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MISSION
The Center For Special Needs is dedicated to instructing detailed Yoga
curriculums to address and improve neurological, psychological, and
physical issues.
WE CAN COME TO YOU
All of our programs are available at our location or yours. We will tailor a program to fit the needs of you, your clients, or your family. Each program is focused on the needs of your group. A sampling of our offerings is provided below. For more information please contact us.
Click here to read the journal of Stephen’s Miracle
Our programs for children with special needs have been created by highly trained and specialized teachers who understand child development and respect the differences in each child. Our teachers and support staff are professional, loving and creative. The children’s programs are developed with a focus on learning and fun, creating an environment where the children are free to develop and grow to their highest potential.
Through direct observation and informal study, the benefits of Yoga for children with special needs have become clear. Special Needs children respond positively to Yoga instruction at their level or ability to focus and concentrate. Additionally both fine motor and gross motor improvements have been noted. An increase in successful communication and the desire to build responsive and interactive relationships with others is also one of the benefits of the program. Children who practice Yoga tend to exhibit fewer symptoms of anxiety, develop self confidence, and have a calmer and happier outlook.
What is Yoga for Children?
Since 1997, The School of Complete Yoga has offered Yoga classes for children. This experience of teaching Yoga to children has shown great benefits to each child on many levels.
Children’s Yoga is a wonderful way for the child to experience Yoga as an expression of themselves through Yoga poses, breathing, visualizations and games. Yoga for Children is a great way for the child to:
Ø Build self-esteem
Ø Freely express feelings
Ø Become aware of and feel the difference between tension and relaxation
Ø Increase coordination and flexibility in a safe and gentle way
Ø Improve the ability to concentrate and focus
Ø Discover unique qualities in a non-competitive atmosphere
Ø Improve listening skills
Ø Learn to quiet the mind and focus
Ø Love and trust in themselves
GOALS OF THE PROGRAM
Ø To help your child to relax in a non-competitive atmosphere, and have fun!
Ø Reduce anxiety, balance the nervous system, instill peace and calmness and an overall
sense of well being
Ø To improve transitioning behaviors, bilateral coordination, and proprioception
Ø Enhance communication, language and auditory processing
Ø Improve balance and coordination
ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM
Ø A 30 or 45 minute Saturday morning Yoga class for the child or the child with a parent.
This class will meet three Saturdays per month for a total of nine classes.
SPECIAL NEEDS YOGA AT YOUR LOCATION
We are currently serving over 300 Special Needs children in New Jersey at both public and private schools and organizations. We are happy to travel to your location. Our fully trained and certified instructors provide quality Classic Hatha Yoga Instruction at your location for your population. Please contact us for pricing and scheduling information.
PRIVATE YOGA INSTRUCTION
We also offer private instruction at our Chester, New Jersey location for your child or private group instruction for your family. Please contact us for more information.
SPECIAL NEEDS YOGA AT OUR LOCATION SPRING 2008
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Sunday |
10:30 - 11:00 am a |
Yoga for Special Needs Children |
$108 | |
| Sunday a a a a |
11:15 - 12:00 pm a a a a |
Yoga for Special Needs Children |
$148 | |
| Sundaydaya | 12:15 - 12:45 pm a |
Yoga for Special Needs Children |
$108 a a a | |
| Sunday | 1:00 - 1:30 pm |
Yoga for Special Needs Children |
$108 |
GENTLE YOGA
Monday 11:00 - 12:00 pm March 31 - June 23 (no class May 26) $120
This class offers extra gentle Yoga for those who enjoy moving slowly and gently, those who have not exercised in a while and those in recovery or receiving physical therapy. Extra Gentle Yoga will help you to develop your confidence in Yoga and improve your energy levels, while gently stretching and nurturing your body.
OFFERING SPECIALIZED YOGA CLASSES
FOR ALL AGES
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Yoga for Special Needs Children
New Jersey Class Schedule
Background of the Center for Special Needs
The Center for Special Needs is a non-profit organization founded by The School of Complete Yoga in New Jersey. We serve people of all ages and levels of physical and economic ability to enhance, sustain, and improve the quality of life. All services are offered without regard to a person’s race, creed, religion, gender, origin, sexual preference, or ability to pay.
The School of Complete Yoga is a branch of The Royal Pathways Inc., “The School of Complete Yoga”. The Royal Pathways Inc. is an International School centered in King City, Ontario, Canada, For more information about The Royal Pathways Inc., please visit this page of our website.
Since 1990 we have been offering Classic Hatha Yoga, a pure, highly effective form of Yoga reflects the highest refinement of Yoga. Over the years more and more people shared their testimonials of physical, psychological and neurological improvements and The Center For Special Needs was formed to address the community’s alternative needs through specific Yoga curriculums.
The focus of the center is on service. The unique needs of every individual are always attended to with great care and gentleness allowing every student, regardless of age or ability, to feel successful and know that they can offer Yoga. The goal is to enhance, sustain and improve the quality of life.
YOGA FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
Stephen’s Miraculous Progression
Stephen is a three year old child diagnosed with PDD/Autism Spectrum Disorder. He exhibits hypersensitivity in all of the senses. Transitions from one activity to the next are a challenge for Stephen at this time.
January 8, 2005
Stephen was very agitated coming into the first day of class. He clutched onto his mom as he came through the door. The sound of the door chimes was too much for him to tolerate. Stephen cried the entire class, perseverating on one idea (“I don’t like the door.”). He remained in this state the entire time.
January 15, 2005
Stephen cried and ran around the room the entire time.
February 5, 2005
Stephen ran around the room most of the time and then offered three Yoga poses. The mother reported that he is starting to do Yoga poses at home and asks for Yoga class.
February 12, 2005
Ran around the room, and then offered three Yoga poses. The mother reports that when he becomes agitated at home she says, “Stephen, do your Yoga poses.” He does this on his own and it automatically calms him down and balances his nervous system. He is now smiling and happier at home.
February 19, 2005
Stephen entered the room happy and smiling. He ran around the room one time and then came to the mats and offered over twenty Yoga poses consecutively by viewing photos of the Yoga poses. He also named each pose and picked out one at a time. He was so incredibly delighted with himself, saying “Stephen doing Yoga poses, Stephen doing good!” The mother reports his ability to concentrate and focus has improved. He is now capable of calming himself. When he is anxious or agitated he goes into the Yoga poses on his own. He is more confident. Mom joyfully reported that she is seeing so much improvement in such a short period of time; more than she has seen with any other traditional treatment Stephen has received.
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