Category: yoga for kids

yoga for babies
child development

Yoga for Babies and Toddlers: Our First Baby Yogalore Class!

You may think yoga for babies is crazy — babies can’t do yoga! Originally when I was developing the YoGalore curriculum, I had preschoolers and school age children in mind. Not because I didn’t think YoGalore was for older or younger children, but mostly because I was more familiar with

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vestibular-sense
child development

The Vestibular Sense: Where We Are in Space

Most of us are familiar with our five senses – touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing. We were taught in school that our senses teach us about the world. It’s how we learn. All of that is true, however, we also have an additional two senses that we don’t hear

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yoga
special needs adults

Yoga’s Many Benefits — Why Are You Practicing Yoga?

We have been practicing yoga at SHS for almost five years!* Can you believe it’s been that long?!?!?! Students take my class for a number of reasons. Some have physical issues that yoga can help improve or soothe. Some students have little flexibility while others are in my class because

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eagle-pose
special needs children

Eagle Pose: Great for Balance and Focus

If you’re looking for a pose that is challenging, helps improve balance and focus, eagle pose is for you. Eagle pose, also known as Garudasana, is a powerful yoga posture with many benefits. It is an excellent way to build strength in the legs and arms and to increase flexibility.

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hypotonia
child development

Hypotonia — Low Muscle Tone — How Yoga Can Help

Many of the students I have previously worked with have hypotonia (a state of low muscle tone) which means the muscles may seem loose or floppy. When relaxed, those with hypotonia can easily move their limbs and are very flexible. While it does seem like an advantage to be more

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savasana
special needs children

Savasana — Rest & Relax — The Best Part of Yoga!

We all could use a savasana every day…I could probably use a couple! Savasana is Sanskrit and literally means “corpse pose”. While it may sound a little creepy when translated that way, savasana is simply a small period of time to rest your mind, body and spirit. Lying in corpse pose

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baby-yoga-poses
special needs children

Baby Yoga Poses: Yes, Babies Can Do Yoga Too!!!!

Baby yoga poses aren’t exactly yoga poses exclusively for babies, but there are movements and poses that, yes, even babies can do. We have a great post written by Kevin Sinclair and also have some great resources for you too! Start An Early Path To Well-Being: Babies And Yoga Author:

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SPD
special needs adults

SPD — Yoga for Sensory Processing Disorder

Children with Sensory Processing Disorder are often misdiagnosed as well as misunderstood. It can be a struggle for children with SPD to get through an average day. Occupational therapy has been proven to be a very useful tool for these children. Along with occupational therapy, yoga can be helpful, especially

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