YOGA

Disruptive Behaviors are a reality for most children and especially prevalent in children with ADHD and autism. Learn to control these behaviors is a continuous and often frustrating process for them, their parents, teachers and caregivers. Here are some tips to help fix disruptive behaviors in yoga class and at home.

Communicate expectations: Children need to know what is expected of them. Talk with them. Tell them that appropriate behavior seems, looks, feels. Repeat many times. This will make them more aware of their actions. I did this every time we went to the supermarket or ate at a restaurant with my little ones. The same goes for the yoga class. Make sure students know what is expected of them and when. Remember to make time for fun, noise & play.Teaches respect:The concepts of Yoga ahimsa (nonviolence), brahmacarya (conservation) and tapas (self-discipline) refer to respect yourself and others. Teach respect through conversations and stories. Congrats kids when they show respect. Remind them when they forget. Shows respect in your own life, especially when dealing with an individual without interruption. As tempting as it is, this is not the time to lose calm. Pratique Take 5 together as needed.Reward appropriate behavior: Build in rewards. Children often disruptive only receive inadequate attention to their behaviors. Instead get them good. Praise often specifically mention that they are doing well. Choose a child who is behaving properly to be Assistant teacher to a pose/activity. Trade in yoga ‘ work ‘ with a yoga ‘ reward ‘. If they can focus on poses/meditation class, then begin to play a song from a/sing Yoga game. I often reward my children for good behavior with a trip to the pet store after running errands.Follow Through: Children thrive when they know what to expect. Determine consequences and follow always completely, even when it is inconvenient or embarrassing. This may mean taking a child to the side and reminding users expectations. Sometimes a soothing hand, a comment, whispered or supplying responsibilities will involve children and turn a negative into positive. Some classes provide a quiet corner where children can go if they need some time alone or an interruption of respiration. If the negative behavior persists, ask the child to remove temporarily. Talk a little things away from prying eyes and ears and then return to normal activities, leaving the incident.Practice patience: remember that each child is growing and learning. They will overcome and learn to manage disruptive behaviors with time and consistency. Work on a behavior modification at the same time. Stick with it and maintain realistic expectations (5 minutes of good behavior for many is a triumph). Define children for success and then celebrate these successes generously.