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Nov 1, 2020
4 min

Beneath the Iceberg - A Yoga Sequence to Support Children & Youth with 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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The Art of Connection: Seeing from the Heart

Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Oct 15, 2020
5 min

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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Yoga Nidra Practice for Kids to Ease Bedtime Anxiety

Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Mar 20, 2020
3 min

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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6 Ways to Help Teens Maintain Mental Well-being Through the Impact of COVID-19

Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Mar 19, 2020
6 min

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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3 Ways to Empower Youth During These Uncertain Times - Yoga in Action

Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Mar 15, 2020
3 min

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, 2020
2 min

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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"Taking Yoga off the Mat" -Yoga for Children with Cerebral Palsy and other Movement Disorders

Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Mar 18, 2019
5 min

"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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5 Benefits of Aromatic Therapy for Children

Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Feb 19, 2019
9 min

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, 2018
4 min

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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Benefits of Music Therapy, Sound Healing and Chanting with Children and Youth

Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Oct 5, 2018
6 min

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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Yoga Therapy for Teens with Anxiety and Depression

Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Aug 22, 2018
4 min

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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6 Benefits of Yoga for Children with Autism

Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Jul 12, 2018
1 min

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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Using a Multi-Sensory Yoga & Mindfulness Approach to Support Sensory Integration & Self-regulation

Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Feb 2, 2018
1 min

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 12, 2017
1 min

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 12, 2017
1 min

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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How Yoga Can Benefit Children with Autism

Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Dec 12, 2017
1 min

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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YOGA THERAPY for YOUTH​

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