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Raccoon with Cane

Winter Yoga

Mar 09, 22

Join us for In-person OR virtual Yoga

A 4-week program starts on March 6th and goes until March 26th 2022.
Class A: 10:30 – 11:15am: In-person or virtual option
Class B: 11:45 – 12:30pm: In-person ONLY

These yoga classes are for youth, ages 8-20 with additional needs, and a caregiver for support.

Breathing exercises and chanting are practiced to help calm the body and mind and foster participants’ modes of communication with sound and repetition. Hands-on assistance from caregiver is offered and encouraged in partner poses which are included in every class.

Children and youth will:

  • Participate in yoga class taught by an instructor trained in adapted yoga for youth with special needs.
  • Learn relaxation/self regulating techniques in a fun, supportive environment.

In-person participants run at the SSCY Centre – 1155 Notre Dame. Please note: Proof of double vaccination against Covid-19 and use of medical masks (provided) are required for participation.

Virtual participants will join the in-person group over Zoom. The instructor will interact with
participants while they are in their own homes. Breathing exercises and chanting are practiced
to help calm the body and mind and foster participants’ modes of communication with sound and
repetition. Hands-on assistance from caregiver is offered and encouraged in partner poses
which are included in every class.

For more information email lifeprogram@rccinc.ca