When

Sunday, August 7, 2022
from 1:30PM - 2:15 PM EST
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Where

Congregation Beth El or VIRTUAL (Hybrid) 
8215 Old Georgetown Road - Family Room
Bethesda, MD 20814
 

 
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Contact

Maria Morel
Integrated Living Opportunities 
703-855-7143 
maria@ilonow.org 
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  FROM A GRANT AWARDED BY AUTISM SPEAKS

Inviting ALL

 ILO PODs and ILO Community Group
Arc of DC and 
Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery Co.

Sunday - 1:30-2:15 pm
(See schedule below)
FREE Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Yoga Program

Participants will explore a variety of techniques for re-balancing thoughts and feelings and calming the body.  This class is designed to optimize the brain-body-breath connection and bring our self-advocates together in a space of growth, healing, and support. 

What You Need to Know: 

  • HOW DO I SIGN UP Registration is required for each class.

    It is a pretty easy sign-up asking for your name, phone # and email address, as well as an emergency contact.  That's it!

    Each person who participates in the program, whether a Self-Advocate or Caregiver/Parent must register separately.

  • COST? This Create Calm Yoga program is fully sponsored by Autism Speaks.  There is no fee for eligible registered participants.
      
  • INCLUSIVE? This program is inclusive for individuals with all levels of abilities and developmental disabilities 18 years of age and older, and their caregivers.  No previous experience required.  Just come have fun!
      
WHERE? Most of the Yoga classes will be hybrid.  A few will be virtual only.  The Zoom link for the virtual class will be provided to registered participants the day before each class via email.

In-Person Classes:
Congregation Beth El - Family Room
8215 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, Maryland
  • WHEN? Classes will be taught by certified Create Calm instructors.             Classes are for 45 minutes on Sundays from 1:30-2:15 pm

  • TERMS? Self-Advocates and their Caregivers/Parents must register and are required to submit short surveys. (Help is available if you need it.)
     
     
  • PROTOCOLS? In-person classes require participants to be fully vaccinated.  Masks are optional.  Please bring a yoga mat or towel if possible. 

WAIVER:

By participating in this program, you agree to be photographed and understand that you may appear in photographs and/or videos in various publications, press releases, flyers, website, recruitment materials, or promotional or educational efforts.

You understand that yoga is a physical activity, and you are fully responsible for your own well-being and any liability for damage arising from personal injury, illness or other health issue caused to you or other persons or property by your participation in this class is not the responsibility of INA Wellness, Create Calm, their partners, instructors, or affiliates. 

 

Date

Day

Type

Venue


 

9/04/22

Sunday

VIRTUAL ONLY

       ZOOM ONLY

 

9/18/22

Sunday

In-Person/Virtual

    Family Room/Zoom

 

9/25/22

Sunday

In-Person/Virtual

    Family Room/Zoom

 

10/02/22

Sunday

In-Person/Virtual

    Family Room/Zoom

 

10/09/22

Sunday

In-Person/Virtual

    Family Room/Zoom

 

10/23/22

Sunday

In-Person/Virtual

    Family Room/Zoom


 

Register Now!


Sincerely,
 
Maria Morel
Administrative Assistant
Integrated Living Opportunities
703-855-7143