UNLOCK THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF YOGA FOR EVERYONE!
learn practices to promote independence, positivity, and confidence in less-mobile populations, and enhance well-being and quality of life in those with dementia
WITH THESE WEBINARS...
YOU CAN SHARE GENTLE ADAPTIVE YOGA TECHNIQUES WITH THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY AND/OR DEMENTIA & THEIR CARERS
In these live one day webinars you will be amazed at the variety of yoga positions, movements and adaptations you'll learn.
Most importantly you'll leave with a toolkit of practices you'll enjoy teaching and which enable you to bring smiles and joy to many!
CHAIR YOGA
Practised sitting in, or standing behind a chair and using it for support, Special Yoga’s chair yoga uses simple techniques to help diverse populations with restricted movement due to disability, aging or injury.
It allows participants to physically extend themselves in a safe environment, can be taught anywhere, and doesn’t need any special equipment.
YOU'LL LEARN
that using a chair allows those with reduced flexibility, strength and/or range of movement to benefit from a yoga practice that offers the following benefits when practised regularly:
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Mental and emotional resilience
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Strength, coordination and flexibility
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Quantity and quality of sleep
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Attention and concentration
- Reduction of physical pain
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YOGA FOR DEMENTIA
The experience of living with dementia is a public health challenge of our age and can be frightening and disorienting.
Our Special Yoga for Demential Webinar provides you with the knowledge and tools to support adults with the diverse range of needs associated with Dementia. The training gives you the confidence to guide groups and 1:1 in therapeutic practices, fostering their physical, emotional and mental well-being.
YOU'LL GAIN
the confidence to guide groups and 1:1 in therapeutic practices, fostering their physical, emotional and mental well-being.
- Learn therapeutic skills to regulate and connect, promoting wellbeing, calm and joy.
- Benefit adults with cognitive decline, stress and anxiety, depression, spatial awareness and related health issues.
- Our training allows you to communicate and feel more connection with the adults in your care.
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Richard's passion and enthusiasm for the topic shone through alongside his deep knowledge and experience in this field.”
Sally
An excellent course. I now have the tools and feel more inspired to share yoga with elderly people who may not be able to get on and off a mat.”
Caroline
A brilliant course on making yoga accessible to differing abilities.Seeing how inventive and effective the adaptations can be was beautiful.”
Ivana
GET THESE GREAT OFFERS
SAVE £52
when you book both the Chair Yoga and Yoga for Dementia Webinars
MEET YOUR TEACHER - RICHARD KRAVETZ
Richard has over 30 years of experience as a yoga instructor dedicated to creating inclusive yoga spaces.
"I trained with The British Wheel of Yoga and Special Yoga, and have developed an expertise in tailoring yoga practices for adults, children, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
I am a passionate advocate for yoga’s benefits irrespective of any level of mobility. I enjoy sharing the benefits of active-aging as well as the physical, mental and emotional rewards available from yoga through my classes in day centres, residential homes, and dementia cafes."
Richard has an intuitive teaching style and ability to cater to diverse abilities which have garnered him respect within the yoga community.
SPECIAL YOGA TRAINING
THIS COULD BE JUST THE START
After these one day webinars you'll be interested in how you can deepen and embed your new found knowledge - introducing the Special Yoga training pathway
If you want to develop a career working with Adults with disabilities and special needs join the pathway from foundation training to advanced practitioner. Click the links for more information
Special Yoga for Adults - Disabilities and Autism Foundation Training
Special Yoga for Special Needs Senior Practitioner Training
Special Yoga for Special Needs Advanced Practitioner Training
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