01/07/2026
Calling all families with kiddos who have complex/support needs! I know firsthand how challenging it can be to find after school activities that are truly inclusive, accommodating and accepting of my child's needs, and THEN to learn if the offered activity even resonates with my kiddo.
I highly recommend giving the SNAP programs a try! They have 6-8 week sessions of various sports, as well as activities like yoga, cooking and art. I'm attaching their flyer here as the second pic - if yoga is not your thing, please check it out because there may be something that is wonderful for your child.
If yoga *is* your thing or you are curious about its benefits for your child, our 6-week series starts on Jan 6th. This is for kids aged 7-18 - like all SNAP series, it costs only $25 (resident)/$50 (non-resident) for the entire series. Westwood Rec does a great job of keeping costs low to make sure all families can participate.
While yoga has benefits for all humans, adaptive yoga can be especially great for people with additional needs, supporting strength, mobility and flexibility. It can support balance which in turn can support gait and posture. It lets kids learn about proprioception (where their body is in space) and can help them move with more awareness and confidence within their world. It also has many behavioral benefits, teaching breathing and calming techniques, emotional regulation, and body control.
I work hard to teach all of these principles throughout our entire series, meeting every kid where they are at every day (and we all know how drastically different every day/week may be ☺️). I use breathing, movement, props, stories, games, music and more to promote focus, engagement, inclusion and fun. I work hard to get to know my kids and their families, their needs and likes/dislikes, and adjust the program to best support them.
Please note, caregivers, therapists & aides are welcome to attend and do the yoga along with us, supporting their student and learning the techniques to help them carryover at home 💜
💕 All ABILITIES & CAPABILITIES are always welcome 💕
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