
Michelle Thielen, C-IAYT, is an international speaker, humanitarian, and author of Stretching Your Faith. As a Trauma Sensitive Yoga Therapist, Michelle aids in raising awareness and rescue efforts of human trafficked victims. Michelle founded YogaFaith and the Christian Yoga Association. She has been teaching and choreographing dance, yoga and somatic movement for 25 years.
All posts by Michelle Thielen
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Lifestyle
Michelle Thielen | August 20, 2021This Guided Night Walking Meditation Will Clear Your Mind Before Bed
Night walking can be a meditative, therapeutic activity. Here’s everything you need to know & a mindfulness meditation for your night walks.
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Michelle Thielen | January 5, 2021Use These 5 Yoga Poses to Strengthen and Tone Your Arms
Yoga can strengthen and tone your full body. And when it comes to toning your upper body, there are so many arm strengthening yoga poses. Here are 5 to try!
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Michelle Thielen | June 3, 2020Here’s How to Use Blocks in 10 Common Poses (With Modifications to Ease or Deepen Each Posture)
If you practice yoga and yoga blocks aren't your best friend, now is the time. Here’s how to use yoga blocks for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
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Michelle Thielen | April 6, 2020Have Tight Hamstrings? Practice These 5 Yoga Poses to Gain Flexibility
Find relief from hip or back pain with yoga for tight hamstrings. Learn 5 yoga poses for hamstring flexibility.
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Michelle Thielen | August 31, 2018Use These 7 Simple Steps to Create a Fulfilling Life of Purpose
Do you feel purpose driven? Are you on your path or lacking focus and clarity? Follow these 7 tips to help you live a fulfilling, purpose driven life.
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Michelle Thielen | February 17, 2017Common Misalignments in Warrior I and II + How to Fix Them
Unsure of Warrior Pose alignment? Here's the proper alignment in Warrior I and Warrior II and common misalignments. Have a safe practice!
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Michelle Thielen | November 5, 2016Practice This Yoga Sequence to Boost Your Creativity (Video)
Running on autopilot? Enjoy this yoga for creativity sequence to mix up your energy and experience more presence and mindfulness.
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Michelle Thielen | September 25, 2016Practice These 5 Yoga Poses for Better Sleep
Practice these five yoga poses to relieve stress, create more space, and find balance - all contributing to better sleep.
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Michelle Thielen | May 13, 2016Good Morning! Quick + Easy Energizing Yoga Sequence (Video)
This morning yoga sequence will awaken every cell in your body, mind and spirit. Inhale and receive energy as you exhale and release exhaustion. Inhale the new breath and new day as you exhale yesterday and old things.
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Michelle Thielen | February 17, 2016So. . . You Graduated From Yoga Teacher Training. Now What?!
Here are several tips based on personal and professional experience to help you focus in on where to go now that you’ve finished yoga teacher training:
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Michelle Thielen | December 12, 2015Yoga and Christian Faith: A Controversy Explained
Can a Christian Practice Yoga? Yoga is simply defined as a union, to unite or to yoke.