Elevate U Yoga Mat
Elevate U Yoga MAt
Elevate U Yoga Mat – a mind-and-body mapping Yoga mat designed to guide the Neurodiverse Individual through the time proven balancing yogic positions and mindful movement with visual cues that simplify spatial awareness, refine motor skill, strengthen comprehension and self regulation. This innovation supports children and adults with ADHD, Autism, sensory processing differences, and other unique neurocognitive profiles in engaging safely and confidently with Yogic healing poses . The sequences practiced in yoga were previously intimidating to Left-Right Brain Inbalances.
By combining this mat with my Elevation Tool Box Method, I help ND individuals build self-regulation skills, improve focus, and access the many cognitive and emotional benefits of yoga in a way that feels approachable and empowering.
May this Elevate-U-Yoga Mat and Tool Box allow our beloved ND Community to Embark on a journey into the ancient practices of Yoga to find harmony and balance.
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Back in 2017 my mother bought me a yoga mat with a picture of my Unum Heart elevation Station bus on it. I would use my Elevation station printed picture as point's of access when focusing on the pose at hand. For example I would que a student to put their right foot on the rear tire and their left foot on the bus window. As my yoga mat faded I started using vibrant markers to draw on my mat as points of access for my students. This would better help them connect to their bodies as they find the yoga pose more easily, 'this builds great self esteem and confidence ". As the marker on my yoga mat wore off with use, I used colored work-out bands as points of access on my Elevate U yoga mat. The bright colors helped as a guide to remembering the poses more easily.I would incorporate breath work using my sound tools along with mantra meditations to help build the central nervous system all while helping to create a steady state of calm in the parasympathetic system.
The Elevation Mat is part of a broader training program that includes instructor certification workshops, so we are looking for a reliable, long-term manufacturing partner who understands the importance of both quality and accessibility. The Elevate U yoga Mat is part of a broader training program that includes instructor certification and workshops.
About Elevate U Yoga Mat
What I Do
My name is Karisa Johnston, and I am the founder of The Elevate U yoga Mat—a patented yoga mat specially designed for the Neurodiverse Community. This mat incorporates a unique printed “hopscotch” design for guided body placement, along with instructional cards to support yoga accessibility for individuals with balance, coordination, and comprehension challenges.