Ep #23 | Brain on Yoga, Neurodiversity, and Your EIGHT Senses

About this episode

The episode discusses the intersection of yoga, brain development, and neurodiversity, featuring insights from guest Shawnee Thornton Hardy.

Send a text Recently, I had the privilege of participating in an incredibly informative training with the Soul of Yoga for my Yoga Therapist Certification. This training taught us all about brain development and regulating our nervous system through yoga. Part of the training was led by Yoga Therapist, Shawnee Thornton Hardy. Shawnee is the author of Yoga Therapy for Children and Teens with Complex Needs and the founder of Asanas for Autism and Special Needs. Throughout this...

People in this episode

Host: Adrienne Noriega

Guest: Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Topics covered

• yoga
• neurodiversity
• nervous system regulation
• brain development
• yoga therapy
• children with complex needs

Keywords

• yoga
• neurodiversity
• nervous system
• brain development
• yoga therapy
• children
• special needs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Soul of Yoga, Asanas for Autism and Special Needs

Books & works: Yoga Therapy for Children and Teens with Complex Needs

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