Yoga For Me
What Is Yoga For Me
Yoga For Me™ is an innovative, inclusive approach to teaching yoga to young people and adults with learning disabilities.
Developed by Lisa Harwood and Erika Hillman Rees, this approach blends the structure of a traditional yoga class with adaptations that make sessions fun, engaging, confidence-building, and accessible to all.
Since 2018, Yoga For Me™ has been successfully delivered both in person and online, supporting participants to:
Learn yoga poses and body shapes in a clear, meaningful way
Build confidence in movement and self-expression
Feel comfortable and capable joining community yoga classes
Enjoy yoga as part of a safe, inclusive group
This approach was published in an academic journal in 2021 and continues to grow as a trusted framework for inclusive yoga delivery.
Yoga For Me™ stays true to the principles of traditional yoga, while adapting the delivery to meet learners where they are.
Each session follows five key areas:
Pranayama – simple, accessible breathing techniques
Tune in & Stretching – gentle movement to prepare the body
Yoga Games – playful, engaging activities that encourage participation
Focus Pose – building confidence, balance, and body awareness
Savasana – calm, supported relaxation
The result? Sessions that feel safe, structured, enjoyable, and empowering.
What Makes Yoga For Me™ Different?
Proven Benefits
Backed by Research
Lisa’s PhD research explored the impact of a 15-week Yoga For Me™ practice on people with learning disabilities.
The findings showed:
Improved balance
Reduced risk of falls and injury
Increased confidence in movement
Reduced fear of falling
These physical benefits also support greater independence, wellbeing, and self-belief on and off the mat.
Yoga For Me™ Webinar
Learn the Framework, Tools & Techniques
You’ll learn:
The full Yoga For Me™ framework
How to structure safe, engaging, inclusive yoga sessions
Practical tools and techniques to increase participation
How to make classes fun while maintaining clear structure
Lisa’s real-world experience, insights, and learning
Bonus
All attendees receive a Yoga For Me™ e-book, packed with age-appropriate tools and favourite activities used successfully with her groups.
Added value:
The webinar price also includes a 1-hour mentorship session with Lisa, giving you dedicated time for guidance, support and questions specific to your setting or group.
Why Yoga For Me
Because teaching yoga inclusively isn’t about doing more – it’s about doing things differently, confidently, and with purpose.
The Yoga For Me™ webinar training course gives you a clear, practical framework for teaching yoga to young people and adults with learning disabilities in a way that is engaging, accessible, and genuinely meaningful.
This isn’t theory-heavy or unrealistic. It’s real-world, tried-and-tested, and designed to help you walk away thinking:
“Yes. I can do this.”
An Approach That Truly Makes Yoga Accessible
Yoga For Me™ keeps the heart of a traditional yoga class while adapting the delivery to meet people where they are.
You’ll learn how to:
Create sessions that feel safe, structured, and enjoyable
Build confidence through movement, repetition, and familiarity
Make yoga fun without losing its integrity
Support participation at every level of ability
It’s not about perfection or performance – it’s about connection, confidence, and inclusion.
Backed By Research
This approach:
Has been successfully delivered since 2018
Has been used in both in-person and online settings
Was published in an academic journal in 2021
Has been used within PhD research showing improvements in balance and confidence
You’re learning something that is evidence-based, ethically grounded, and genuinely effective.
Practical Tools You Can Use Straight Away
This webinar doesn’t leave you wondering how to apply what you’ve learned.
You’ll receive:
✔ A clear session structure you can rely on
✔ Techniques to increase engagement and enjoyment
✔ Adaptations that work in real-life settings
✔ A Yoga For Me™ e-book packed with age-appropriate tools and favourite activities
And because support matters…
1:1 Mentorship Included
Your webinar booking also includes a 1-hour mentorship session with Lisa, giving you the chance to:
Ask questions specific to your group or setting
Gain confidence in your delivery
Receive guidance, reassurance, and support
This isn’t just training – it’s ongoing support.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you want to deliver yoga that is inclusive, empowering, and rooted in real understanding, the Yoga For Me™ webinar training
course gives you the tools to do exactly that.