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Hello Beautiful Community,
There are several new humans who have joined this newsletter so I want to take a moment to introduce myself — I am a Yoga Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Somatic Touch facilitator, Ayurvedic Wellness Guide and Author—I have worked with youth and young adults with complex needs for over 3 decades in both group and 1:1 settings. They have been my greatest teachers throughout the years. My hearts work is bringing holistic and embodied practices to youth and young adults to support them with moving through the world with more connection, confidence and ease. All of my offerings are rooted in inclusion and accessibility from the lens of understanding the impact of trauma and unmanaged stress on young peoples brains and bodies.
I'm excited to be offering my...
TRAUMA EDUCATED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR WORKING WOTH YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS a comprehensive training and certification program designed to support youth and young adults impacted by trauma, stress, and adversity.
This training goes beyond trauma-informed—it is trauma-educated, blending polyvagal theory, attachment theory, somatic practices, yoga-based tools, and somatic touch to help young people regulate, build capacity, and reconnect with themselves and others.
🧠 The Training Includes 3 Core Modules:
🔹 Module 1: Foundations of Trauma, Attachment, and the Nervous System
Begins May 24, 2025
Learn how trauma and early relational experiences shape the developing nervous system. Explore polyvagal theory, attachment theory, and how trauma shows up in behavior, learning, movement and connection. You'll gain tools to foster felt safety, attunement, and co-regulation in your work with youth and young adults.
✅ Early Bird Discount available for Module 1!
🔹 Module 2: Somatic & Embodied Practices for Regulation
Learn accessible, body-based practices rooted in yoga, breath, sensory integration, and somatic touch to support nervous system regulation, interoception, and emotional processing. Gain trauma-sensitive strategies to support regulation and reconnection through movement, breath, and presence.
🔹 Module 3: Integration & Application
Explore how to bring these tools into schools, therapy sessions, yoga classes, and community spaces. Includes sample sessions, case studies, adaptations for neurodiverse and physically diverse youth, and guidance for sustainable implementation.
💡 Who Is This Training For?
- Educators
- Therapists
- Yoga Teachers
- Yoga Therapists
- School Counselors
- OTs
- SLPs
- Social Workers
- Medical & Mental Health Professionals
No yoga certification required.
📺 Can’t attend live? No problem.
All Zoom sessions will be recorded and available to watch at your own pace.
🔥 Two Ways to Save:
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Early Bird for Module 1: Save $49 when you register by
May 4
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Early Early Bird for Full Certification: Save $427 when you register by May 4
💳 Payment plans available for each module
📅 Training Timeline:
- Module 1 starts May 24, 2025
- Full Certification runs May – October 2025
- Includes live Zoom sessions, recorded lessons, downloadable resources, and supportive community access.
🌱 Learn more and register:
👉 www.yogatherapyforyouth.com/trauma-educated-yoga-and-somatic-traininig-for-youth
Let’s create safe, healing-centered spaces where youth and young adults feel seen, supported, and empowered.
In care,
Shawnee Thornton Hardy
Founder of Yoga Therapy for Youth & Asanas for Autism and Special Needs
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