• Lots of sensory- use props and sounds
• Helps strengthen the body use exercises
• Use exercises for alignment and symmetry
• Do diagonal stretches to cross the midline of the body
• Do not do any hip openers with exception of a half lotus
• Do not do any inversions
• Encourage lots of eye contact and talking to the infant
The above is a guide only for integrating a special needs baby into your class, medical advice should always be sought before commencement of a baby Yoga class by the parent/carer and its useful for a teacher to research the requirements. To deepen your knowledge and understanding of special needs it is recommended that you do the ‘Yoga for special child’ training course.