Category Archives: autism

Asperger’s Mom’s Courageous Note

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Note from Shakta: Those who attend the Yoga for children with ADHD and Autism course write a few paragraphs about how they are using what they learned, how it changed the way they work with children and any internal transformation … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Yoga Therapy

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

It is immensely pleasing to finally get around to doing my Radiant Child Yoga “homework”, i.e. reading and commenting on the ever-creative lesson plans that come rolling into my inbox from RCY students after teaching in a city.  Just today, … Continue reading →

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Special Needs or Special Intentions?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Yesterday I was swimming in an indoor pool and struck up a conversation with a father and  his 9 year-old son.  Turned out his son has Autism, and when he was off doing other things in the water, his father, … Continue reading →

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A Little Yoga Magic goes a Long Way

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

It is absolutely inspiring to see the joy and focus on the faces of the children when they work with the yoga poses and exercises in a playful way.  In the training program I teach, Radiant Child Yoga, I always … Continue reading →

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“Change your attitude, Mom!”

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

Do you know anyone who could use an “attitude change”?   Take this tip from a five-year-old who knows what works! I was meeting with Reva Hamilton, a good friend and Brain Gym/Polarity/all kinds of wonderful alternative healthcare practitioner.  She … Continue reading →

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Discipline from the Inside

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

A couple things I’ve found out about wanting children to be “disciplined”: 1.  No amount of attempt at building self-esteem that comes from the outside will be effective.  The best you can do is recognize their greatness and encourage it … Continue reading →

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Autism as a path to Love

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

This uplifting video, http://www.wimp.com/autisticgirl/ , is about Carly, who has severe autism.  She had such a great desire to share herself–her Self–that after 11 years of not speaking/communicating (except through behavior), she suddenly began typing on her computer, writing about her life. … Continue reading →

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