Belightful Yoga Classes Offered To Help With Autism

Autism Societies of Oakland and Macomb/St. Clair County have partnered with Belightful Yoga "” a mobile yoga studio based in southeastern Michigan "” to provide yoga classes to those with autism, their parents and siblings. Therapeutic benefits of yoga to this special needs population include relaxation techniques for transitions, breathing tools to decrease anxiety, and yoga poses that build confidence and social/emotional well-being. Lisa Kowalski, Oakland County Autism System, explains, "partnering with a mobile yoga studio offers us the flexibility to bring these gentle and soothing classes comfortably and conveniently to our members." Yoga appears to help kids with autism, and most other people, the ability to relax, reduce their anxiety, become more flexible, and increase self-esteem.