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Yoga for special needs!

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In this practice

Key teachings

  • Mindful movement and body awareness
  • Breathing techniques for self-regulation
  • Adaptability and individual pacing for diverse needs

Ideal for

  • Children with autism spectrum disorder
  • Children with Down syndrome
  • Children with ADHD
  • All children and teens with special needs

Lesson

Instructions

Yoga is very beneficial for children with special needs. Practising Yoga helps in building strength and improves body balance and flexibility. It also improves mental focus, breathing , sleep, mood, relieves anxiety and promotes overall wellness . Which Yoga pose will you try with your child today? .

Steps

  • Modified basic yoga poses (e.g., animal poses, seated stretches)
  • Simple breathing exercises (Pranayama)
  • Guided relaxation or Savasana

Benefits

  • Improved physical strength and motor skills
  • Enhanced balance and coordination
  • Increased mental focus and concentration
  • Reduced anxiety and improved mood
  • Better sleep patterns

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
20 minutes
Equipment
yoga matblanket or cushion
Target areas
full bodycoremindnervous system
Energy
balancing

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