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.\nJoin Janvi Raichura\, a pelvic floor physical therapist and the founder of Bloom\nWellness on Cap itol Hill\, for a movement-based workshop for pregnancy and\npostpartum. \n\nYour pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the base of your pelvis. T hese\nmuscles support your pelvic organs and help with bladder and bowel control. They\nalso work with your diaphragm and abdominal muscles every time you breathe and\nmove. During pregnancy\, your posture shifts and th ese muscles have to adapt.\nAfter birth\, your body keeps recovering and adapting\, however you delivered.\n\nKegels are only one part of the pict ure. In this workshop\, you’ll learn how\nyour breath\, core\, hips\, and pelvic floor work together as a system. Then\nyou’ll practice simple mov ements and breathing adjustments you can use on the\nmat and in daily lif e\, such as when you lift your baby.\n\nJanvi will talk about common chan ges during pregnancy and postpartum:\n\n Pressure\n Leaking\n Co re weakness\n Pelvic floor tension\n Returning to exercise and move ment\n\nThe workshop ends with time for your questions. Come ready to mov e\, and leave\nwith practical tools you can use at home.\n\nWho it’s for: Pregnant and postpartum parents at any stage\, whether your baby\nis due next month or was born years ago.\nWhat to wear: Comfortable clothes you can move in\n\nThis workshop is educational and does not replace individ ual medical care. If\nyou have questions about your own recovery\, talk w ith your provider.\n\nAbout Janvi\nJanvi Raichura\, PT\, DPT\, CAPP-Pelvi c\, is a pelvic floor physical therapist and\nthe founder of Bloom Wellne ss on Capitol Hill. She grew up in the DC area. She\nspecializes in pelvi c health through pregnancy\, postpartum recovery\, and beyond.\nHer appro ach combines evidence-based exercise\, movement\, and hands-on care to\nh elp patients feel stronger\, more confident\, and connected to their bodi es. She\nis passionate about making pelvic health practical\, approachabl e\, and relevant\nto everyday life.\n\nWant to work with Janvi one-on-one ? Book a pelvic floor PT appointment with\nBloom Wellness.\n\n----\nCamp staff vary by day dur ing school year camps DTSTAMP:20261024T075902Z DTSTART:20261101T150000 LOCATION:Breathing Space Studio\, 641 Pennsylvania Ave SE\, Lower Level Wa shington\, DC 20003 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Breath\, Core & Pelvic Floor for Pregnancy and Postpartum with Sta ff UID:9573336 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:US/Eastern X-LIC-LOCATION:US/Eastern END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR