Intro to
Yoga
for ADHD
Get into the body and down from the mind - through 6 expert-led, ADHD focused Yoga classes - targeting each of the following ADHD challenges:
Sleep
Emotional Regulation
Impulse Control
Focus
Anxiety
Self-Compassion
Your Teacher:
Aisling Claffey
Occupational Therapist
With a background as an Occupational Therapist, Aisling is a multi-style yoga teacher with a deep passion for the mind-body connection. She supports neurodiverse individuals in finding ways to manage stress, practice mindfulness, and prioritize mental health.
Drawing from a variety of yoga practices, she emphasises the importance of moving out of our heads and into our bodies, fostering both physical and mental well-being.
Through her personal journey and teaching, she has discovered the transformative power of yoga in creating balance, promoting healing, and improving overall quality of life.
Research
Yoga & the ADHD Brain
Research has shown that regular yoga practice enhances cognitive function by promoting neuroplasticity, especially in brain regions such as the prefrontal cortex, which is associated with executive functions, attention, and emotional regulation. This improvement in brain structure may be linked to mindfulness and controlled breathing techniques used in yoga - ScienceDaily
Studies suggest that yoga can increase the levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine, which play a key role in attention and motivation. Yoga practices have been found to positively influence dopamine production, thereby enhancing focus and reducing symptoms related to attention disorders - University of Arizona Repository
A study focusing on yoga's effects on response inhibition found that practices enhance the brain's ability to control impulsive actions. It has been linked to improved cognitive functions related to impulse control through mechanisms involving breath control and mindfulness.