{"id":2678,"date":"2022-04-04T13:48:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T12:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=2678"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:22:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:22:17","slug":"inclusive-yoga","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/activities-for-disabled-people\/sport\/sport-and-physical-activity-resources\/inclusive-yoga\/","title":{"rendered":"How to run an inclusive yoga session for disabled people with complex needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div class=\"banner    is-style-primary-tint-10  align-full\">\t\t<div class=\"banner__wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"banner__flex\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"banner__figure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/yoga-barnet-active-arts-wellbeing-sports-1800x700.jpg\" class=\"banner__img\" alt=\"two men practising yoga together\" style=\"object-position: 61.42% 41.22%;\" \/> \t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"banner__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-white\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">A resource to explore inclusive yoga for people with sensory impairments and complex needs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s on this page?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"#value\">The value of yoga<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#use\">How to use this page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#structure\">Structure of a yoga class<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tips\">Useful tips for teaching an inclusive yoga class<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#resources\">Further resources for teachers&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions about yoga<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"value\">The value of yoga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoga is an ancient practice dating back thousands of years, with its origins rooted in India. Although there are many types of yoga practised across the world, Hatha yoga is a term used to describe a modern form of yoga practised in the Western world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hatha yoga involves a combination of asanas (physical postures) and pranayama (breathing practices), to create a link between the body and the mind. In partnership with experienced yoga teachers, Sense deliver a range of yoga classes across the country, to people of all ages with sensory impairments and complex needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This resource has been developed in collaboration with these yoga teachers, and participants who attend their classes regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many benefits to taking part in yoga regularly, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Being mindful of your body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping you to focus on being in the present moment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving your strength, balance and mobility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting you to make new friendships and socialise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating both calming and uplifting energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making you more aware of your body and the space around you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making you feel good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making everyday tasks and chores (such as housework, shopping, or getting changed) more manageable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-grey-tint-10\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use\">How to use this page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This resource provides some top tips for practising yoga teachers, who wish to make their classes more inclusive for participants with sensory impairments and complex needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also find a list of additional information and resources to support your ongoing practice and development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participants, care workers, friends and family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This resource is intended as an \u201cintroduction to yoga\u201d for people with sensory impairments and complex needs. It may also be useful for carers or family members, who want to support someone with a disability to become more active.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For someone who has never done yoga before, the idea of joining a class can be quite daunting. People often feel they need to be extremely fit and flexible to do yoga. This resource aims to address some of the concerns many people have about yoga, and reassure you that yoga is an activity that can be accessed by people of all ages and abilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide also describes what to expect in a typical yoga session. Different teachers will have their own individual style, so while the basic structure will be the same, all yoga sessions will be slightly different. Also included are some examples of basic postures, which, combined with breathing exercises, can be practised at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/scheduled-activities\/stretch-and-flow-yoga-beginners-and-beyond\/\">Find out more about our classes<\/a> in our activity finder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block  slab    is-style-textured-primary-tint-10  align-full\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Odyssey\u2019s story&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-6.jpg\" alt=\"Odyssey practises yoga with help from a practitioner\" class=\"wp-image-4631\" style=\"width:150px;height:253px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Odyssey has benefited a great deal from her Sense yoga sessions, as her mother describes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOdyssey has a history of finding new activities too challenging to undertake. She has however responded extremely well to the yoga sessions. Richard is a kind and gentle facilitator and takes his lead from her supporters. The calm atmosphere and interest from others attending, clearly reassures her. Five years ago, no one would have believed she could achieve this degree of interaction. Who knows what she might achieve in the next five?\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"involve\">What does an inclusive yoga class involve?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most yoga classes will follow a basic structure and last about an hour. Remember that all yoga teachers have their own style of teaching, so not all classes will be exactly the same. It is also important to remember that in yoga, you do not have to push yourself beyond what is comfortable for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel any pain or discomfort, it is important that you stop, or find a different way of doing the exercise, which works for you. A good yoga teacher will be able to help you adapt the postures to make them suitable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-primary-tint-10\"><blockquote><p>It is important to remember that you do not have to push yourself beyond what is comfortable for you<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-title-primary\" id=\"structure\">Structure of a yoga class&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Introduction to participants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A yoga class will usually start with the teacher welcoming everyone. There will be some time for everyone to settle into the environment and make themselves feel comfortable. The space can be prepared with soft lighting and calming music to create a relaxing atmosphere. Some participants may decide to use blocks or straps to help with some of the movements. The yoga teacher will then explain what is going to happen in the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Warm up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting, the teacher may take you through some breathing exercises to help you relax and feel centred before the session begins. A very simple exercise is to breathe in deeply through the nose for three seconds and then out through the mouth for three seconds. Repeat this five times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The breath can be a difficult concept to understand. Putting your hand on the top of your stomach can help you to understand that as we breathe in deeply, our abdomen expands. As we breathe out, it lowers again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"345\" data-id=\"4642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-7.jpg\" alt=\"a woman sitting cross-legged on a mat with her hands in her lap\" class=\"wp-image-4642\" style=\"width:197px;height:154px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Starting position on a mat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"446\" height=\"472\" data-id=\"4644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-8.jpg\" alt=\"a woman sitting on a chair with her hands on her thighs and her feet on blocks\" class=\"wp-image-4644\" style=\"width:198px;height:209px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Starting position on a chair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are supporting someone with a breathing exercise, you could place their hand gently on your stomach, so they can feel the sensation of the abdomen rising and falling as you breathe. You may also find it helpful to represent this concept visually using a Hoberman Sphere \u2013 a ball which you can hold which you can expand and collapse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"445\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4660\" style=\"width:137px;height:167px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hoberman Sphere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You could hold onto the sphere with the participant, expanding it for three and collapsing it for three seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To warm up, teachers usually follow what are called \u201canti-rheumatic\u201d exercises. These may sound complicated, but they are simply gentle exercises that work through the joints, including the neck, shoulders, back, hips, wrists and ankles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can be done sitting on a mat or a chair. You may work through a sequence of movements like the following:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Bring one of your arms across your body with your elbow bent, using your opposite hand to guide and hold it in place.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the same time, turn your head to face in the direction your arm is pointing. Slowly come back to the centre, repeating on the opposite side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"438\" height=\"410\" data-id=\"4651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-10.jpg\" alt=\"woman with her right arm bent across her body \" class=\"wp-image-4651\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"439\" height=\"409\" data-id=\"4649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-9.jpg\" alt=\"woman with her left arm bent across her body\" class=\"wp-image-4649\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold both arms out in front of you and make a fist with both hands. Then, extend your fingers so that they point forwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With your legs straight out in front of you, point your toes towards the floor, creating a straight line with your legs and feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"611\" data-id=\"4663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4663\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-primary-tint-10\"><blockquote><p>Throughout the session, yoga teachers will often ask you to check in with your breathing, and provide different techniques to help you align your breath with the movement<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Middle of the class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this part of the class you will create different yoga shapes or \u2018poses.\u2019 These will vary depending on your teacher, but these are the most common:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Forward bends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backbends&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Twists&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lengthening&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balance&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may work through a sequence of these movements, such as the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example one<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Sit forward on your chair, sitting up straight with your feet flat on the floor and your hands resting on your knees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly bring your hands back towards your hips as you arch your back, opening up the shoulders and lifting your head to look towards the ceiling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then go the opposite way, bringing your hands past your knees as you round forward at the shoulders and bring your head to look downwards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"431\" height=\"439\" data-id=\"4671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-19.jpg\" alt=\"woman sitting on a chair with hands on knees\" class=\"wp-image-4671\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"439\" height=\"439\" data-id=\"4673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-20.jpg\" alt=\"woman sitting on chair with hands on hips and bending her back and looking up\" class=\"wp-image-4673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-20.jpg 439w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-20-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-20-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-20-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 439px) 100vw, 439px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"430\" data-id=\"4675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-21.jpg\" alt=\"woman sitting on chair and bending forward with her hands pointing past her knees\" class=\"wp-image-4675\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example two<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Sit forward on your chair with your arms pointing straight up in the air and your feet flat on the floor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping your feet on the floor, twist from the waist, using your closest arm to hold the chair for support.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring your other arm across your body and rest your hand on your outer thigh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly twist back to centre and repeat on the opposite side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"438\" height=\"437\" data-id=\"4677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-22.jpg\" alt=\"woman sitting on chair with hands raised in air\" class=\"wp-image-4677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-22.jpg 438w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-22-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-22-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-22-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"439\" data-id=\"4679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-23.jpg\" alt=\"woman sitting on chair bending to right\" class=\"wp-image-4679\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"435\" data-id=\"4685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-26.jpg\" alt=\"woman sitting on chair bending to left\" class=\"wp-image-4685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-26.jpg 437w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-26-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-26-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-26-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example three<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Stand behind your chair, holding onto the back of the chair for support.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With your hands still on the chair, walk your feet backwards, until your arms are straight and you are bending to create a right angle at your hips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping it straight, slowly lift one leg up off the floor, until it is straight out behind you, creating a straight line from your toes, through your body to your fingers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat on the opposite side.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"443\" data-id=\"4687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-27.jpg\" alt=\"woman standing behind chair\" class=\"wp-image-4687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-27.jpg 441w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-27-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-27-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-27-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"439\" height=\"434\" data-id=\"4689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-28.jpg\" alt=\"woman standing behind chair and bending forward with hands resting on back of chair\" class=\"wp-image-4689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-28.jpg 439w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-28-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 439px) 100vw, 439px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"438\" height=\"432\" data-id=\"4691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-29.jpg\" alt=\"woman standing behind chair and bending forward with hands resting on back of chair and one leg raised behind her\" class=\"wp-image-4691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-29.jpg 438w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-29-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The teacher will usually demonstrate the poses and offer adapted poses for anyone who wants to do this in a different way. These poses can usually be done seated or standing. Again, the teacher will ask you to think about your breathing as you do these poses, and will often ask you to coordinate your in and out-breaths with the movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Cool-down<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any activity, it is important to cool down at the end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-textured-grey-tint-10 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Focusing on your breathing helps you to quiet your thoughts and relax your body<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group  \">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Yoga_Orange_JPG_RGB.jpg\" alt=\"graphic of someone doing yoga\" class=\"wp-image-4695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Yoga_Orange_JPG_RGB.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Yoga_Orange_JPG_RGB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Yoga_Orange_JPG_RGB-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Yoga_Orange_JPG_RGB-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Yoga_Orange_JPG_RGB-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A yoga cool-down often focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li><strong>Your breathing <\/strong>\u2013 focussing on your breathing helps you to quiet your thoughts and relax your body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mindfulness<\/strong> \u2013 being aware of your thoughts and feelings as they happen, this can help us to think clearly and create positive change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relaxation<\/strong> \u2013 helps us to slow down and relax our bodies after giving them a workout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meditation<\/strong> \u2013 helps you to quiet your thoughts and support you to be still.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\">Useful tips for teaching an inclusive yoga class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-textured-grey-tint-10 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Ask the student and carers how the class could be adapted so that it works for them<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before the session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Choose a safe and accessible venue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t make assumptions about the individuals who are attending and get to know them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask the participant and carers how the class could be adapted so that it works for them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the class up in a circle or an arc, so everybody can see each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some people find that \u2018objects of reference\u2019 can help them to remember and prepare for a yoga session. For example, if you use a block or strap, and the individual is shown or feels this before a session, this will help them to prepare for what is to come. Perhaps the individual might be given a block or strap to take home, so they can understand that they will be taking part in a yoga session later?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning basic yoga signs can be helpful when working with deaf or hearing impaired participants. You can learn some basic signs online, by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.british-sign.co.uk\">the British Sign Language website.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">During the session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Provide a clear and definitive start and end to the sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be adaptable, and have your own \u201ctoolbox\u201d of session plans and ideas to delve into throughout the class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use clear, simple language and make sure you repeat everything.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summarise what is happening, and what is about to happen next, before moving onto it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can be useful to start with chair-based yoga, building up to standing and moving onto a mat for those who are able to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make things tactile and use the wall, or props.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The breath can be a tricky concept to communicate. Find creative ways of exploring the breath \u2013 for example, breathing loudly so others can hear, allowing someone else to feel your breath, or putting someone\u2019s hand on your torso so they can feel your breath etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work in collaboration with their carer\/support worker \u2013 they are there to support the individual to take part.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about where you position yourself for those with sight and hearing impairments \u2013 for example, think about where you stand when demonstrating a pose and speaking clearly so that people can see your face.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a consistent environment for sessions each week so that everyone feels comfortable and at ease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use touch to guide visually impaired participants where appropriate \u2013 but always ask permission each time. (Respect people\u2019s personal space.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After the session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-textured-secondary-tint-10 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p> Using body, mind and breath for improved health, relaxation and inner peace. Yoga embodies everything that we are and is accessible to everyone \u2013 irrespective of age or ability. <\/p>\n<cite>Richard Kravetz, Yoga teacher<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Be reflective. Not every session will go to plan, so think about what did and didn\u2019t work and how you might be able to adapt this next time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk to your participants and\/or their support staff to find out how they found the session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources\">Further resources for teachers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/specialyoga.org.uk\">Special Yoga<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yogaforall-uk.com\">Yoga for All<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.specialyoga.org.uk\/training\">Training<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube is-style-primary wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yoga for people with sensory impairments\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o4yTI1Npkeg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"find-a-class\">Find out more about yoga, or find a local class or teacher near you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bwy.org.uk\/\">British Wheel of Yoga<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tsyp.yoga\">The Society of Yoga Practitioners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fraser, T. (2010) The Easy Yoga Workbook, London, Duncan Baird<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions about yoga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block    accordion__item\"> \t<summary class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion__toggle\">\n\t\tWhat do I need to wear?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>In a yoga session, you will make different shapes with your body, so it is important to wear something comfortable that you can move around easily in. There are no specific items of clothing required for yoga. You could wear a t-shirt or vest, and leggings or jogging bottoms \u2013 whatever feels most comfortable to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block    accordion__item\"> \t<summary class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion__toggle\">\n\t\tDo I have to take my shoes off?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Many people who participate in yoga choose to remove their shoes and socks, as it helps them to feel grounded to the earth beneath them \u2013 an important concept in yoga. Some people may not want to remove their shoes and socks, which is their personal choice and will be respected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block    accordion__item\"> \t<summary class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion__toggle\">\n\t\tDo I need any specific equipment?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>A mat will probably be provided for the session \u2013 but best to check with the teacher before your first session.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block    accordion__item\"> \t<summary class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion__toggle\">\n\t\tWhat if there\u2019s part of the class I can\u2019t do, or don\u2019t feel confident doing?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>An inclusive yoga session should ensure that everyone is able to participate. Every yoga posture can be adapted in a way that suits each participant. If there are certain movements you find challenging, don\u2019t be afraid to change them slightly by holding onto a chair for balance or doing it seated. Or if you have any pain in a certain area speak to your yoga teacher, and they will help you to adapt the movements. You can always speak to them before the session if you would rather do this in private.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block    accordion__item\"> \t<summary class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion__toggle\">\n\t\tIf I have health conditions, is yoga safe for me?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Yoga is a great way for people with health conditions to continue being healthy and active. It is important you make your yoga teacher aware of any health conditions you have, prior to beginning yoga.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block    accordion__item\"> \t<summary class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"accordion__toggle\">\n\t\tDoes Sense run inclusive yoga classes? \n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Yes, Sense runs inclusive yoga classes across the country for disabled people with complex needs to attend. To find out more contact us at <a href=\"mailto:sense.active@sense.org.uk\">sense.active@sense.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-grey-tint-10\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>With thanks to Sally Wall, Sue Mattocks, Rebecca Bonnet, Richard Kravetz and TouchBase South East Sense TouchBase Pears Yoga Group.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-grey-tint-10\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get in touch with us at <a href=\"mailto:sense.active@sense.org.uk\">sense.active@sense.org.uk<\/a> if you\u2019d like to speak with our team, or learn more about our programmes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>This content was last reviewed in April 2022. 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