Yoga Therapy
Fraser® Rehabilitation Services
The Fraser Yoga Therapy Program promotes the development of motor skills through yoga poses that focus on balance skills, flexibility, and breathing. Exercises are presented through themed activities provided in a fun social group environment; each week is based on a different theme. Each session includes an introduction with singing, warm-ups (breathing exercises) and eye exercises. This leads into stretches and poses. Sessions are wrapped up with circle time, relaxation, and a good-bye song. Sessions are led by a physical therapist and an occupational therapist.
Research shows that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, asthma, depression, epilepsy, headaches, heart disease, and stress. Yoga affects all systems of the body by increasing circulation, oxygen supply, overall balance, function, and better alignment, as well as stimulates the immune system. Yoga has been shown to improve muscle tone, flexibility, strength, and stamina. It can boost self esteem and improve concentration and creativity. Yoga can also create a sense of well being and calm.
This program is through Fraser Rehabilitation Services, which provide comprehensive evaluation, consultation, and treatment services for children with motor and sensory dysfunction, decreased functional and developmental skills, feeding and swallowing difficulties, and speech, language, and hearing disorders. These therapy services are provided with an interdisciplinary approach and each child’s goals and activities are individualized, based on strengths, challenges, and motivations. Fraser therapists collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers, and mental health practitioners to maximize results.
Ages Served
Children of all abilities who are ages 1 to 8. Classes will be grouped by age, size, and developmental level. Children need to be ambulatory to participate in this program.
Our Staff
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist.
Program Highlights
This program is 8 weeks in length and sessions are 90 minutes each.
Location
Fraser School
2400 W. 64th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
Payment/Funding
Private pay
$350.00 for 8 weeks.
For information, contact: Rehabilitation Intake Coordinator 612-331-9413