Yoga and mindfulness can be total game-changers for kids with autism and ADHD. Spoiler alert: They’re not just about sitting still and breathing!

In all the spiritual and yoga worlds, there's a lot of discussion about service and serving others. It’s what we do as parents, as educators and as therapists. But what we don't always do in those situations is serve ourselves.

One of the things I’ve realized recently watching my mind, is that we've all got these corners, these pockets of the mind where it sabotages us and that prevents us from really standing in our full light and our full power.

For those who’ve not experienced it first hand, we wanted to share an overview of the what, why and how of Chair Yoga. Special Yoga lead practitioner Richard Kravetz shares below.

I've often thought that if we could see the world through the eyes of the neurodiverse children Special Yoga has been supporting, we'd be gifted with something extraordinary.

I’ve had time to explore expectations recently and in particular have been considering how easy it is to carry them, often without being aware that’s what is happening.

Overcoming Sensory Challenges, Sleep Issues, and More with Yoga Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) often face daily struggles with sensory processing, sleep, and gastrointestinal difficulties. This can lead to anxiety, low mood, and social isolation. Nicole Schnackenberg explores yoga's positive effects on children with ASD.

Heading into 2024, there are unsurprisingly a lot of talk about intentions. But what if instead of striving for the "new," we focused on the fundamental: deep rest?

I've been blown away by what I perceive to be miracles in my life and family recently. There are things I never thought would happen, or at least I didn't believe they would happen as quickly as they did.

I've been feeling the experience of living and witnessing the level of hatred and division in the world, as part of the war in the Middle East.

I had a strong insight recently about all the ‘doing’ i’ve been doing.

I've noticed how easily I can easily get lost in thoughts, making me unaware of my surroundings. I'm sure many of you can relate, and it's crucial to bring awareness to this tendency.

I've been reflecting how we can benefit from more silence as we navigate this human experience.

I feel deeply grateful for what yoga has brought into my life, because I can only share what I have experienced myself.

Lately, I’m finding that so much change is happening in and around me. I thought it would be interesting to explore how I'm managing in these mad times.

As you may know, the last few months have felt very tough, but also given me a rare opportunity to grow.