Coping with the effects of lock down imposed by the UK government to reduce the transmission of Corona virus (Covid-19) is hard for those of us who understand the complex rationale.

If you are a group leader for adults with learning disabilities and would like yoga to be part of their activity programme the first step is to find a yoga teacher. This seems easy. There are many yoga teachers out there...but finding one who teacher adults with a learning disability are few and far between.

Pranayama is part of the 8 limbs of yoga is focused on breathe work. 'Prana' meaning energy or life force and 'ayama' meaning control and is known to have many benefits including improved concentration, reduces anxiety and depression, improves relaxation and increases oxygen availability in the lungs.

My yoga teaching niche is making yoga accessible to adults with learning disabilities or special needs. It wasn't planned that way, it just happened!

Teaching yoga to adults with learning disabilities has been the highlight of my yoga teaching career. These classes are the most challenging, stimulating and rewarding times I have experienced. The people who attend make me smile from beginning to end of class and i want to share with you the 5 key reasons why you should consider teaching yoga to adults with a learning disability.