In 2008, we launched our first special needs population project with the Lighthouse for the Blind in Fort Lauderdale. Each class accommodates approximately a dozen blind students of all ages. By the end of our first year, we produced a tailor-made yoga CD for the student’s self-practice at home.
Our
Classes
Classes for the Yoga for the Blind are led by two yoga teachers, in collaboration with a group of loyal volunteers (yoga students and teachers themselves) who work one-on-one with each student to guide them in transitioning between poses, modifying asanas according to their level of practice, and providing guidance for correct alignment. During each 90-minute session, the students practice meditation and Pranayama (breath control), and flow between seated poses, standing balances, hip openers and backbends, finishing with a deep restful Savasana (relaxation).
Yoga for the Blind on CNN en Español
Veronica Vidal explains the benefits of yoga for the blind taught by Luana Hervier at the Lighthouse for the Blind.
Do you want
to volunteer?
Join us and be part of an amazing experience as you share the gift of yoga with others!
We meet on the fourth Saturday of every month at the Lighthouse for the Blind of Broward at 10:00 am.
Email your information to valentina@oneyogafoundation.org
For more information about the Lighthouse for the Blind, please go to: www.lhob.org