by Kit Caelsto | Sep 6, 2024 | Autism, Mental Health & Well Being
Being multiply neurodivergent means that I deal with a lot of stressors in my life. And I know I’m not alone. Now that I understand I’m neurodivergent, it’s not just “nerves” that makes my stomach upset and suppresses my appetite. I...
by Kit Caelsto | Aug 9, 2023 | Accessible Yoga Thoughts, Autism, Autistic Liberation, For Yoga Teachers
When I visit the databases at my college library looking for research on yoga and autism, what I find is study upon study about how yoga can help kids focus, do more in school, and yes, be cured of their autism. There’s nothing about adults, many of whom are...
by Kit Caelsto | Jun 14, 2023 | Autism, For Yoga Teachers, Perioperception, Trauma Informed Yoga
A common phrase I see not just in yoga classes, but among coaches in general (especially the short social media posts designed to garner interaction and feed the algorithm) is to “check in with your body” or a various body part. This checking-in means...
