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Integrated Yoga

Integrated Yoga

Yoga with a Sensory Integrative Approach

Nicole Cuomo

Paperback: £12.99 / $19.95

2007, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 104pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-862-7, BIC 2: VFJD MQT VFMG

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Introduction

The idea for Integrated Yoga came to me after years of practice as an occupational therapist and yoga practitioner. I have worked with a variety of children and adults with different sensory systems and through this came to understand that my own sensory system fluctuated and that I needed to vary my yoga practice in order to stay focused and present. There are so many wonderful books on both yoga and sensory integration it just did not make sense to reinvent the wheel, so this book gives a brief introduction to both topics and, importantly, how they are complementary to each other. I offer suggestions for practice with children and these concepts can also be adapted for use with adults.

This book is not intended to be a sensory integration treatment book, that takes the place of working with a qualified professional therapist, but rather as an enhancement to treatment. As all therapists and parents know there is no cookbook for working with children, only guidelines that have to be tweaked so that the fit is perfect.

Approach the subject with an open heart and an open mind, and don't forget to breathe.
Peace, Nicole

Breath of fire

Breath of fire

Performed in a cross-legged, sitting position with the hands placed on the knees, eyes closed. A quick inhale and exhale (forced inhale and exhale) through the nose. The belly should move in and out quickly. Begin with five repetitions followed by a slow, deep breath. Continue again with five and increase the number of repetitions as the practice becomes easier.

This breath can be used for ages 5-8 and 8-11; younger children may become overexcited. It is best to use this with kids who have under- responsive systems, as those with sensitivities may easily become overstimulated. If it appears as though kids are getting a little too hyper, return to belly breathing while lying down. Children with sensitivities may find this breathing to be too alerting and may cause distress. Some kids and adults get dizzy when performing the breath of fire. It should be performed for only five repetitions at most when beginning. Asthmatic children should not do the breath of fire.

The breath of fire is an alerting technique. It is meant to alert and awaken.