YOGA THERAPY
Yoga therapy offers a natural approach to anxiety and mood regulation. Through yoga classes, students not only engage in physical exercise but also build friendships and form a supportive community, enhancing the overall experience. Yoga is often described as a comprehensive system of self-development that focuses on shaping the individual. It supports self-improvement and self-understanding by guiding practitioners on their personal journeys.
For Children with autism, yoga therapy can be particularly beneficial. Often, the actions and thoughts of those with autism can be misaligned. Yoga therapy aims to improve a child’s strength, flexibility, and breathing while promoting their overall personal development. The practice of asanas (physical postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises) helps unite the body and mind, fostering a stronger connection between them. This holistic approach can reduce pain and anxiety, helping children with autism feel more comfortable in their bodies. Additionally, yoga therapy can enhance behavior control, facilitate the acquisition of new skills, and encourage positive social interactions.
BENEFITS OF YOGA THERAPY
Minimizes stress.
Yoga creates a peaceful environment that helps kids to settle.
Breathing techniques assist in lowering agitation, controlling heart
rate, and letting go of troubling emotions. In addition to being a
useful self-care technique, mindful breathing exercises can be used
to substitute other compulsive, violent, or self-stimulatory
activities.
Enhances stability and attention.
In addition to breathing exercises, yoga poses help kids concentrate
on the current position at hand. In the classroom, guided imagery
can be beneficial as well because listening and mentally enacting
events can enhance cognitive abilities and focus in general.
Boosts flexibility and strength.
The physical advantages of yoga poses and stretching also include
improved coordination, more sensory tolerance, and decreased
discomfort.
Enhances both fine and gross motor skills.
Yoga increases body awareness by highlighting various movement
patterns. Postural skills are part of this, and they can even help kids
learn how to sit upright in a chair.
Promote social and peer interactions.
Emotional, linguistic, and communication skills can be developed through following the yoga instructor’s guidance, practicing, and payingattention to one’s own body and mind. These skills can then be appliedto other social situations.
Promotes deeper sleep.
Better sleep is frequently the result of less stress since calmer bodies andbrains are more receptive to sleep.
Increases self-confidence.
The greatest benefit of yoga may be that it fosters a positive self-image. The engaging and strong postures help children with autism to feel successful. This holds true for people of all skill levels because improvements can be made gradually.
Here, in Riddle Blooms families feels safe and supported in yoga
courses, which adapt the flow of the practice to accommodate those with
ASD. We are passionate about the kids to be at pace., and using the
help of pictures, activities, repetition, and relaxation techniques to help
everyone feel at ease and motivated.