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Asanas for Autism and Special Needs

4.99

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3512 Arnold Avenue

San Diego, CA, USA

Types of Yoga Taught

Specialty Yoga

About Asanas for Autism and Special Needs

Asanas for Autism and Special Needs training will specifically focus on teaching yoga to children with special needs both in group and private sessions.  Trainees will come out of the training certified as Children's Yoga Teachers with an emphasis on children with...

Asanas for Autism and Special Needs training will specifically focus on teaching yoga to children with special needs both in group and private sessions.  Trainees will come out of the training certified as Children's Yoga Teachers with an emphasis on children with special needs, will gain and abundance of knowledge, tools and skills to teach yoga to unique populations and will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance if they are already RYT's through Yoga Alliance.  More details on www.asanasforautismandspecialneeds.com

First Registered June 2014

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  • 5 out of 5
    By: Tanja Beck Jan 29, 2024

    Having done a Yoga teacher training for children with Shawnee Thornton, Asanas for Autism and Children with special needs, was one of the best choices I made. Shawnee has so much background and practice in the field for almost 30 years. I’ve learned medical background about children with special needs and neurodiv. I learned about the regulation of the nervous system in addition and a practice tailored for children with special needs. But. ot only. The way the course was given, with so much empathy, and compassion, the course is also a foundation to a yogic practice in general. I apply what I learned with a children’s class, and already got positive feedback. And I feel blessed having the baggage to be able to led an inclusive class. I would recommend it to social workers, teachers, and also people aiming for a children yoga teacher training because more and more are we aiming for inclusion in society. Merci 🙏��

    • General Comments

      Having done a Yoga teacher training for children with Shawnee Thornton, Asanas for Autism and Children with special needs, was one of the best choices I made. Shawnee has so much background and practice in the field for almost 30 years. I’ve learned medical background about children with special needs and neurodiv. I learned about the regulation of the nervous system in addition and a practice tailored for children with special needs. But. ot only. The way the course was given, with so much empathy, and compassion, the course is also a foundation to a yogic practice in general. I apply what I learned with a children’s class, and already got positive feedback. And I feel blessed having the baggage to be able to led an inclusive class. I would recommend it to social workers, teachers, and also people aiming for a children yoga teacher training because more and more are we aiming for inclusion in society. Merci 🙏��
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Nicky Sciortino Sep 27, 2023

  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Emmy Blue Sep 05, 2023

    I learned a lot from this program and I am grateful that I got certified through Asanas for Autism and Special Needs. This would be of great value to teachers and professionals, too.

    • General Comments

      I learned a lot from this program and I am grateful that I got certified through Asanas for Autism and Special Needs. This would be of great value to teachers and professionals, too.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Tiffany White Aug 31, 2023

    This was the best training I’ve ever attended. I feel like I gained a family, along with essential information to help me advance into a fully confident instructor.

    • General Comments

      This was the best training I’ve ever attended. I feel like I gained a family, along with essential information to help me advance into a fully confident instructor.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Alia J Schultz Aug 31, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Intuitive Movements & Breath May 02, 2023

    I completed Level 1, 2, and 3 of Shawnee's online trainings. I cannot say enough good things about Shawnee and her courses. I was already a certified yoga teacher. But, as a parent of a disabled child with autism, I initially set out to learn more about tailoring yoga to meet my child's needs and the needs of other children and teens we knew who were also neurodivergent and/or struggling with their mental health. I was so inspired and impacted by Shawnee's work that it quickly led to completion of Level 2, then Level 3. I've taken many online offerings from other sources and for yoga and non-yoga related content. But Shawnee has the most comprehensive and user-friendly module and live class format that I've seen, and excellent resources that I will use regularly going forward. Moreover, Shawnee has lived experience that makes her teachings both relatable and knowledgeable.

    • General Comments

      I completed Level 1, 2, and 3 of Shawnee's online trainings. I cannot say enough good things about Shawnee and her courses. I was already a certified yoga teacher. But, as a parent of a disabled child with autism, I initially set out to learn more about tailoring yoga to meet my child's needs and the needs of other children and teens we knew who were also neurodivergent and/or struggling with their mental health. I was so inspired and impacted by Shawnee's work that it quickly led to completion of Level 2, then Level 3. I've taken many online offerings from other sources and for yoga and non-yoga related content. But Shawnee has the most comprehensive and user-friendly module and live class format that I've seen, and excellent resources that I will use regularly going forward. Moreover, Shawnee has lived experience that makes her teachings both relatable and knowledgeable.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Brianna Leatham Feb 15, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Elena Lysak Jan 02, 2023

    It was an unforgettable experience! Our trainer Shawnee Thornton Hardy is a great professional and a wonderful person who created a pleasant community of teachers. I highly recommend this school and trainer to everyone.

    • General Comments

      It was an unforgettable experience! Our trainer Shawnee Thornton Hardy is a great professional and a wonderful person who created a pleasant community of teachers. I highly recommend this school and trainer to everyone.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Aina Che Nov 21, 2022

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Reba Daniels Oct 14, 2022

    I highly recommend taking a course with Shawnee! She is an amazing teacher and person. I felt I learned so much from her, and she prepared me to teach yoga to children. Her online program was so well designed it made it comprehensible to all.

    • General Comments

      I highly recommend taking a course with Shawnee! She is an amazing teacher and person. I felt I learned so much from her, and she prepared me to teach yoga to children. Her online program was so well designed it made it comprehensible to all.
First Registered June 2014

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 34

By Tanja Beck RYT® 200, RCYT®

Jan 29, 2024

Having done a Yoga teacher training for children with Shawnee Thornton, Asanas for Autism and Children with special needs, was one of the best choices I made. Shawnee has so much background and practice in the field for almost 30 years. I’ve learned medical background about children with special needs and neurodiv. I learned about the regulation of the nervous system in addition and a practice tailored for children with special needs. But. ot only. The way the course was given, with so much empathy, and compassion, the course is also a foundation to a yogic practice in general. I apply what I learned with a children’s class, and already got positive feedback. And I feel blessed having the baggage to be able to led an inclusive class. I would recommend it to social workers, teachers, and also people aiming for a children yoga teacher training because more and more are we aiming for inclusion in society. Merci 🙏�� Full Review

By Nicky Sciortino E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP®

Sep 27, 2023

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Shawnee Thornton Hardy

E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP®

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