Yoga is beneficial to children and adults of all ages and body types, but it has been found to be particularly beneficial for children with special needs, especially those with Autism and ADHD.

 

Studies have been carried out with children in schools and seen a marked reduction in aggressive behaviour, social withdrawal, and hyper activity. The special yoga team have also carried out a recent pilot study with "profound impact" on behaviour.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-47489958

 

Autism key an autism support website, notes clearly how yoga helps address heightened anxiety, poor motor co-ordination, and weak self-regulation, something that otherwise is very difficult to do.

 

https://www.autismkey.com/yoga-beneficial-for-children-with-autism/

 

I am a qualified level one special yoga practitioner and have also completed special yoga courses for yoga and mindfulness for Autism and ADHD in addition to the flagship special yoga 7 day course and work with SEND groups in various settings (including SEND schools). I am experienced working with children with PMLD, Down's syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, quadraplegia, uscular degenerative conditions, ADD, ADHD, Autism, and other conditions.

 

All children will have full information screening and booking forms completed prior to sessions.