PB Cty: Special Needs Night with Yoga

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Special Needs Night of Fun is Wednesday, September 5th 5:30pm - 7:30pm. A fun evening for all families with Special Needs. PTC will be open late just for you. $6 per child. Dinner can also be purchased if desired. A special event just for our special kids!This month we will be having a very special guest...Izabela Piasecka.I have been teaching yoga to children for the last ten years. I conducted yoga therapy sessions for children with ADHD, Autism, and those are Differently-Abled in both individual and group settings. For several years, at the yoga studio in NJ, I led a 6-weeks series of 1-hour yoga classes for boys and girls, ages 4-12, focused on body awareness, breathing exercises, five senses, yoga poses, brain gym, meditation and relaxation techniques. In my classes I’ve integrated structure, visual aid, music and songs, games and yoga stories to encourage self-reliance and positive attitude. I also worked one-on-one with children

within Autism Spectrum Disorder, focusing on improving their ability to process auditory information, perform the pose/task, increase their concentration, and enhance their social skills. My work was an integral part of their occupational and physical therapy interventions to address these children’s needs. In addition, I introduced yoga for children at Special Needs Fairs and I’ve led yoga workshops in the US and Europe, titled †Enjoying the Benefits of Yoga with Your Children,†for parents, caregivers, teachers, and occupational therapists.I strongly believe that children of all abilities can practice yoga and find success. There is yoga therapy for every special child, and

it is worth exploring to find out what it will be for a particular child. Maybe it is going to be the improvement of the breathing patterns, fun at yoga games, relaxation with guided imagery, building up self-esteem, feeling accepted and appreciated, or simply bringing a lot of fun.Playtown Cafe ~ 19575 S. South State Road 7, Boca Raton Fl 33498 ~ ~ www.playtowncafe.com