Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy allows people to come back home to themselves.
Sessions are delivered to support children from age 4 – 18 years experiencing:
- Mental health problems
- Psychological injury
- Neurodevelopment differences
They are usually delivered 1 or 2 times a week depending on the child, for a minimum of 6 sessions.
EARLY INTERVENTION WORKS – Available for 1 to 1 or small group interventions
A message from the Headteacher at Overchurch Juniors.
Yoga therapy sessions are designed for any children who may be struggling with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, suicidal ideation and self harm, as well as those struggling with emotional and behavioural regulation.
These 1 to 1 or small group sessions support young people by providing tools and strategies to help them become more self aware and better able to recognise, manage and cope with their emotions.
Yoga therapy has been used very successfully with children who could no longer access the classroom environment or even school.
“LEIGHTON REALLY ENJOYS HIS YOGA PRACTICE WITH JULIE. HE LOOKS FORWARD TO IT EVERY WEEK. LEIGHTON’S BALANCE IS A LOT BETTER AND HAND EYE COORDINATION IS COMING ON A LOT. YOGA REALLY HELPS LEIGHTON SWITCH OFF AND RELAX WHICH REALLY HELPS WITH HIS ANXIETIES. THANKS SO MUCH JULIE.”
YOGA Therapy For Neurodevelopment Diffrences – Available for 1 to 1 or small groups
Children with neurodevelopment disorders can experience difficulties with language and speech, motor skills, behaviour, memory, learning, or other neurological functions.
Yoga and mindfulness is used therapeutically to help bring the physical and emotional body into balance and by supporting emotional regulation, motor planning and coordination.
- Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
- ADD / ADHD
- Down Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Developmental Delay
Yoga is the golden thread through my son’s life. During yoga with Julie, he is developing his coordination, balance and strength. He is at his most focused when working with Julie. Her calming nature and skilful communication balance my son’s energy and help him to centre.
It is the time in the week that belongs to him and where he is just a regular boy enjoying yoga. We still smile with great joy when we see him participating fully and independently. My son is 14 years old and happens to have Down’s Syndrome.