Roots & Rivers Kids: A Wellness & Arts Program

08/10/2020

classes for ages 5-10years⠀
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10.30am-11.30am - Kids Yoga ⠀
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1.30pm -2.30pm - Kids Afro Cuban Dance⠀
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Sign up online via MINDBODY⠀
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07/29/2020

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Sweet Water Dance and Yoga is having a Summer Camp for 5 weeks for the month of August for kids ages 6 thru 10. ⠀
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The program include Afro Cuban song and dance with Liethis Hechavarria, Yoga and Mindfulness with SWDY staff, and weekly Art projects with local POC artists. The curriculum is designed and delivered by a Bronx born and based DOE teacher, and has been updated to address Covid-19 realities for our kids and families. ⠀
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We have both an IN PERSON/LIVE component and a VIRTUAL component.⠀
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For families interested in the IN PERSON/LIVE component:⠀
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1. This is a VERY small program of 10 kids max, and we only have 4 slots left.⠀
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2. Social distancing measures will be observed for all indoor and outdoor activities. Family members will observe social distancing together.⠀
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3. We are only admitting families that can commute with Kids to the studio without the use of public transportation.⠀
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4. Admission for your child will require YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY to recommit to Social Distancing Measures for the duration of the program. We'll be your quarantine group for the month.⠀
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5. Program Drop off is between 9A and 930A⠀
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6. Program Pick Up is between 4P and 430P⠀
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7. Families must provide lunch plus two snacks daily.⠀
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Link to register for LIVE PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/kidsummerprogram⠀
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For families interested in the VIRTUAL components:⠀
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1. Space is unlimited.⠀
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2. Families will need to secure art supplies from our provided list.⠀
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3. Virtual Sessions will run from 930A to 1130A and then from 130P to 4P ONLY. There is no lunch time session for virtual participants.⠀
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Link to register for VIRTUAL PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/kidsummervirtual⠀
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Please DM me with any questions.

03/09/2020

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The practice of meditation in schools deserves serious attention from parents and policymakers. An impressive array of studies shows that integrating meditation into a school’s daily routine can markedly improve the lives of students.

03/05/2020

It was Gibran's 8th birthday. Music was playing, the kids started dancing, and suddenly I recognized the rapt look on their sweaty little faces...THEY ARE RAVING! They were lost in the music, feeling the beat, enjoying their bodies to the max. That's where the idea was born. So because , we are super excited to bring you the Roots & River's Get Down: A monthly party complete with Live DJ, colorful lights and strobe lights where kids get down to their favorite dance tunes. They will dance, they will sing, they we definitely sweat. Stay tuned for dates, times, and details.

03/05/2020

Yes it does.

A head praises a project taking yoga into schools for children with social and emotional challenges.

03/04/2020

We're back! And glad to be here! Thanks for joining us! At , we got feel good for bodies of all shapes, sizes and AGES. That's right! Our kids programming, Roots & Rivers Kids , has been rocking the block and zenning out our littlest Bronxites for FIVE YEARS and counting. And now, you can stay in the know about all our kids programming right here. Be sure to follow both pages so you don't miss out on the fun! Like what? Like our new monthly dance party for kids, complete with LIVE DJ, strobe lights and refreshments. How about a Wellness Fair, Outdoor Yoga Classes and Dancing Under the Stars? Stay tuned! Its all exciting! Don't be greedy! Tell a friend!

03/04/2020

We're back! And glad to be here! Thanks for joining us! At , we got feel good for bodies of all shapes, sizes and AGES. That's right! Our kids programming, Roots & Rivers Kids , has been rocking the block and zenning out our littlest Bronxites for FIVE YEARS and counting. And now, you can stay in the know about all our kids programming right here. Be sure to follow both pages so you don't miss out on the fun! Like what? Like our new monthly dance party for kids, complete with LIVE DJ, strobe lights and refreshments. How about a Wellness Fair, Outdoor Yoga Classes and Dancing Under the Stars? Stay tuned! Its all exciting! Don't be greedy! Tell a friend!

06/12/2019

In addition to dance, drum, Bronx culture & nature and weekly trips, Roots & Rivers Stewards* get a 5 week training in effective and sustainable mindfulness practices that start with yoga, deepen with age appropriate meditation and now include Phonemic Intelligence Training.

Phonemic Intelligence (or PI) uses spoken phonemes combined with hand gestures to balance the various hemispheres of the brain and results in improved learning, behavior and quality of life.

“PI practitioners of all ages have reported to us a significant and often dramatic improvement in academics, professional performance, enthusiasm for learning and harmonious behavior. A major impact of PI is in the social and behavioral domain of awakening love, empathy, and compassion among practitioners.

Besides a feeling of self-fulfillment from their practice, PI participants have reported greater social responsibility toward their family members and increased community involvement.”

All these modalities come together to deliver empowering tools that your child can pull from and return to for life.

Our PI trainer will be none other than Partner in Healing, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Therapist and Ayurdoula, .parmar.ayurveda . Shweta brings her passion for healing practices that are effective, sustainable and foster independence to the SWDY community and we are thrilled to have her bringing this impactful training to our Roots & Rivers Kids.

For more information on PI, please visit the Phonemic Intelligence Organization at http://www.phonemicintelligence.org/.

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06/11/2019

Meet Ibeliz! An artist and yogi, among other things, Ibeliz will be guiding our Roots & River Kids in daily yoga practice, meditation and art! Ibeliz will also prepare the kids for curating their end of program art show & recital!



Ibeliz Guadalupe, born in St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, is a Yoga Alliance recognized yogi, artist and designer. Having started practicing yoga in 2008 while living in New York City, yoga became a pathway for her to pause, reset and breath in the midst of city life. In 2015 she listened to her inner voice and affirmed her love for yoga by becoming a certified yoga teacher. She holds a RYT-200 and is also certified in Restorative Yoga, Children’s Yoga, Meditation and Reiki. She continues to deepen her practice daily as a means of peeling back the layers of self to awaken truth.
Her purpose in life is to create beauty in the world as she shines light through creating art and yoga. She believes that it is important to guide the little ones to also discover their truth today so that we may have a better future. She believes that yoga and art are useful treasures in supporting the development of confidence, self-esteem, wellness, self care and love for one’s self-both inside and out. In these ways, our youth can shine in their greatness and realize that happiness comes from within.

For more information about our Summer Program click link in bio or call at 718.992.2484.

@ Sweet Water Dance and Yoga

06/10/2019

Come dance with .yeli ! We’ve got that Bomba for your kiddos this summer!



There are still 3 weeks and 5 slots left. Don’t miss out!

06/10/2019

This years Roots & Rivers Kids are getting BOMBA!



As part of our Wellness & Arts programming, Roots & Rivers Kids practice yoga daily, and get an introduction to a form of movement that is culturally relevant.



This year, we are THRILLED to announce that Roots & River’s Kids will be learning Puerto Rican Bomba with Yelimara & The Legendary Mic!



Yelimara Concepción Santos born in Santurce, Puerto Rico; is an Afro- Puerto Rican woman, educator, dancer, singer, songwriter, Dance Therapist and founder of the Afro - Inspira project. In her search for creative expressive techniques that explore self and collective identities, Yelimara has trained in theater, music and visual arts . This led her to develop the concept of Afro-Inspira, which attempts to recreate and share the tradition of Puerto Rican bomba in the here and now. Her intention is to promote art as a tool for healing, political, social, and cultural transformation. Yelimara has acquired great experience working with infants, children, adolescents, adults and seniors with severe mental disorders, emotional and behavioral problems in various locations including: community centers, schools, hospitals and self-help programs. In her work, Yelimara emphasizes and faithfully believes that the creative process through the arts can have profound effects on the health, social welfare, psychological, physical, cognitive, cultural and spiritual life of the individuals and communities, creating lasting positive change.

Michael A.Pacheco, better known as "The Legendary Mic", is an educator, emcee, producer and percussionist. Mic has been teaching the youth for 13 years in a variety of settings such as: youth detention facilities, schools and universities.

Running late on the Summer Camp wagon? There are still 5 spots left in our program. Fun, educational and affordable. Payment plans available. Follow us on for more information on all of our children’s programming.