Yoga For All

About:

Join us for a fun, and inclusive yoga series! Come move, breathe, and connect with us in a supportive and nurturing environment!

This class series fosters physical and emotional well-being while creating a sense of community and connection. No prior yoga experience is needed, and all abilities are welcomed. Each class is led by DSC Occupational Therapist, Cierra, who is a 200HR certified yoga instructor.

What to Expect:

• Physical Fitness: Participation in yoga improves strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, supporting overall physical health in a fun and engaging way.

• Interoception Development: Through gentle yoga poses, breathwork, and mindfulness exercises, participants will enhance their awareness of internal sensations, helping them better understand and respond to their own needs.

• Sensory Regulation: The class incorporates calming techniques and sensory-friendly tools to help participants manage sensory input.

• Community Building: Each session includes opportunities for social connection through group activities, and shared moments to create and strengthening friendships within the class.

Class Details:

• When: Weekly sessions

  Thursdays at 3PM-3:45PM between 4/24 and 6/12

• Where: DSC Campus

• Who: Teenagers and adults with Down syndrome (15+)

• What to bring: Comfortable clothing that enables freedom of movement, water bottle

• Yoga mats and blocks are available for student use during class, with the option for students to bring their own yoga mat/blocks if desired

Dates: 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12