NEW JERSEY CHAPTER MEETING

Special Needs Yoga with TACA NJ

Sunday, February 15, 2015

• 1:30 - 3:30 PM
• Woodbridge Library
  1 George Frederick Plaza
  Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095
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Speaker: Eileen Chwatek

Join TACA NJ for a yoga session! Our very own Eileen Chwatek is a certified special needs yoga instructor and is offering a chance for our kiddos to try yoga! Why Yoga? Yoga has been know to reduce anxiety and aggression as well as reduce self stimulatory behaviors and give more control over stress and emotion. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring either a yoga mat or a large each towel! There will be 2 sessions – an RSVP is required to attend. Children 9 & under from 1:30-2:30pm and children 10 & up from 3-4pm. We will only have 12 spots for each session however, if you would like to come and observe we will have seating for those coming without children. Please note, this meeting will start promptly at 1:30. Please allow your self enough time to arrive and get settled!

Click here to RSVP for the 1:30 – 2:30 PM session (children 9 & under).

Click here to RSVP for the 3:00 – 4:00 PM session (children 10 & up).

Eileen Chwatek is a Reiki Master Practitioner and Certified yoga Instructor. Eileen began practicing yoga in 1995 and became certified as an instructor after her fourth child was diagnosed with A.S.D. She offers yoga to children with special needs at The School of Royal Yoga in Chester N.J. Adults with special needs at ARC of Somerset County in Hillsborough N.J. Beginners yoga for adults and also a Reiki healing circle at The Connection in Summit N.J. Yoga is over 5000 years old. Yoga connects the mind, body and spirit, allowing for healing on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. It is a gift we give to ourselves.

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How TACA Helps New Jersey Families

TACA does not charge admission to the meetings, nor does it assess annual membership fees for families it supports. Meetings feature:

• Free TACA Autism Journey Guides (over 750 pages of collective knowledge gathered from experienced paraprofessionals and parents) are offered to all
• Speakers on topics ranging from traditional therapies, integrated medical treatments, education, and legal support.
• TACA's Parent Mentors - one-on-one access to experienced families who have successfully navigated the challenges of finding appropriate treatments and educational opportunities for their children, and who receive additional education from TACA's Foundation Office.