Empower yourself with the skills to make Special Yoga accessible to children and young people with multi-sensory impairment (auditory/visual).

2020 Courses

Dates: October 7th 2020

Location: Linden Lodge School Parents’ Centre, 61 Princes Way, London SW19 6JB

This one-day training course offers mindful yoga practices to empower those who wish to use Special Yoga therapeutically with children and young people who have hearing and/or visual impairment.

The course offers a range of practical tools, an adaptation of classical yoga asanas and live sessions with children or young people so that your experience is both practical and experiential.

You will learn how to adapt movement, how to use the breath, how to understand the child’s sensory perception, how to use healing and therapeutic touch and the vibration of sound.

The combination of tools and classical yoga offered on the course will give you the skills to integrate them into a therapeutic yoga session for the children.

How this Course Benefits You

You will be equipped with the skills to teach on a one-to-one basis or in small group situations with yoga sequences, breathwork, massage and sound healing techniques to assist a child or young person who may have visual and/or auditory impairment.

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.

What does my fee cover?

  • Full tuition
  • Special Yoga certificate with 100% attendance
  • Personal contact with the course leaders
  • Herbal teas

What does my fee exclude?

  • Lunch
  • Parking / travel / accommodation

Course Certification

Your success in completing the course, Special Yoga for Children and Young People with Multi-Sensory Impairment, will be celebrated with a certificate from Special Yoga as a training centre of excellence.

Course tutors

The course will be delivered by Special Yoga founder and leader, Jyoti Manuel, and Special Yoga Trainers Daniella Oviedo and Karuna Kathryn Jackman. We are pleased to introduce you to the team here.

Teaching Style

You will be guided through highly effective and accessible strategies for integrating the remedial advantages of Special Yoga methodology into the lives of people with sensory impairment. With these skills you will have the ability to tailor various settings to the specific needs of the child, young person or group you support.

Useful Information

The day will run from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Please come dressed comfortably to be seated on a yoga mat for the day. You are invited to bring your own yoga mat and props though we will have mats for those who do not have one.

What experience do I need for this course?

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

  • Special needs teachers, teaching assistants and SENcos
  • Paediatric professionals and therapists
  • Parents of a child with special needs
  • All yoga teachers
  • Trainee yoga students

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

Completing our course, Special Yoga for Children and Young People with Multi-Sensory Impairment, is a part of your journey towards supporting people with special needs, and to be equipped with the latest practices and techniques.

Special Yoga is a training centre of excellence. We pride ourselves in appropriately preparing you for a career. Therefore we highly recommend joining our practitioner development programme if you are considering becoming a professional practitioner with Special Yoga. This will be discussed during the course.

What courses could I do after this course?

To see the extensive range of courses and 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 CPD Training?
Special needs teachers, teaching assistants and SENcos, paediatric professionals and therapists, parents of a person with special needs, all yoga teachers, trainee yoga students or anyone interested in exploring Special Yoga.
Is this course recognised?
You will receive a Special Yoga certificate of accreditation after completing the course. Our courses are recognised by Asdan.
Can I practise professionally with this course?
This course will equip you with the skills to begin using Special Yoga as a therapeutic intervention. As a training centre of excellence we offer a practitioner development programme for those considering practicing professionally. This will be open to students who complete our flagship course Special Yoga for Special Children followed by Special Yoga for Special Children Level 2.
What courses could I do after this CPD training?
After completing the course, Special Yoga for Children and Young People with Multi-Sensory Impairment, we suggest taking our flagship course, Special Yoga for Special Children. We highly recommend it as it provides comprehensive training across varying conditions and forms the first step towards becoming a professional practitioner.
Need help booking this course?
We are always ready to help anwser your questions regarding our courses. Please 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
"Special Yoga has allowed Zachariah greater control over his emotions and impulses. We use special yoga breathing as part of his daily routine."
Parent – Jane
"“Best nights sleep I’ve had in a while after the first session”
Teacher – Cassandra
"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.”
Teacher – Stephen
Special Yoga means "mindfulness" to me - I enjoy being relaxed.
Kate Aged 14
"It helps Nicolas with being mindful & using relation techniques to control his anxiety." (aged 11)
Parent – Rebecca
"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)
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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