By Liz Oakley
Insta: @lizjoyoakley | FB: @lizjoyoakleyyoga | W: www.aahanayoga.com
I never actually wanted to…
Welcome to the Special Yoga Foundation Blog. Here you will discover stories giving you an insight into what we do and the community we support. If you are interested in quoting our blog please reference a link back to the relating articles and if you are interested in submitting you blog to us, please contact marketing@specialyoga.org.uk
Across the globe, mindfulness meditation is a powerful practice bringing greater peace, compassion and…
Every month Special Yoga Foundation hosts a family charity event at our Portobello Dock based…
Special Yoga Foundation is now registered on ChariTable Bookings. The app and website dedicated…
Text: Kirdi Dalgliesh (kirdi@bendyed.com.au) | Illustration: Ingrid Sanchez (@creativeingrid)
How did the course impact your…
Every Child’s Story Deserves an Open Ear: Government Reforms Announced for Child and Adolescent…
Text: Jyoti Jo Manuel | Illustration: Ingrid Sanchez (@creativeingrid)
Jyoti occasionally travels to the far…
Text: Nicole Schnackenberg | Illustration: Ingrid Sanchez (@creativeingrid)
“Learn how to see. Realise that everything…
"Special Yoga has allowed Zachariah greater control over his emotions and impulses. We use special yoga breathing as part of his daily routine."
"“Best nights sleep I’ve had in a while after the first session”
"There was a parent assembly and one boy was sad about his dad leaving and had a melt down… “Once he calmed down he came back to the teacher and said his guard dog was barking and didn’t let the owl speak.”
Special Yoga means "Mindfulness" to me - I enjoy being relaxed.
"It helps Nicolas with being mindful & using relation techniques to control his anxiety." (aged 11)
"This session for Zaydan is his personal ‘recharging’ activity for the week. It is an opportunity for Zaydan to let his body and mind both speak freely and get the appropriate sensory relief needed." (Aged 11)
Through Special Yoga Oliver has become aware of his body and the space around him. He focuses on the movements and has learnt to relax and become less anxious. The Sessions are invaluable. (Aged 30)
To be entrusted with carrying forward your life's work, in my small way, see the results in action and know the differences that so many can come to know, has been a privilege that I'll always value.