Third Root Community Health Center in Ditmas Park is now offering a wonderful, much-needed yoga program for “Wee Ones” which is one of the first of its kind to be offered South of Prospect Park. They are also unique in that they are focused specifically on infant and early childhood development in all areas: gross and fine motor skills, self-regulation, cognitive skills, and social-emotional connection. Laura Grant, the instructor, has studied early child development at Bank Street college (currently pursuing an MSEd), and also infant developmental movement and yoga with GoGoBabies.
Through imaginative play, singing, movement games, prop and toy exploration, students engage in a developmentally-appropriate yoga and breathwork practice. Caregivers also have the opportunity to make connections with each other that can carry over outside the classroom. Laura, certified adult, child, and baby yoga teacher, offers classes that are nourishing and fun for all, in a supportive and lighthearted environment.
“Baby and Me” class is for babies who are 6 weeks through pushing back on the belly. We’ll develop babies’ ability to regulate their new and sensitive nervous system, introducing sensory stimulation of all kinds in a supportive way. Special attention is paid to tummy time developing the foundation of a strong and healthy relationship of limbs to spine for future postural support and cognitive health. Please bring a receiving blanket.
“Creepers and Crawlers” class is for babies who are scooting on their tummies through almost walking. We’ll support these babies’ new ability to move through space as well as introducing more socialization with others. Playful partner activities with caregivers help develop babies’ growing sense of balance and relationship to gravity.
“Tots” class is for children who are walking up to age 3. Class focuses on developing toddlers’ growing independence and mobility, body awareness, early language skills, and increased socialization and communication with others. Caregivers and toddlers play together, as caregivers often demonstrate and toddlers imitate recognizable yoga postures.
Classes are 45 Minutes…Here is the schedule:
Baby & Me (6wks – early crawling) 11/11-12/16 Wednesdays 1:45pm
Creepers (crawling – early walking) 11/11-12/16 Wednesdays 12:45pm
Tots (walking – 3 yrs) 11/6-12/18 Fridays 11:00am
All series are ongoing, participants are welcome to join for any session!
PRICE: Drop-ins $22 Full Series $75 – $115 sliding scale. Pre-registration encouraged
LOCATION: Third Root 380 Marlborough Rd Brooklyn, NY
