by Deb McDermott | Jan 19, 2023 | Accessible & Adaptive, Children & Youth, Musculoskeletal Concerns, Neurodivergent Individuals, Research & Evidence-Informed Practice, Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs
By Kat Robinson You may be surprised to learn that the internally focused practice of yoga and the externally oriented art of circus have a lot in common: Both include body awareness and proprioception, involve breathing techniques to quiet the mind and create...
by Alexa Owen | Apr 22, 2021 | Children & Youth, Managing Anxiety, Stress, & Depression, Musculoskeletal Concerns, Neurodivergent Individuals, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
By Kimberly A. Searl Introducing youth who have high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to yoga therapy is an especially fulfilling part of my job. I think you’ll enjoy the story of one client in particular, as his experience really showcases how the practices...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Dec 5, 2019 | Children & Youth, What Is Yoga Therapy?
Researchers believe that improved self-regulation is one of the reasons people experience a wide range of health and well-being benefits from yogic practices. Children need to learn these skills, too, as part of growing up and to help manage behavioral health issues....