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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Williams, Nancy.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children with disabilities--Rehabilitation.

Children with disabilities.

Hatha yoga for children.

Hatha yoga--Therapeutic use.

Hatha yoga.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (212 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Singing Dragon, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Yoga therapy is gaining rapid recognition as a treatment that can improve the physical and mental wellbeing of children with a variety of complex needs. This book contains a specially-designed yoga program for use with children of all abilities, and provides parents and professionals with the knowledge they need to carry out the therapy themselves.

Contents:

Yoga Therapy forEvery Special ChildMeeting Needs in a Natural Setting; Preface; 1 Introduction; Developmental challenges; Similarities between yoga and neuro-developmental therapy; Yoga meets therapy goals; 2 The Benefits of Yoga; The breath; Body awareness; Motor plann ing; Spirit of communication; Behavioral self-regulation; Social skills; Universal awareness; Multidisciplinary; Sensory integration; Natural setting; Multidimensional approach; Healthy body; Restorative; Sleep patterns; Skill set; Energetic alignment; 3 Getting Ready; Creating a space; When, how often and for how long?

Assessment by observationIntroducing the setting; 4 The Yoga Program; Paradigm for success; Yoga Program Sequence; Namasté; Breath work; Tibetan Bells; Mudra and mantra; Savasana (resting supine); Full body stretch; Leg extensions; supine spinal twist; Arch; Spinal roll to sitting; Forward bend; Table; Volcano; Butterfly breathing with yoga hug; Butterfly; Flower; Sitting spinal twist; Sitting sway pose; Cat; Downward dog; Upward-facing dog; Child's pose; Squat; Standing mountain; Helicopter; Half moon; Half wheel; Umbrella; Triangle; Tree pose; Helicopter; Savasana with guided imagery

Closing mudra and mantraNamasté; 5 Yoga and the Energy Body; The root chakra-stability; The navel chakra-relationship and creativity; The solar plexus chakra-self-esteem; The heart chakra-love and compassion; The throat chakra-communication; The brow chakra-divine vision; The crown chakra-spiritual connection; 6 Yoga Games; Games to build strength; Mudra and mantra games; Games to build confidence; Games using props and toys; Breathing games; Games to develop imagination; 7 Yoga for Specific Conditions; Precautions; Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD )

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD )Cancer; Cerebral palsy; Compromised respiration; Developmental delay; Down syndrome; Emotional sensitivity; Fluency disorder; Hemiparesis; High tone; Language delay and/or disorder; Low tone; Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD ); Sensory integration disorder; Social communication delay; Scoliosis; 8 The Response:Yogis and Parents; References; Resources; Glossary

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781283904964

1283904969

9780857010278

0857010271

OCLC:

704276380