BobbiF

Yoga for kids any one?

Posted on 05/14/08, 04:31 pm

My daughter is an Angel I'm talking the real deal. She is 8 years old and she has to walk the path of autism. It's hard for both of us. Yoga is one of the things that keep me centered and grounded so I can take on her world. I do yoga in the morning and at night. Some times my daughter does it too and it is like a wonderful gift because she can feel her body and will talk and it seems that for a time she is normal and happy.
My question is does any one have kids that do yoga? and does any one have any fun ideas to keep her interested? It is so spiritual for me that I do not want to force it on her at all. I would love for her to choose it.
Any ideas would be great. love to all~bobbi~

• Reply #1 05/31/08  7:25pm
  
  Olismom
  I like that the Path of Autism...
  Oli knows about me teaching yoga and he will see people and say oh no not again..
  Good for you Bobbi. We all need to do even more yoga when we have this path.. Oli is still young and he does a bit with me but his teacher in school is certified in the Yoga for Special Child program and she is working with her prek class, but is using Oli as a test for her required video for her certification. I have a book about yoga for kids on the spectrum, and I lent it to her so I need to get it back to give you exact title, but it was a basic Hatha workout and considered the spectrum issues.. I though it is a good book.
• Reply #2 05/31/08  7:30pm
  
  Olismom
  Have you seen the Wenigs yoga for children tapes and programs.. Theman I know is Doug and I can't remember his wife, since I only knew him a long time before they were married.. anyway they have quite a school for certifying kids yoga teachers.. My experience teaching kids in general, they get it or they don't. I saw a 3 year old who had an amazing interest and older kids who were not grounded or at all interested. I also see a gal on the spectrum and she teaches me so much every lesson.... I am so grateful...
• Reply #3 06/28/08  7:24am
  
  poohscorner
  thanks for posting this

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