Pre & Postnatal Yoga - Brooklyn Neighborhood Health

IN-PERSON

• Wednesdays
• Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Special note: Yoga mats and mats for babies provided, we suggest a blanket for babies for extra comfort.

Benefits:

• Relieves stress and anxiety
• Improves sleep and mobility
• Reduces aches and discomfort
• Prepares body and mind for labor
• Builds strength, support, and connection
• Suporting postpartum recovery

This class is offered in collaboration with LIFitMoms & LIFitKids, a long-standing wellness organization that has been providing fitness and family-focused services since 2006. Through programs such as LIFitMoms, LIFitKids, and LIFitFamily, their mission is to LIFT moms, kids, and families by creating lifelong memories, encouraging lifestyle design changes, and making fitness fun every day.

For more information and to request accommodation, contact [email protected].

Instructor Bio:

Carmen Carriker is a dancer, actress, and educator who has spent more than 25 years inspiring others through movement. A graduate of the Fordham University Alvin Ailey BFA program, she has performed on stage and screen while also dedicating her talents to teaching children and families in schools, cultural programs, and community outreach projects. Her work with organizations such as Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, NIA Community Outreach, and the Brooklyn Children’s Museum reflects her passion for making the arts and wellness accessible to all. In addition to her dance career, Carmen is a certified yoga and fitness instructor, specializing in Kemetic Yoga, Prenatal Pilates, group dance fitness, and Kukuwa African Dance. She has led programs for colleges, community groups, and family wellness events nationwide, blending movement with mindfulness to support whole-person health. As the founder of Crown Soul Yoga, she creates workshops that empower both kids and adults to find balance, joy, and strength. Carmen brings her energy, creativity, and holistic approach to LIFitMoms & LIFitKids, where she helps families connect, grow, and thrive together.

Event Sponsor:

NYC DOHMH Family Wellness Suite: A safe, welcoming and supportive space for women and their families to connect to community resources and city agency services for support. Visitors can get help avoiding eviction, enrolling in health insurance and finding a job.

provides health and wellness services, programs and activities in Brooklyn as part of New York City’s effort to promote health equity and reduce health disparities. We also have clinical partners who provide primary care services.

Interpretation services are available upon request. Please submit requests no later than 72 hours before the event to [email protected].

可应要求提供口译服务。请在不晚于活动开始前的 72 小时提交要求至 [email protected]。

Se dispone de servicios de interpretación previa solicitud. Por favor, envíe su solicitud como mínimo 72 horas antes del evento a [email protected].

Interprétation disponible sur demande. Veuillez soumettre vos demandes au minimum 72 heures avant l'événement à [email protected].

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