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Yoga for Special Needs & Abilities

Specialization: Autism, ADD/ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Fragile X, Down Syndrome, & Prader Willi

Certifications:
RYT 200
RYCT
Specialised Yoga for Disabilities: 95hrs

Services: Private 1:1, School-based Sessions & Workshops

🦋My students LOVE this pose It being beginner friendly, it’s typically one of the first asanas I introduce to my student...
25/11/2022

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My students LOVE this pose

It being beginner friendly, it’s typically one of the first asanas I introduce to my students. And they seem to love it! I witnessed many of them come into this asana as they come to take their seat, some default to this pose when they feel overwhelmed and over-stimulated.

Though some students with diverse needs and abilities tend to find this pose comforting for its calming, interoceptive, and meditative qualities.

Others default to this as a result of the hip mobility this pose offers. It may seem like a student is flexible enough to embody the full expression of this pose - it’s critical to know if it could be a result of hypermobility.
Hypermobility ≠ Flexibility

It’s recommended that yoga be practiced under the guidance of a trained instructor.

Slowing down is not stopping. The race of life has never been about the finish line but about the journey of life itself...
18/11/2022

Slowing down is not stopping. The race of life has never been about the finish line but about the journey of life itself. Remember it was the turtle who won the race.

As children yesterdays and tomorrows were foreign concepts. We lived in the now, the next task, game, snack.Children can...
15/11/2022

As children yesterdays and tomorrows were foreign concepts. We lived in the now, the next task, game, snack.

Children can teach us a great deal. Observe and listen.

We don’t always have all the answers.

It always the simple things. The small steps that lead to progress.Bringing kids back to the simple things builds master...
10/11/2022

It always the simple things. The small steps that lead to progress.

Bringing kids back to the simple things builds mastery over the skill.

Coming back to basics provides kids the confidence to move forward.

Sessions that incorporate too many new skills is a recipe for failure, lack of self esteem, frustration and regression.

Set-up for Success!

Language can be limiting and misleading.The capabilities of a person are not defined by labels.Limited terminology can ...
07/10/2022

Language can be limiting and misleading.

The capabilities of a person are not defined by labels.

Limited terminology can influence our understanding and perceptions.

As logical and rational beings we are able to challenge preconceived notions and stigmatizing language.

To not allow limited linguistics to shape our perceptions of others’ and their capacity, reality or capabilities.

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Language can be limiting and misleading.The functioning and capabilities of a person are not defined by labels. Limited ...
07/10/2022

Language can be limiting and misleading.

The functioning and capabilities of a person are not defined by labels. Limited terminology can influence our understanding and shape our perceptions.

As logical and rational beings we have a duty to challenge preconceived notions and stigmatizing language.

To hold ourselves accountable to not allow limited linguistics to shape our perceptions of others’ capacity, reality, or capabilities.

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The Giraffe illustrates the long distance between the head and heart. The head towering over seeing new perspectives and...
08/08/2022

The Giraffe illustrates the long distance between the head and heart. The head towering over seeing new perspectives and opportunity. The heart close to the ground keeping us firm on path forward.

The giraffe is seen a gentle creature one that symbolizes uniqueness, humbleness and ability to stand out from the crowd.

This pose calms the nerves by focusing the mind and body inward - the head reaching beneath the heart. Teaches us to engage our core strength when rising back up with our head above all others in gentle grace

Ableism much like racism or sexism is not a term thought of unless it’s experienced by you. Non-disabled people may be u...
01/08/2022

Ableism much like racism or sexism is not a term thought of unless it’s experienced by you.

Non-disabled people may be unaware of how to engaged with or ask about disabled persons.

Statements such as “s/he IS disabled” vs “s/he has a disability” perpetuate the stigmas associated with disabilities. The first is defining a person BY their disability, continuing the same narrative that “they are disabled, therefore unabled”

The second acknowledges a persons disability, but not restricting their capacity within our own minds. Much like we do with a person with the flu.

The Tree is one of natures and yoga’s most distinguishable elements. It’s’ roots ground deep into the earth. It’s trunk ...
26/07/2022

The Tree is one of natures and yoga’s most distinguishable elements.

It’s’ roots ground deep into the earth.
It’s trunk holds steady and stable.
It’s branches flow in the direction of the wind.

Different trees. Different climates. Different variations. But are all a Tree 🌴🌳

Disability Inclusion requires a wider understanding of the associated risks, to achieve better health and well-being fo...
15/07/2022

Disability Inclusion requires a wider understanding of the associated risks, to achieve better health and well-being for persons with disabilities

That summer twist feeling - Spinal Twists“Let’s twist again… like we did last summer” 🎶
01/07/2022

That summer twist feeling
- Spinal Twists

“Let’s twist again… like we did last summer” 🎶

You will never know the impact you will have on another
29/06/2022

You will never know the impact you will have on another

Start slow. All systems check before launch. Breath, Body, Brain.
27/06/2022

Start slow. All systems check before launch. Breath, Body, Brain.

He can’t speak, he was born diagnosed as “profoundly deaf”. They say your teachers appear when the student is ready. Lit...
24/06/2022

He can’t speak, he was born diagnosed as “profoundly deaf”.

They say your teachers appear when the student is ready. Little did I know this little (not so little anymore) guy was mine. I was the one blind and deaf to his lessons.

Seeing and listening to him now, this is what I’ve learnt.

What lessons have you learned from yours?

Just Be - Imperfectly Perfect
22/06/2022

Just Be - Imperfectly Perfect

Pranayama (Breathwork) is one of the most important components to teaching yoga to persons with diverse needs and abilit...
26/05/2022

Pranayama (Breathwork) is one of the most important components to teaching yoga to persons with diverse needs and abilities.

Because those with diverse needs may experience greater amounts of anxiety, worry, fear, a heightened sensitivity to their environment and difficulties expressing emotions, they may perpetually reside in a state of flight/fight mode.

This constant state can negatively impact our daily life and experiences: over-reactivity, fatigue, muscle aches, sleep deprecation, autoimmune conditions, digestive irregularities and many others.

Pranayama brings our attention to the breath, and away from the thoughts and emotions that are anxiety provoking. The focus on the breath helps bring an increase amount of oxygen to the lungs, brain, and body allowing our bodies to function better and activate our rest/digest mode - relaxation.

Breathing induces a mind-body connection giving us the ability to be self-aware, self-monitor, and self-regulate.

The Importance of Mirroring in Social Development
05/04/2022

The Importance of Mirroring in Social Development

People learn in different ways as all know, some people are visual learners, some auditory, others kinesthetic. In class...
08/03/2022

People learn in different ways as all know, some people are visual learners, some auditory, others kinesthetic. In classrooms, you often find all of these techniques being employed. The same notion of teaching should be applied when teaching fitness/ yoga and more so to to persons with diverse needs & abilities.

People will diverse needs are just like everyone else when it comes to learning. Some will require visual aids, others may understand through modeling and touching, while others maybe able to follow simple instruction. If you leave child is not responding. It’s our job as the trainer/teacher/instructor to adapt. In our teaching arsenal we must be equipped to be able to teach and support our students, rather than expecting students to adapt their learning.

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