What are you leaving behind? What are you stepping into? This slow flow will move from Thread the Needle to Gate Pose to Bird Dog. We'll stretch the upper back as we explore Eagle and challenge balance. As you practice, reflect on Jesus' invitation to trust Him with your future. As always, modify the practice to meet the needs of your body, mind, and soul! Does worship music help you draw near to God? Check out my flow playlists on lfshaffer's SPOTIFY and the ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga FaceBook page. ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love and draw you near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. Scripture Focus: Psalm 118:19-21 Photo Credit: Diane Helentjaris #slowflowyoga #funyoga #alignchristcenteredyoga

How do you respond to discipline? Correction sets us back on course - reflect on God's loving guidance as you go realign, check your form, and focus on the details! Does music enhance your practice? Check out the playlists on lfshaffer's SPOTIFY and the ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga FaceBook page. ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love and draw you near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 12:5-12 Photo Credit: Keren Fedida #christianyoga #alignchristcenteredyoga #beginneryoga

How do you respond to overwhelming situations? Gently move your body in this restorative flow as you reflect on the wisdom offered in Nehemiah. Reset your nervous system as you flow through somatic movement patterns. Prepare yourself to take the next step, whatever is ahead! Consider adding music to your practice! Check out my playlists on lfshaffer's SPOTIFY and the ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga FaceBook page. ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love and draw you near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 1:3 Photo Credit: Nick Haupt #somaticyoga #yogaforbeginners #christianyoga

Even when you cannot see Him, God is at work! This fun infinity flow will take you all around your mat. You'll stretch and strengthen the legs with lunges and squats, use core muscles in Bird Dog, and challenge the shoulder girdle in Fallen Triangle. As you flow, hold fast to the promise of God's presence and work in your life, even in the darkest storms. Add worship music to your practice! Find my playlists on lfshaffer's SPOTIFY page, the ALIGN Christ Centered Folder and on the ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga Facebook page. ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love and draw you near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Scripture Focus: Exodus 14:19-22 Photo Credit: Angela Compagnone #yogaflow #vinyasa #alignchristcenteredyoga #powerflow

What is your response to God when the unknown looms ahead? Explore your shoulder flexibility and range of motion in this slow flow! Embrace freedom as you move and release fear. As always, give yourself permission to modify the practice to meet your needs. Add music to your practice! I have instrumental playlists to enhance your practice on the LFShaffer Spotify page, in the ALIGN folder. For more information about ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga check out alignccy.com and our FaceBook group. ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love and draw you near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. Scripture Memory Verse: Acts 2:1-4 Photo Credit: Your Journey Studio #Christianyoga #Jesusfirst #AlignChristCenteredYoga #yogaforshoulders

Practice both dynamic and static balance in this Memory Verse Flow! As you memorize Lamentations 5:19, stand steadfast in the promise that God's throne endures forever. Be patient with yourself and have fun with the wobbles! This Memory Verse flow will help you commit God's Word to memory - Fix His words in your heart and mind! Learn to link Scripture to breath and movement. Bring meditation to life! Add music to your practice! I have instrumental playlists to enhance your practice on LFShaffer's Spotify page, in the ALIGN folder. For more information about ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga check out our FaceBook group! ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love and draw you near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. Scripture Memory Verse: Lamentations 5:19 Photo Credit: Natalie Pedigo #alignchristcenteredyoga #prayingthescriptures #yogaforbalance

As spring returns may you be restored by the God who loves you!

How ready are you to share the reasons for your hope in Christ? In this practice we'll twist and release insecurities and doubt, and open up to the opportunities the Holy Spirit presents to us. Explore a variety of twists and leave the mat emboldened and renewed! Does worship music help you focus as you practice? Choose a playlist of your own, or check out mine on lfshaffer's SPOTIFY and the ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga FaceBook page. ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love and draw you near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 3:15 Photo Credit: Nathan Dumiao #twists #alignchristcenteredyoga #christianyoga

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What are the masks that you wear? Shed the masks and drop your filters as you flow in power and strength - You bear the image of God! Give yourself permission to modify and make this flow your own as you challenge your balance, abdominals, and shoulders! Add worship music to your practice! Find my playlists on lfshaffer's SPOTIFY page on my ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga Facebook page. ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love and draw you near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Scripture Focus: Genesis 1:27 Photo Credit: Rach Teo #AlignChristCenteredYoga #Christianyoga #poweryoga

What are the Holy Habits that draw you near to God? This gentle yoga practice will help relieve pain and tension in your hands and wrists. Together we will stretch the neck and open up the upper back and shoulder girdle. We'll stretch the arms, work on join mobility in the hands and wrists, and do some myofascial release for the fingers and thumbs. As you practice, reflect on your own habits, and the habits you can cultivate to draw you closer to Jesus. Does worship music help you focus as you practice? Choose a playlist of your own, or check out one of mine on lfshaffer's SPOTIFY and the ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga FaceBook page. ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love and draw you near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. Scripture Focus: Colossians 3:15 #gentleyoga #alignchristcenteredyoga #beginneryoga

Is it time to let go of the weight of your sin? Jesus is calling #jesusiscalling #elevationworship

How do you discern what is wide? Turn towards God and away from eveil as you open your hips. Stretch and strenghen the tight muscles of the inner thigh and groin in this slow flow. Invite the Holy Spirit to search your heart, as you turn from darkness to light. Along the way, we'll memorize Job 28:28 This short flow will help you commit God's Word to memory - Fix His words in your heart and mind! Learn to link Scripture to breath and movement. Bring meditation to life! I have instrumental playlists to enhance your practice on LFShaffer's Spotify page, in the ALIGN folder. For more information about ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga check out our FaceBook Page! ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love and draw you near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. Scripture Memory Verse: Job 28:28 Photo Credit: Aaron Burden #AlignChristCenteredYoga #yogaforlegs #prayingthescriptures #slowflowyoga

Time for an attitude check! How do you respond to trials? As we release the tight muscles of the hips and upper back, reflect on the ways that God works through the trials of life. This slow flow will stretch your hips and encourage mobility in your thoracic spine. Does worship music help you draw near to God? Check out my flow playlists on lfshaffer's SPOTIFY and the ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga FaceBook page. ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love as you draw near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. Scripture Focus: James 1:2 Photo Credit: Stijn Te Strake #christianyoga #alignchristcenteredyoga #yogaforhips #yogaforback #slowflowyoga

Use tennis balls to release the tension held in your body. This gentle myofascial release will hydrate the fascia and help reset your nervous system. As you focus on the accompanying sensations, you'll explore the connection of your body to movement. This healing practice can help you find pain relief, better sleep, and a calmer mind. Equip your body and mind to "live a life worthy of the Lord"! Consider adding instrumental music to help you worship and relax! Check out my playlists on lfshaffer's SPOTIFY and the ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga FaceBook page. ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love and draw you near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. Scripture Focus: Colossians 1:9-12 Photo Credit: Taylor Wright #myofascialrelease #christianyoga #plantarfasciitis #neckpain

What is God teaching you? This slow flow will release the tight muscles of the hamstrings and the lower back. We'll warm up with hamstring stretches and Pyramid Pose and we'll challenge flexibility and strength as explore a variety of gentle backbends. As always, modify the practice to meet the needs of your body, mind, and soul! Does worship music help you draw near to God? Check out our flow playlists on lfshaffer's SPOTIFY and the ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga FaceBook page. ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love and draw you near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. Scripture Focus: Psalm 25:5 Photo Credit: Clarity Drew-Beamer #slowflowyoga #yogaforback #alignchristcenteredyoga

Find comfort for your soul - Stretch and strengthen your hips as you memorize Psalm 94:13. This slow flow starts with seated twists, moves through lizard pose, and finishes in pigeon pose. Strength exercises are interspersed throughout. Get strong and flexible! This short flow will help you commit God's Word to memory - Fix His words in your heart and mind! Learn to link Scripture to breath and movement. Bring meditation to life! Do you love practicing with music? Find instrumental playlists to enhance your practice on LFShaffer's Spotify page, in the ALIGN folder. For more information about ALIGN Christ Centered Yoga, check out our FaceBook Group! ALIGN. Alive. Living in Grace. New. Deepen your faith and grow closer to God as you practice Christian Yoga. Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation will open your heart and mind to God's love and draw you near to Jesus. The poses of yoga will increase your strength and flexibility. Scripture Memory Verse: Psalm 94:19 #AlignChristCenteredYoga #christianyoga #prayingthescriptures #yogaforhips