We hope this letter finds you well as the weather is cooling down and the leaves begin to turn!
In this update:
- Third Root Grand Opening Celebration November 2
- Third Root in Timeout NYC
- Third Root’s Website is Up!
- Connect with Third Root on an Organizational Level
- Community Health Workshops
Third Root has just kept on growing. In our first month, we made enough income on our sliding-scale basis to cover rent and expenses, demonstrating that our services are needed and it is entirely feasible and successful to serve different sectors of the society at once. Our yoga classes are getting bigger, one drawer of client folders is becoming full, and the number of organizations with whom we are connecting is growing!
Third Root’s Grand Opening: November 2
You have been asking for months now. “When is the Grand Opening?” and “I’ll be there!” Well, it’s here folks! Please join us for an afternoon of free yoga classes, acupuncture services, and herbal teas, and then a celebration at 5pm, complete with live music, a slideshow of the beginnings of Third Root, scrumptious snacks, and festive beverages! Note that all classes for the day will be cancelled. A complete schedule of the day’s events will follow in the next week, but for now, mark it in your calendars, make your travel plans if you live outside of New York, and invite friends!
Third Root in Timeout NYC!
Third Root was in the “Spas & Sport” section of Timeout last week, with a 1/4 page of coverage. Especially exciting is that the magazine features our yoga classes that are offered for specific communities: Queer and Trans, Abundant Bodies, and Yoga en Español. These classes are both community-building and taught with great awareness and consideration about the unique struggles that given communities bring into the room for class. If you are part of one of these communities and haven’t been yet, come check them out!
http://www.timeout.com/newyork/venues/flatbush/31501/third-root-community-health-center
Third Root’s New Website
Thank you to the fabulous work of Emily Haddad, who has been building a beautiful website for Third Root. It is up on the web and it is beautiful. Through the website, you’ll be able to find out about new Third Root events and collaborations, make appointments, give donations, read more about us, see fabulous health books that we recommend, and more! Give a big high-five to Emily the next time that you see her, and check out www.thirdroot.org!
Connect with Third Root as an Organization
Third Root wants to support social movement organizations in the self-care of your staff and members. We have begun meeting with some organizations and participating in their events — and now we want you! We know that community organizers frequently work ourselves into the ground because there is so much work to do. We also know that as a movement, that dynamic is unsustainable. We want to meet with you to figure out how Third Root can be a part of the self-care and community care that keeps good organizations going year after year and the social justice consciousness in this city growing. Help us figure out how by hosting a Community Health Forum at your organization's home. Email Jacoby at jacoby@thirdroot.org if you are interested.
Community Health Workshops begin October 18!
Our Community Health Workshops involve a broad view of what is involved in good health, from the ways in which we internalize our struggles in society within our own bodies to learning better eating habits to learning to provide care for our families and loved ones when they get sick. Below is our current roster of workshops — our first two are next weekend, on October 18! Please come show your support and dive into your own health and that of your community! If you or your organization is interested in offering a workshop, please email us at info@thirdroot.org.
Oct 18, 1pm
Self Defense, Mind and Body: Center for Anti-Violence Education
Free
This introduction to Self-Defense combines verbal and physical strategies (including blocks, hand and foot strikes, and releases) to protect oneself and others. The workshop will also allow for time to brainstorm about things we already do to stay safe, and ways that we could be safer. This is truly a workshop everyone should take: students of all skill and ability levels are welcome.
Oct 18, 4pm
Whole Foods 101: Teresa Theophano
$10-$25
This will give participants the basics of healthy eating-and incorporating better eating habits into our lives in a realistic way. We’ll explore ways to transition from the “standard American diet” to one based on whole foods; talk about the effects of different foods on our bodies; and look at sources of affordable organic and natural items. Handouts provided.
Oct 25, 1pm
Internalized Oppression: Casa Atabex Ache
$15, no one turned away for lack of funds
This participatory workshop is designed to understand oppression and power, identity, culture and raise consciousness. The participants will be able to critically analyze and think about the challenges and issues in their lives and in their communities such as racism, sexism, and classism. The participants will be able to make link between Casa’s philosophy, educational methods and healing techniques and reinforce what they are already questioning about the world around them. In addition, they will learn how to take this information and make change both in their lives and in their community.
Nov 1, 1pm
Acrobatics and Group Movements for All: LAVA
$10-$20
LAVA classes are based in the physical training of the acrobat, the social training of the activist, and the creative training of the artist. The workshop will include handstands and movement activities designed to allow participants to build strength and flexibility while having fun and feeling good. It will also include group activities that will promote communication, connection, and sensitivity. These can include theater games, human pyramids, and choreographic experiments. LAVA members are trained in Chinese acrobatics, modern dance, capoeira, yoga, martial arts and social dancing. This workshop promises to be physically challenging while also enjoyable, in an environment that is sensitive to the social needs of diverse groups of people.
Nov 1, 6pm
Sugar Blues: Julian Cortez
$5
This workshop concerns the dangers of refined sugar on the physical, emotional, and spiritual self.
Nov 8, 1pm
Community Health Forum: Third Root Practitioners
Free
Community Health Forums are an opportunity for our clients, students, and community partners to hear more in depth about Third Root Community Health Center and to give us input as to how to better shape Third Root to care for the health of the community. Come hear about our Community Health Scholarships, our thoughts on our yoga program, learn more about community acupuncture, and more! And please, bring your thoughts and ideas about community health and social justice. This is your chance to tell us what is working and what could be done more effectively. Working together, we can truly serve the Flatbush community!
Be well,
Jacoby Ballard
Third Root Community Health Center
Yoga Teacher, Herbalist, Health Educator
718-940-9343
jacoby@thirdroot.org
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