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YOGA FOR THE SPECIAL CHILD

Free hour of yoga for children with special needs!

Please call to schedule your appointment:

Dianna Barham
Certified Yoga Teacher
Licensed Yoga Therapist

#503/871-4574

Located at:

Indigo Willness Center
3276 Commercial St. SE
Salem, OR 97302

http://www.specialchildyoga.com
http://www.indigowellnesscenter.com

MORE ON YOGA FOR CHILDREN W/SPECIAL NEEDS!

Dianna Barham is a certified yoga teacher and licensed Yoga for the
Special ChildTM therapist in the Salem, Oregon area. She offers
individual instruction for infants and children with Down Syndrome,
Cerebral Palsy, Autism, AD(H)D, and other disorders, at the Indigo
Wellness Center in South Salem.

Dianna is a long-time yoga practioner. She is an adoptive mother of
two and has been drawn to serving the needs of children from the
beginning of her teaching. She was motivated to learn more about
special-needs yoga after the diagnosis of a nephew's autism. She
recognizes the love, guidance, positive attention and affirmation
that all children crave, and sees how her students thrive
physically, emotionally, and spiritually with their yoga practice.

ABOUT YOGA FOR THE SPECIAL CHILD TM

Sonia Sumar, a school teacher from Brazil, created what is now a
revolutionary healing practice holding true to the 3000 year-old
teachings of yoga. Sonia's journey began in 1972 after the birth of
her second daughter who had Down Syndrome. She and her oldest
daughter now teach this unique yoga therapy all over the world as
well as train health-care professionals, parents, and yoga teachers
this profound practice. More information on these techniques and
Sonia Sumar can be found at the Yoga for the Special ChildTM:

http://www.specialyoga.com/

SONIA SUMAR & DIANNA:

Advanced training in Chicago Yoga for the Special Child'sTM mission
is to:

Unlock the potential of all children, regardless of age or ability.
Increase flexibility, strengthen muscles and help develop body
awareness and balance.

Help children learn how to relax and interact in a healthy, non-
competetive environment.

Affirm that every child is special and that no label can define or
limit the potential for positive change.

YOGA FOR THE SPECIAL CHILD'S TM APPROACH INCLUDES:

A step-by-step, integrated system of poses designed to improve
cognitive and motor skills in children with learning and
developmental delays and disabilities.

Specialized breathing excercises and relaxation techniques to
increase concentration and reduce hyperactivity.

An early intervention program to promote the healthy formative
development of infants and toddlers.

Instructions on setting up a personalized yoga practice for your
child.

Continued support and encouragement.

Benefits of Yoga for the Special ChildTM therapy:

- Increases attention and coordination.
- Helps fine-motor coordination, visual-motor & auditory processing.
- Improves muscle tone and balance.
- Promotes flexibility and corrects postural misalignment.
- Relieves respiratory ailments.
- Increases emotional stability and self-esteem.
- Promotes an overall sense of well-being.