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Yoga for the special child a therapeutic approach for infants and children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities

"A step-by-step, integrated system of yoga poses designed to increase cognitive and motor skills in children with learning and developmental disabilities; specialized breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to improve concentration and reduce hyperactivity; an early intervention program to ass...

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Main Author: Sumar, Sonia
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Portuguese
Published: Buckingham, Va. : Special Yoga Publications, [1998?]
Subjects:
Developmentally disabled children > Rehabilitation.
Children with mental disabilities > Rehabilitation.
Hatha yoga for children > Therapeutic use.
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Summary:"A step-by-step, integrated system of yoga poses designed to increase cognitive and motor skills in children with learning and developmental disabilities; specialized breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to improve concentration and reduce hyperactivity; an early intervention program to assure the healthy formative development of infants and toddlers."--Cover.
Physical Description:ix, 245 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 238) and index.
ISBN:096580240X
9780965802406
Author Notes:Sonia Sumar holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education and has taught at elementary school level. She has conducted workshops and addressed special education programs and symposia in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and India.She currently resides in Florida. Sonia continues teaching children and adults and offers her specialized training courses to Yoga teachers and other professionals worldwide.

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