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YOGA AND MASSAGE FOR THE CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Brenda Bakke, PT, MEd and Mary Gengler Fuhr, OTR/L
This hands-on workshop will provide an overview of the benefits of movement and touch for the child with special needs.
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Mary and Brenda practicing
Thai Yoga Massage |
Through yoga children increase muscle strength, flexibility, balance, boost confidence, and improve concentration. Yoga is actively engaging and a fun way for children to learn about their bodies. An emphasis will be given to the therapeutic benefits of yoga methods and techniques appropriate for all developmental levels and all ages (birth to adult).
Pediatric Massage is an interactive flow and technique which enhances the care-giver and child relationship; increases parental confidence; deepens respiration; improves circulation and elimination; and promotes a quiet-alert state in the infant. This course will discuss neurological and behavioral conditions and provides appropriate modifications through massage technique, positioning, and environment.
At the end of this workshop participants will be able to use yoga and massage techniques to enhance wellness with children.
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Participants will understand the benefits of yoga and massage for all children. |
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Participants will learn research supporting the use of massage and yoga for a variety of health issues. |
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Participants will increase the understanding of general precautions and medical considerations involved in massage and yoga for children with special needs. |
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Participants will learn specific asanas or postures to be used with children of all developmental levels. |
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Participants will learn specific breathing and relaxation techniques to be used with children. |
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Participants will learn the “hands on” skills of giving a massage to infants and children. |
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| DAY 1 (1:00 – 6:00) |
| 1:00-1:30 |
Registration |
| 1:30-1:45 |
Introductions of instructors and participants |
| 1:45- 2:00 |
Interactive breathing/movement activity |
| 2:00-4:00 |
Pediatric massage – Power Point Presentation, video, |
| 4:00-4:15 |
Break |
| 4:15-5:15 |
Lab – learn massage strokes with a doll (bring doll and pillow) |
| 5:15-5:30 |
Video of massage sessions |
| 5:30-5:45 |
Interactive movement/relaxation |
| 5:45-6:00 |
Questions & closing comments |
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| DAY 2 (9:00 - 5:00) |
| 9:00 – 9:30 |
Review of massage strokes (please bring doll and pillow) |
| 9:30 – 10:30 |
Lab – practice massage strokes on each other |
| 10:30-10:45 |
Break |
| 10:45-12:30 |
Yoga benefits, teaching tips, specific components of a session adaptations for specific disabilities (power point and lecture) |
| 12:45-1:45 |
Lunch (onsite) |
| 1:45-2:15 |
Video clips of a variety of children during their yoga practice |
| 2:15-3:30 |
Practice session – breathing exercises, asana (postures and movements) practice, and relaxation techniques |
| 3:30-3:45 |
Break |
| 3:45-4:30 |
Partner and group activities ( power point and practicum) |
| 4:30-5:00 |
Closing, questions, comments, and instructor evaluation |
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Mary Gengler Fuhr, OTR/L has practiced occupational therapy in pediatrics for over 20 years in developmental centers, private practice and the public schools. She is the co-author of the book and video, Pediatric Massage for the Child with Special Needs. She is trained in Yogafit including the Yogafit Kids course. Mary has completed the basic and baby NDT class and has a strong background in sensory integration including SCSIT and SIPT training.
Brenda Bakke, PT, MEd Brenda has practiced physical therapy for over 20 years. She is a Certified Children’s Yoga Therapist and Teacher who has trained with Sonia Sumar, a renowned yoga instructor and the creator of Yoga for the Special Child™. She has completed three Advanced Level Courses in Yoga for the Special Child. Brenda has also studied with Gary Kraftsow – yoga therapist and author of Yoga for Wellness. She is NDT certified, has extensive training in sensory integration, and has completed the baby NDT course. Brenda completed her adult Hatha Yoga teacher certification through the White Lotus Foundation.
Mary and Brenda have also participated in The Radiant Child Yoga Program, Integrated Movement Therapy and Thai Yoga Massage trainings.
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