If there’s one thing I feel deep in my bones this year, it’s this: I don’t want to spend another Christmas rushing, hustling, and feeling guilty about everything I “should” be doing.
You know that voice — the one that whispers things like:
“You should’ve baked more.”
“You shouldn’t have eaten that cookie.”
“You should’ve done more traditions…. more everything.”
No. Absolutely not.
That voice is not from Jesus.
Because Jesus didn’t come so we could run ourselves into the ground and call it holy.
He came so that we might have life, and have it abundantly.
And abundant life has nothing to do with your to-do list… and everything to do with your presence.
This year, I want to invite you into freedom.
Freedom in your body.
Freedom in your pace.
Freedom in your soul.
Freedom from all the tiny lies that tell you your worth is measured by how good your pants fit or how many things you check off the Christmas bucket list.
Let’s talk about your body first.
Your body is good.
Your body is a gift.
Your body is not a project to fix — it is a place God chooses to dwell.
So move in ways that feel good.
Move in ways that bring peace.
Move in ways that remind you that you are alive and loved.
Enjoy the feast.
Celebrate with your family without overthinking every plate or feeling like you need to justify your hunger.
Let’s talk about slowing down.
You do not have to say yes to every event.
You do not have to bake every Pinterest recipe.
You do not have to create a magical moment every single day.
In fact, I’m giving you full permission to say:
“No, thank you. We’re resting tonight.”
Your family doesn’t need more activities.
They need you — present, unrushed, unpressured, unashamed.
Take time for slow mornings.
Take time to breathe.
Take time to remember that you’re a human, not an elf on a shelf doing tricks every night.
And we want to support you in that.
This is why we created our Holy Yoga Advent, and why we’re gathering every Monday for a free online class.
You can download the Advent guide today and jump in with us — a breath of calm, hope, and grounding in the middle of it all.
And if you need daily support this season (and honestly, who doesn’t?), this is the perfect time to join HYTV, our Holy Yoga TV Online Streaming Service.
HYTV gives you freedom to move your body on your own terms.
No shame. No pressure. No comparison.
Just space to breathe and reconnect to the God who holds you.
So here’s our invitation to you:
Let this be the Christmas you stop fighting your body.
Let this be the Christmas you stop apologizing for your hunger, your rest, or your limits.
Let this be the Christmas you stop hustling and start abiding.
Let this be the Christmas you choose presence over perfection.
You don’t have to perform your way into God’s love — it’s already yours.
You don’t have to earn peace — it’s given freely.
You don’t have to chase joy — it’s right here, waiting.
May this be your season of freedom.
May you move, breathe, laugh, rest, feast, and enjoy the people you love — all while remembering the One who came so you could truly live.
We’re cheering you on, we’re walking with you, and we can’t wait to see you online for Advent.