Social Skills and Yoga (KidzYOGA) ages 7-10
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Children with ADHD and Autism often struggle with negative and judgmental thoughts when comparing their abilities to their peers. Yoga can help increase self-esteem and confidence. In addition, yoga incorporated with meditation and mindfulness can boost self-esteem and lower stress levels. While engaging in various balance poses, children are able to increase their attention and focus. Yoga has been shown to help improve symptoms of ADHD, Autism by increasing dopamine levels and strengthening the prefrontal cortex. In group settings, yoga can also increase social skills. This is a great way to incorporate mind and body approaches to improving symptoms of ADHD and Autism.
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Dandelion Family Counseling
5950 Fairview Road
Suite 770
Charlotte, NC 28210
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Play-Inspired KidzYoga (ages 4-6)
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KidzYOGA is a play inspired yoga group that focuses on teaching social skills through both a natural environment and in the structured activity of play. In addition, this group increases attention concentration, allows children to develop healthy coping skills, and developing healthy relationships by imitating and maintaining relationships with peers. This group teaches children in how to adapt in a healthy manner to the school environment and what is expected of them.