Denise Stemple - Christ In Yoga & You: The Way to Confidence, Strength & Freedom

CHRIST IN YOGA & YOU

The Way to Confidence, Strength & Freedom

DENISE STEMPLE

Copyright 2017 by Denise Stemple

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed in any form or by any mean, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.

First Edition

ISBN: 978-0-578-19686-2

Contact:

Denise Stemple, Golden, CO 80403

www.spaceforchange.com

Legal Disclaimer: This information is not intended to diagnose or prescribe. Before beginning any new diet, exercise, or another health program, consult your physician. Always work within your own limits.

Book Layout, Design, and partial Cover Design Anna Howard

Photos and partial Cover Design credit Nina Holmes/Inspirer.com

Additional photography thanks to Unsplash: Tim Swaan (page 4), Felix Russell-Saw ().

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV), English Standard Version (ESV), The Message (MSG), New Living Translation (NLT), and The Voice (VOICE) (2017).

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contents

introduction

Are you in a good place? Do you feel alive, or are you struggling and overwhelmed? Deep down do you know there's more to life than what you're encountering today, but you can't put your finger on it? Perhaps you feel indifferent or disconnected from what matters most. What would it take to feel great, live on purpose, and live life abundantly? Life's demands can get in the way of experiencing the whole health that is available, as well as achievable. This book is for you if you want to feel more than fine or good. How about confident, strong, and free?!

HOW DOES THIS PROCESS WORK?

Guidance for inspiration and directed action are fundamental to the course of experiencing the physical, mental, and spiritual relief that is possible for each one of us.

This system is space for change, and the keys to help you remove what has blocked you from being your best self, from the inside out. CHANGE THAT WILL HELP YOU FLOURISH DOESN'T HAPPEN ON ITS OWN. It necessitates training, awareness, persistent effort, and action. Often, our lives are off center, and we miss the mark that God has for us. We may be physically fit but detached spiritually and emotionally. Some people excel at being smart intellectually but can be inept in the ways of the heart. Or, we can be gifted spiritually, but then have poor physical health or struggle with illness. Too much of one thing and not enough of the other causes disease, imbalance, a disconnect with ourselves, others, and God. Harmony of the mind, body, and spirit is essential to holistic living. Christ in Yoga & You is a new system to embrace all three facets, and when applied, will lead you towards whole health and assurance in everything you do.

HOW MUCH TIME WILL IT TAKE?

A commitment to intentional time with God every day is critical to one's success. Take 5 minutes or 50 minutes; the choice is yours. What you get out of this practice is proportional to what you put into it. The most important aspect is that you dedicate time daily to talk and walk with the Lord and ask for His guidance.

WHAT PROBLEMS WILL IT SOLVE?

Though it is challenging work, one can successfully unlearn old habits and understand the limitations of flawed beliefs. Recognizing God's truths and promises encourages us to release and reframe the negative aspects of our life with the positive, establishing a revived and heavenly mindset. Moving and breathing intentionally through Christ-Centered Yoga techniques resets unhealthy patterns and posture in the body, releasing tension and stress, freeing the spirit within to be renewed. You will connect with God, which in turn helps you connect with yourself and others, allowing you to live a life of ease versus force so that whole living can become the new standard instead of the alternative.

Are you ready to get unstuck and live healthier without excuse?

WHAT DOES IT COST?

The only costs to you are time and energy.

WHAT WILL IT COST YOU IF YOU DON'T CHANGE?

Living and loving life to the fullest will be out of reach. Until you recognize and identify the limitations and challenges confronting you, it is hard to change anything about yourself.

Choose to do your life with Christ, care for your temple through Christ-Centered Yoga, and adhere to the principles of directional coaching. This process will help you reclaim the confidence, strength, and freedom God designed for you since the beginning of time.

As a Certified Christ-Centered Yoga Instructor, Life Coach, and Mentor, God has placed a desire in my heart to create space for change. A safe space requires and builds trust. It's my commission to walk alongside, support, and encourage you. Although it can feel hard or scary, change is inevitable. Change can also be good, especially with a partner to guide you and help you be accountable. There comes a time to wake up and find out who you are, whose you are, and what you must contribute. It's heart work, a refining process, and some chiseling needs to take place. The dedication, effort, and muscle required to get to the other side is worth it! If you struggle with change, there's a reason. Let's figure it out together!

I understand the challenge, as I haven't always been comfortable in my skin. Maybe you can relate. I've learned the hard way with unhealthy relationships, unforgiveness for myself and others, and self-medicating behaviors. Each of these adverse actions builds a layer of the wrong protection. Have you ever felt like you don't measure up? Are you hiding out with a mask of protection? Feelings of being less than or too much, a sense of hiding and voicelessness are the opposite of God's perfect love for you. Fear, self- doubt, indecision, unbelief, and a wavering spirit are signs that you need a change.

Though I still fall short and have days when I fail to remember, I come back to the place of knowing that I am His beloved, His daughter, with a desire to be healthy in every area of my life. I know and trust that each new day I center on Him, I'm a better version of who I was yesterday because of His unconditional love.

God, the Creator of the universe, intentionally made us in His image out of His breath and dust. The Lord formed us with physiological and emotional aspects to the body's organs. Biological molecules, muscular, skeletal, and perfectly orchestrated complex systems all working in harmony. Most importantly, God created us with an eternal soul. We are an incredible and inconceivable masterpieceand God is the craftsman! You are His child, His treasure, a new creation, a place where His spirit lives, a messenger to the world, and He loves you. You are amazing because He is amazing! There is something intrinsically valuable in discovering and knowing this. It changes you; it has changed me. It gives you an identity, purpose, hope, and future. It means He cares about every facet of your being, to be in a remarkable relationship with Him and others. When you open to His greater thoughts and ways, you'll see you are destined to make something beautiful of the life the Lord has given you.