Workshops
GBH offers a variety of workshops to support and encourage physical, emotional, and mental health in our community.
WORKSHOPS OFFERED
In these workshops you will learn the basics of teaching yoga to people with physical disabilities and mobility restrictions. Through greater awareness in your own practice, group exercises, hands-on experience and observing an adaptive yoga class, you will learn about the principles of adaptive yoga, how to modify poses and give great adjustments.
These workshops are ideal for certified yoga instructors or instructors in training. Others such as care providers, physical therapists, aides and family members are also welcome to join the class but must have a working knowledge of basic yo
GBH TRAININGS
ADAPTIVE YOGA WORKSHOP
ALL ABILITIES YOGA WORKSHOP
This is a 3 day (15 hour) GBH All Abilities Yoga training for professionals, day program staff, family, yoga teachers, and caregivers.
Our All Abilities Yoga Training is geared to support students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a group setting.
-Learn the GBH All Abilities sequence that includes: breathing techniques, sound, mindfulness activities, social emotional skills, and accessible yoga poses for all.
-Learn medical and anatomical considerations that will help keep students safe/r
-Practice and Implement teaching accessible yoga poses to support a diverse group class setting