WHoly Formed Yoga

WHoly Formed Yoga

A Christ-centered fitness program for Spirit, Soul & Body. Each class combines Yoga, Pilates and deep stretching for neck, shoulders, low back and hip release. WHoly Formed Yoga enables increased physical strength, stamina and flexibility as well as enhanced mental clarity and calmness. This unique approach will help you transform both body and mind. If you want to achieve real, long lasting results, you must do more than exercise your body.
What Our Students Say

What Our Students Say

"I love the class! We do something different in every class. I will never get bored with this. I know it is a workout, but it doesn't feel like it. It is so relaxing and has really helped me with my weight loss. I really appreciate the Christian aspect of the class. You don't see that very often. It is just another way that I can feel closer to God. What a way to spend a lunch hour. Thank you!!" -Tina Valadez
Our Beliefs

Our Beliefs

We believe there is one true God, eternally existing in three Persons--the Father, Son and Holy Spirit--each possessing equally all the attributes of Deity and the characteristics of personality. We believe that there is only one way to God, through His Son, Jesus Christ. We believe that all people are called to receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life through Christ Jesus. We believe the Holy Bible as the absolute truth; the divinely authored and authoritative Word of God.

  • TRIANGLE POSE

    A standing yoga pose that tones the legs, reduces stress, and increases stability.


    HOW TO DO THIS

    • Step your feet wide apart, about 4 to 5 feet.
    • Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and pivot your left foot slightly inwards
    • Lift through the arches of your feet, raise your arms to the side
    • On an exhalation, reach through your right hand in the same direction as your right foot is pointed.
    • Rest your right hand on your outer shin or ankle and turn your head to gaze at your right thumb.
    • Hold for up to one minute.

  • BRIDGE POSE

    A beginning back bend that helps to open the chest and stretch the thighs.


    HOW TO DO THIS

    • Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor.
    • Press your feet and arms firmly into the floor and draw your tailbone toward your pubic bone.
    • Roll your shoulders back and underneath your body while keeping your thighs and feet parallel.
    • Hold for up to one minute.

  • TREE POSE

    Tree Pose improves focus and concentration while calming your mind.


    HOW TO DO THIS

    • Begin standing in Mountain Pose and shift your weight to your left foot.
    • Rest your hands on your hips and lengthen your tailbone toward the floor.
    • Fix your gaze gently on one point and draw down through your left foot.
    • Inhale as you extend your arms overhead.
    • Hold for up to one minute.
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THREE PART BREATH

The “three parts” are the abdomen, diaphragm, and chest. During Three-Part Breath, you completely fill your lungs with air and exhale completely, reversing the flow.

STEP 1

Close your eyes. Relax your face and body. Place your left hand on your low abdomen, and your right hand on the outer right edge of your rib cage. Breathe normally.

STEP 2

Bring your left hand to your chest, just below your collarbone.

STEP 3

Slowly breathe all the way into this area and allow your chest to rise slightly. Then, exhale completely. Continue for up to five minutes, or for as long as you feel comfortable.

Christian Yoga Philosophy

Yoga helps you live in symbiosis
with Christ

Yoga is the Sanskrit word for exercise, or discipline. It is most commonly associated with Hinduism and many Christians may wonder if they should practice yoga. Others may seek out yoga thinking that traditional Christian faith does not provide the benefits of Eastern disciplines. WHOLY FORMED Fitness Ministries has an answer to these concerns. In Christ are united East and West, body and soul, mental and emotional, heaven and earth.

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