Tag: benefits of yoga

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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