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Embodied Spirituality Resources

Jody Thomae

What is an “embodied spirituality” and what does it mean to embody your spiritual experience? How do we bring our bodies to our prayer, worship and other spiritual practices? There are many great resources I want to share with you that explore these questions.

I recommend these books…

  • Jesus In My Practice: Bringing the Questions of Jesus to My Movement, My Meditation & My Mat by Jody Thomae. On Amazon.
  • Voices of Wisdom in the Body: a Christ-Centered & Bible-Based Exploration of Energy by Jody Thomae. On Amazon. Also available in a Group Study Edition.
  • Embodied Prayer: Towards a Wholeness of Body, Mind & Soul by Celeste Snowber Schroeder. You can preview the book here.
  • The Wisdom of the Body: a Contemplative Journey to Wholeness for Women by Christine Valters Paintner. You can find out about both the book and an online course that accompanies it here.
  • Dance—the Sacred Art: The Joy of Movement as a Spiritual Practice by Cynthia Winton-Henry. You can preview that book here.
  • Prayer of Heart & Body by Fr. Thomas Ryan. Find out more here. NEW!! You can hear more from Fr. Tom Ryan in this video about The Theology of Christian Embodiment.
  • Praying with the Body: Bringing the Psalms to Life by Roy DeLeon. There is also a DVD to accompany this book. Read a review and find out more here.

I recommend the following articles and blog posts…

I recommend the following videos and virtual opportunities…

Join me in person at Rooted & Reaching Lakeside Studio in North Central Ohio…

Please check back on occasion as I will add to this list as I discover more resources on my own journey of living a fully-embodied, whole-hearted life! Also, keep scrolling down below to find other articles and resources and click follow to be notified of future posts!

Stay Rooted & Keep Reaching, Jody

Jody Thomae © 2020 All Rights Reserved

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Book FrontJody Thomae is the author of Voices of Wisdom in the Body: a Christ-Centered & Bible-Based Exploration of Energy and Jesus In My Practice: Bringing the Questions of Jesus to My Movement, My Meditation & My Mat, as well as God’s Creative Gift—Unleashing the Artist in You and The Creator’s Healing Power—Restoring the Broken to Beautiful, both in-depth, interactive devotional books that are part of the Bible Studies to Nurture the Creative Spirit Within series and serve as resources for creative Christians, artists, and lovers of beauty and worship.God's Creative Gift by Jody Thomae Jody is on faculty with the spiritual direction program of  Healing Care Ministries lecturing on creativity, embodiment and spirituality. It is her desire to portray the message of Christ’s desperate and unfailing love for His people to help sustain the hearts of the broken and weary. She is particularly interested in the reclamation of the body in the healing of trauma and wounding events. Her life verse is Isaiah 50:4.

Beyond the Chakras: a Voices of Wisdom in the Body Workshop

Jody Thomae

October 14, 2023 from 9am-5pm EST

Move beyond the chakras to discover a Christ-centered and Bible-based system of energy in the body.

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL options!

God is our one true ENERGETIC SOURCE. Come join us as we explore what scripture has to say about energy and move into the truth of God’s energetic power at work in YOU!! With Voices of Wisdom in the Body author Jody Thomae and co-facilitator Amy Kuscsik–both C-IAYT certified yoga therapists with decades of experience.

Only 8 In-person spots at Rooted & Reaching Lakeside, on Pleasant Hill Lake near Perrysville, Ohio SOLD OUT
$159 early bird/$169 after 10/1 (+$7 for lunch on property)
All in-person participants receive a signed copy of Voices of Wisdom in the Body. Register before Sept 7th and receive even more BONUS SWAG!

30 virtual spots available with live-interaction and open chat.
$59 early bird/$69 after 10/10
This is not a webinar. It is a live event – just like being there but without the travel!
Recording will be available following event.
Purchase your VIRTUAL spot here!

Email yogafaithjody@gmail.com with questions!

Rooted & Reaching…

Jody Thomae

My philosophy in life, ministry, movement and yoga can be summarized in two words: ROOTED & REACHING. All my offerings are:

ROOTED or grounded in form, alignment, intention, inclusion, safety, and a shared-experience between teacher and student.

REACHING or stretching towards personal goals, dreams, destiny, and the God-given design in each of our lives.

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In spiritual terms, for those who want to truly embody their faith, for whose yoga practice is an act of whole body worship, and for those who seek to be followers of Jesus Christ, we understand that when we are ROOTED in our own identity as beloved children of God and know that we are deeply loved by Him, we can live a life REACHING out to others in a way that doesn’t drain and deplete us, but fills us with life as we live out our own unique calling in this world and extend His love, grace and mercy to others.

STUDENTS & EXPLORERS of ALL shapes, sizes, spirituality and abilities are welcomed and encouraged to reach their full potential through this trUly BEaUtiful thing called yoga and embodiment. Won’t you join the journey with me? I’d love to have you join us! If you’d like to be notified of retreats and future offerings please sign up for the Rooted & Reaching email list.

Shanti Shalom,*
Jody

*Shanti is Sanskrit for peace & Shalom is Hebrew for deep, abiding peace.
Jody Thomae © 2020 All Rights Reserved

Take time to breathe

Jody Thomae

It is important for each of us to take time to breathe… to slow down… to focus on yourself for a bit. We all live busy lives, but it is so vital to realize that no one can pour from an empty cup. You need a time and a place where you are filled. Yoga has never been, nor will ever be, a business for me. It is a ministry… a ministry in which I have the honor and privilege of creating and holding space for others to be filled up in such a way that they can be a help and joy to others. I’d love to serve you in this way, too. You can check out the latest class schedule by clicking here. You can also schedule a private or semi-private Rooted & Reaching Embodied Direction, Compassion & Care session with Jody by contacting her at yogafaithjody@gmail.com.  If you’d like to be notified of retreats and future offerings please sign up for the Rooted & Reaching email list. I would love to see you at a class or retreat real soon!! So come breathe with us! In the meantime, let me offer you this free resource below. While it has a trauma-sensitive focus, it is great for everyone! Enjoy!

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