Yoga for the Special Child
Aired April 7, 2006 on 90.3 WCPN
Disabilities like Multiple Sclerosis leave patients in debilitating pain. Cerebral Palsy often leaves the body contracted and contorted. But a woman in Lakewood hopes to relieve families from diseases such as these through the ancient practice of yoga. In private and group classes, Yoga For the Special Child incorporates deep breathing and stretching techniques, tailor made for children with disabilities. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.
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• Yoga for the Special Child
  An example of the methods and benefits of Yoga for a child with mental retardation by Sonia Sumar. Sonia Sumar teaches yoga in Brazil to special children and is the author of Yoga for the Special Child: A Therapeutic Approach for Infants and Children with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Learning Disabilities.

• Yoga for the Special Child™
  Yoga for the Special Child™ is a comprehensive program of yoga techniques designed to enhance the natural development of children with special needs. Our style of yoga is gentle and therapeutic - safe for babies and children with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Microcephaly, Autism and other developmental disabilities. These methods also provide an effective treatment for children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD and Learning Disabilities.

• Yoga for the Child with Special Needs
  A few basic suggestions for exceptional parents.

• National Association for Down Syndrome - Yoga