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Yoga for Autism and Special Needs: A Holistic Approach - a Kids Yoga Stories interview

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Shawnee Thornton Hardy, founder of Asanas for Autism and Special Needs, as they discuss how yoga practices are making a difference for individuals with autism and special needs. Shawnee generously shares insights and success stories from incorporating yoga into her educational approach with neurodivergent people. Some highlights: How breathing practices like Dragon's Breath can help with emotion regulation. Shawnee's journey from a preschool assistant to an educational behavioral specialist. The importance of compassion and growth in supporting neurodivergent children. Practical tips for integrating short yoga sessions into daily routines for children with complex needs. Find Shawnee here: Website: https://www.asanasforautismandspecial... Instagram:   / asanasforautismandspecialneeds   Facebook:   / asanasforautismandspecialneeds   Interview Timestamp: 00:00 Inspired by mentor, studied special education and yoga. 06:01 Promoting inclusive and accessible practices in education. 09:37 Curious about autism, puzzled by daughter's behavior. 10:53 Autism: Unique brain processing and sensory challenges. 16:31 Traveling broadens perspective, promotes neurodiversity acceptance. 17:29 Promoting inclusivity through yoga for diverse needs. 22:09 Promoting belonging and compassion for neurodivergent individuals. 27:33 Self-reflection, setting up for success, inclusive practices. 31:37 Success comes from accessible, clear expectations. 34:10 Being supportive to co-regulate with youth. 37:42 High school student with difficult background, autistic, struggles with anger and trauma. 40:06 Helped child manage anger through Dragon's Breath. 44:14 It's okay to not always get it right. 47:14 Embracing learning, growth, and compassion in teaching. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For more resources on kids yoga: To design a customized yoga program at your school, check out the School Yoga Program here: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/schoo... Or join our Kids Yoga Stories newsletter for weekly kids yoga resources: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/sign-... ❤️WELCOME to the Kids Yoga Stories YouTube channel! We’re thrilled that you’re here. We provide a variety of free resources to help you bring yoga and mindfulness to kids. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, school counselor, yoga teacher, or school staff we have something for everyone including free videos, printables, teaching resources (available here and on our site) as well as a shop with 150+ yoga and mindfulness products for kids! SUBSCRIBE to the channel and join our global movement to help bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere!    / kidsyogastories   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 😌 Free 3-Day Breathe Breathing Challenge This FREE 3-day challenge provides simple yet powerful breathing exercises to bring awareness to your breath, promote relaxation, and balance the body and mind. Intended for adults wanting to explore or jump-start a personal breathwork practice. Find it Here: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/prod... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connect with us: Facebook:   / kidsyogastories   Instagram:   / kidsyogastories   Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/