Yoga and Mindfulness for Children, Teens and Adults with Diverse Brains, Bodies and Abilities
I have been dedicated bringing the practices of yoga and mindfulness into the world of neurodivergent individuals for many years. I strongly believe these ancient and powerful practices can be shared in ways that are both inclusive and accessible to children with diverse needs and backgrounds including:
- neurodiversity
- disability
- sensory processing challenges
- communication challenges
- motor impairments, anxiety, depression, trauma and more...
Connection - Compassion – Inclusion
Why yoga for children and adults with autism?
Individuals with autism and other diverse needs can learn coping strategies through the practice of yoga so they may live calmer, happier, peaceful, and healthy lives.
The practice of yoga for children and adults with autism and other diverse needs teaches many skills, but arguably the most crucial element is teaching them processing and coping skills. It can teach them how to respond to stress, worry, anxiety and depression. Many individuals with language processing difficulties and/or sensory integration dysfunction (difficulty with sensory processing) experience greater levels of anxiety and sometimes depression, so learning how to cope with these difficulties is crucial. They can be in a constant state of heightened arousal or anxiety or they may shut down.
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Benefits of yoga and mindfulness
Integrating yoga and mindfulness in educational, therapy, and home settings supports children and teens in building greater resilience. The benefits include:
- Decreases anxiety and depression
- Increase relaxation and improve sleep
- Reduce muscle tension
- Improve circulation
- Good for thyroid conditions
- Improve mood
- Support sensory integration
- Support language and communication
- Support body awareness
- Support motor coordination
- Improve fine/gross motor skills
- Improve interoceptive awareness
- Build self-agency and self-esteem
Our services
1:1 or group SEN Yoga sessions
Yoga training for parents of children with diverse needs
School & Organizational Workshops
Why yoga and mindfulness in schools?
Studies show that the practice of yoga and mindfulness activities in a school setting can support children & teens with:
- Focus
- Concentration
- Social and Emotional learning
- Self-regulation
- Improved Behaviour
- Increased self-efficacy and self-esteem.
Incorporating yoga and mindfulness activities into schools and classroom settings offers a physical and emotional outlet for youth and teaches them to develop coping strategies to combat the many challenges and stressors they face in school and home environments.
The practice of yoga and mindfulness as a WHOLE SCHOOL unit fosters community building and a positive school climate that sets students and teachers up for success rather than failure and builds positive teacher-student relationships.
Contact Andreja to arrange Yoga and Mindfulness workshops for your school or organization! Learn ways to bring yoga & mindfulness to your program to support children and teens with learning, behaviour, socialization, resilience and success!
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