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december 2017 / january 2018yogajournal.com.sgYOGA
& autism
Ashrams for Autism is a non-profit organization that teaches
people how to work with autistic kids and their caregivers. The
yogi founder, Sharron Manner, began by creating calming yoga
sequences for her autistic daughter, cooked a sattvic diet that
eliminated stimulating foods, and included regular acupressure
and Reiki—all aimed at helping her child get grounded and self-
regulate when overstimulation ultimately did occur.
(http://ashrams4autism.org/)
Jill Brenner (featured in the photo) joined Ashrams for Autism
because she had a family member on the autism spectrum.
“Teaching yoga to populations who really need it is beautiful,”
says Jill, who also helps them with public relations. “I hope
people see that you can use whatever skills you have to help
others.”
Parents with autistic children in Singapore can learn yoga from
Sarah Barguirdjian, who gives back to the community by
providing care to those who providecare. “I teach yoga and
meditation workshops about this, and the trickle down affect
for the kids and rest of the family is powerful,”says Sarah. “The
parents need care too”.
Write to Sarah at [email protected]
for more information; http://www.sarahbyoga.netPHOTO COURTESY: TONY FELGUEIRAS