Welcome to The Adaptive Yoga Podcast, Part 1
Episode 1: Welcome to The Adaptive Yoga Podcast Host: Sophie Schnitzlein (Founder of Adaptive Yoga Resource)
Location: Princeton Yoga and Wellness Space
Welcome to the debut episode of The Adaptive Yoga Podcast! In this introduction, host Sophie Schnitzlein shares the mission, vision, and core purpose behind the Adaptive Yoga Resource (AYR). Learn how adaptive and inclusive yoga is bridging the accessibility gap in wellness to empower individuals of all cognitive and physical abilities.
The Mission of AYR: Leading a global movement to expand access to yoga for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Bridging the Accessibility Gap: How 10 years of teaching experience led to creating structured methods to ensure true inclusivity in yoga.
Who We Serve: Individuals from ages 2 to 93 living with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia, and other neurodivergent or physical conditions.
Teaching Outside traditional Studios: Bringing yoga into untraditional spaces, including hospitals, public schools, daycares, clinical settings, and memory care units. The AYR Method: Beyond physical posesā€”incorporating breathwork, mantra, sound, and holistic practices into a standardized curriculum.
Redefining Adaptive Yoga: Dispel the myth that special needs yoga is "watered down" and discover how it serves as a powerful movement that changes lives.
Resources & Links: Self-Paced Training Course: Interested in learning more about inclusive and adaptive yoga? Email [email protected]
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