My mission is to help you move toward healing
Nurturing hope, balance, and inner peace—body, mind, and spirit.
Gentle Spirit Yoga provides Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Vibrational Sound Therapy, and Meditation Bead (Mala) practices to individuals, small groups, and community agencies. Our mission is to provide a compassionate, inclusive space where one can find hope, balance, and connection—body, mind, and spirit.
“Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.”
— Christopher Reeve
MEET THE FACILITATOR:
Shawn
Shawn Archer (she/her) is a Certified Yoga Therapist (CIAYT), 500-Hour Yoga Teacher, and Trauma Center–Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTSY-F) with over 20 years of experience in counseling and trauma support.
She integrates yoga therapy, gentle movement, vibrational sound therapy, and meditation bead practices to create a compassionate space for healing, mindfulness, and inner balance.
Gentle Spirit Yoga Services include:
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)
Individual Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy for Workplace Stress and Trauma
Meditation Bead Workshops
All services are available for individuals and small groups, either in-studio or online. We also partner with community agencies, yoga studios, and schools to bring these practices into broader settings.
Coming soon: Vibrational Sound Therapy
Keep reading below for more details on each offering or contact us for more information.
Services offered by Gentle Spirit Yoga
Trauma Sensitive Yoga Sessions
Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga allows participants to restore their connection of mind and body and cultivate a sense of agency that is often compromised as a result of trauma.
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TCTSY is the first yoga-based empirically validated, clinical intervention for complex trauma or chronic, treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Gentle Spirit Yoga provides on-site Trauma-Sensitive Yoga experiences for organizations, shelters, and yoga studios—creating supportive spaces for healing, connection, and resilience.
Individual Yoga Therapy Sessions
Yoga therapy uses the tools of yoga—like movement, breathwork, mindfulness, and relaxation—to support your health and well-being in a personalized way.
Whether you’re dealing with stress, chronic pain, trauma, or simply want to feel more balanced, yoga therapy offers a supportive, holistic path toward healing and resilience.
This is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we will:
· Define personalized goals
· Develop a tailored plan that supports your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
· Integrate practices that align with your unique lifestyle and needs
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Yoga Therapy Can Help With…
Relaxation, Stress ,and Anxiety Management
Pain Management
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For more information on Yoga Therapy in general:
Yoga Therapy for Workplace Stress & Trauma
Support your team’s well-being with tailored yoga therapy—designed to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and improve staff retention.
Our trauma-informed sessions (online or in-person) help employees reset, build resilience, and stay engaged—especially in high-pressure roles.
Flexible. Evidence-based. People-first.
Let’s create a calmer, healthier workplace—together.
Get in touch with Shawn to learn more about Yoga Therapy for the workplace.
Educational workshops for yoga studios, yoga teacher training groups, mental health agencies, and schools
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Create a Safer, More Supportive Environment
Becoming more trauma-informed helps foster a safe, inclusive space for all students—and can significantly improve both student and staff retention.
Contact Shawn to explore how she can support your school or organization in building a trauma-informed culture that promotes trust, well-being, and long-term engagement.
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Meditation Bead Workshop
Learning - Creating - Meditating
Malas, Japa Malas, prayer beads, worry beads, and meditation beads are used across cultures and traditions to support prayer, mindfulness, focus, or self-care.
Why Practice meditation with a beads?
A regular meditation practice—supported by beads—can help:
Reduce stress and anxiety
Improve emotional well-being and sleep
Increase focus and self-awareness
Workshop Options
Meditation Bead-making workshops are a meaningful addition to:
Retreats
Bridal or baby showers
Birthdays
New Year’s gatherings
Private wellness events
Contact Shawn to schedule a private session or design a workshop tailored to your group’s needs.
Community Partnership Announcement
Gentle Spirit Yoga is proud to partner with Spirit Rising Yoga and Meditation and Evolve Behavioral Health in Brighton to support wellness, healing, and mindfulness in our shared community.
If you are currently involved with or a member of either organization, please let us know when scheduling your session or class—special discounts are available at Gentle Spirit Yoga as part of this collaboration. If your organization is interested in partnering with Gentle Spirit Yoga, we’d love to connect and explore opportunities for your staff and clients.
Together, we’re creating spaces for compassion, connection, and growth.
Trauma and Recovery
“Recovery can only take place within the context of relationships; it cannot occur in isolation.”
― Judith Lewis Herman
Ready to move towards healing?
Fill out the form or email us at gentlespirit.sa@gmail.com to get started!