#012 How To Add Relevant & Meaningful Art to Yoga Classes with Cindy Ingram

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Cindy Ingram of Art Class Curator as they talk about the power of art in enriching the experiences of neurodivergent children in yoga classes. Discover practical insights and the impact of personal connections for learners on the autism spectrum. Some highlights: - Learn how personal connections with art can create a safe and welcoming space for children with autism, making art relevant and accessible. - Cindy shares her personal journey of identifying her own neurodiversity after her daughters' diagnoses and how this reshaped her life and career in art education. - Explore how to respect and accommodate the unique traits of neurodivergent learners, including autistic individuals with diverse sensory experiences and classrooms. - Discover the integration of special interests into creative projects to foster engagement, using Cindy's experiences with her daughters' interests in mythology, fandoms, and crafting. - Gain inspiration from Cindy's book "Art is About Being Whole" and her transformative experience with a Picasso painting, which changed her life and career path. Find Cindy here: Website: https://artclasscurator.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artandselfcindy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artandself/ Book: https://amzn.to/4bvVKkQ (affiliate)     🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere. Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories  Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/