Yoga as therapy

Charlton, Greenwich

Main information

Type of service: Holidays, Interventions and therapies, Play and leisure

Website: http://www.greenwich-yoga.co.uk

Iris Waller is a yoga therapist working with children and adults with a variety of diagnoses, ranging from ASD, ADD, ADHD to generic Specific Learning Difficulties and developmental challenges. She works from her studio and in schools in Greenwich and surrounding boroughs. She also provides B&B holidays with yoga therapy for families, couples and individuals in rural France..

Practicing yoga can balance the mind, strengthen the body and nurture the spirit. This is true for everyone, but even more for children, teenagers and adults with SpLD. Yoga is a powerful tool for people on the autism spectrum and other challenges to experience the following significant improvements by practising yoga regularly:.

improved sleep

improved self -regulation

improved concentration

improved ability to transition between activities

improved behaviour

improved speech and communication

improved toileting

improved awareness

improved overall well-being

improved fine and gross motor skills

improved balance and coordination

improved mood.

Eligibility

Age: For people of any age

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Young person

Gender: All genders

Registrations & Approaches

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability

Contacts

You can contact us by phone email or post.

Iris Waller - Yoga Therapist

07971562831

iris@greenwich-yoga.co.uk

Locations

Lansdowne Lane, Charlton, Greenwich, London, SE7 8TN

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