Bibliograph

Yoga therapy for every special child, meeting needs in a natural setting, Nancy Williams ; illustrated by Leslie White

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Yoga therapy for every special child, meeting needs in a natural setting, Nancy Williams ; illustrated by Leslie White

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Yoga therapy for every special child

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Nancy Williams ; illustrated by Leslie White

Sub title

meeting needs in a natural setting

Summary

Yoga therapy can be a hugely rewarding approach for children with a wide range of special needs. This accessible guide contains simple yoga techniques that can be used with children of all abilities. The author provides gentle yoga postures and exercises that can help to promote relaxation, flexibility, strength, coordination and body-awareness. Each posture is accompanied by a line drawing, and the author offers advice on how each posture appropriately supports the individual child's needs and abilities. Practical tips for incorporating creative fun and games into yoga sessions are included, and the author outlines the specific benefits of yoga for a wide range of conditions, including Attention Deficit Disorder, ASD, Cerebral Palsy, social communication difficulties, Down's syndrome, and scoliosis. The book concludes with child and parent reports of how yoga therapy has changed their life. This wonderful resource is ideal for parents, therapists and other professionals who want to use simple yoga exercises with children with special needs

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