Yoga means balancing and harmonizing our body, mind and emotions. Those who practice yoga daily as ritual would experience great deal of peace and joy in mind. In case of children with Autism, ADHD, LD, DD changes in the behavioural pattern, the interpersonal relationship at home and in society also improves. Yoga has a potentiality to tranquilise the mind, which is the key in the management of stress disorders.
The Role of Asanas in special children:
Strengthens the nervous system, so as to counter-balance the spiritual power of Kundalini,when awakened.
Improves concentration and memory power
It gives self-confidence and will power
Improves connectivity
Emotions, harmones of the endocrine gland, behaviour and mental health are deeply related with each other. The functions of these glands are maintained by Asanas.
Asanas predominantly work on and through the sense organs of balance including vestibular organs.These usually maintain the body balance both physically and mentally.
It brings about relation of the body and mind
It improves memory, intellect and imagination
It relieves tension, anger, anxiety
Balancing the emotional behavior of the kids.
The Role of Pranayama in special children:
Improves concentration
It gives control on the mind
It gives inner awareness
It activates the respiration
It activates the vocal cords, good for speech disorder
Removes dullness and lethargy
Keeps the brain fresh and active
The role of Mudras in special children:
Impoves memory and perception
It stimulates the brain processes
OM Chanting:
Voice becomes clear and stronger.
Improves concentration and memory
Improves intelligence
It gives balance and co-ordination of the muscles in the eye ball