The physical and occupational therapists at Capernaum often utilize Yoga techniques to encourage strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, and overall wellness!
Range of Motion and Strength! Yoga works all muscle groups and joints. The poses bring balance by stretching areas that are tight and strengthening areas that are weak! Weight bearing and holding poses while activating muscles, strengthens and stretches simultaneously!
Balance and Coordination! Yoga poses improve body-mind connection for neuromuscular control, improve balance reactions and muscle tone and increase core stability.
Yoga for Breath! encourages diaphragmatic breathing and decreases abnormal muscle use! It promotes good posture, rhythm, organization, and relaxation,
Yoga for Sensory Processing! Yoga poses activate muscles and often require various head positioning. These types of exercises provide proprioceptive and vestibular input that is difficult to achieve during regular play. With this type of input, children show improved focus and attention, calmness, and overall improved sensory processing.
Yoga for Overall Wellness! Yoga has psycho-social benefits as well! It provides stress relief, relaxation, pain management, body-mind connection, and improved self-esteem!
