Special Yoga for Special Children
Foundation Teacher Training - Dublin
Course Starts 14th September
In Person learning runs from
Friday 20th through to Sunday 22nd September
Undertaking a Special Yoga training is about learning how to take care of children, as you undertake a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
“A Special Yoga Course will touch your heart and change your life. Learn the skills to confidently share yoga, as well as the value of self compassion.”
Rebekah
Why Special Yoga For Children?
Special Yoga combines practical therapeutic tools involving movement, breathwork, singing & sound, massage & energy, relaxation, mindfulness, working with the feet and self-care.
Regular practise can offer improvements in the following areas:
Mental and emotional resilience
Strength, coordination and flexibility
Sleep quantity and quality
Attention and concentration
Self and co-regulation
Reducing reactive behaviours
Digestive health
Managing emotional trauma
Communication and relationships
Physical pain relief
Developing compassionate connections with self and others
At Special Yoga we believe that everybody has the right to shine
No prior experience of Yoga is required to study our methodology; simply show up with an open heart and mind, and a willingness to set aside expectations and learn.
Jyoti Manuel - Special Yoga Founder
Watch Special Yoga in Action
Why Special Yoga For You?
As parents, carers, educators, and therapists, we can underestimate the impact and importance of our state of being for those in our care.
We are often so busy trying to make everything right for the children that we create an anxious state in ourselves, trying to control the impossible.
When we are calm, regulated and connected to our hearts, we create an unspoken communication circle of safety and care. From there, everyone can thrive.
Effective self-regulation practices
Simple mindfulness techniques
The benefits of regular self-practice
Confidence to help to children in your care
How to design your own yoga practice
Improve balance in your own home
A greater capacity to deal with life’s challenges
Access to a community of supportive individuals
Special Yoga- it isn't just what you learn, it's what you become.
About this Foundation Level Course
In Person Days
Venue: Cheeverstown House, Kilvare, Templeogue,
Dublin 6W
Free parking available on site (please note there may be limited spaces on Friday).
Learn the methodology, make observations of teachers practising with children, start to shape and share with your peer community
Friday 20th September: 10am - 5pm
Saturday 21st September: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 22nd September: 10am - 5pm
Live Webinars via Zoom
Continue the learning and work with your peers in study groups following assignments to enhance your understanding of the practices and how to adapt them.
Opening Webinar on Saturday 14th September: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midcourse Webinar on Saturday 9th November: 2:00pm - 4.00pm
Community and Resources
From the start of the course your learning will be enriched by becoming part of an exclusive course community space where you can chat to teachers and your peers online and gain access to the Resource Library.
This video and written guidance will consolidate your in person learning of the methodology and includes film of Jyoti and senior practitioners adapting the practices as they work with children with a variety of diagnoses
You’ll also join the wider Special Yoga community where you’ll find practices for self care, regular news posts and book and music recommendations.
Directions:
From M50: exit 11, heading towards Templeogue, pass the Spawell roundabout then turn to the right so your going back onto the opposite side of the road. Cheeverstown is on the left.
From Dublin heading to Templeogue: the centre is on the left hand side past Templeogue village. As you come into Cheeverstown turn left and you will see the signs for the centre to the right.
Public transport: The bus stop is 1550, buses that go this way are S6, G1, G2, 65b.
For invoiced bookings or to discuss multi-place bookings please email
info@specialyoga.co.uk
To be certified at the end of the course you will need to attend all in person and online training and study group sessions and complete the course assignments.
For terms and conditions of booking including cancellation and refunds policy please read our Terms and Conditions
What You’ll Learn
A Special Yoga foundation training will give you the tools to bring the children in your care to a space of calm, promoting learning, healing and joy.
This course provides you with the knowledge and techniques to support children with a diverse range of additional needs. On completion, you’ll be confident to assist children with diagnoses of autism, cerebral palsy, PMLD and down syndrome, in addition to complex needs and anxiety disorders, and to guide groups or 1:1 in holistic practices to foster their physical, emotional and mental well-being.
Some of these practices include:
Methodology & Practice
Self compassion, patience and kindness and the impact of our thoughts when practising ourselves or with another.
Pranayama - Breathwork
The importance of breathing well and how to use, and support a child to use breath practices for different situations
Singing and Sound
Use singing and sound to stimulate vagal tone and calm the nervous system.
Asana - Postures
Postures from standing, sitting and lying down which bring balance, core strength, flexibility, motor planning and coordination and calm
Deep Relaxation
Deep relaxation practices which support the body to heal, the mind to calm and inner peace to be discovered.
Massage & Energy
Reduce anxiety and increase energy and concentration with massage and energy practices.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness tools to help recognition of emotional states and how to manage them with self compassion and kindness
Working with the Feet
Learn how to work with the feet to stimulate and nourish the whole body.
Bring it Together
Adapt the tools and practice for different diagnoses and situations
Leading the Training
Jyoti Manuel
Although you won’t meet Jyoti on the course you’ll find her in the Resource Library and in the Special Yoga Community.
Jyoti Jo Manuel is a world-renowned authority on therapeutic yoga for children, with many years of experience and a deep knowledge of the subject. She has trained hundreds of practitioners to deliver Special Yoga effectively and impactfully around the world, and in the UK, to local councils, academies, and individual special schools.
Jyoti has worked in education for the NHS and co-leads the education pillar for the All Party Parliamentary Group for Yoga in Society.
Tory Campbell
Based in Belfast, Tory is our Northern Ireland special yoga lead. She has worked with adults with learning disability and autism since 2008 and has been part of Special Yoga since 2015. She has experience of sharing yoga with children and adults who have a wide range of additional needs.
Tory is passionate about sharing the many benefits of yoga, meeting each person where they are at and helping them move towards their potential. She feels drawn to the energetic connection of working 1:1 with individuals, especially those who have more complex needs. As well as working 1;1, Tory loves offering family sessions, when appropriate, and witnessing how the shared experience can encourage the development of a regular home practice. Also, with her background in working with adults with learning disability, Tory loves sharing chair and mat yoga with this population.
Anna Teague
Driven by a passion for empowering children and adults with SEN/D and their families, Karen shares the transformative power of Special Yoga in specialist schools.
Apart from working and sharing these amazing practices within our very special yoga community, she adores walks with her mad rescue dog and hanging out with her grown up children!
For invoiced bookings or to discuss multi-place bookings please email
info@specialyoga.co.uk
To be certified at the end of the course you will need to attend all in person and online training and study group sessions and complete the course assignments.
For terms and conditions of booking including cancellation and refunds policy please read our Terms and Conditions
Everything we teach at Special Yoga is grounded in love,
with respect for ourselves and compassion for those in our care.
Jyoti Manuel - Special Yoga Founder
Student Testimonials For This Course
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"It has been a truly life-enhancing experience.
This course has exceeded my expectations. It’s made me rethink my daily relationships at home and work and has helped me to become much more grounded and mindful. Further to this I have learned tools and techniques that I can use to help me and my children to stay connected, relaxed and to feel happier and more confident. I would highly recommend Special Yoga”
- Ivana
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“I am so grateful, and I know my students are too.
This training has developed my practice in sharing yoga with young people with SEN. It has been a joy to deepen the connection and engagement with all the young people I have the privilege to share yoga with. The materials, community, shared experience and time to embed and immerse into the Special Yoga approach have been truly inspirational.”
- Andrew
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"I look forward to my next SY training.
This is a comprehensive and thoughtful course taught by teachers who really care about working with children and young adults with additional support needs. I feel incredibly grateful that this course has been placed online as I've wanted to do it for some years now. A lot of time and attention to detail has been included and the support provided was invaluable.”
- Clare
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“I learned so much from this course
which has impacted every aspect of my life, not only my professional practice but my everyday. I feel deeply grateful and privileged to have been part of this course. Thank you”
- Susan
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“Small changes are transformational.
The course has helped me to gain a better understanding of my state as a teacher when supporting a child with yoga. The child is our teacher too. The staff on the course are real gems, inspiring new teachers to connect through yoga.”
- Hardip
For invoiced bookings or to discuss multi-place bookings please email
info@specialyoga.co.uk
To be certified at the end of the course you will need to attend all in person and online training and study group sessions and complete the course assignments.
For terms and conditions of booking including cancellation and refunds policy please read our Terms and Conditions