Upcoming Courses

Dates: November 5th & 6th

Location: QEII Jubilee School, Kennet Road, London W9 3LG

Price: £250.00

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This CPD course will give you the skills to use Special Yoga’s methodology to enhance the potential for children with Cerebral Palsy and PMLD. This will give them a greater sense of physical comfort allowing them to be more empowered.

How This Course Benefits You

  • You will learn techniques to help relieve tension and pain in the child’s muscles, and reduce spasms.
  • You will learn communication skills that will enable you to guide the child to their potential.
  • You will learn how to empower the child.
  • You will learn how to adapt a yoga practice for challenging physical limitations.

Topic Summary

This two-day intensive course will enlighten you with the capacity to give children a heightened  sense of comfort within their bodies. You will learn how to enhance  communication, create a stable foundation of trust, and develop an awareness of both your body and the child’s throughout the session.

This course will teach you how to effectively structure a yoga session for a child with different physical abilities. Live one-to-one sessions with the course tutors will provide you with a deeper insight into how core principles can be practically applied.
These skills can be integrated into a class or taught one-to-one. Specialised massage techniques will be emphasised to allow a connection with the nerves that will encourage  the child towards becoming more relaxed, comfortable and mindful.

Course tutors

Jyoti ManuelJyoti Manuel and Special Yoga Trainers

Jyoti Manuel is the founder of Special Yoga and a leading expert in yoga for children with special needs, and is the creator of this course. Jyoti has devoted her life to increasing awareness, knowledge and practical experience around the therapeutic effects of yoga and making yoga available to as many children as possible.She has worked extensively with children with CP and PMLD. This course is the result of her continued commitment to share the long-term holistic benefits of yoga to this population.

Teaching Style

You will be guided through highly effective and accessible strategies for integrating the remedial advantages of the Special Yoga methodology into the lives of children with Cerebral Palsy or PMLD. With these skills you will have the ability to tailor various settings to the specific needs of the child or group you support.

Course Certification

Your success in completing the course Special Yoga for Cerebral Palsy and PMLD will be celebrated with a certificate of accreditation from Special Yoga as a training centre of excellence. Special Yoga for Cerebral Palsy and PMLD is recognised as a training course by Yoga Alliance UK and ASDAN.

Course Fees

Please note: Early bird discounts are not applicable to deposits or payment plans. If you choose to pay a deposit you will be required to pay the remaining balance prior to the course start date.

Full price: £250

Once payment has been made, you will be emailed a registration form for completion prior to your booking being finalised.

What does my fee cover?

  • Full tuition
  • Special Yoga for Cerebral Palsy and PMLD manual
  • Special Yoga certificate with 100% attendance
  • Live yoga sessions
  • Personal contact with the course leaders

What does my fee exclude?

  • Lunch
  • Parking / travel / accommodation

Accommodation

Many of our students use Airbnb to find accommodation when coming to stay with us. Please note that we are not affiliated with Airbnb.

Useful Information

What are the start and end times for course?

Each day begins at 9.30am and ends at 5.30pm.

What experience do I need for this course?

This course is open to all, including people who do not teach yoga professionally. Regular attendees of this course include but are not limited to:

  • Special needs teachers
  • All yoga teachers
  • Trainee yoga teachers
  • Special needs and paediatric professionals
  • Parent of a special needs child

 

Can I become a Special Yoga practitioner after completing this course?

If ‘Special Yoga for Cerebral Palsy and PMLD’ is your first course with us at Special Yoga and you have been inspired by the teachings, we offer a wide range of specific and fully comprehensive courses.
If you have not yet taken our flagship training course, Special Yoga for Special Children, we would highly recommend doing so. This course is a vital step in enhancing your ability to support all children with special needs. 

 

What courses could I do after this course?

To see the extensive range of CPDs we have designed to give you practical tools that can further develop your personal practice, please click here

 

Can we support you in choosing your course?

If you have any queries please let us know at teachertraining@specialyoga.org.uk

 

Policies & Procedures

For the full course policies and terms & conditions please click here.

Course Tips
Who can do this course?
Occupational therapists, yoga teachers and yoga therapists, trainee yoga teachers, school teachers and staff, parents or anyone interested in exploring Special Yoga.
Is this course accredited?
You will receive a Special Yoga Certificate of Accreditation after completing the course. The Special Yoga for Cerebral Palsy and PMLD course is recognised by ASDAN and Yoga Alliance.
Can I practise professionally with this course?
As a training centre of excellence we are developing a Special Yoga practitioner development programme for those considering practising professionally. This will be discussed during your course.
What courses could I do after this course?
After completing the Special Yoga for Cerebral Palsy and PMLD course we suggest taking our flagship course Special Yoga for Special Children if you have not already. We highly recommend it as it provides a comprehensive guide across all conditions and is the first steps towards becoming a professional practitioner.
Need help booking this course?
We are always ready to help anwser your questions regarding taking our courses. Either contact +44 208 968 1900 or email teachertraining@specialyoga.org.uk
"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
Freddie Adu, Head, Queensmill School | November 2017
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Parent – Jonathon
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)
Guardian – Robert
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.
Richard Fedorko – SYSC Student
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.
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