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The Adaptive Yoga Resource™ 

Empowering all minds and bodies through standardized education and inclusive practice with the AYR Method™.

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Join us for online, in-person, or self paced trainings. We offer customized trainings for schools, providers, facilities and more.

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Sessions + Classes

Join us for in-person or online public classes. Request to have adaptive yoga sessions or clubs in your school, facility, hospital, or home. 

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Hello friend, I'm Sophie Schnitzlein,

Founder of The Adaptive Yoga Resource

The Adaptive Yoga Resource (AYR) is dedicated to leading a global movement to make yoga truly inclusive for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Through training, education and practice, AYR empowers individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and educators with the tools and methods needed to adapt yoga in ways that empower all minds, bodies, and spirits. AYR has a specialized focus on supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

I am so glad you are here and I can't wait to stand in the power of adaptive yoga with you. 

Learn more about Sophie, our team, and what others have to say.
Norelle, Board Certified Behavior Analyst & CYT 200

“You may walk in nervous and unsure, but you WILL leave with so many new tools, skills you never thought you’d have, and excitement for sharing the practice of yoga in a new way.”

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Ronnie, Mother of Practitioner 

"It is not only an activity she can do with friends (which is rare for our neurodiverse kids) but something that carries over into her day-to-day life."

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 Ainhoa, Yoga Instructor & Children's Yoga Instructor 

“She taught important tools and ways to reach every individual with inclusive meaningful experiences that can be used in many diverse settings.”

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You DO NOT need to be a yoga teacher to join! This is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about adaptive yoga. 

Explore the foundations of adaptive yoga and learn how AYR makes yoga accessible to those with disabilities. Gain practical tools to foster inclusion, enhance well-being, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

 Special educators and yoga teachers may be eligible for hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP®) credits or continuing education units (CEUs).

Adaptive Yoga Resource Podcast

Conversations, tools, and stories that make inclusive yoga more accessible for every body and every community.

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Listen to the Adaptive Yoga Resource Podcast

Tune in for practical guidance, heartfelt conversations, and inclusive teaching insights designed to support educators, caregivers, and yoga professionals.

Whether you're new to adaptive yoga or deepening your practice, each episode offers inspiration and real-world tools you can use right away.

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Get to know The Adaptive Yoga Resource

The Adaptive Yoga Resource (AYR) is dedicated to leading a global movement to make yoga truly inclusive for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Through training, education and practice, AYR empowers individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and educators with the tools and methods needed to adapt yoga in ways that empower all minds, bodies, and spirits. 

AYR has a specialized focus on supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We offer adaptive yoga classes and trainings in our standardized curriculum, The AYR Method™, which integrates functional movement, social-emotional learning, and empowerment to make yoga accessible to all minds and bodies. We offer trainings and classes in public schools hospitals, healthcare settings, day programs, in-facilities, and more. 

The Adaptive Yoga Resource was founded by Sophie Schnitzlein and you can learn more about Sophie, our team, others experiences here. 

Classes

No matter who your instructor is, you will be guided through our standardized curriculum that fosters social-emotional learning, functional movement, embodiment, and empowerment. 

Trainings

We host a verity of in-person, online, and hybrid trainings all focused on adaptive yoga. All of our trainings are recognized and internationally accredited by The Yoga Alliance. You can train with us to become a certified AYR Method Teacher.

Personalization

We offer customized live sessions, pre-recorded videos, custom trainings and more. Inquire here to learn more and speak directly to a team member. 

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