Support adults to feel calm, safe and connected
A practical training to help adults with autism
or disabilities regulate and thrive.
For family members, support workers and healthcare practitioners.
No yoga experience required.
Course launches Sat 27th January 2026. Book by 10th November to save 10%!
Earlybird Price: £445.50 or 4 x £111.38 (Regular: £495 or 4 x £123.75).
Special Yoga Adults: Disabilites & Autism
You’ll learn how to:
Ease overwhelm and support regulation.
Build trust through safe, respectful connection.
Use practices that calm both you and the adult you support.
If you’re passionate about enriching the lives of adults with disabilities and autism, this training is for you.
Over three months, you’ll learn how to use co-regulation practices to support calm, trust and connection.
You’ll also explore how your own regulation can deeply affect the adult you care for.
Special Yoga’s proven approach:
Regulate Yourself
Begin by learning practices that help you feel more grounded, present and calm, even in the most challenging moments.
Your ability to self-regulate becomes the foundation for co-regulation with the adults in your care.
Learn our proven methodology
Special Yoga's approach gives you a therapeutic, adaptable toolkit grounded
in decades of experience.
All you need is a desire to create better outcomes for adults with additional needs. No previous yoga experience is needed.
Share with confidence
You’ll learn how to bring these practices into real-life situations, whether at home, in care homes, or supported living settings.
Every adult deserves the chance to feel safe, calm and connected. This training helps you make that possible.
Special Yoga for Adults: Disabilities & Autism launches In:
Dates for your Diary:
4 Live Tuesday Webinar Dates
Opening webinar 6:30 - 9pm:
27 Jan
Follow-up webinars 6:30 - 8pm:
3 Mar | 14 Apr | 19 May
4 Live Study Groups
Live study support sessions will be held on Tues 6:30 - 7:30pm:
3 Feb | 17 Mar | 21 Apr | 12 May.
Book before Nov 10 save with our earlybird discount; pay £445.50 or 4 x £111.38. (Regular price £495 or 4 x 123.75)
Hi, I’m Jyoti
Special Yoga founder & Advanced Trainer.
My journey with yoga began when I was 17. Over the decades, my focus has evolved into making yoga truly accessible, not only for children with special needs, but also for adults with autism and disabilities, whose needs are often overlooked.
This training is close to my heart. It brings together years of experience and the belief that every individual, regardless of age or ability, deserves to feel safe, seen and supported in their body.
You’ll be guided by some of our most experienced teacher trainers. They carry the spirit of Special Yoga with compassion, connection and deep respect for every person’s journey.
- Jyoti Manuel
What you’ll experience in this training:
Adaptable tools for
every adult's needs
The course teaches Special Yoga’s core toolkit including breathwork,
movement & posture, deep rest and sound & rhythm.
You'll learn how to adapt these practices to meet each adult’s unique needs.
Support 1:1 or in groups
with ease
Whether you’re supporting a family member at home, a group of adults in a day care or one to one in a health care setting.
Empowering practices
for any situation
Special Yoga is accessible to everyone regardless of age or mobility. Practices can be adapted and enjoyed from a chair, on the floor, in a wheelchair, or laying in bed.
Guidance from experienced practitioners
You’ll be supported by Special Yoga’s senior practitioners, drawing on decades of therapeutic experience. Through live webinars and practical teaching, we’ll guide you
with warmth and clarity
every step of the way.
Find belonging in a like-minded community
Join a group of peers who share your passion. Through reflection and shared practice, you’ll build lasting connections. The study group allow you to feel held, encouraged, and supported on your journey.
Keep learning at
your own pace
You’ll have access to all recordings and materials for three months after graduation, giving you time to integrate the work and revisit lessons. There’s also
an optional, additional Cerebral Palsy & PMLD webinar for those wanting deeper expertise.
"Special by name, special by nature.
A lovingly kind and joyous approach to sharing yoga with all people. I have been humbled by hearing the experiences of other practitioners. I'm grateful for the learning and opportunity to work as a Special Yoga practitioner" Karen
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This training is for anyone supporting adults with autism or additional needs, including learning disabilities, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and PMLD.
Whether you’re a parent, carer or professional, you’ll learn practical yoga-based tools to help the adults you support feel calmer, more connected and better able to regulate. The practices are accessible with or without a formal diagnosis.
If you support adults with Cerebral Palsy or PMLD, there is an optional extension available. This includes a bonus webinar and tailored support to deepen your understanding and confidence.
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You’ll be qualified to share Special Yoga practices with adults in one-to-one or group settings, within the scope of your current role. The training equips you to adapt breathwork, movement, mindfulness and co-regulation practices for a wide range of additional needs.
To work professionally, you’ll need appropriate insurance. This course is also the foundation for progressing to advanced or condition-specific Special Yoga trainings.
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he course title names disabilities and autism, but it is suitable for a wider range of additional needs.
You’ll gain the skills to support adults with:
Autism and related neurodivergence, including sensory processing and communication differences
Learning disabilities, including those with higher support needs
Down syndrome
For those supporting adults with Cerebral Palsy or PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities), there is an optional add-on webinar included in the course. This provides additional guidance on safely adapting the practices for more complex physical or communication needs.
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The course runs over three months through live online webinars, small study groups, and self-paced video content. All sessions are recorded and available for you to revisit.
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Yes. You’ll receive a certificate of completion once you’ve attended the webinars and submitted your assignments, including a short written reflection and a short video of you practising the tools.
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No. The course is open to complete beginners as well as experienced yoga teachers. You just need a desire to support the adults in your care and a willingness to explore the practices yourself.
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You can use Special Yoga in daily life, whether at home, in therapy rooms, care homes, day centres or community settings. The practices adapt easily to different environments and can be shared on the floor, in chairs, lying down or with wheelchairs.
What our students say:
"This course was so much more than I expected it to be.
It’s given me a whole new way of approaching my teaching, my practice, myself and even life maybe.
The tutors are extremely supportive and embody the precepts. It has felt a nourishing and supportive environment to learn.” - Claire
“Special Yoga is a deeply powerful.
I love the explanations of why we are doing the practices, so we have the knowledge and understanding for ourselves and to pass on to whoever we share our yoga practice with.” - Kim
A life-changing course!
This has had an immense impact on all aspects of my life, both personally and professionally.
The details and knowledge obtained from my tutors and classmates was priceless. I look forward to continuing to learn an evolve by revisiting my manual in the years ahead.” Shirley
Ready to bring these tools into your life?
Enrol today!
If you’re ready to support children in a deeper, more meaningful way, this is your starting point.
Special Yoga for Adults: Disabilities & Autism gives you lifelong tools, expert guidance, and a flexible method you can use in any setting. Why wouldn't you take this training?
Enrol before November 10 to pay £445.50 (Regular price £495) or spread the cost with 4 monthly payments of £111.38 (Regular price £123.75)
Book now and make a real difference to the lives of the children in your care.