Yoga, Neurodiversity and Sensory Processing
By Shawnee Thornton Hardy In recent years yoga has gained interest for its potential benefits in areas of physical, mental and emotional...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Mar 20, 20237 min read
Yoga, Autism and Neurodiversity
With the growing prevalence (now 1 in 44 children in the United States) and an increased awareness of autism; parents, educators and...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Nov 1, 20205 min read
Beneath the Iceberg - A Yoga Sequence to Support Children & Youth with Grounding & Self-Regulation.
By Shawnee Thornton Hardy "Let’s face it. Our kids are stressed out and overwhelmed." In our modern times, children are over-stimulated...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Oct 15, 20205 min read
The Art of Connection: Seeing from the Heart
By Stacey Loop What does it mean to make a connection? It can mean different things based on context such as understanding how pieces fit...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Mar 20, 20203 min read
Yoga Nidra Practice for Kids to Ease Bedtime Anxiety
Yoga Nidra (Progressive Relaxation) for kids to release tension in the body and ease anxiety.
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Mar 18, 20206 min read
6 Ways to Help Teens Maintain Mental Well-being Through the Impact of COVID-19
"Social distancing, though it may be a necessary measure at this time, could cause our teens a great deal of anxiety, anger and isolation."
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Mar 15, 20203 min read
3 Ways to Empower Youth During These Uncertain Times - Yoga in Action
Teaching our "Children Yoga in Action".
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Mar 14, 20202 min read
Loving Kindness Meditation for Kids
Children and youth are sensitive and insightful beings. When there is chaos or unpredictable events happening in a child's environment...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Mar 18, 20195 min read
"Taking Yoga off the Mat" -Yoga for Children with Cerebral Palsy and other Movement Disorders
By Brenda Bakke In recent years, the number of people practicing Yoga has grown significantly. A study completed by the Center for...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Feb 19, 20199 min read
5 Benefits of Aromatic Therapy for Children
By Courtney White Menezes Nearly everyone has had an experience of being transported back into time by a smell. One evening, we had some...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Dec 23, 20184 min read
Yoga Therapy for Pediatric Cancer
By Tyla Arnason Picture hearing the words “It’s cancer” come across the desk at you. Now try to imagine that the doctor is speaking to...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Oct 5, 20186 min read
Benefits of Music Therapy, Sound Healing and Chanting with Children and Youth
By Sita Rose “Almost all children respond to music. Music is an open-sesame, and if you can use it carefully and appropriately, you can...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Aug 22, 20184 min read
Yoga Therapy for Teens with Anxiety and Depression
Yoga Therapy involves taking an individual assessment for each person who receives it as a healing therapy. In Yoga Therapy we cannot...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Jul 12, 20181 min read
6 Benefits of Yoga for Children with Autism
Since this article was written the prevalence of Autism has increased from 1 in 68 to 1 in 59 children. Not only is it important for us...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Feb 2, 20181 min read
Using a Multi-Sensory Yoga & Mindfulness Approach to Support Sensory Integration & Self-regulation
Children's learning, behavior and experience of the world around then is directly correlated to their sensory systems and how they...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Dec 11, 20171 min read
Effects of Complex Trauma in Childhood
According to The National Childhood Traumatic Stress Network, Childhood Trauma can have a significant impact on all areas of a child's...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Dec 11, 20171 min read
Scientific Evidence for Yoga in Schools
Preliminary research suggests yoga and mindfulness can have a significant impact on children's... Mood Physical Self-Efficacy...
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Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Dec 11, 20171 min read
How Yoga Can Benefit Children with Autism
Q&A with Shawnee Thornton and Yoga International on the benefits of Yoga for Children with Autism. Yoga for Autism has become a topic of...
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