Adapted Yoga

Adapted Yoga
for Children, Youth & Adults with Special Needs

I’m taking a break this fall from the Adapted Yoga Classes through Arlington’s Therapeutic Recreation Department.

However, if you are interested in individual programming for your loved one, email me at samayoga@mac.com.

Yoga can be immensely beneficial for children and adults living with conditions such as autism spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD, sensory processing challenges, Down’s syndrome, and other disorders or physical disabilities which impact muscle tone, body awareness, overall coordination, balance and strength.

Yoga can:

improve body awareness and overall muscular strength and flexibility
strengthen motor planning, sequencing and coordination through simple (progressing to more complex) movement patterns, and activities which emphasize crossing mid-line and challenging balance
foster greater postural control through core strengthening and stabilization
build self-confidence
improve concentration
replace ineffective breathing patterns with more effective ones
help individuals experience the calming and healing effects of training in stillness