Yoga is beneficial not just for adults but for children as well. Perhaps more important for special needs children and also Yoga for autism helps to increase flexibility, strength and concentration. It also helps in developing coordination and reduces stress and anxiety. It helps children with special needs to become aware of their body and mind. There are numerous benefits of yoga for special needs.

The first and most obvious benefits of yoga are muscle strength and flexibility, children with special needs often encounter tension and rigid muscle tone. Yoga for autism can help them stretch their bodies to get rid of tension while holding poses to increase strength. The blend of breathing techniques and postures will help children clear their mind and focus on activities at hand.

It is vital for children with a special need to discover their own magnificence. Yoga for special needs allows them to experience their body and mind without any judgment. Head and Heart offers yoga for anxiety through which children regulate their stress response system. Children with special needs might experience more angst than other children and this is one way to help decrease it. Yoga breathing and mindfulness techniques allow them to tune into their inner self and become comfortable in their body. Yoga for anxiety helps children build self-esteem and confidence by improving their skills. They also learn how to control their breathing and techniques to combat anxiety. Different techniques such as Pranayama (breathing) Asanas (postures) Meditation, Yoga Nidra and Reflexology are used to achieve balance. Letting special needs children practice yoga opens the door to numerous benefits and could become a systematic part of their therapy routine.

At Head and Heart, children with special needs will be guided towards bodily, emotional and intellectual growth in a one-on-one and group setting. The private lesson may include assisted stretches, healing poses, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, reflexology, massage and appropriate postures.