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Answering a Calling to Integrate Faith Michelle Thielen of Christian Yoga Faith
As seen in the International Association of Yoga Therapists Yoga Therapy Today, Winter 2026 In the Beginning Since owning her first ballet slippers at the age of 5, Michelle Thielen, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, founder of YogaFaith, has been the move. A trained architect who...
Sacred Balance The “Just-Right” Living of Mary and Martha
Learning to Work, Rest, and Play in Holy Rhythm Are you exhausted from doing everything right but feeling like something's still missing? What if the secret to balance isn't choosing between work and rest—but embodying both? In Ecclesiastes 3 we read about, ‘A Time...
Posture Matters: From Shame to Victory, the Posture of Moses
From Hiding to Hands Raised High: Moses' Posture Journey and Why It Matters When God first called Moses at the burning bush, this future deliverer of Israel was literally hiding—tending sheep in the wilderness, running from his past, carrying the weight of shame from...
A Year of Divine Abundance: Reflecting on God’s Faithfulness in 2025 Founders of Yoga Faith Derek and Michelle Thielen
A Year of Divine Abundance: Reflecting on God's Faithfulness in 2025 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." — Jeremiah 29:11 As we close the chapter on 2025, our hearts...
Breath as Prayer: Ancient Christian Breathing Practices Reimagined Through YogaFaith
Discover how the ancient Christian tradition of breath prayer can deepen your spiritual practice and bring peace to your busy life through YogaFaith. The Divine Connection Between Breath and Spirit In Genesis 2:7, we read that "the Lord God formed man from the dust of...
6 Ways to Have a Successful YogaFaith Daniel Fast: A 21-Day Journey to Spiritual and Physical Renewal
The YogaFaith Daniel Fast is an empowering 21-day journey designed to promote spiritual growth, physical health, and a deeper connection with God. This fasting practice, inspired by the biblical account of Daniel, is not just about refraining from food; it's about...
YogaFaith’s Tree of Life, The 8 Limbs and The 9 Fruits
The 8 Limbs of Yoga and the 9 Fruits of the Spirit: A Christian Yoga Perspective The 8 Limbs of Yoga and the (9) Fruits of the Spirit share profound similarities in their spiritual and ethical guidance, offering frameworks for personal growth and transformation....
Become a Certified Christian Yoga Teacher
Become a Certified Christian Yoga Teacher YogaFaith; Comprehensive Christ-Centered Yoga Training Program Online [and In Person Options] Are you passionate about yoga and want to share your knowledge with others? Becoming a certified yoga teacher can be a fulfilling...
Postures of Prayer
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH Explore the Postures of Prayer According to God’s Word Does the posture matter that you pray in? We believe that posture is important to God. Recall on one of many stories in the Bible that capture the importance of posture. The story of...
THE EIGHT LIMBS, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, AND GOD
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH BRANCHES OF CLASSICAL YOGA by Michelle Thielen, Author of Stretching Your Faith We will briefly explore the branches and system of Patanjali, an Indian teacher who gathered and systematized the teachings of yoga and meditation. He is...
The Lineage of Christian Yoga and YogaFaith
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH The Lineage of Christian Yoga and YogaFaith To trace the style of Christian Yoga and YogaFaith, we look at the roots of Bhakti yoga. To trace the philosophy of YogaFaith we look to the Bible and to explore the lineage of YogaFaith, we look...
God Created Energy
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH GOD CREATED ENERGY [excerpt from Stretching Your Faith, written by Michelle Thielen] To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me. Colossians 1:29 Knowing that Christ dwells within us, and His Holy...
Awakening the Psoas and Resting the Soul
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH https://youtu.be/nG9TwDnOAlw Speaking Points: Psoas is short for iliopsoas. The iliopsoas is called many things: The Trap, a Storage Unit and even the Garbage Dump. Fight-Flight-Freeze Muscle The antidote to Fight-Flight-Freeze is our...
CHRISTIAN YOGA WHEN YOGA & CHRISTIANITY COME TOGETHER
CHRISTIAN YOGA WHEN YOGA & CHRISTIANITY COME TOGETHER Is Christian Yoga an Oxymoron? What does the term 'Christian yoga' refer to? Is yoga Christian? What makes a yoga class Christian? Is it safe for a Christian to practice yoga? Is yoga Hinduism? We will explore...
Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga and its ability to increase quality of life
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH See here for more information on becoming a Yoga Therapist. Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga and its ability to increase quality of life by Catherine Woodyard Abstract The objective of this study is to assess the findings of...
Therapeutic Role of Yoga in Neuropsychological Disorders
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH Therapeutic Role of Yoga in Neuropsychological Disorders Authored by: Elnaz Nourollahimoghadam, Shaghayegh Gorji, Ali Gorji, Maryam Khaleghi Ghadiri Abstract Yoga is considered a widely used approach for health conservation and can be...
Breaking Up to Break Bread: An Untethering of Technology
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH Michelle Thielen, 13 minute read Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty, is divided between God and the world. James 4:8 (NLT) 12 Exchanges in Laying Down...
He has been UNTANGLING you
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH A letter for the new breed – He has been UNTANGLING you in 2021 I heard the Lord say “Don’t be confused or dismayed” because He has been UNTANGLING you in 2021 from every alliance and alignment that would trip you up in 2022. He has been...
The Benefits of Nidra Meditation in Yoga Therapy
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH The Benefits of Nidra Meditation in Yoga Therapy by Nicole McCray Of course, all yoga has the potential to be therapeutic and healing. But yoga therapy utilizes specific yogic tools - postures, meditation, Nidra, breathwork, and more – to...
Path of Life Yoga Faith Flow
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH Anahata Chakra: “As I open my heart to embrace the path that God has laid out for me, I cast aside my worries and I naturally unfold my limitless possibilities.” Prayer: Heavenly Father, during our practice today, we ask that you...
Utilizing Yoga + Your Faith to Guide You Through Your Fertility Journey
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH Utilizing Yoga + Your Faith to Guide You Through Your Fertility Journey It’s easy to take fertility for granted… until you’re ready to start a family and discover that getting pregnant isn’t always easy. For one out of eight couples in the...
YogaFaith’s Intersection of Christianity and Yoga Chronology
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH https://youtu.be/hFrVDOXVQFA Explore the intersection of Christianity and yoga chronology At YogaFaith, we begin with an unshakable foundation: God created everything. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis...
The Eight Limbs and the Ten Commandments
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH by Michelle Thielen, Author of Stretching Your Faith BRANCHES OF CLASSICAL YOGA We will briefly explore the branches and system of Patanjali, an Indian teacher who gathered and systematized the teachings of yoga and meditation. It is...
What is Biblical Meditation
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. (Psalm 1:1-2) What is...
Types of Meditation
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH There are so many styles of meditation- how do I choose one? There are many different styles of mediation, and loads of wonderful teachers that are able to guide you. When it comes to picking a style of meditation that is right for you, you...
Yoga for Addiction and Eating Disorders
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH AA refers to alcohol however, this information is for all addictions. YogaFaith 12 Step and Recovery can aid in addiction recovery and eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorders. Addiction Has A New Definition - It Is A Disease, Not Just...
Should Christians Do Yoga?
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH SHOULD CHRISTIANS DO YOGA? Should Christians practice yoga? Is it spiritually safe? By practicing yoga are we unknowingly worshiping a false god? Can yoga deepen our faith walk with Christ? These are all questions that I have...
How To Create a Meditation Space In Your Home
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH How To Create a Meditation Space In Your Home A meditation room in the home could prove to be beneficial for everyone in the home, not just the one meditating. Meditation has been used for centuries throughout various religious groups, yogis...
YogaFaith and American Sports and Fitness Association
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH ASFA® and Diversity Fitness Announce Strategic Partnership The American Sports and Fitness Association® is pleased to announce its new partnership with YogaFaith. ASFA recognizes the YogaFaith team’s commitment to train, equip, resource,...
Postures as Prayer on Kino Macgregor’s OmStars
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH Michelle Thielen's Postures as Prayer on Kino Macgregor's OmStars In Partnership with Omstars The Postures of Prayer Never stop praying. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT) Pray without ceasing. This is our commandment, to never stop praying. There...
Sermon on the Mat with Michelle Thielen
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH YogaFaith Sermon on the Mat with Michelle Thielen Today is the most relevant time in history for Jesus' Sermon on the Mountain. This is an important message that is close to my heart, so much so, that I want you to hear it even if you can’t...
Christian Yoga Déchanet Breath Prayers and Whole Worship
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH Breath Prayers and Whole Worship, Interpreted from Jean-Marie Déchanet, by Michelle Thielen The breath prayer; It doesn’t cost anything, it’s simple to practice, it can be done anywhere and could transform your life as you connect intimately...
Sozo and Somatics, Whole Healing
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH SOZO | WHAT IS IT? Sozo is an all-encompassing Greek word, used was used over a hundred times in the New Testament. It is defined as; HEALS, RESTORES, DELIVERS AND MAKES WHOLE. Sozo is a deliverance and freedom ministry in which the main aim...
The Relationship Between Faith and Therapy
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH I grew up on the south side of Chicago, where I saw an abundance of intimate and family relationships deteriorate or never materialize while longing for a lasting marriage and family of my own. Eventually I discovered the field of marriage...
How to tell the difference between sadness and depression
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH Everyone feels sad from time to time. It’s a normal and healthy human emotion. In some cases, though, sadness can point toward something more serious, like depression. Because the characteristics of sadness and symptoms of depression often...
Healing from the Inside Out Michelle Thielen and Shared Hope International JuST Faith Summit Bethel University
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH Healing from the Inside Out **This is the third guest blog in a series of posts by the 2018 JuST Faith Summit speakers. Check back for new posts highlighting the critical topics that will be featured at this year’s Faith Summit. 2018 was...
The Role of Mindfulness in Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
The Role of Mindfulness in Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight In today's fast-paced society, it's easy to get detached from our minds and our bodies. Due to a lack of time or energy, we could find ourselves unconsciously grabbing unhealthy snacks or...
To Om Or Not to Om
TO OM OR NOT TO OM by Michelle Thielen, Founder of YogaFaith In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1, KJV From the beginning, and when I say, “beginning,” I am referencing the very beginning. The first scriptures found...
Busting Stress with YogaFaith
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH Busting Stress with YogaFaith Stress is an issue that interferes with the health and happiness of 8 in 10 Americans, according to a recent Gallup poll. Only seven per cent of those surveyed said they rarely feel stressed and somehow; could...
Life of Addiction, A Journey to Submission
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH Life of Addiction, A Journey to Submission By Barbra Campbell, R-YFT Step 1 Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 If I could sum up one word to describe what addiction is, I would say...
Christianity, Yoga and Faith
Christian Yoga | YOGAFAITH Christianity, Yoga and Faith by Jane Sandwood How Can Christian Yoga Help Quell Long-Term Pain? It is estimated that around 25.3 million adults (11.3%) in America have long-term pain, the result of conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia,...
YogaFaith’s World Class Affiliations in Yoga, Fitness, and Complementary Medicine
YogaFaith classes began in 2012, launching our official school in February of 2013. We are proud to be a partner with the highest quality affiliates in the world, both in yoga, fitness and complementary medicine and sports science. YogaFaith is Registered Christian...
God Is Source
God Is Source In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was...
Called to Love
Called to Love God is love. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8 Hundreds of thousands of people claim the faith of Christianity. But what does it mean to be a Christian? Being a Christian means that we follow Christ and believe...
The Postures of Prayer Podcast
Join Michelle Thielen, founder of YogaFaith as she explores pages 19-23 in her book Stretching Your Faith. Journey into the definitions of each posture observed throughout scripture of biblical figures to redeem them for the glory of God! Subscribe for free on...
Just Believe
"Just believe." It sounds so simple, yet time after time we fail to obey this command from our Father. In John 11:40 Jesus tells Martha to roll away the stone from the tomb where her brother Lazarus was buried four days prior. After complaining that if Jesus was there...
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