The Use of Kripalu Yoga to Increase Occupational Performance in Sensory Over-Responsive Individuals Across the Lifespan

Kimberly S. Mollo, MS, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson University
Roseann C. Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Thomas Jefferson University
Teal W. Benevides, MS, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson University

Slide set presented at AOTA annual conference in Houston Texas.

Abstract

Presentation will cover:

• What is sensory over-responsitivity?
• Dunn's Model of Sensory Processing
• Treatment of sensory over-responsivity
• Proprioception
• Why Breathing?
• Why self-awareness/mindfulness?
• Why coping strategies?
• Why Yoga?