When yoga is performed therapeutically it has the power to enhance therapies that your child may already be receiving. Here are a few of the benefits you can look forward to seeing:
Special Education
- Helps left and right brain coordination
- Increases self confidence
- Promotes self discipline
- Improves ability to self-regulate
- Improves children’s awareness of themselves
- Calm Brain = Receptive Brain
Occupational Therapy
- Improved sensory regulation
- Improved proximal strength
- Can be used as a sensory diet
- Improved retention of skills
Speech-Language
- Improved breath control
- Improved core strength and posture
- Increased spontaneous vocalization
- Improved attention and focus
Physical Therapy
- Improved overall strength
- Increased physical coordination
- Improved body awareness
- Improved motor control
- Works through the developmental sequence
For more information on this check out this post on Tools to Grow from Hannah Field who was trained by us back in July, 2017.
Pediatric Yoga: Benefits for the Mind Body & Soul