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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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, […]

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.

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.

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!

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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. […]

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 […]

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” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“‘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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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.” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]