Welcome back. This is national exercise
with your child week and if you are
looking for exercise programs that
both you and your children can do
the DC Jewish Community Center has
plenty of classes available and you
actually don't have to be Jewish to
enjoy all of the offerings of the JCC.
We are joined now this morning by CEO
David Schubb and also Pilates and
yoga instructor, Kathia Clairvoyant.
Thank you both so much for being here today.
Thank you for having us.
This is important to be able to
find something that you can do.
With your children and get energy
out of them at the same time.
One of your many programs here at the JCC,
right DAVIA.
Absolutely we have power tots and
stroller strides and yoga ballet.
Tons of swim classes. So many things
to keep kids active and engaged.
What do you think
it is about coming into a center
and knowing that you are going to
have these options for your kids?
It's for the whole family.
We we are here to help families
to raise strong, healthy, happy,
resilient children and they're
doing it in a space of community.
So they're they're gaining not only the.
The physical Wellness skills but
wonderful relationships with their peers
and connections to their community and
their parents are part of that as well.
And so when they go to Stead Park
after class or they meet in someone's
backyard or in a community playground,
they are doing their yoga moves
and they're exchanging swim tips.
And the families are are learning
the the the Wellness activities
their kids are doing together
at school and in these classes.
Yeah, I when I had my first
baby I had friends say come take
classes at the JCC and I said,
well, I, you know I'm not Jewish.
Am I allowed to go?
I didn't realize it's.
For everyone and anyone,
we really, we, we.
We are in the Community building business.
We do this forum with the entire
community and we're made better
when people from all segments of the
Community not only participate with us,
but tell us who they are,
what they need and what
they want from from us,
because that's what it is
to build a Community Center.
OK, well, one thing that we can do
with our children is yoga, right?
Katia, you're here to lead
us through a few exercises.
Yes, I am. It's been wonderful.
I've been with the JCC for I
think almost five years and.
People saying about community,
I've always felt very much
part of the JCC community.
It's very, very inclusive.
It's so fun. And then also,
I really appreciate how everyone
has been very appreciative of me.
It's a great place to be
so good. Glad you're here. Absolutely.
We're glad you can show us with
our two helpful assistance
here. You have some yoga moves that
you can all do together. Do you mind
demoing? We'll be able to watch you.
What are some things we
can do? I actually would like a parent
to have. Wow. Yeah yeah, yeah.
Bring your mom on out family yoga.
OK, we have our volunteer come
on on either Matt. Here we go.
So at the start of class to set the
tone we all sit up nice and tall so
I have one friend sitting up tall.
I have both friends sitting up tall so
we're all Criss cross applesauce and
then we want to welcome each other right?
Normally in class we're in a
circle big circle but that's OK.
We can modify for today and then we'll
sing a little song right to welcome us.
Do you like songs?
Yeah, OK let's see.
Can I feel you Chris cross
applesauce like me like Miss Casey
and then we'll all clap the hands.
On our legs to sing our song.
Nice to see you your turn.
Nice to see you.
Mom and my kids. After I say it,
you say it ready? Let's start again. Let's
all clap our hands.
On our legs to sing our song.
Nice to see you nice to see you.
It's yoga time so very glad to see
you so very glad to see you ring
that shine ring the chime. Wonderful everyone
awesome. So it's yoga time let's you cup
your hands like me like Miss Casey put
your hands like this that tells us it's
time to relax and we'll sing another song.
Rub your hair. Arms up nice and tall.
Sit up tall. You put your hands
on your heart, tauch your heart,
take a deep breath in. And out.
Ohh, they're doing so
good. I know the class goes on longer.
Thank you for showing us just
the very beginning of it.
By the way, the DC Jewish Community Center,
located on 16th Street right
at Q Streets in northwest a
few blocks from Dupont Circle.
You can always go to edcjcc.org
for more and to join a class.
Thank you all for being here today.
Enrollment starts tomorrow.