Program Hours

All YogaFaith Training Hours may be submitted to any organization for your continued education credit/hours/units. The hours below are approximations as practicum times vary.

Our 100 hour Certification is the foundational YogaFaith Teacher Training. Students explore a robust and comprehensive training in the foundations of Christianity and the ancient practice of yoga. Approximately 20 hours are projected per Module. Study and Practicum could lead to considerably more.

• No experience necessary
• Start anywhere, anytime
• Certificate Provided

Building upon the foundational 100 hour, is an additional 100 hours through a Miracle Immersion (In person or Virtual). Continue to dive deeply into Biblical principles, spiritual disciplines and world-class yoga, philosophy, principles and many therapeutic modalities.

Our Miracle Immersions are experiential and life changing events where you’ll leave completely transformed; mind, body, spirit and soul!

• 5 Online Modules = 100 hour Certification
• Immersion + Practicum = 100 hours = 200 hour R-YFT Certification
• Certificate and Directory Listing is provided

You’ll discover God’s Master Plan for your life as you learn how to put all the pieces of yoga and faith together. This unparalleled journey is also the first level of Yoga Therapy, where you’ll hone your craft and develop leadership skills, leaving a legacy, catapulting you into God’s divine flight as you implement a comprehensive action plan realizing your unique mission through His greatest commandment.

Our 500 hour YogaFaith Trainer Certification is an additional 300 hours through 4 Master Modules and a Master Miracle Immersion. These 300 hours build upon an existing 200 hour Certification to obtain a R-YFMT 500 hours.

• Prerequisite: 200 hour certification or equivalent
• 4 Online Master Modules + Master Miracle Immersion
• Yoga Therapy Level One
• Certificate and Directory Listing is Provided

Becoming a Registered Yoga Therapist includes a highly specialized training beyond that of a yoga teacher, in accordance with YogaFaith’s Educational Standards for the Training of Yoga Therapists.

YogaFaith is dedicated to the professionally minded yoga student committed to the study of the clinical applications of yoga therapy. Graduates are prepared to design and teach Yoga Therapy and YogaFaith Therapy for groups and individuals with specific needs or health challenges. YogaFaith is the only Christian Yoga School accredited with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).

• Prerequisite: World Religions (complete by end of program)
• Level One: 300 hrs – Our Masters
• Level Two: 300 hrs
• Level Three: 200 hrs
  • 800 hour Certified Therapist, eligible to register with the IAYT and CYA
• YF Specialty Trainings 200 hours of electives
  • 1000 hour Certified Yoga Therapist, YF highest diploma and certification

We believe everyone suffers from some degree of trauma and the residual of shame, which is why this training is for everyone. Explore the many facets of trauma in the mind, body, spirit and soul. Dive deep into the complexities of various types of traumas as well as healing modalities through the Word of God and YogaFaith.

• TSYF Module 1, 25 hrs TSYF Module 1, 25 hrs

• TSYF Module 2, 25 hrs TSYF Module 2, 25 hrs

  • 50 hours = TI-YF

We believe everyone suffers from some degree of trauma and the residual of shame, which is why this training is for everyone. Explore the many facets of trauma in the mind, body, spirit and soul. Dive deep into the complexities of various types of traumas as well as healing modalities through the Word of God and YogaFaith.

You’ll experience the heart of our ministry and YogaFaith’s anti-trafficking efforts in the healing and recovery of the youngest survivors throughout the globe. You’ll explore the entire nervous system, how trauma affects the brain, how you can heal and show others how to do the same.

• TSYF Module 1, 25 hrs

• TSYF Module 2, 25 hrs

  • 50 hrs = TI-YF

• Optional TSYF Immersion

  • 100 hours = R-TSYF

Sozo and Somatics Therapy Certification is a progressive 3-level training. Learn the powerful techniques of sozo and somatics combined to destroy the trauma embedded in the bones and soul, caused by evil. You’ll be set free from shame and false narratives about yourself as well as deeply forgive through the intimacy of each relationship with the Trinity.

This Therapy Certification is a training program steeped in biblical truth, learned at the foot of the cross and begins with true, complete surrender. You’ll develop your confidence that God has anointed you to set captives free, heal, and lean into the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

1. Level One: Suffering in the Body and God as Healer and Deliverer
2. Level Two: Breaking Strongholds and Shifting Atmospheres
3. Level Three: From Darkness into the Light of Freedom

This training is your invitation into a deep sabbath rest and a personal discovery of living a lifestyle that reflects the rhythm of God’s great grace. Once experienced you’ll be able to hold sacred space for others to discover a simple life of deep rest and postures of trust in the Savior’s arms.

Join the founder of Restorative Yoga, Judith Lasater along with her daughter Lizzie Lasater, and Michelle Thielen in a deep comprehensive journey into the Hebrew 4 Sabbath rest of God. You’ll never be the same as you develop tools to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) while sitting at the feet of Jesus – despite any storms that surround you.

• No experience necessary
• Certificate and Directory Listing is Provided

Everyone who has a heartbeat battles addiction in some way, shape or form. YogaFaith strives to bring healing and wholeness to every dimension through our 12 Step Program. This course tackles the barriers, addictions, traumas, and behaviors that hold you, or someone you know, back, from the abundant life that God has purposed for you.

Learn how to break free from destructive behaviors as a measure of coping with traumatic life events and live the abundant life God has for you (John 10:10).

• No experience necessary
• Certificate and Directory Listing is Provided

YogaFaith Yin is your invitation to come, sit at the feet of Jesus while learning His rhythm of grace. It is an unlearning of the busyness of life and the constant need to strive, gather, and labor. YogaFaith Yin focuses on the deeper connective tissues such as tendons, fascia, and ligaments. You’ll invite the Holy Spirit into every nook and cranny healing you from the deepest places of your soul.

Join Paul Grilley and Michelle for YogaFaith Yin, a Christ-centered approach to relearning God’s rhythm of grace. It is also a complementary practice to the more active styles of yoga and though perhaps difficult to slow down, you’ll learn the blessing that comes from being still at the feet of Jesus, making more ‘Mary choices’ no matter what chaos beckons for your attention.

• No experience necessary
• Certificate and Directory Listing is Provided

YogaFaith Meditation and Nidra Course allows students to explore the Biblical principle of meditation and the various ways Christian can connect to God, His Son and His Holy Spirit.

Discover the many ways to connect to Christ and experience contemplative prayer. You’ll discover the powerful gift of YogaFaith Yoga Nidra, guided meditation, guided imagery, visualization and much more. This course also comes with numerous scripts that you can begin teaching right away.

• No experience necessary
• Certificate and Directory Listing is Provided

Centered on Biblical principles, compassion and empathy, YogaFaith Adaptive is for anyone to dive deeper into your personal practice or teach others an inclusive and adaptive practice for all, with a focus on larger bodies, amputees, prenatal and postpartum as well as pre and post operative.

Yoga is an equal-opportunity gift that all can and should experience. Students will learn the many modifications and advancements for numerous special populations to enjoy the gift of yoga. YogaFaith Adaptive explores deeply how anybody can worship wholly, even if not physically.

• No experience necessary
• Certificate and Directory Listing is Provided

Learn how to incorporate fun and creative ways for children to connect with Jesus, God and the Holy Spirit through the practice of YogaFaith.

This training includes five fun and breathtaking modules that take a deep dive into Jesus and the fundamentals of yoga. Each Module focuses on lessons from the Bible while incorporating postures of prayer, breath work and so much more. You’ll learn how to put Christ back in the center of your home while encouraging this with others. YogaFaith Kids can be practiced with the whole family as a way to connect to Christ and one another.

• No experience necessary
• Certificate and Directory Listing is Provided

Discover how you can hold sacred space for those who are incarcerated bringing them freedom through the Isaiah 61 anointing. Certified Yoga Therapist, Lead Trainer and Ordained Minister, Michelle Thielen has been working with trauma populations since 1990 and has certified YogaFaith Trainers in prison that now teach others about Christ and yoga.

Many who are in detention centers and prison grew up in a fatherless home. Most face addiction, trauma and a constant state of anxiety and tension. In this course you’ll gain skills to teach rest, a deep shalom, peace and freedom from the trauma vortex, all while offering deliverance to the orphaned spirit.

• Experience in special populations such as trauma, addictions, etc. preferred but not required
• Certificate and Directory Listing is Provided

Dancing is mentioned often in the Bible and is used throughout scripture as a means of worship and praise to God. Explore how to create a worshipful experience for your students as well as creating atmosphere, teaching from a place of knowledge, safety and creativity.

You’ll dive deep into numerous dance styles and the lineage they were born from. Learn how to shake loose the shackles of the enemy so you can dance again – and show others how they too can dance once again.

• No experience necessary
• Certificate and Directory Listing is Provided

World Religions: A Meeting of Ancient Pathways: The Intersection of Christianity, Yoga and Spiritual 
Disciplines. This course provides a safe place for people of all backgrounds, religions, or those of no religion to explore ancient practices and how various worldviews affect the practice and understanding of yoga and other spiritual disciplines.

Students will explore the evolution of yoga from various worldviews and religions, with a focus on Christianity and its diverse denominations. This course also introduces main ideas, beliefs, practices, and historical developments of eastern and western religions, philosophies, and various traditions in religions, including Hinduism, Jainism, various forms of Buddhism, Taoism, Japanese traditions, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and includes Atheism, non-theism, Agnostic and New Age philosophies.

This course examines various lineages and styles of yoga from an Eastern and Western perspective, as well as numerous gurus, disciples, yogis, saints, Christ, and other key persons in the Bible, roots of yoga, world religions and spiritual disciplines. This course is a prerequisite for YogaFaith Yoga Therapy IAYT Program

• Prerequisite: None
• Certificate is Provided

Earn your Registered YogaFaith Breathing Trainer, R-YBT, Certification through our Rûaħ , Pneuma and Pranayama for the Christian Yogi course.

Adam was only a form made from dust until the Lord breathed upon him and his chest inflated. Ponder the enormity of your holy breath. The breath of life comes from YHWH the Giver of Life; Ruach Elohim, the Giver of Spirit. YogaFaith’s Rûaħ , Pneuma and Pranayama course is a deep dive into the breath and the purpose of the breath that Ruach Elohim breathed into your nostrils thousands of years ago.

• No experience necessary
• Certificate and Directory Listing is Provided

Mini Course from World Religions: A Meeting of Ancient Pathways: The Intersection of Christianity, Yoga and Spiritual Disciplines. This section explores the lineage and merging of Christianity and yoga, as well as compares the 8 Limbs of Yoga and the 7 Mansions of the Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila.

• No experience necessary
• Digital certificate provided

This 10 hour Module can be a stand alone mini course into a deeper understanding of the intersection of ancient pathways of Christianity, yoga and spiritual disciplines. These additional hours and subjects can also be used as a bridge program into the Canadian and U.S. Yoga Alliances registries and would require a current YF Certification and 90% passing quiz within the course.

• No experience necessary as a stand alone course
• YogaFaith 200 hour required for the Bridge Program
• Digital Certificate Provided

YogaFaith University is a coaching, accountability and mentorship platform created to provide YogaFaith students and graduates with the best tools, coaching and accountability to take your business, YogaFaith ministry and life to the next level!

You’ll gain wisdom in every area of your life through live coaching calls as well as on demand wisdom-for-life webinars.

• 40 hour membership course annually through synchronous and asynchronous learning.
• CEC Package: CEC’s are registered with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT, the Christian Yoga Association (CYA), and the Yoga Alliance as a YACEP.
  • Upon completion, member will receive a digital certificate stating eligibility for CECs.