From the top of t he escalator or elevator\, turn\naround to face 7th Street SE. Cross 7th Street and walk along Pennsylvania\nAvenue on the same side of the street toward the Capitol. \n\nParking: Metered parking is available on Pennsy lvania Avenue and 2 hr parking is\navailable on many of the nearby reside ntial streets. There are garages\nunderneath 660 Penn (Penn Medical) and 700 Penn (Trader Joe's).\nSee location details and studio policies on our website: https://families.breathingspacedc.com/dmn4239/location.aspx?loc =15629\n----\nPregnancy is an endurance event. Not just labor — the whole thing. The\nshifting center of gravity\, the disrupted sleep\, the physi cal demands of a body\ndoing something it has never done before. Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is\ndesigned for exactly that: building the stre ngth\, focus\, and flexibility that\nmake pregnancy more comfortable and labor more manageable.\n\nEach class moves through modified yoga postures \, breathwork\, vocal toning\, and\nguided relaxation — all adapted for w here you are right now\, whether you're\nnewly pregnant or counting down the weeks. You'll build core strength and\nstability\, practice breathing techniques that carry directly into labor\, and\nlearn to move in ways t hat ease the specific discomforts of a changing body.\n\nThe mental side gets the same attention as the physical. Meditation\,\nvisualization\, an d relaxation techniques are woven throughout — not as\nadd-ons\, but as p reparation for the focus and resilience labor actually\nrequires.\n\nThis is an all-levels class. No previous yoga experience necessary. What you' ll\nfind here is a room full of people at every stage of pregnancy\, led by an\ninstructor who knows this territory deeply\, in a studio where you don't have to\nexplain yourself or perform wellness. You just show up an d do the work.\n\nAll trimesters welcome. Many students start in the seco nd trimester. Research\nsuggests the benefits of consistent prenatal yoga are greatest for those who\nbegin at 12 weeks or earlier — something wor th knowing if you're deciding when\nto start.\n\nLearn more on our blog:\ n\n Prenatal Yoga for Power and Ease to Prepare for Baby\n \n\nRegistration options: Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is offered with flexible\ndrop-in and membership options. See current prici ng and schedule below.\n\n----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------\n\n------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------\n----\nDira Hansen is a pass ionate running coach and longtime runner who turned to yoga\nfor the phys ical elements\, but fell in love with the philosophical teachings and\nsp iritual growth. Following a 30-Day yoga challenge in 2016\, Dira began to grow\nher practice exploring various types of yoga and finding an Iyenga r class and\nteacher to study under. Though life brought distance between her times on the\nmat\, Dira’s passion for learning the philosophical te achings of yoga and\nsharing the empowerment she felt on the mat with oth ers remained.\n\nAs she sought for her way to make an impact in the birth work space\, yoga became\nher answer. Dira enrolled in 200hr yoga teacher training at Yoga District in DC\nand followed it up with an 85hr prenata l teacher training with Trinatal Yoga\nSchool. Wishing to balance her ath leticism with her nurturing and introspective\nnature\, Dira’s classes ex plore the pairing of effort with ease. Her slow flows\nfocus on reconnect ing with one’s softer nature and learning to feel at home in\none’s body\ , by increasing self-awareness through breathwork\, meditation\, and\nmov ement.\n\nRead more and find classes with Dira\n DTEND:20260729T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T054718Z DTSTART:20260729T183000 LOCATION:Breathing Space Studio\, 641 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Lower Level Wa shington\, DC 20003 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga with Dira UID:9403987 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Breathing Space studio classes are held at 641 Pennsylvania Av e SE (map)\n \, which is easily reached by the Eastern Market metro stop and\nseveral buses along Pennsylvania A venue or 8th Street.\n\n \n\nQuick tips:\n\n All of our classes are on the lower level\, down a flight of stairs.\n Both children and adults are kindly asked to remove their shoes before\n entering the classroo m space.\n Cubbies are available in the classroom space for storing pe rsonal\n belongings.\n Please pack dirty diapers away with you.\n Small folding strollers are welcome inside\, but please leave jogging-s tyle\n or bulky strollers locked to the bike rack or otherwise secured outside. For\n safety reasons\, strollers cannot be left in the stair way or on landings.\n\n \n\nStudio Etiquette\n\n Please leave shoes an d coats in the lobby area along with bulky\n non-valuables.\n \n Bring valuables - phones and wallets - into the studio space and store them\n on the cubby shelves. While we do lock the studio door once cla ss begins\, we\n cannot be responsible for missing valuables.\n \n Please leave all toys and lovies in bags\, completely out of sight. C onsider\n leaving water bottles in your bags during toddler classes. W ater bottles are\n shockingly distracting\, both for their owner and o ther children. Adults and\n older children/teens should feel free to h ave their bottles with them.\n \n Diapers may be changed wherever is comfortable for you and your child. \n However\, there is no daily trash pickup at the studio. Please pack dirty diapers\n away with you. \n\n \n\nIf you are running late . . .\n\nDon't worry. You can let us kn ow – text: 202-544-0434.\n\nWe lock the door after the welcome song or th e initial warmup. If the teacher\nknows you are coming\, they can leave t he door open for you. For kids' classes\,\nit is totally ok to ring the b ell or knock to get the instructor's attention if\nthe door is locked. Be aware that you may need to wait a few minutes if the\ninstructor is enga ged in an activity.\n\nIf you are entering late\, please do so as discree tly as possible. The instructor\nwill assist you with setting up if neces sary. Please make eye contact in case\nyour instructor has laid a place f or you.\n\nPlease note that the warmup in adult class serves an important safety function.\nIf you join late\, take a couple of minutes to do some gentle movements before\njumping into the instructor's sequence.\n\n \n\ nLoaner Yoga Mats\n\nWe have a number of studio mats that we can loan out . If you are using one for\nan adult class\, we request that you wipe it down afterward. Look for the bin of\npurple cloths and the spray bottles between the cubby shelves.\n\n \n\nStroller Parking\n\nFamilies are welco me to lock strollers up out front. We provide a cable and lock\n(check yo ur registration receipt or ask your instructor for the code)\n\nFamilies may also bring strollers downstairs if they can be safely carried down.\n Please fold strollers whenever possible to reduce tripping hazards in the lobby.\nStrollers cannot be left in the entryway\, even folded\, because they are a fire\nhazard.\nDIRECTIONS AND PARKING\n\nBreathing Space is o n the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue. Look for the glass\ndoor with ou r lotus flower logo. \n\nFrom the Eastern Market Metro: From the top of t he escalator or elevator\, turn\naround to face 7th Street SE. Cross 7th Street and walk along Pennsylvania\nAvenue on the same side of the street toward the Capitol. \n\nParking: Metered parking is available on Pennsy lvania Avenue and 2 hr parking is\navailable on many of the nearby reside ntial streets. There are garages\nunderneath 660 Penn (Penn Medical) and 700 Penn (Trader Joe's).\nSee location details and studio policies on our website: https://families.breathingspacedc.com/dmn4239/location.aspx?loc =15629\n----\nPregnancy is an endurance event. Not just labor — the whole thing. The\nshifting center of gravity\, the disrupted sleep\, the physi cal demands of a body\ndoing something it has never done before. Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is\ndesigned for exactly that: building the stre ngth\, focus\, and flexibility that\nmake pregnancy more comfortable and labor more manageable.\n\nEach class moves through modified yoga postures \, breathwork\, vocal toning\, and\nguided relaxation — all adapted for w here you are right now\, whether you're\nnewly pregnant or counting down the weeks. You'll build core strength and\nstability\, practice breathing techniques that carry directly into labor\, and\nlearn to move in ways t hat ease the specific discomforts of a changing body.\n\nThe mental side gets the same attention as the physical. Meditation\,\nvisualization\, an d relaxation techniques are woven throughout — not as\nadd-ons\, but as p reparation for the focus and resilience labor actually\nrequires.\n\nThis is an all-levels class. No previous yoga experience necessary. What you' ll\nfind here is a room full of people at every stage of pregnancy\, led by an\ninstructor who knows this territory deeply\, in a studio where you don't have to\nexplain yourself or perform wellness. You just show up an d do the work.\n\nAll trimesters welcome. Many students start in the seco nd trimester. Research\nsuggests the benefits of consistent prenatal yoga are greatest for those who\nbegin at 12 weeks or earlier — something wor th knowing if you're deciding when\nto start.\n\nLearn more on our blog:\ n\n Prenatal Yoga for Power and Ease to Prepare for Baby\n \n\nRegistration options: Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is offered with flexible\ndrop-in and membership options. See current prici ng and schedule below.\n\n----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------\n\n------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------\n----\nDira Hansen is a pass ionate running coach and longtime runner who turned to yoga\nfor the phys ical elements\, but fell in love with the philosophical teachings and\nsp iritual growth. Following a 30-Day yoga challenge in 2016\, Dira began to grow\nher practice exploring various types of yoga and finding an Iyenga r class and\nteacher to study under. Though life brought distance between her times on the\nmat\, Dira’s passion for learning the philosophical te achings of yoga and\nsharing the empowerment she felt on the mat with oth ers remained.\n\nAs she sought for her way to make an impact in the birth work space\, yoga became\nher answer. Dira enrolled in 200hr yoga teacher training at Yoga District in DC\nand followed it up with an 85hr prenata l teacher training with Trinatal Yoga\nSchool. Wishing to balance her ath leticism with her nurturing and introspective\nnature\, Dira’s classes ex plore the pairing of effort with ease. Her slow flows\nfocus on reconnect ing with one’s softer nature and learning to feel at home in\none’s body\ , by increasing self-awareness through breathwork\, meditation\, and\nmov ement.\n\nRead more and find classes with Dira\n DTEND:20260805T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T054718Z DTSTART:20260805T183000 LOCATION:Breathing Space Studio\, 641 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Lower Level Wa shington\, DC 20003 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga with Dira UID:9403988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Breathing Space studio classes are held at 641 Pennsylvania Av e SE (map)\n \, which is easily reached by the Eastern Market metro stop and\nseveral buses along Pennsylvania A venue or 8th Street.\n\n \n\nQuick tips:\n\n All of our classes are on the lower level\, down a flight of stairs.\n Both children and adults are kindly asked to remove their shoes before\n entering the classroo m space.\n Cubbies are available in the classroom space for storing pe rsonal\n belongings.\n Please pack dirty diapers away with you.\n Small folding strollers are welcome inside\, but please leave jogging-s tyle\n or bulky strollers locked to the bike rack or otherwise secured outside. For\n safety reasons\, strollers cannot be left in the stair way or on landings.\n\n \n\nStudio Etiquette\n\n Please leave shoes an d coats in the lobby area along with bulky\n non-valuables.\n \n Bring valuables - phones and wallets - into the studio space and store them\n on the cubby shelves. While we do lock the studio door once cla ss begins\, we\n cannot be responsible for missing valuables.\n \n Please leave all toys and lovies in bags\, completely out of sight. C onsider\n leaving water bottles in your bags during toddler classes. W ater bottles are\n shockingly distracting\, both for their owner and o ther children. Adults and\n older children/teens should feel free to h ave their bottles with them.\n \n Diapers may be changed wherever is comfortable for you and your child. \n However\, there is no daily trash pickup at the studio. Please pack dirty diapers\n away with you. \n\n \n\nIf you are running late . . .\n\nDon't worry. You can let us kn ow – text: 202-544-0434.\n\nWe lock the door after the welcome song or th e initial warmup. If the teacher\nknows you are coming\, they can leave t he door open for you. For kids' classes\,\nit is totally ok to ring the b ell or knock to get the instructor's attention if\nthe door is locked. Be aware that you may need to wait a few minutes if the\ninstructor is enga ged in an activity.\n\nIf you are entering late\, please do so as discree tly as possible. The instructor\nwill assist you with setting up if neces sary. Please make eye contact in case\nyour instructor has laid a place f or you.\n\nPlease note that the warmup in adult class serves an important safety function.\nIf you join late\, take a couple of minutes to do some gentle movements before\njumping into the instructor's sequence.\n\n \n\ nLoaner Yoga Mats\n\nWe have a number of studio mats that we can loan out . If you are using one for\nan adult class\, we request that you wipe it down afterward. Look for the bin of\npurple cloths and the spray bottles between the cubby shelves.\n\n \n\nStroller Parking\n\nFamilies are welco me to lock strollers up out front. We provide a cable and lock\n(check yo ur registration receipt or ask your instructor for the code)\n\nFamilies may also bring strollers downstairs if they can be safely carried down.\n Please fold strollers whenever possible to reduce tripping hazards in the lobby.\nStrollers cannot be left in the entryway\, even folded\, because they are a fire\nhazard.\nDIRECTIONS AND PARKING\n\nBreathing Space is o n the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue. Look for the glass\ndoor with ou r lotus flower logo. \n\nFrom the Eastern Market Metro: From the top of t he escalator or elevator\, turn\naround to face 7th Street SE. Cross 7th Street and walk along Pennsylvania\nAvenue on the same side of the street toward the Capitol. \n\nParking: Metered parking is available on Pennsy lvania Avenue and 2 hr parking is\navailable on many of the nearby reside ntial streets. There are garages\nunderneath 660 Penn (Penn Medical) and 700 Penn (Trader Joe's).\nSee location details and studio policies on our website: https://families.breathingspacedc.com/dmn4239/location.aspx?loc =15629\n----\nPregnancy is an endurance event. Not just labor — the whole thing. The\nshifting center of gravity\, the disrupted sleep\, the physi cal demands of a body\ndoing something it has never done before. Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is\ndesigned for exactly that: building the stre ngth\, focus\, and flexibility that\nmake pregnancy more comfortable and labor more manageable.\n\nEach class moves through modified yoga postures \, breathwork\, vocal toning\, and\nguided relaxation — all adapted for w here you are right now\, whether you're\nnewly pregnant or counting down the weeks. You'll build core strength and\nstability\, practice breathing techniques that carry directly into labor\, and\nlearn to move in ways t hat ease the specific discomforts of a changing body.\n\nThe mental side gets the same attention as the physical. Meditation\,\nvisualization\, an d relaxation techniques are woven throughout — not as\nadd-ons\, but as p reparation for the focus and resilience labor actually\nrequires.\n\nThis is an all-levels class. No previous yoga experience necessary. What you' ll\nfind here is a room full of people at every stage of pregnancy\, led by an\ninstructor who knows this territory deeply\, in a studio where you don't have to\nexplain yourself or perform wellness. You just show up an d do the work.\n\nAll trimesters welcome. Many students start in the seco nd trimester. Research\nsuggests the benefits of consistent prenatal yoga are greatest for those who\nbegin at 12 weeks or earlier — something wor th knowing if you're deciding when\nto start.\n\nLearn more on our blog:\ n\n Prenatal Yoga for Power and Ease to Prepare for Baby\n \n\nRegistration options: Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is offered with flexible\ndrop-in and membership options. See current prici ng and schedule below.\n\n----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------\n\n------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------\n----\nDira Hansen is a pass ionate running coach and longtime runner who turned to yoga\nfor the phys ical elements\, but fell in love with the philosophical teachings and\nsp iritual growth. Following a 30-Day yoga challenge in 2016\, Dira began to grow\nher practice exploring various types of yoga and finding an Iyenga r class and\nteacher to study under. Though life brought distance between her times on the\nmat\, Dira’s passion for learning the philosophical te achings of yoga and\nsharing the empowerment she felt on the mat with oth ers remained.\n\nAs she sought for her way to make an impact in the birth work space\, yoga became\nher answer. Dira enrolled in 200hr yoga teacher training at Yoga District in DC\nand followed it up with an 85hr prenata l teacher training with Trinatal Yoga\nSchool. Wishing to balance her ath leticism with her nurturing and introspective\nnature\, Dira’s classes ex plore the pairing of effort with ease. Her slow flows\nfocus on reconnect ing with one’s softer nature and learning to feel at home in\none’s body\ , by increasing self-awareness through breathwork\, meditation\, and\nmov ement.\n\nRead more and find classes with Dira\n DTEND:20260812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T054718Z DTSTART:20260812T183000 LOCATION:Breathing Space Studio\, 641 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Lower Level Wa shington\, DC 20003 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga with Dira UID:9403989 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Breathing Space studio classes are held at 641 Pennsylvania Av e SE (map)\n \, which is easily reached by the Eastern Market metro stop and\nseveral buses along Pennsylvania A venue or 8th Street.\n\n \n\nQuick tips:\n\n All of our classes are on the lower level\, down a flight of stairs.\n Both children and adults are kindly asked to remove their shoes before\n entering the classroo m space.\n Cubbies are available in the classroom space for storing pe rsonal\n belongings.\n Please pack dirty diapers away with you.\n Small folding strollers are welcome inside\, but please leave jogging-s tyle\n or bulky strollers locked to the bike rack or otherwise secured outside. For\n safety reasons\, strollers cannot be left in the stair way or on landings.\n\n \n\nStudio Etiquette\n\n Please leave shoes an d coats in the lobby area along with bulky\n non-valuables.\n \n Bring valuables - phones and wallets - into the studio space and store them\n on the cubby shelves. While we do lock the studio door once cla ss begins\, we\n cannot be responsible for missing valuables.\n \n Please leave all toys and lovies in bags\, completely out of sight. C onsider\n leaving water bottles in your bags during toddler classes. W ater bottles are\n shockingly distracting\, both for their owner and o ther children. Adults and\n older children/teens should feel free to h ave their bottles with them.\n \n Diapers may be changed wherever is comfortable for you and your child. \n However\, there is no daily trash pickup at the studio. Please pack dirty diapers\n away with you. \n\n \n\nIf you are running late . . .\n\nDon't worry. You can let us kn ow – text: 202-544-0434.\n\nWe lock the door after the welcome song or th e initial warmup. If the teacher\nknows you are coming\, they can leave t he door open for you. For kids' classes\,\nit is totally ok to ring the b ell or knock to get the instructor's attention if\nthe door is locked. Be aware that you may need to wait a few minutes if the\ninstructor is enga ged in an activity.\n\nIf you are entering late\, please do so as discree tly as possible. The instructor\nwill assist you with setting up if neces sary. Please make eye contact in case\nyour instructor has laid a place f or you.\n\nPlease note that the warmup in adult class serves an important safety function.\nIf you join late\, take a couple of minutes to do some gentle movements before\njumping into the instructor's sequence.\n\n \n\ nLoaner Yoga Mats\n\nWe have a number of studio mats that we can loan out . If you are using one for\nan adult class\, we request that you wipe it down afterward. Look for the bin of\npurple cloths and the spray bottles between the cubby shelves.\n\n \n\nStroller Parking\n\nFamilies are welco me to lock strollers up out front. We provide a cable and lock\n(check yo ur registration receipt or ask your instructor for the code)\n\nFamilies may also bring strollers downstairs if they can be safely carried down.\n Please fold strollers whenever possible to reduce tripping hazards in the lobby.\nStrollers cannot be left in the entryway\, even folded\, because they are a fire\nhazard.\nDIRECTIONS AND PARKING\n\nBreathing Space is o n the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue. Look for the glass\ndoor with ou r lotus flower logo. \n\nFrom the Eastern Market Metro: From the top of t he escalator or elevator\, turn\naround to face 7th Street SE. Cross 7th Street and walk along Pennsylvania\nAvenue on the same side of the street toward the Capitol. \n\nParking: Metered parking is available on Pennsy lvania Avenue and 2 hr parking is\navailable on many of the nearby reside ntial streets. There are garages\nunderneath 660 Penn (Penn Medical) and 700 Penn (Trader Joe's).\nSee location details and studio policies on our website: https://families.breathingspacedc.com/dmn4239/location.aspx?loc =15629\n----\nPregnancy is an endurance event. Not just labor — the whole thing. The\nshifting center of gravity\, the disrupted sleep\, the physi cal demands of a body\ndoing something it has never done before. Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is\ndesigned for exactly that: building the stre ngth\, focus\, and flexibility that\nmake pregnancy more comfortable and labor more manageable.\n\nEach class moves through modified yoga postures \, breathwork\, vocal toning\, and\nguided relaxation — all adapted for w here you are right now\, whether you're\nnewly pregnant or counting down the weeks. You'll build core strength and\nstability\, practice breathing techniques that carry directly into labor\, and\nlearn to move in ways t hat ease the specific discomforts of a changing body.\n\nThe mental side gets the same attention as the physical. Meditation\,\nvisualization\, an d relaxation techniques are woven throughout — not as\nadd-ons\, but as p reparation for the focus and resilience labor actually\nrequires.\n\nThis is an all-levels class. No previous yoga experience necessary. What you' ll\nfind here is a room full of people at every stage of pregnancy\, led by an\ninstructor who knows this territory deeply\, in a studio where you don't have to\nexplain yourself or perform wellness. You just show up an d do the work.\n\nAll trimesters welcome. Many students start in the seco nd trimester. Research\nsuggests the benefits of consistent prenatal yoga are greatest for those who\nbegin at 12 weeks or earlier — something wor th knowing if you're deciding when\nto start.\n\nLearn more on our blog:\ n\n Prenatal Yoga for Power and Ease to Prepare for Baby\n \n\nRegistration options: Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is offered with flexible\ndrop-in and membership options. See current prici ng and schedule below.\n\n----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------\n\n------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------\n----\nDira Hansen is a pass ionate running coach and longtime runner who turned to yoga\nfor the phys ical elements\, but fell in love with the philosophical teachings and\nsp iritual growth. Following a 30-Day yoga challenge in 2016\, Dira began to grow\nher practice exploring various types of yoga and finding an Iyenga r class and\nteacher to study under. Though life brought distance between her times on the\nmat\, Dira’s passion for learning the philosophical te achings of yoga and\nsharing the empowerment she felt on the mat with oth ers remained.\n\nAs she sought for her way to make an impact in the birth work space\, yoga became\nher answer. Dira enrolled in 200hr yoga teacher training at Yoga District in DC\nand followed it up with an 85hr prenata l teacher training with Trinatal Yoga\nSchool. Wishing to balance her ath leticism with her nurturing and introspective\nnature\, Dira’s classes ex plore the pairing of effort with ease. Her slow flows\nfocus on reconnect ing with one’s softer nature and learning to feel at home in\none’s body\ , by increasing self-awareness through breathwork\, meditation\, and\nmov ement.\n\nRead more and find classes with Dira\n DTEND:20260819T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T054718Z DTSTART:20260819T183000 LOCATION:Breathing Space Studio\, 641 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Lower Level Wa shington\, DC 20003 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga with Dira UID:9403990 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Breathing Space studio classes are held at 641 Pennsylvania Av e SE (map)\n \, which is easily reached by the Eastern Market metro stop and\nseveral buses along Pennsylvania A venue or 8th Street.\n\n \n\nQuick tips:\n\n All of our classes are on the lower level\, down a flight of stairs.\n Both children and adults are kindly asked to remove their shoes before\n entering the classroo m space.\n Cubbies are available in the classroom space for storing pe rsonal\n belongings.\n Please pack dirty diapers away with you.\n Small folding strollers are welcome inside\, but please leave jogging-s tyle\n or bulky strollers locked to the bike rack or otherwise secured outside. For\n safety reasons\, strollers cannot be left in the stair way or on landings.\n\n \n\nStudio Etiquette\n\n Please leave shoes an d coats in the lobby area along with bulky\n non-valuables.\n \n Bring valuables - phones and wallets - into the studio space and store them\n on the cubby shelves. While we do lock the studio door once cla ss begins\, we\n cannot be responsible for missing valuables.\n \n Please leave all toys and lovies in bags\, completely out of sight. C onsider\n leaving water bottles in your bags during toddler classes. W ater bottles are\n shockingly distracting\, both for their owner and o ther children. Adults and\n older children/teens should feel free to h ave their bottles with them.\n \n Diapers may be changed wherever is comfortable for you and your child. \n However\, there is no daily trash pickup at the studio. Please pack dirty diapers\n away with you. \n\n \n\nIf you are running late . . .\n\nDon't worry. You can let us kn ow – text: 202-544-0434.\n\nWe lock the door after the welcome song or th e initial warmup. If the teacher\nknows you are coming\, they can leave t he door open for you. For kids' classes\,\nit is totally ok to ring the b ell or knock to get the instructor's attention if\nthe door is locked. Be aware that you may need to wait a few minutes if the\ninstructor is enga ged in an activity.\n\nIf you are entering late\, please do so as discree tly as possible. The instructor\nwill assist you with setting up if neces sary. Please make eye contact in case\nyour instructor has laid a place f or you.\n\nPlease note that the warmup in adult class serves an important safety function.\nIf you join late\, take a couple of minutes to do some gentle movements before\njumping into the instructor's sequence.\n\n \n\ nLoaner Yoga Mats\n\nWe have a number of studio mats that we can loan out . If you are using one for\nan adult class\, we request that you wipe it down afterward. Look for the bin of\npurple cloths and the spray bottles between the cubby shelves.\n\n \n\nStroller Parking\n\nFamilies are welco me to lock strollers up out front. We provide a cable and lock\n(check yo ur registration receipt or ask your instructor for the code)\n\nFamilies may also bring strollers downstairs if they can be safely carried down.\n Please fold strollers whenever possible to reduce tripping hazards in the lobby.\nStrollers cannot be left in the entryway\, even folded\, because they are a fire\nhazard.\nDIRECTIONS AND PARKING\n\nBreathing Space is o n the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue. Look for the glass\ndoor with ou r lotus flower logo. \n\nFrom the Eastern Market Metro: From the top of t he escalator or elevator\, turn\naround to face 7th Street SE. Cross 7th Street and walk along Pennsylvania\nAvenue on the same side of the street toward the Capitol. \n\nParking: Metered parking is available on Pennsy lvania Avenue and 2 hr parking is\navailable on many of the nearby reside ntial streets. There are garages\nunderneath 660 Penn (Penn Medical) and 700 Penn (Trader Joe's).\nSee location details and studio policies on our website: https://families.breathingspacedc.com/dmn4239/location.aspx?loc =15629\n----\nPregnancy is an endurance event. Not just labor — the whole thing. The\nshifting center of gravity\, the disrupted sleep\, the physi cal demands of a body\ndoing something it has never done before. Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is\ndesigned for exactly that: building the stre ngth\, focus\, and flexibility that\nmake pregnancy more comfortable and labor more manageable.\n\nEach class moves through modified yoga postures \, breathwork\, vocal toning\, and\nguided relaxation — all adapted for w here you are right now\, whether you're\nnewly pregnant or counting down the weeks. You'll build core strength and\nstability\, practice breathing techniques that carry directly into labor\, and\nlearn to move in ways t hat ease the specific discomforts of a changing body.\n\nThe mental side gets the same attention as the physical. Meditation\,\nvisualization\, an d relaxation techniques are woven throughout — not as\nadd-ons\, but as p reparation for the focus and resilience labor actually\nrequires.\n\nThis is an all-levels class. No previous yoga experience necessary. What you' ll\nfind here is a room full of people at every stage of pregnancy\, led by an\ninstructor who knows this territory deeply\, in a studio where you don't have to\nexplain yourself or perform wellness. You just show up an d do the work.\n\nAll trimesters welcome. Many students start in the seco nd trimester. Research\nsuggests the benefits of consistent prenatal yoga are greatest for those who\nbegin at 12 weeks or earlier — something wor th knowing if you're deciding when\nto start.\n\nLearn more on our blog:\ n\n Prenatal Yoga for Power and Ease to Prepare for Baby\n \n\nRegistration options: Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is offered with flexible\ndrop-in and membership options. See current prici ng and schedule below.\n\n----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------\n\n------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------\n----\nDira Hansen is a pass ionate running coach and longtime runner who turned to yoga\nfor the phys ical elements\, but fell in love with the philosophical teachings and\nsp iritual growth. Following a 30-Day yoga challenge in 2016\, Dira began to grow\nher practice exploring various types of yoga and finding an Iyenga r class and\nteacher to study under. Though life brought distance between her times on the\nmat\, Dira’s passion for learning the philosophical te achings of yoga and\nsharing the empowerment she felt on the mat with oth ers remained.\n\nAs she sought for her way to make an impact in the birth work space\, yoga became\nher answer. Dira enrolled in 200hr yoga teacher training at Yoga District in DC\nand followed it up with an 85hr prenata l teacher training with Trinatal Yoga\nSchool. Wishing to balance her ath leticism with her nurturing and introspective\nnature\, Dira’s classes ex plore the pairing of effort with ease. Her slow flows\nfocus on reconnect ing with one’s softer nature and learning to feel at home in\none’s body\ , by increasing self-awareness through breathwork\, meditation\, and\nmov ement.\n\nRead more and find classes with Dira\n DTEND:20260826T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T054718Z DTSTART:20260826T183000 LOCATION:Breathing Space Studio\, 641 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Lower Level Wa shington\, DC 20003 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga with Dira UID:9403991 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Breathing Space studio classes are held at 641 Pennsylvania Av e SE (map)\n \, which is easily reached by the Eastern Market metro stop and\nseveral buses along Pennsylvania A venue or 8th Street.\n\n \n\nQuick tips:\n\n All of our classes are on the lower level\, down a flight of stairs.\n Both children and adults are kindly asked to remove their shoes before\n entering the classroo m space.\n Cubbies are available in the classroom space for storing pe rsonal\n belongings.\n Please pack dirty diapers away with you.\n Small folding strollers are welcome inside\, but please leave jogging-s tyle\n or bulky strollers locked to the bike rack or otherwise secured outside. For\n safety reasons\, strollers cannot be left in the stair way or on landings.\n\n \n\nStudio Etiquette\n\n Please leave shoes an d coats in the lobby area along with bulky\n non-valuables.\n \n Bring valuables - phones and wallets - into the studio space and store them\n on the cubby shelves. While we do lock the studio door once cla ss begins\, we\n cannot be responsible for missing valuables.\n \n Please leave all toys and lovies in bags\, completely out of sight. C onsider\n leaving water bottles in your bags during toddler classes. W ater bottles are\n shockingly distracting\, both for their owner and o ther children. Adults and\n older children/teens should feel free to h ave their bottles with them.\n \n Diapers may be changed wherever is comfortable for you and your child. \n However\, there is no daily trash pickup at the studio. Please pack dirty diapers\n away with you. \n\n \n\nIf you are running late . . .\n\nDon't worry. You can let us kn ow – text: 202-544-0434.\n\nWe lock the door after the welcome song or th e initial warmup. If the teacher\nknows you are coming\, they can leave t he door open for you. For kids' classes\,\nit is totally ok to ring the b ell or knock to get the instructor's attention if\nthe door is locked. Be aware that you may need to wait a few minutes if the\ninstructor is enga ged in an activity.\n\nIf you are entering late\, please do so as discree tly as possible. The instructor\nwill assist you with setting up if neces sary. Please make eye contact in case\nyour instructor has laid a place f or you.\n\nPlease note that the warmup in adult class serves an important safety function.\nIf you join late\, take a couple of minutes to do some gentle movements before\njumping into the instructor's sequence.\n\n \n\ nLoaner Yoga Mats\n\nWe have a number of studio mats that we can loan out . If you are using one for\nan adult class\, we request that you wipe it down afterward. Look for the bin of\npurple cloths and the spray bottles between the cubby shelves.\n\n \n\nStroller Parking\n\nFamilies are welco me to lock strollers up out front. We provide a cable and lock\n(check yo ur registration receipt or ask your instructor for the code)\n\nFamilies may also bring strollers downstairs if they can be safely carried down.\n Please fold strollers whenever possible to reduce tripping hazards in the lobby.\nStrollers cannot be left in the entryway\, even folded\, because they are a fire\nhazard.\nDIRECTIONS AND PARKING\n\nBreathing Space is o n the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue. Look for the glass\ndoor with ou r lotus flower logo. \n\nFrom the Eastern Market Metro: From the top of t he escalator or elevator\, turn\naround to face 7th Street SE. Cross 7th Street and walk along Pennsylvania\nAvenue on the same side of the street toward the Capitol. \n\nParking: Metered parking is available on Pennsy lvania Avenue and 2 hr parking is\navailable on many of the nearby reside ntial streets. There are garages\nunderneath 660 Penn (Penn Medical) and 700 Penn (Trader Joe's).\nSee location details and studio policies on our website: https://families.breathingspacedc.com/dmn4239/location.aspx?loc =15629\n----\nPregnancy is an endurance event. Not just labor — the whole thing. The\nshifting center of gravity\, the disrupted sleep\, the physi cal demands of a body\ndoing something it has never done before. Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is\ndesigned for exactly that: building the stre ngth\, focus\, and flexibility that\nmake pregnancy more comfortable and labor more manageable.\n\nEach class moves through modified yoga postures \, breathwork\, vocal toning\, and\nguided relaxation — all adapted for w here you are right now\, whether you're\nnewly pregnant or counting down the weeks. You'll build core strength and\nstability\, practice breathing techniques that carry directly into labor\, and\nlearn to move in ways t hat ease the specific discomforts of a changing body.\n\nThe mental side gets the same attention as the physical. Meditation\,\nvisualization\, an d relaxation techniques are woven throughout — not as\nadd-ons\, but as p reparation for the focus and resilience labor actually\nrequires.\n\nThis is an all-levels class. No previous yoga experience necessary. What you' ll\nfind here is a room full of people at every stage of pregnancy\, led by an\ninstructor who knows this territory deeply\, in a studio where you don't have to\nexplain yourself or perform wellness. You just show up an d do the work.\n\nAll trimesters welcome. Many students start in the seco nd trimester. Research\nsuggests the benefits of consistent prenatal yoga are greatest for those who\nbegin at 12 weeks or earlier — something wor th knowing if you're deciding when\nto start.\n\nLearn more on our blog:\ n\n Prenatal Yoga for Power and Ease to Prepare for Baby\n \n\nRegistration options: Prenatal yoga at Breathing Space is offered with flexible\ndrop-in and membership options. See current prici ng and schedule below.\n\n----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------\n\n------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------\n----\nDira Hansen is a pass ionate running coach and longtime runner who turned to yoga\nfor the phys ical elements\, but fell in love with the philosophical teachings and\nsp iritual growth. Following a 30-Day yoga challenge in 2016\, Dira began to grow\nher practice exploring various types of yoga and finding an Iyenga r class and\nteacher to study under. Though life brought distance between her times on the\nmat\, Dira’s passion for learning the philosophical te achings of yoga and\nsharing the empowerment she felt on the mat with oth ers remained.\n\nAs she sought for her way to make an impact in the birth work space\, yoga became\nher answer. Dira enrolled in 200hr yoga teacher training at Yoga District in DC\nand followed it up with an 85hr prenata l teacher training with Trinatal Yoga\nSchool. Wishing to balance her ath leticism with her nurturing and introspective\nnature\, Dira’s classes ex plore the pairing of effort with ease. Her slow flows\nfocus on reconnect ing with one’s softer nature and learning to feel at home in\none’s body\ , by increasing self-awareness through breathwork\, meditation\, and\nmov ement.\n\nRead more and find classes with Dira\n DTEND:20260902T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T054718Z DTSTART:20260902T183000 LOCATION:Breathing Space Studio\, 641 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Lower Level Wa shington\, DC 20003 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga with Dira UID:9403992 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:US/Eastern X-LIC-LOCATION:US/Eastern END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR