INTRODUCTION TO SENSORY INTEGRATION AND YOGA

14th October 2022

Overview

• This course will provide a foundation in understanding how yoga can be used as a therapeutic tool to support individuals with sensory processing difficulties. 
• The course will combine theory with practice in exploring the different sensory systems, yoga poses, breathing exercises and mindful activities to support body awareness, core stability, motor planning and regulation.
• The course will provide a variety of yoga poses, breathing based activities and tools which can be used in a variety of settings and cohort of clients. The course is child-focused but can be applied across the lifespan.
• The course will provide a foundation in understanding how different yoga poses and breathing exercises can support clients in a variety of settings either providing 1-2-1 intervention or as a group which can be used in a hospital setting.
• There is a practical element to the course so please ensure you have access to a gym /yoga mat, space to practice and wear comfortable clothes.

Objectives

• To gain an understanding of how yoga can support certain sensory systems
• To gain knowledge of different yoga poses, breathing exercises and mindful activities which can support regulation, motor planning and postural stability.
• To gain confidence in a foundation of yoga poses and breathing practices that can be used to support body awareness, gross motor skills, emotional regulation and well-being which can be used in a variety of settings

Who should attend this live online training day?

• Open to all – Therapists, Teachers, SENCO, Parents. 
• No previous experience in yoga is required.

For more information and booking details click here.