Making space is about more than carving out time on a calendar. It’s a spiritual principle, a way of living that aligns our heart, mind, and body with God’s rhythm. It allows us to cultivate deeper connection, clarity, and peace—and equips us to lead others in doing the same.

Why Making Space Matters

God calls us to live intentionally. 1 Corinthians 6:19 reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. Our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being are deeply intertwined, and when we make space to honor them, we honor God.

Creating space in your life:

• Provides soul rest, giving God room to move in your life.
• Cultivates clarity, helping you discern priorities and focus on what truly matters.
• Strengthens your ability to lead others with intention and integrity.

When we neglect this principle, we risk burnout, disconnection, and spiritual stagnation. Making space is not optional—it’s essential for a life that thrives in God’s rhythm.

Principles for Making Space in Your Life and Practice

1. Prioritize God First
   • Center your practice around Him. Begin with prayer, scripture, or meditation before your physical practice. Ask the Spirit to guide your movement, breath, and teaching. This transforms yoga from exercise into worship.
2. Simplify Your Commitments
   • Not everything deserves your time and energy. Assess obligations and consciously let go of activities that distract from your purpose. Fewer commitments allow for deeper presence in the moments that matter.
3. Create Daily and Seasonal Rhythms
   • Rhythm anchors us. Daily breathwork, devotional reading, or journaling can become sacred rituals. Weekly practices—like attending a Holy Yoga class or leading a mindful session—help maintain consistency. Seasonal guides, like our Advent Guide, allow reflection aligned with the church calendar and God’s timing.
4. Honor Your Temple
   • Movement, rest, nutrition, and breathwork are acts of worship. Prioritize physical self-care so that your body, mind, and spirit are aligned. When you care for yourself intentionally, you model for students and those you lead the sacredness of their own bodies.
5. Invest in Lifelong Growth
   • Expanding knowledge, skill, and spiritual depth ensures your practice evolves. Investing in yourself equips you to teach with authenticity and confidence.

Leading Others to Make Space

As an instructor or guide, your own practice becomes the template for those you lead. When you model intentionality, your students naturally learn to do the same.

Ways to lead with integrity:

• Invite reflection: Begin classes with a short prayer, scripture reading, or journaling prompt.
• Encourage presence: Guide students to tune into their breath, body, and Spirit rather than rushing through movements.
• Teach boundaries: Encourage students to listen to their bodies, honor rest, and make choices that honor God’s temple.
• Foster rhythm: Recommend daily or weekly practices that help students integrate yoga into their spiritual and physical lives.

Leadership in Holy Yoga isn’t just about guiding movement—it’s about cultivating sacred space, helping others connect to God, and nurturing their holistic well-being.

Holy Yoga Opportunities to Make Space for What Matters

At Holy Yoga, we provide tools and opportunities that make creating space accessible, practical, and spiritually enriching:

• HYTV & HYTV+: Access live classes, workshops, Bible-integrated yoga, and on-demand training. Move, reflect, and pray in rhythm with God from anywhere.
• Waco Retreat: Step away from daily distractions to rest, reflect, and deepen your spiritual connection. Retreats provide immersive space to reset physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
• Live Holy Yoga Trainings: Grow in skill and depth through 200hr or 100hr teacher trainings and specialized breathwork courses. Training strengthens your body, mind, and teaching ability while deepening your spiritual practice.

Practical Steps to Start Today

Making space doesn’t require drastic measures. Begin with small, intentional actions:

• Take 5–10 minutes each morning to pray, journal, or breathe consciously.
• Attend one Holy Yoga class a week—live or on HYTV—to anchor your body and spirit.
• Reflect on your weekly commitments and remove one nonessential activity that drains energy.
• Practice a short breathwork or meditation session before class to center yourself.

Each small choice compounds over time, creating a life that is aligned, intentional, and holy.

Invest in Yourself, Invest in Others

When you create space for what matters, you honor God, care for your own temple, and model a rhythm of intentional living for those you lead. Investing in your practice, your growth, and your reflection isn’t indulgent—it’s sacred.

Step into rhythm. Make space. Move, breathe, and reflect. Your body, mind, and Spirit will thank you, and those you lead will be inspired to do the same.

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