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05 Nov 2024 Why Teaching Teachers is a Smart Ministry– and Business Move

Are you an experienced Holy Yoga instructor ready to take your impact—and your income—to the next level? Becoming a Holy Yoga Licensed Instructor Trainer is one of the smartest ministry and business moves you can make, and here’s why you should sign up today! Expand Your Reach and Influence Matthew 28:19–20 Go therefore and make […]

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23 Sep 2024 Journaling Through the Chakras with Christ

Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection and spiritual growth. When combined with the concept of chakras—the energy centers within our bodies—this practice can deepen your connection to Christ and foster holistic healing. Let’s explore how you can journey through each chakra, using journaling as a means to enrich your spiritual journey. Understanding the Chakras […]

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19 Aug 2024 3 Christ-Centered Breath-Work Techniques: A Sneak Peek into Our 200-Hour Holy Yoga Instructor Training

Breath work, or pranayama, is an integral part of yoga that involves techniques to regulate and harness breath for overall well-being. Our training infuses these techniques with a Christ-centered approach to deepen your practice.

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02 Aug 2024 The Science Behind Holy Yoga Nidra: How It Transforms Brain Waves and Emotions

In our fast-paced world, finding moments of true relaxation and inner peace can seem elusive. Holy Yoga Nidra, a practice that merges the tranquility of meditation with the mindfulness of yoga, guides you to a profound state of rest and connection with God. But what does science say about how Yoga Nidra affects our brain […]

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28 May 2024 Embracing Every Body: 3 Things You Need to Know About Holy Yoga’s Size-Inclusive Training

Imagine stepping into a yoga class where, for the first time, a student feels a deep sense of safety within their body. It’s a moment of profound liberation, one that highlights the transformative power of a truly inclusive yoga community. Yet, finding such a space, where every individual’s inherent worthiness is not just acknowledged but […]

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20 Mar 2024 8 Benefits of Becoming a Certified Yoga Instructor in 2024

As the popularity of yoga continues to soar, individuals with a passion for wellness and mindfulness are increasingly considering becoming certified yoga instructors as a viable pathway to both personal fulfillment and professional success.  Whether it’s prioritizing aligning career with passion, creating and selling online yoga classes, or making a positive impact by helping others, […]

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11 Mar 2024 Best Yoga Teacher Training of 2024: Holy Yoga Touch Training

Yoga Teacher Training If you’re a yoga instructor, you know the importance of connecting with your students on a deeper level. That’s why we are thrilled to officially bring back our Holy Yoga Touch training program specifically designed for yoga instructors like you. Our Touch training program focuses on the art of spirit-led touch and […]

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28 Feb 2024 How to Be a Good Leader: Holy Yoga Ignite Leadership Training

How To Live Out Your Purpose Holy Yoga’s mission extends beyond ourselves. Our mission is to serve the kingdom. We created a Christ-centered community that knows how to be good leaders who fulfill God’s mission and live out the gospel in our everyday lives. We spread this knowledge by training yoga instructors as well as […]

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15 Feb 2024 3 Reasons Why You Need Healing Not Fixing: God the Healer Spring Bible Study

Save Your Spot Today! 1. In scripture, the word “heal,” in its various forms, is expressed a total of 142 times. At Holy Yoga we don’t believe we need “fixing”. Fixing implies that something or someone is broken. While we don’t need fixing, we do need healing. Healing is the most beautiful part of being […]

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16 Oct 2023 Enneagram Subtypes

“The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before I start my work. It is already there, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.” — Michaelangelo The Enneagram describes 9 types. Easy peasy, right? But just when we get to know the 9 types, we start hearing about wings and subtypes.  Wait, […]

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28 Aug 2023 10 Must-Ask Questions When Shopping Around for a Yoga Certification

Thinking about taking a 200 Hour Yoga Certification? I remember feeling just like that – a mix of excitement and uncertainty. But you know what’s amazing? Sometimes, God gives us a gentle nudge in the direction of something we love, making our journey all the more special. Here are 10 questions to consider when you’re looking at yoga instructor training programs.

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14 Aug 2023 Are You ‘Good Enough’ to be a Yoga Instructor?

Discover the transformative journey of Holy Yoga, where your passion for Christ meets your love for yoga. Overcome insecurities, shedding the “I’m not good enough” mindset, and embrace authentic Christian teaching. Explore yoga practice, anatomy, and meditation, all through a Christ-centered approach, gaining the confidence that you’re equipped to guide others.

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24 Jul 2023 Discover the Power of Touch: How to Safely Integrate Healing Touch in Your Yoga Classes

Unlock the transformative power of Holy Yoga Touch! Safely incorporate healing touch and massage techniques into your yoga classes. Empower yourself with our trauma-informed approach, connecting mind, body, and spirit. Join us for this 6-home study hours course, followed by a 9-hour hands-on workshop, and earn continuing education credits. Our next Holy Yoga Touch Training is happening August 28 in Dayton, OH!

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27 Jun 2023 Soul of Leadership

“If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.” – Fred Rogers I believe that every one of us is […]

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12 Jun 2023 6 Tips for Avoiding Burnout

While we are barely beginning this venture and are filled with energy and enthusiasm, it’s important to address burnout. Allender writes that weariness isn’t about stress and fatigue so much as it is about our “core struggle to hope despite the circumstances and our limitations.” At the heart of burnout are expectations: of ourselves and […]

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03 Jun 2023 Blessing for a Season of Change

Seasons of change come at many points in life. Sometimes they are much needed and expected, other times they may arrive without warning. Here’s a beautiful and encouraging blessing called “For the Interim Time” by John Odonohue. A Blessing for all those going through a time of change at the moment. When near the end […]

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16 May 2023 The Time Is Now

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not into your own understanding but in all your ways a knowledge Him and He will direct your paths” – Proverbs 3:5-6 God directed my path to Holy Yoga. It is not a path I would have ever seen myself on, but He had a plan. […]

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02 May 2023 Styles of Yoga: Part 1

Yoga is known and loved for its mental, spiritual, and physical benefits. It decreases blood pressure and depressive symptoms, aids in digestion, sleep, and stress management, supports mental health, and strengthens and releases tension from the muscles.  There are countless different types of yoga, but how do you go about finding the best type of […]

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01 May 2023 Instructor Training Tip: Weaving the Word

To be honest, I didn’t fully understand how to ‘meet Jesus on the mat’ before I began Holy Yoga Instructor Training. As we studied the Bible and learned pose breakdowns via web calls, I became increasingly nervous to combine the two. It came time for our training call where we would address “weaving the Word” […]

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21 Mar 2023 The Ministry of Leaving

There is nothing more Jesus does in his ministry than leave. Think about it…. With all of His actions and commands to come, go, and follow we forget that  ALL of that REQUIRES LEAVING.  I don’t know about you, but leaving is hard for me. Mostly because I wasn’t ever really taught how to do […]

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06 Feb 2023 7 Character Traits God Cultivates in His Presence

The Bible is full of examples of leaders who exemplify additional traits that God uses to lead His people. All of these examples come directly from these people’s intimacy with God. Optimism David (“What’s next?” vs. “Why me?”) Because David believed that God would be in any and every situation/decision he faced, he stepped outside […]

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22 Aug 2022 Holy Yoga: Not My Hobby but My Mission

I cherish this photo! Not often does the impact of a Holy Yoga class result in a tattoo but for both of us it did. What she never knew before showing me her tattoo was that years ago I had a similar story and tattoo with the same important word to prove it. Her story […]

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01 Aug 2022 Creating a Spirit of Invitation in Our Yoga Sessions

I love receiving invitations! Whether it’s an evite, a phone call, or an envelope in the mail, I get excited about being invited! I may not always be able to accept an invitation, but just knowing someone has asked me to a gathering warms my heart. Being invited to anything tells me my presence is […]

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06 May 2022 10 Must Ask Questions When Shopping Around for a Yoga Certification

When I started thinking about taking a 200 Hour Yoga Certification, I just wasn’t sure where to begin. Have you ever received a God-nudge? His unmistakable hints to pursue him through something you already enjoy validate His goodness and love for you!  When I learned from a friend about Christian yoga, I knew right then […]

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27 Apr 2022 Christian Meditation

“‘Lord, teach us to pray’ is the beginning. Only Jesus can teach you.” Meditation reveals both our sin nature and God’s righteousness. Holy Spirit conviction happens here in meditation. In this space, longings surface for transformation, for shalom, for complete healing and wholeness, for coming home to Jesus—the deepest, most satisfying desires. If human purpose […]

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01 Mar 2022 The Cure for Chaos

By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. ~Genesis 2:2-3~ “Remember the Sabbath […]

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16 Feb 2022 Seeking Holy Ground

Ever had that feeling after you spend time with God that you feel so renewed from being in His presence that every step you take truly feels like you’re walking on holy ground? Yeah, it’s been a while since I’ve felt it too. I mean, I think I remember that feeling…but it’s been a hot […]

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07 Feb 2022 The Art of Developing a Habit

Did you know that, on average, it takes 66 days for a behavior to become an automatic pattern in the brain? Not just a habit but an actual pattern. And since the brain works in patterns, it’s best to address them if we want lasting change. Holy Yoga Founder, Brooke Boon, developed a 66-day spiritual […]

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31 Jan 2022 Should Christians Practice Yoga?

As a Christian, you may be wondering if it’s okay for you to practice yoga. Is yoga a religion? Can it be used to bring glory to God? These are all important questions, and things that you should be thinking about as a Christ-follower! To bring some clarity to this topic we spoke with Pastor […]

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19 Jan 2022 Servant Leadership: Cultivating a Servant’s Heart

Leaders are Developed, Not Born Jesus chooses those who are willing to open their lives to His love and sacrifice, for the benefit of others and ultimately His glory. This process with those of us who are courageous enough to enter into a lifelong journey of coming into community with the triune God will transform […]

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10 Jan 2022 Ignite: Cultivating Kingdom Leadership

The seasoned fishermen had been fishing all night, and yet their nets were frustratingly empty. The Lord urged them to take the boat to deeper waters, and in faith and obedience, they took Him at His word instead of trusting their own experience. They went deeper. The yield was so great that the nets could […]

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03 Jan 2022 Yoga for a Healthy Pregnancy

Physical activity during pregnancy is one of the best ways to help support the body during pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum. Private health groups like the Mayo Clinic along with the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Department of Health and Human Services all recommend that women with uncomplicated pregnancies exercise moderately […]

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27 Dec 2021 The Ultimate Guide to Yoga At Home

Practicing yoga at home is becoming more and more common for many reasons! You have the flexibility to get your flow in anytime, you can do it in your pjs if you want, and you can browse through a library of videos and find the exact one that you want to follow along with. But […]

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20 Dec 2021 A Christmas Message From Our Founder

What’s up, Holy Yoga Family?! Merry, merry Christmas! I am so excited to bring you a word at this year-end when we are celebrating the Advent, celebrating the coming King Emanuel, God with us. I was struck in my meditation and thinking about this coming God and how many things He has been to me: […]

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06 Sep 2021 A Body In Need Of Sabbath Rest

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Phillipians 4:6-7   I would love to say that I easily place all my […]

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31 Aug 2021 Meditation For Kids

As an adult, I struggle with meditation.  My mind is always on the go–trying to get my mind to pause and relax is so difficult for me.  I have found that teaching children meditation is just as difficult. At the end of every class I teach at my daughter’s school, we work on mediation. During […]

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17 Aug 2021 Are You ‘Good Enough’ to be a Yoga Instructor?

Do you have a passion for yoga and a love for Christ, but something is holding you back from becoming an instructor? One fear that is most frequently voiced by our new students is that they are “not good enough” to teach others. The truth is that you don’t have to be able to put […]

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26 Jul 2021 Displaying Gratitude to Students

Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Do you display readiness to show thankfulness and appreciation? Do you strive to return kindness? Consider for a moment how you show gratitude in your interactions with your students.  Showing gratitude matters. It can strengthen your personal […]

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07 Jul 2021 Summer Mindfulness Challenge

When we think of the word yoga, often two images come to mind; someone moving their body into different shapes or someone sitting completely still with their eyes closed. Today, we are going to explore a different side of yoga, mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of what is happening to you at […]

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29 Mar 2021 A Sneak Peek into Chakras and Deeper Yogic Studies

What is “spiritual energy?” As a yoga practitioner, it can be beneficial to go deeper in understanding energy concepts, yet there can be a frustration of not having the in-depth knowledge of history, function and practical use of the information.  That’s exactly what we will be covering in the upcoming Deeper Yogic Studies training as […]

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10 Mar 2021 Jelly Bean Lent Activity

The “Jelly Bean Prayer” is an amazing way to teach children about the meaning of Lent through sacrifices, doing a good deed, acts of kindness, respect, and forgiveness. Red for the blood of Christ (a sacrifice). Green for the shade of the palm (doing a good deed). Yellow for God’s light (kindness to others). Orange […]

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01 Mar 2021 Does Kindness Matter?

“I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love. To them I was like one who lifts a little child to the cheek, I bent down to feed them.” Hosea 11:4 There is a motto that most of us have heard at some point in our lives; “What you practice grows stronger.” […]

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11 Jan 2021 Is Chair Yoga Right For Me?

We’ve all heard that yoga has been shown to improve overall health when practiced regularly. As with most forms of exercise, yoga can be modified for people with all types of abilities and skill levels.  While people often associate chair yoga with the senior adult, doing yoga with the assistance of a chair has numerous […]

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04 Jan 2021 Updated Cueing for Yoga Instructors

Have you ever had to replace an appliance in your house? Maybe it no longer functioned,  or maybe there was a new model that was more efficient. Things get outdated. That is just a fact. Even the cues and directives that instructors provide in their classes can become outdated.  Here are a few updated cueing directives […]

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07 Dec 2020 300 Hour Blog Series Part 2: Anatomy and Alignment

Our bodies move every day. It’s what gets us from one point to another. Understanding how our body moves means looking at our anatomy, physiology and psychology.  During our 9 weeks together in 300 Hour: Anatomy & Alignment, we will be discussing how the topics below impact our movement and yoga practice. Psychology of Movement […]

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03 Dec 2020 Sarah’s Story: Hope After Miscarriage

I recently took a Birth & Trauma workshop provided by Holy Yoga Global and @midwifedoran.  One of the tools discussed to promote healing was to share your trauma story and the emotions experienced. Last October, I wrote down my personal story of loss a few weeks after my miscarriage. I finally feel ready to share […]

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16 Nov 2020 My “WHY” for Holy Yoga

I was recently asked a very point-blank question. How did you find Holy Yoga and WHY did you make the decision to sign up and go through training? Well, here is my answer. Since the summer of 2018, about six months into my alcohol-free life, I decided that I wanted to get back into a […]

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02 Nov 2020 Embracing a Restorative Yoga Practice

As we enter autumn and winter, nature is turning inwards. There is a shedding of leaves and cooling of air. We are being drawn into contemplation and hibernation. We hear God’s voice call to us in this season in Psalm 25:  The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.2     He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me […]

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26 Oct 2020 Happy Halloween: A Kids Holy Yoga Adventure

This past Saturday I had the opportunity to go on a Halloween Yoga Adventure with a great group of kids. On our adventure, we exercised our minds and our bodies. We started our adventure off with Boo breath (extending our exhale and making a “boo” sound). We then played shake and freeze (we pretended to […]

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19 Oct 2020 Celebrate Fall with Kids Holy Yoga!

Happy Fall, Kids Holy Yogis! Fall is the time of harvest. Harvest is when the good things that have grown over the growing season are picked and collected to be shared and enjoyed. In Luke 10, Jesus says that He needs workers to harvest the things of God. God grows things like love, kindness, gentleness, […]

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07 Oct 2020 Yoga for Nerve Pain

You probably know that yoga can help reduce anxiety, relieve stress, burn fat, and build muscle. But many people don’t realize that yoga can also help to ease pain, promote healing, and even soothe pinched nerves. Back pain is the number one reason that people under 45 experience temporary disability. While not every kind of […]

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14 Sep 2020 A Time for Everything – Fall Meditation for Kids

An interpretation of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 for kids: For everything there is a season, and a time for everything under heaven:2 a time to be born, and a time to grow old;a time to plant, and a time to pick what you planted;3 a time for hurting, and a time to heal;a time to knock things […]

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31 Aug 2020 Yoga and Pain

  As much as we would love to think it, we yogis are not immune to pain. Sometimes the pain is evident during a practice, but it may also be felt in the hours or days that follow. So, what do you do when the pain surfaces? While it may be tempting to find a […]

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15 Jun 2020 Beachside Meditations for Kids

Enjoy this meditation with your kids! Lie on your back and close your eyes. Imagine that you are on your favorite beach towel, lying on the warm sand of your favorite beach. What color is the towel? What is its’ pattern? Feel the rays of the sun as they touch your skin. Experience the glow […]

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27 May 2020 How to Safely Reopen Your Yoga Studio

Being a yoga instructor during this COVID-19 pandemic has been hard in many ways. But it has also given us some amazing opportunities to branch out, get creative, lean into each other, and even reach a lot more people thanks to video conferencing and social media streams! It has been a joy and a true […]

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08 Apr 2020 COVID-19 Resources for the Yoga Instructor

In just a few short weeks our world has been shaken by the coronavirus. It pours over our social media feeds, news channels, and runs through our minds constantly. For the yoga community, these circumstances have affected not only our personal practice but also our businesses and livelihoods. With yoga studios closed and individual yoga […]

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06 Apr 2020 What is Holy Yoga Touch Training?

Holy Yoga Touch teaches participants to safely and professionally incorporate healing touch/ massage techniques in their yoga classes. Physical touch can be an important and essential element of a yoga class when done properly. This course empowers you to safely touch students during class with purpose and confidence. You will learn elements of safe touch, […]

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04 Apr 2020 Get Certified! Online-Only 200 Hour Instructor Training

For many years now, Holy Yoga has trained yoga instructors with a powerful combination of online classrooms and the in-person Immersion Experience. If you have followed us for long, you know this model has worked very well to train and equip our instructors to go into their community and bring the gospel to everyone! However, […]

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16 Mar 2020 Boosting Immunity with Yoga

Did you know practicing yoga can help your body naturally defend against sickness? If you do find yourself sick (because let’s face it, some things are just unavoidable) yoga may even shorten the length of many illnesses. Lack of rest, poor nutrition, dehydration and excessive stress are all factors that increase the body’s vulnerability to […]

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09 Mar 2020 Yoga Freeze Tag and Dance Pose

  Turn up some fun worship music and dance with your kiddos! When you turn off the music, everyone must freeze into a favorite yoga pose! Turn on the music again & DANCE! Here’s a Psalm to inspire your time:   Shout praises to the Lord! Praise God in his temple. Praise him in heaven, […]

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10 Feb 2020 The Treasure of Our Hearts – Happy Valentine’s Day!

”For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 What is your treasure? Where is the love? What you hold dear to your heart, what you value, what you find important, that is what you treasure. Let’s remind our kids this Valentine’s Day that they are the most treasured people in God’s […]

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03 Feb 2020 Pose Breakdown: Downward Facing Dog

Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) When thinking about yoga many of us probably get a visual of this common pose, Downward-Facing Dog.  At Holy Yoga we believe in being life-long learners! So wether you have never tried it before, or you have been pracicing for 20 years, let’s take a moment to break this pose […]

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20 Jan 2020 Learning from Martin Luther King Jr.

On Monday we will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a warrior for peace and unity. But the way that he fought for peace and unity was through a method called non-violence. Dr. King is famous for saying this: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do […]

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21 Nov 2019 Christmas with Holy Yoga Kids

At Kids’ Holy Yoga, we love to celebrate the story of Jesus’ birth with yoga poses.  We thought you and your family might like to try, too! An angel told Mary that she was going to have a baby from God. Angel Pose: Stand tall on your knees, spread your arms out wide, and lift […]

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31 Oct 2019 Till the Soil, Lord!

I suspect that my walk from seeker to believer started long before I was knitted in my mother’s womb.  I come from a multicultural background. Both of my parents were raised as semi-orphans. My mother lost her mom soon after childbirth, and my dad is a holocaust survivor who lost his mother as well, along […]

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28 Oct 2019 Happy Halloween

At Holy Yoga® and Kids Holy Yoga®, we believe in engaging with culture and pointing everything to Jesus. Some followers of Jesus prefer not to celebrate Halloween, and that’s perfectly fine! Others feel that it’s okay because of the freedom we are given in Christ (Galatians 5). So, if you celebrate Halloween, here are some […]

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21 Oct 2019 Releasing The Traps – A Touch Training Story

I am focused on my body in a new, healthy way now. I hated my body for most of my life and was not kind in the way I cared for it. I researched natural health, and learned how to implement a more holistic way of living, eating and moving. I found myself desiring to […]

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17 Oct 2019 Holy Yoga Foundation World Auction

This is your invitation to join what God is doing across the world! The Holy Yoga Foundation World Auction raises funds and awareness for the Holy Yoga Foundation which help fuel the Foundations efforts to support instructors around the globe. So what IS the Holy Yoga Foundation, exactly? Mission: The Holy Yoga Foundation educates, inspires and […]

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10 Oct 2019 NEW Bandha & Breath Workshop on Holy Yoga TV!

Holy Yoga is thrilled to launch a new offering just for our HYTV subcribers! Ever wonder about what the word “bandha” means in your yoga practice? Well, the word “bandha” means lock. Experience over 90 minutes of content led by Holy Yoga founder, Brooke Boon, on how bandhas and breath can transform your yoga practice! […]

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07 Oct 2019 What Not To Say To Your Friend With Cancer

According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, affecting one in every eight women (and about 1 in every 1,000 men). With statistics like this, it’s likely your life has been, or will be, impacted by breast cancer. When a loved one receives a diagnosis of cancer, our […]

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26 Sep 2019 Healing Diastasis Recti

Calling all mommas! During pregnancy our core is stretched to allow for our precious children to grow. Our rectus abdominal muscle, located directly down the front of our core, has two sides to it. These two sides are held together with connective tissue, called the linea alba. Think about this being like glue. However, when […]

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23 Sep 2019 300 HOUR BLOG POST PART 5: Spiritual Soul Care

You’ve made it! Thank you for sticking around for our 5th and final blog post on our updated 300 Hour Masters Program! If you are new to this blog post series, make sure to go back and read Part 1, Part 2 , Part 3 and Part 4 of our 5 part – 300 Hour […]

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20 Sep 2019 300 HOUR BLOG SERIES PART 4: History of Yoga & Teaching Methodology

Welcome! Thank you so much for joining us, if you haven’t already done so, make sure to go back and read Part 1, Part 2 , and Part 3 of our 5 part – 300 Hour Master’s Program series!  Being able to teach yoga in various ways makes for an excellent yoga instructor. This skill includes […]

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05 Sep 2019 Story Time Yoga

Did you know that you can teach Godly principles from your kids’ favorite storybooks through yoga? My kids love Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. It’s a story about a boy named Max who dresses in a wolf suit, gets in trouble with his mom for saying unkind things, and is sent to […]

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29 Aug 2019 3 Ways Yoga Can Support The Reproductive System

The reproductive system sits within the pelvis. Because of this, it’s often assumed that we should only consider the function of the pelvis area when addressing reproductive health issues. A more thorough approach, however, would include exploring areas of the body other than the pelvis alone. In Thomas Myers’ work, he spends a great deal […]

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15 Aug 2019 Mommy & Me Holy Yoga

Kids of all ages love to move their bodies. Even newborns are often found moving in one way or another. This is why yoga is perfect children of all ages.      A few benefits that toddlers receive through yoga:   Better sleep Improved digestion and eased gas pain/colic Reduced constipation Increased immunity and circulation Increased […]

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09 Aug 2019 Let’s Talk About A Flat Stomach

Let’s talk about having a flat stomach.  Our society deems this as the ideal body configuration. Just take a look at the magazine covers or headlines at the checkout line — “10 Ways to a Flatter Stomach” or “Find out how XXX lost her mummy tummy.” The truth is that a fat-free abdomen occurs in less […]

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04 Jul 2019 Happy 4th Of July – Eagle Pose

In America, on July 4th, we observe Independence Day, which celebrates freedom and liberty for our country. Freedom is a theme of our faith, too. The apostle Paul tells us that it is for freedom that Jesus has set us free (Galatians 5:1). Because of the freedom Jesus gives us, we don’t have to worry […]

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01 Jul 2019 Holy Yoga TV – Grow On The Go!

Take your Holy Yoga® practice on the go with our NEW and improved videos and search options.  Search your favorite instructor, focus, or class level with ease.  Holy Yoga® TV on the go allows you to enrich your mind, body, and spirit through yoga videos hosted by our 300-hr & 500-hr instructors and trainers.  Our […]

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17 Jun 2019 International Day of Yoga

On December 11, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly presented a bill that was endorsed by an all-time record of 175 member states.  It was the bill that declared June 21st to be International Day of Yoga!  The day was dedicated to the inner and outer well-being of all humans, across the globe. The International […]

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10 Jun 2019 Rocket Ship Breath

Get ready to take a ride on your very own Rocket Ship! Close your eyes and start your journey to any planet you choose. God is so cool that not only did He create this beautiful Earth with colorful leaves, rainbows, ocean waves to splash in, and to dig your feet in, but HE also […]

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20 May 2019 A Call To Heal

Before you really dive into this blog post, I want you to do something. Sit back in your chair, couch, simple seat- wherever. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and just be still. Allow the Lord’s love and His adoration for you to wash over your soul. Have confidence in knowing that you […]

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09 May 2019 Becoming Yin

Katie Pearson, co-creator of Holy Yoga Yin (with Jonnie Goodmanson) shares how she came to love Yin and sharing the practice with others: For twenty years I have practiced and taught power Vinyasa classes, so many have wondered what is now drawing me to the “dark” side where I am courting Yin yoga? While yin […]

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06 May 2019 Celebrating Older American’s Month

The month of May is Older American’s Month and is a time we honor senior citizens, we remember their countless contributions, and we proudly renew our abiding commitment to their well-being and independence. Yoga is an amazing practice for people of any age, especially for the aging body. Whether we want to admit it or […]

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15 Apr 2019 Kid’s Easter Yoga Flow: Celebrating New Life

Spring is right around the corner…Easter is, too! We are starting to see signs of SPRING…and that is so exciting! Spring is a time we are able to observe new life – from flowers that begin to peek out of the ground; to birds with their nests full of eggs; to trees that begin to […]

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11 Apr 2019 This Is My Story – Turning 60 With A Brand New Profession

I took my very first yoga class in September of 2017. I had recently retired from teaching middle school and I was quite “fried” to say the least! Although I attended class once or twice a week, I couldn’t do half of the poses (not even halfway).  In January, my instructor said she would be […]

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28 Mar 2019 Babies: Crying and Yoga

As the Program Manager/Senior Trainer for the Kids Holy Yoga Training, I read lots of books on yoga and babies.  Most, if not all, books tell you to not practice yoga with your baby when they are crying. I understand the concept behind not forcing a baby to practice yoga when they aren’t ready, but […]

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28 Mar 2019 This Is My Story – A Call To Be Brave

What am I doing? I don’t belong here. What lie have I bought into that made me think I could – or even should – do this? As we drove to the airport I was overcome by anxiety and doubt. I was headed to Arizona for a week-long immersion retreat to complete my 200-hour instructor […]

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28 Mar 2019 Healthy Foot Awareness: Alignment From The Ground Up

In honor of April being Healthy Foot Awareness month, I want to bring you a post dedicated to our amazing feet.  However, for many of us our feet don’t feel like amazing structures. Some sources estimate that over 75% of Americans will experience foot problems in their lifetime.  Eight percent of the population will suffer […]

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25 Feb 2019 Finding Core Strength: My Diastasis Recti Journey

In May of 2012, I started to notice that my belly was not going away after having my twins in February of 2011. I know that our bodies change after pregnancy, especially when you have three pregnancies in a span of 5 years. However, something was just not sitting right with me about my belly, […]

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20 Feb 2019 Instructor Training Tip: Take It Slow

The Discipline of Less is More In the western world fitness has had an enormous impact on how we approach hatha yoga, or the physical postures. One of the most obvious and detrimental effects is the belief that more difficult the postures, the more benefits gained – physical, mental and spiritual. This is often the beginner’s […]

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18 Feb 2019 Wisdom and the Essence of the Divine: Bible Study with Brooke Boon

In your personal growth, you can only develop vertically so much until you need to be a part of something not only equips you but allows you to pour out what has been given to you. Starting in April, we will be launching a 4-week online study on Wisdom and the Essence of the Divine. […]

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02 Jan 2019 Balancing Act: Fall Prevention

I recently participated in an Advent movement challenge on social media which included a lot of balance work. Some of the challenges seemed “unsafe” for older adults. This made me think deeper about balance and why we lose our ability to balance as we age, and that maybe our “play-it-safe” approach to balance is not […]

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02 Jan 2019 Can Holy Yoga Help Those Struggling with Mental Illness?

Holy Yoga Master Instructor Jennifer Hill shares her story: You’re doing it wrong. Everyone else knows how, why don’t you? Again, really? You are so lazy, stupid, distracted, slow . . . you’ll never . . Maybe these are lies you have heard before. If they are I am so very sorry. That’s what they […]

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05 Dec 2018 Christmas Message from Brooke Boon

Hey, my favorite people! Merry, merry Christmas! I just exhaled when I wrote that. Like “Oh my gosh, I’ve been wearing my shoulders as earrings for the last 4 hours” kind of exhale. Can anyone relate? I am so grateful for all you who feel the the Presence in breath like I do. As I […]

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05 Dec 2018 Sitting and Yoga

Over the last few years this phrase has been getting more and more public attention–Sitting is the new smoking. Everyone seems to be talking about this from CNN to Forbes and the American Heart Association. Studies are popping up all over about the negative effects that sitting has on one’s health.  A quick google search […]

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05 Dec 2018 Why Yin?

Katie Pearson, co-creator of Holy Yoga Yin I & II (with Jonnie Goodmanson) shares how she came to love Yin and sharing the practice with others: For twenty years I have practiced and taught power Vinyasa classes, so many have wondered what is now drawing me to the “dark” side where I am courting Yin […]

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07 Nov 2018 Holy Yoga Changing Lives and Developing Servant Leaders

Holy Yoga Instructor Lori Mynczywor recently completed the Holy Yoga Leadership Development Training. Read her story about how God is transforming her heart to own her calling as a follower of Christ committed to Servant Leadership. . . Why did you sign up for Leadership Development? I signed up for this training hesitantly. I went […]

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07 Nov 2018 Getaway with us February 8th – 10th in beautiful Malibu, California

We have everything you need to refresh your soul. We also have everything you need for HY and YA continuing education credits. (And no worries if you’re not a yoga instructor! This retreat is for everyone!) See our workshop line up below and workshops are included in the price: Hips and Low Back – Jonnie […]

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02 Oct 2018 Coming Soon: The Breathe Love Give Online Auction!

Here is your reason to book that trip to Costa Rica you’ve been dreaming about: The Wisdom of the Feminine Divine Retreat! This retreat is led by Holy Yoga Founder, Brooke Boon, and Master HY Instructor, Tasha Anderson: these women know how to embrace you with generous hospitality, bring fresh inspiration to the word of […]

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02 Oct 2018 Holy Yoga Kids Class Sponsors A Child

Holy Yoga Kids Class Sponsors A Child Holy Yoga Instructor Brenda Canupp wanted to teach her Kids Class how to live a missional life, so she sponsored a little boy, Jiff, through Compassion International. Her students not only write to Jiff, but donate money monthly. Read more about how Brenda introduced Jiff to her students: […]

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02 Aug 2018 Instructor Spotlight: Bea’s Story

After suffering with chronic pain from years of going hard and strong, my physician suggested I try yoga to restore my body. I decided to give it a try and began connecting with the practice. One class in particular left me feeling like something wicked was afoot so I went home and searched for Christian […]

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02 Aug 2018 Holy Yoga Proudly Partners with ACE

You Asked . . . We Answered Holy Yoga Proudly Partners with ACE We heard your request and partnered with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a continuing education provider for ACE certified professionals. Our immersion experience component of the 225 and 95 hour programs qualify for 3.3 credits of continuing education and Holy […]

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02 Aug 2018 Holy Yoga Presents at Faith and Fitness Magazine’s Redefined Conference

Katie Pearson will be presenting and all-day seminar on Servant Leadership in the fitness/wellness industry, as well as teaching two flow classes and an additional workshop based on her article published in this fall’s edition of Faith & Fitness Magazine (click link below). This year’s conference is combined with the Athletic Business Show – see below for […]

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