with Rick
Fridays (contact instructor to enroll)
12:45—2:15 pm
Wings
For people with disabilities and mobility restrictions such as paralysis, amputation, spinal cord injury, severe arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, head injury, and cerebral palsy. Welcomed are people who use wheelchairs, as well as those who can walk.
Workshops feature:
•Adaptations of yoga postures, modified to accommodate individual differences. Participate standing, sitting in chairs, or on the floor.
•Substantial individual attention and physical assistance from instructor and assistants
•Focus on inner awareness and breathing
•Use of fully equipped studio with all the props needed such as blankets, blocks, straps and chairs.
Assistants will be attending to support movement in postures and to help with transfering to and from the floor if needed. Assistants can help support increased movement and deeper exploration of postures.
Wear comfortable clothing. Most people wear shorts or leggings and a t-shirt. You may be asked to remove your shoes - assistants will help you if needed. Yoga studio is wheelchair accessible, with accessible bathrooms.
Participants must be able to follow simple instructions
Possible benefits from an Adaptive Yoga practice include greater strength, balance and flexibility with an ability to move through everyday life with more freedom and ease. Added benefits are better management of stress, anxiety and depression
Cost is $25 per session. Financial assistance is available. Caregivers are welcome to accompany participants at no additional charge
Pre-registration is required at least 24 in advance, so that we can arrange optimal number of assistants. Advanced registration is suggested to ensure that there is a spot for you, as there is limited capacity.
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