Yoga has been widely recognized throughout the USA and the United Kingdom as one of the fundamental pre-requisites for special needs children including: a) Children who are in motor developmental therapy for:
gross or fine motor skills
high / low muscle tone
sensory integration
b) Children with ADD or ADHD c) Children with Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Pals or Autism d) Children who suffer from asthma
In general, the Yoga4Kids curriculum is highly beneficial for children who suffer from the following:
Too much or too little energy
Poor nutrition & problems with weight
Depression & anxiety
Inability to express or free emotions
Poor posture
Over stimulation (not having the necessary skills to “shut off”)
High sensitivity levels
Constant pressure to compete & perform
Low muscle tone
High stress levels which result in low attention spans and decreased concentration & social skills