Young Yogis

Focused therapy programs are intended to allow children to address their therapeutic needs and goals amongst peers working on similar goals. The Young Yogis physical therapy program utilizes child-friendly yoga and meditation, including sustained poses and movement flows to address flexibility, strength, endurance, motor sequencing, coordinated breathing, and attention to task. This program promotes physical fitness in a calm (3-4 children) environment. Children are introduced to a building sequence of Vinyasa-style yoga poses followed by complex motor skill activities. This group is intended for children ages 7 through 11.

Young Yogis is currently closed for new sign ups and will be taking a break until late Spring 2024.

Who Can Benefit?

Children with physical and sensory impairments who are walking independently and need to work on flexibility, whole-body strengthening, postural control, bilateral coordination, balance, motor planning, and endurance. Children should enjoy working in an environment with other children and be able to follow basic directions.

Objectives

  • Improve flexibility, strength, and endurance
  • Improve self-awareness and attention to task for participation in school and recreation
  • Improve motor planning and bilateral coordination
  • Provide opportunities for peer interaction
  • Build confidence and create a yoga home program

Day and Time 

Tuesdays: 5:00-6:00 PM

How Do I Get Started?

Contact us at focusedtherapy@eastersealsdfvr.org or at 630.357.9699 to ask questions and register for any of our programs.

 

Powered by Blackbaud
nonprofit software