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----\nSee individual event description.\nBabywearing. For you and your baby. \nBabywearing has been a parenting practice since the start o f human history. It\nsupports bonding between caregiver and baby\, while allowing caregivers the\nfreedom of mobility. Modern parents often navi gate an abundance of carrier\ntypes and brands while searching for one th at suits their body\, their baby\, and\ntheir movement needs. A "perfect for you" carrier can feel like a celebration--\nallowing you to move min dfully\, comfortably\, and freely! \n \nWhat happens in Babywearing & Min dful Movement? \nThe class begins with an open exploration of babywearing . Under the guidance of\na certified babywearing educator\, you can ask q uestions\, check your fit\, and\nchat with other parents about wraps and carriers. We will also have a limited\nnumber of carriers available to t ry out during this time under the supervision\nof your instructor. \n \nT hen\, it will be time to wrap or buckle in your baby for some mindful mov ement! \nThis will be part yoga\, part dance\, and all while you wear you r child! You will\nexperience light cardio\, stretching\, and lots of op portunity for play! Your\nlittle one will love feeling your movement and sharing your joy and energy. \n \nThis class is appropriate for anyone wi th basic familiarity with babywearing and\ncleared to return to movement practices. Our age limits are suggestions: as\nlong as you are comfortab le wearing your child for approximately 45 minutes\,\nyour baby is welcom e. Please dress ready for movement and bring your/your\nchild's current favorite wrap or carrier.\n----\nRachel has been dedicated to the world o f Early Childhood Care and Education\nsince 2009. With a Master’s degree in Early Childhood General and Special\nEducation and certification as a postpartum doula\, she brings both expertise and\nheart to the families s he supports.\n\nShe’s passionate about helping young children thrive and guiding caregivers in\nunderstanding their child’s needs with confidence and clarity. Outside of her\nwork\, Rachel can usually be found training in circus arts\, spending time\noutdoors\, or hanging out with her cat\, Turnip.\n\nRead more and find classes with Rachel J.\n DTEND:20261003T143000 DTSTAMP:20260909T031354Z DTSTART:20261003T130000 LOCATION:Breathing Space Studio\, 641 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Lower Level Wa shington\, DC 20003 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Babywearing & Mindful Movement (with babies 6 weeks-18mo) with Rac hel J. UID:9522510 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:US/Eastern X-LIC-LOCATION:US/Eastern END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR