Yoga Teacher Training
What is Christian Yoga?
Christian yoga integrates traditional yoga postures with biblical principles and Christian faith. This practice combines physical movement with prayer and worship, creating a holistic approach that nurtures, the body, mind, soul and spirit. By redeeming the physical practice of yoga through a biblical worldview, practitioners experience improved physical health while deepening their relationship with God.
Supporting Scriptures
John: 1:3 (NLT)
God created everything through Him, and nothing was ever created except through Him.
Colossians 1:16
For in Him all things were created; things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; ALL things have been created through Him and for Him.
YogaFaith would love to be part of your Christian Yoga Journey.
Have you ever dreamed of leading your own yoga classes? Select the training you are most interested in below to begin your journey.
100 hr
Teacher Training
Our 100-hour Christian Yoga Teacher Training is completely online! You can start anytime from anywhere in the world and pursue a 100-hour certification. This course is self-study, so you can go at your own pace.
200 hr
Teacher Training
Our 200-hour Christian Yoga Training is our most popular training and the gold standard in the industry. To achieve your 200-hour certification, complete the 100-hour modules and attend a live or virtual immersion.
300/500
Teacher Training
Our 300/500-hour Christian Yoga Teacher Training combines 4 Online Self-Study Modules with a week-long intensive immersion. A current 200-hour certification is a prerequisite.
800 hr
Yoga Therapy
The YogaFaith Yoga Therapy Program is the only Christian Yoga Therapy program accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Specialty Christian Yoga Training
YogaFaith is committed to providing ongoing and continuing education opportunities to expand your knowledge. Choose from Trauma-Sensitive, 12-step, Yin Yoga, Children’s, Adaptive, and Meditation / Nidra. Specialty training is open to everyone–no previous training is required.
What Our Community is Saying
I was both spiritually nourished and inspired by the wonderful Christ-centered atmosphere at my immersion.
It was a totally transformative week of hard work accompanied by great love and encouragement.
YogaFaith is all about Jesus and yoga and is all inclusive!
I have attended multiple trainings and each time I grow even closer to Jesus! If you love yoga and Jesus and want to be a part of an awesome family, I invite you to join YogaFaith! Best.Adventure.Ever.
YogaFaith has been insurmountable in my own personal life
and has allowed me to pursue a deeper relationship with Christ Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Lord is doing some really amazing things through YogaFaith to build the kingdom!
I love the community, and really wish my life wasn’t so chaotic;
I would love to continue my journey with other classes and immersions. I did complete the 100 hr training and would love to continue in more education. Love you all, thanks for All your extra efforts Michele and Derric, blessings
Christian Yoga Certification and Training
Our mission is to train, resource, and empower the body of Jesus Christ to fulfill their unique God-given purpose and to live successful Christian lives through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Start Your Christian Yoga Teacher Training Journey
We are thrilled that you found YogaFaith
YogaFaith is a Christian Yoga faith-based yoga school focusing on leadership, discipleship, inner healing, and deliverance.
YogaFaith is proud to be a registered Christian Yoga Association Master School
YogaFaith is also the only Christian Yoga School accredited by IAYT, The International Association of Yoga Therapists. To learn more about our 800-hour Yoga Therapy Program click here.
YogaFaith is a (RYS) Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance.
Upon graduation from our 200 or 500 hour Christian Yoga Teacher Training you would be able to register as an RYT (Registered Yoga Trainer) with the Yoga Alliance:
Hear what other graduates have to say
Yoga Alliance 5 Star Reviews
What fantastic, Christ-centered training! Redeeming the yoga practice for the glory of God is what Yoga Faith is all about.
The training has been thorough as I continue on my journey as a Christian yogi. Full of grace, honoring where my body is today, and stretching my body, mind, and spirit in beautiful ways.
I have been practicing and teaching yoga for quite some time now. I love the foundation and roots I built in secular spaces, and YogaFaith fits perfectly with where I wanted to take my personal practice and mission.
They provided a wonderful experience that helped ignite my passion and purpose to help guide others.
I signed up for YogaFaith after much research because it appeared thorough and fit into my beliefs.
I had no idea the depth of knowledge I would gain from this program. More than I could have imagined. Add to that the community of believers and this was the experience of a lifetime.
YogaFaith is a wonderful program. I love the approach of having Jesus first and yoga second.
The program is all encompassing with the contents and principles of yoga. I thoroughly enjoyed materials and selected books. Additionally, I loved getting to dive into their yoga therapy program. I felt seen and supported. Forever grateful I said yes to this program.
I have been practicing and teaching yoga for quite some time now. I love the foundation and roots I built in secular spaces and YogaFaith fit perfectly with where I was wanting to head with my personal practice and mission.
They provided a wonderful experience that helped ignite my passion and purpose to help guide others.
I experienced personal healing and transformation through this training. I feel equipped to share my love of yoga with others.
I encountered some of the most compassionate and supportive people, including but not limited to the trainers. It really was a perfect balance of time for personal reflection, movement/breaking down poses & classroom learning. I would do it again just for personal enrichment!
Training Program held on Jul 12, 2024—Jul 16, 2024
I signed up for YogaFaith after much research because it appeared thorough and fit into my beliefs. I had no idea the depth of knowledge I would gain from this program. More than I could have imagined. Add to that the community of believers and this was the experience of a lifetime.
Become Part of a Global Community
Journey with other like-minded students and find accountability partners to journey with.
Explore our virtual yoga classes and live in-person immersions. These trainings contain a wide variety of subjects, all from a Christian faith perspective. Our students walk away with tools, techniques, leadership skills, and confidence to begin teaching yoga classes right away.
Jesus First, Yoga Second
At YogaFaith we practice Biblical principles such as meditation and explore the many postures of prayer found throughout scripture.
Colossians 1:16 For in Him all things were created; things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; ALL things have been created through Him and for Him.
Hear From YogaFaith Graduates
What to expect at YogaFaith Miracle Immersion
Since 2013 YogaFaith has trained over 2000 students at over 100 Miracle Immersions. A Miracle Immersion explained by one YogaFaith Student as a Holy Spirit God Bath where you will be trained, equipped and empowered to step into your calling and purpose.
Can Christians
Practice Yoga?
Many Christians integrate yoga into their spiritual practice by focusing on its physical and mental benefits while aligning the practice with their faith. Yoga, in Sanskrit, means “to unite” or “to yoke,” and, as Christians, we unite our practice to Christ and the Holy Spirit. Research and testimonials from YogaFaith participants demonstrate numerous benefits, including:
Enhanced physical wellness and flexibility
Improved mental clarity and stress levels
Decreased anxiety and depressive symptoms
Emotional and spiritual renewal
YogaFaith offers an approach that emphasizes biblical principles while retaining the beneficial physical postures and breathing techniques found in traditional yoga.
Take The First Step
Take the first step to an exciting future by filling out the form and helping us understand how we can serve you better!
Get a Glimpse of What to Expect
Experience a YogaFaith class with YogaFaith Founder, Michelle Thielen
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