Welcome to the Yoga for the Special Child ^® – Sonia Sumar Method India. This website is dedicated to celebrating and sharing the work of the pioneer of Yoga for Special Needs. Sonia Sumar ( Sivakami ) developed Yoga for the Special Child ^® over 50 years ago and her work was blessed, supported, and guided by Sri Swami Satchidananda.

On this website you can find the latest updates on courses, talks, educational programs, as well as inspiring stories and testimonies of parents and teachers who practice Yoga for the Special Child^®.

Sonia Sumar visits Integral Yoga Institute Coimbatore every year and has been teaching here since 2011.

It is a great honour for us to welcome her here and to be able to share this life changing yoga method with the population of special needs in India. Sonia has qualified trained and licenses Yoga for the Special Child^® practitioners across the world.

Benefits of Yoga

The nervous and endocrine systems are balanced and toned. and The brain cells are nourished and stimulated, resulting in increased mental clarity, emotional stability, and a greater sense of overall well being.