During the February cold snap we welcomed a group of students into the warmth…
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In January 2018 Special Yoga founder Jyoti travelled to Sri Lanka to continue her…
I first discovered occupational therapy in my late twenties, having had many years of…
‘Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient’. —…
What a great way to start 2018 — the first bespoke inset training at…
As part of their #NoGoBritain series, Channel 4 News produced the video below which…
Dhara, a Senior Special Yoga Practitioner who heads up our Development & Support initiatives,…
In January 2018 we’re running our Teaching Yoga & Mindfulness to Children training. …
"The approach and core philosophy espoused integrates so well with our ethos and practice for managing stress, conflict and challenge and so it will embed into and enhance our practice. I will recommend the programme to other Special Heads." — Freddie Adu, Head, Queensmill School | November 2017
"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.
It’s a brilliant practical course with integration of the material shared. Christine is a wonderful teacher and her professional experience and knowledge are essential for this fantastic CPD.