Friday, April 4 | 7:00 am–7:45 am
Led by Jessica K. Lynn Hatfield, MS, OTR/L, SIPT, CKTP
Unite with your occupational therapy community for a dynamic vinyasa class. In this class you will move, lengthen, and breathe with emphasis on mindfulness, alignment, and focus. While this class is designed for all humans regardless of circumstances, you will be asked to step outside of your comfort zone to transform in all aspects of being human: mind, body, and spirit. Be ready to connect, laugh, and grow!
Recommendations: Wear layered nonrestrictive clothing. Bring water, a hand towel, and yoga mat. Pro-Tip: Foldable travel yoga mats fit great in suitcases. Hotel towels also work great in a pinch!
Friday, April 4 | 12:30 pm–1:15 pm
Led by Renee Ortega, PhD, BC-DMT, LCAT, COTA and Alison M. Rangel, OTD, MS, OTR/L
An upbeat and active celebration of dance to Latin Rhythms. Terapeutas Ocupacionales para Diversidad Oportunidad y Solidaridad (TODOS) and the AOTA Multicultural Diversity and Inclusion (MDI) groups invite you to join this exciting Salsa Dance Break.
Saturday, April 5 | 7:00 am–7:45 am
Led by Kristina Toussaint, MS, OTR/L, ASDCS, CPRCS, E-CYT
Start your day right with this energizing all-levels yoga class. Using simple breath work, intention-setting, and accessible physical postures, we’ll awaken the body and brain through mindful movement, priming the nervous system well for the exciting and informative day ahead. All are welcome, even if you come and simply sit on your mat. Sharing space and focus with our occupational therapy community is a powerful way to unite and connect. This is a great opportunity to try something new while guided by a supportive and inclusivity-driven peer. Come flow and grow together!
Recommendations: Wear layered, comfortable clothing. Bring water and a yoga mat, bath towel, or blanket on which to sit/move; bring a hand towel for extra knee padding, if needed. The practice can also be performed in a supportive chair. Pro-tip: Don’t let flying solo or fear of “doing it wrong” deter you- there is really no wrong way to yoga and we practice keeping our minds “on our own mats,” creating a community of support and inclusion!
Saturday, April 5 | 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
Led by T. Erik Davi, BA, COTA, Drummer, Singer/DJ
Build confidence and boost energy while connecting with this unique rhythm community. Experience live performance empowerment with bongos, congas, drum sets and percussion while easing the negative effects of stress.
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814-6519
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the national professional association established in 1917 to represent the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services.
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