STOP and Relax, Your Special Needs Yoga Toolbox

STOP and Relax, Your Special Needs Yoga Toolbox S.T.O.P. and Relax© is a Yoga-Based Relaxation Curriculum for Students with Special Needs. The S.T.O.P.

and Relax© is a systematic program for teaching relaxation and self-calming skills to children and young adults with disabilities such as autism, Asperger's disorder, ADHD, or anxiety. Using evidence-based practices that address the "fight-flight" response, S.T.O.P. and Relax© integrates yoga, cognitive-behavioral psychology, and special education techniques to promote coping skills. As self-calmi

ng skills increase, the student is able to participate more fully and successfully in academic, social, and community settings. and Relax© program is designed to be easy-to-implement, including lesson plans, visual cues, and music. Its practitioners include teachers, therapists, and parents in the United States, Europe, and Australia. Complete Yoga-Based Relaxation Program to Develop Relaxation and Coping Skills for Students with Special Needs https://tinyurl.com/stop-and-relax

Earlier this month, I shared the one-minute video of my interview with Syracuse University about S.T.O.P. and Relax. The...
07/23/2026

Earlier this month, I shared the one-minute video of my interview with Syracuse University about S.T.O.P. and Relax. The full interview now is available:

I'm delighted to share my interview with the Syracuse University School of Education's connectED program, discussing the...
07/12/2026

I'm delighted to share my interview with the Syracuse University School of Education's connectED program, discussing the S.T.O.P. and Relax program for building self-regulation and resilience. I earned my Master's and Ph.D. at SU, a university with a strong commitment to promoting effective, inclusive education.

Using her years of experience in different classroom settings across two countries, Debra Collins, Ph.D., G'79, G'81, co-developed the S.T.O.P. and Relax Program to help people of all ages, but particularly children with developmental challenges, practice mindfulness skills. The program is available...

05/07/2026

Real-world impact matters.

Educators and clinicians are seeing meaningful changes with STOP and Relax, from reduced stress behaviors to increased self-regulation and peer support.

Discover why schools and OT programs trust this evidence-informed curriculum: stoeltingco.com/stopandrelaxoverview

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