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Leah Kalish

Yoga for Children with Special Needs with Craig Hanauer

Event Details

Time: July 17, 2009 at 6pm to July 19, 2009 at 5pm
Location: Yoga Works - Santa Monica
Street: Main Street
City/Town: Santa Monica
Website or Map: http://www.everykidsyoga.com
Phone: 818-667-3689
Event Type: training
Organized By: Leah Kalish and Yoga Works
Latest Activity: Jul 10

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Event Description

Discover the many ways that yoga can promote the healthy development of children with special needs (ages 3-12).
with Craig Hanauer

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Learn fun and powerful yoga-based techniques to support and enhance other therapeutic modalities in addressing challenges associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Sensory integration Disorder, Speech and Language Based Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and mild Cerebral Palsy.

This experiential workshop covers how to:
•Structure a class for potentially impulsive children using behavior management and limit-setting techniques
•Teach breathing, mindfulness and relaxation to children
•Employ visuals for children with language-based learning disabilities
•Address speech and language concerns
•Support Sensory Integration
•Integrate props, music, singing, massage and partner yoga
•Improve memory and reading comprehension
•Modify postures for your population
•Clarify your vision for teaching yoga to children and make it a reality

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