"A Norton professional book."

Introduction-- Overview-- Before You Begin Yoga Therapy-- Chapter 1 Yoga and Yoga Therapy-- Chapter 2 Assessment Process-- Chapter 3 Special Needs-- Chapter 4 Benefits of Yoga Therapy for Children with Special Needs-- Chapter 5 Ten Golden Rules-- Part I Rationale: The Brain, Learning, and Relaxation-- Chapter 6 Stress and the Brain-- Chapter 7 Benefits of Exercise-- Chapter 8 Yoga for Stress Relief-- Chapter 9 The Process of Relaxation-- Part II Process: Principles of Creative Relaxation-- Chapter 10 Create a Sacred Space-- Chapter 11 Engage the Child-- Chapter 12 Provide Tools for Success-- Chapter 13 Develop Opportunities for Independence-- Part III Application: Postures, Lessons, and Activities-- Chapter 14 Guidelines for Instruction-- Chapter 15 Catalog of Postures-- Chapter 16 Yoga Therapy for Classrooms and Schools-- Chapter 17 Curriculum for Yoga Therapy: Challenges and Capabilities-- Chapter 18 Postures and Lessons for Specific Benefits-- Chapter 19 Breathing Lessons-- Chapter 20 Chants, Songs, and Games-- Appendixes-- Appendix 1 Parent Questionnaire for Yoga Therapy-- Appendix 2 Assessment Process for Yoga Therapy-- Appendix 3 Creative Relaxation: Yoga Therapy in School Autism Cluster-- Appendix 4 Conditions for Calm-- Appendix 5 Ten Ways to Become a Better Communicator-- Appendix 6 My Yoga Time: My Feelings, My Poses-- Appendix 7 Training Resources-- References-- Index