Tag: yoga for kids

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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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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 can be beneficial to both babies and their parents. Imagine a world where your little one can experience relaxation, improved sleep, and better digestion—all before they can even walk! Welcome to the fascinating realm of baby yoga, an increasingly popular practice that offers a multitude of benefits

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child development

Yoga for Special Needs Child — A Testimonial of Its Benefits

Yoga and the Special Child by Sande Rutstein, OTR Last year, I began to see a seven-year-old girl, whom I will call Lisa. She had been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) several years earlier. Lisa was a kind and anxious child who moved constantly. She was receiving occupational

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