Shawnee Thornton Hardy

I am a C-IAYT, Certified Yoga Therapist, SEP, Author, Trauma Survivor and Cancer Thriver. My life's work is dedicated to supporting others in their path towards healing. I grew up in the mountains of Montana. Nature was and still is my greatest resource. I infuse the elements of nature in my sessions along with yoga, somatic and embodiment practices to help facilitate healing. I am deeply drawn to working with women who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, cancer diagnosis and treatment, neurodivergence, anxiety/depression, disability, sexual abuse/trauma, eating disorders, autoimmune conditions and those who are working towards healing their inner child wounds. I believe we all have an innate ability to not only survive, but thrive, following life's struggles and challenges. Healing happens in the presence of an empathic witness. It is my greatest honor to serve as an empathic witness to those who are seeking healing. I offer individual sessions, community gatherings, workshops, retreats and online offerings. Along with my work with adults, I also specialize in working with children and teens I am the founder of Asanas for Autism and Special Needs and Yoga Therapy for Youth I work with children and teens with diverse needs including neurodiversity, disability, sensory processing challenges, motor impairments, health issues, anxiety, depression and trauma. I serve as a co-regulator and supportive facilitator in helping your child learn tools to connect to their bodies, manage big emotions, self-regulate, recover from stress and trauma and build capacity and resilience. My aim is in helping children and teens build self-esteem, self-love and self-agency so they can pilot their own planes and move through the world with more confidence, curiosity and connection.