Special Yoga

for Autism

2-Day In-Person Parent Training

(Introductory Weekend)

Support your child with simple, calming tools that work

Bournemouth | 6–7 June

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You want to help your child feel calm, safe, and understood…

But sometimes it can feel overwhelming knowing how to support them.

This weekend is here to gently guide you.

In a safe, nurturing space, you’ll learn simple, effective tools to support your child’s:

emotional regulation
communication
sense of calm and connection

No pressure. No overwhelm. Just practical support you can use straight away. No yoga experience needed.

A Gentle Introduction to Special Yoga

This 2-day weekend is the first part of our full 7-day Special Yoga training, now offered as a standalone experience for parents and carers.

You do not need to commit to the full course.

This is:
✔ Practical
✔ Accessible
✔ Heart-led

This is not a professional certification.

Instead, it’s about giving you simple tools to support your child at home.

What You’ll Experience

Simple breathing techniques to calm the nervous system
Gentle movement practices
Sound and singing for connection and communication
Relaxation techniques to support sleep and calm
Mindfulness tools for emotional balance

Is This Right for You?

This weekend is for you if:

✔ You are a parent or carer of a child with autism
✔ You’re looking for gentle, natural ways to support your child
✔ You want simple, practical tools you can take home and use immediately

Not for:
✘ Those seeking certification or professional training

A Special Opportunity for You & Your Child

During the weekend, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your child for a guided session with Jyoti.

This allows you to:

See the practices in action
Receive gentle guidance tailored to your child
Build confidence through real experience

Training Details

Dates: Saturday 6 + Sunday 7 June
Times: 9am – 6pm each day
Location: Hengistbury Head Outdoors
Hengistbury Head, Broadway
Bournemouth, BH6 4EW, UK

Full weekend immersion

Investment: £250

✔ No certification
✔ No manual
✔ Just practical tools and support

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What You're Saying Yes to ...

Over these two days, you’ll learn simple, effective tools to support your child’s:

emotional regulation
relaxation and sleep
communication and connection
overall sense of calm and wellbeing

All practices are adapted for children with autism, and can be used at home straight away.

This training is designed especially for parents and carers.

✔ No prior yoga experience needed
✔ No certification included
✔ No course manual provided

This is a practical, supportive experience, not a professional training.

Join Us for This Supportive Weekend

Give yourself - and your child - this gift of support.

Book Your Place Now

Jyoti Manuel

Lead Course Trainer | YAP Accredited Senior Teacher

Due to her extensive knowledge and many years of experience, Jyoti Jo Manuel is recognised by many as one of the world's leading authorities on therapeutic yoga for children. Her personal yoga journey started in 1974 and she started teaching in 1989.

In 2002, Jyoti founded Special Yoga, a worldwide organization that promotes sustainable and accessible yoga programs for children with special and additional needs. The work of Special Yoga extends to the field of education, to therapeutic facilities and on the domestic sphere. Jyoti has travelled globally to create Special Yoga programs in orphanages, social care, educational and health care as well as for child therapists and psychologists.

As the founder of Special Yoga, she has trained experienced practitioners to effective and impactful implementation of Special Yoga for parents and in academies and individual special schools, and special institutions provide training in therapeutic yoga for children with special needs.

Want to Go Deeper?

This weekend is the beginning of the full 7-day Special Yoga training.

If you feel called, you’ll have the option to continue your journey.

Learn About the Full Training