Special Needs
Wellbeing Practices for Special Needs
Collaborating with BEAM Academy, integrating wellbeing practices for a healthy and happy mind and body, our training programme for teachers, assistants and parents is now available. Please see the link below for further details.
https://www.beam.academy/senyogacourse
Our next course will be running over two weekends in November.
Bespoke packages are available - please get in touch to discuss.
Collaborating with BEAM Academy, integrating wellbeing practices for a healthy and happy mind and body, our training programme for teachers, assistants and parents is now available. Please see the link below for further details.
https://www.beam.academy/senyogacourse
Our next course will be running over two weekends in November.
Bespoke packages are available - please get in touch to discuss.
"Yoga makes me feel happy and relaxed" (R)
"I feel calmer" (T)
"The foot massage makes my worries go away" (A)
Why Yoga for Special Needs?
Why Yoga for Special Needs?
• Strengthens anatomical and neurological structures• Helps to manage emotions
• Increases concentration and memory
• Balances the central nervous system
• Increases circulation
• Enhances digestion, release of toxins
• Encourages positivity of mood
• Improves quality and quantity of sleep
• Facilitates greater body awareness, speech, proprioception, and communication between brain and body
• Improves motor planning and control
• Increases self-esteem, confidence and empowerment
• Provides tools for self-regulation and the management of symptoms
• Balances the right-left hemispheres of the brain
• Reduces anxiety
• Enhances respiratory capacity and ability• Enhances seratonin production
• Strengthens and balances vestibular, endocrine, lymphatic systems
What does this mean for the child?
A healthy body.
A calm, relaxed mind, enhanced by deep feelings of peace, happiness and an overall sense of wellbeing.
An enhanced possibility for potential.
How do we achieve this?
Physical Yoga
Breath techniques
Sound relaxation
Massage
Mindfulness and meditation
We work together using this range of tools, to create a positive environment and opportunity through movement and stillness, for release, healing and growth, and to promote enhanced health and happiness for reaching full potential.
Our group and 1-1 sessions are conducted in schools, colleges, community settings and online, and can also be held privately at Sakura Studio in Old Dalby.
Please contact us for further details.
Covid-secure measures we are adhering to for schools and children with Special Needs.
Regular hand-washing.
Regular hand-sanitising.
No attendance if unwell.
No hands-on adjustments and assists unless necessary.
No high energy Yoga or mouth-breathing techniques.
2M distancing where possible.
Adherence to school policy regarding face coverings and PPE.
Regular cleaning and sanitising of space and equipment.
